New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-25
THE KENTUCKY SENATORSHIP.
CONDITIONS WHICH MAY INDUCE GOVERNOR
BRADLEY TO GALL Az EXTRA SESSION.

CONDITIONS WHICH MAY INDUCE GOVERNOR
BRADLEY TO CALL AN EXTRA SESSION.
Washington. March 2i.-The impression prevails
that the election OF n successor to Mr.. Blackburn
in the Senate has been referred irr"vocably to the
next Kentucky Legislature. which will not be chosen
until November, 1891 1t turns out on invest.g
that this Is an error While such disposition OF
the matter is regarded likely. 1t Is not certa,n
II Governor Bradley should call the present Legis-
laure together In extra session and designate the
election Of a United States Senator among the
questions to be disposed OF. Mr.. Blackburn would
have 10 return to Frankfort and reopen headquar-
ters Governor Bradley has declared against
extra session. but all OF his eutenants are
agreed the wisdom Of his decision. and there
Is report that those who differ with him about
the matter may induce him to change his mind and
cal
The affairs OF the State represented being
in bad condition. There Is money In the Treas
ury, and a hand to mouth system Of Issuing war
rants, which afterward are 'sha ved' by the money
lenders IL necessity. Then some important and
pressing measures were shut out by the long dead
lock. and those who are interested In them think
two years altogether too long to walt FOR action on
them SO that. first and last. good deal OF press
ure may be brought 10 bear on the Governor. There
is chance. too It Is said for change In the vote
OF that Louisville Senate district left unreprcsened
by the death OF Mr.. Weiss.nger. a sound money
Democrat who held out to his last breath against
the reelection of Blackburn The district 10 full OF
business men, a. anxious for the election OF sound
money man to the United States Senate. and many
OF them It Is believed. would be glad TO assist in
elect.ng a Republican to I'll Mr.. Weisslngers place
II by so doing they could make the defeat OF Mr.
Blackburn certain. There other vacancies to he
filed growing out OF designations handed IN since
the Legislature adjourned. but these are In Rcpubl.
can districts and It is expected that Republicans
VIII be elected to MI them The Weissinger strict
Is the test. II Democrat is e.ected there the
Senatorial dilemma will not be changed. III Re
publican should be elected, II would ne possible by
a united Of the party In the Legislature To
name Mr. Blackburn's succ. ssor
The situation OF the Democracy III the state is so
deporab.e that outs de party leaders may be ca
In he.p adjust matters. Such suggestions are al
RI adv heard one Of these IS that the liver men
forcgo their intention Of fighting the Presidential
instructions TO be asked for In Mr.. Carsles bohalf
turn for this Mr.. Blackburn shall have clear field
for the Senate This. however. Is not fivoraby
considered In Kentucky crc es. II Is thought TO
duce the question to basis OF pure personalit es.
whereby the Issue Is entirely lost sight OF. Besides.
the Blackburn people might find themselves carry
upon TO fulfil their part Of tho engagement In u
short time and could easily do IT, whereas next
year, late January. 1898. when the new
Legislature will. mee.. the Carlisle people might re-
fuse rally to their duty. Besides. both sides clear
" realize that the result OF the National campaign
may change the whole aspect OF affairs everywhere
and necessarily force all .ocal campaigns TO be
wagcd next year on lines not now fully outlined.
MISSOURI CONGRESS NOMINATIONS.
warrentown. No. March ?4.-The Republicans Of
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