The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-06

refused to vote except in the case Of the
chaplain, when John NJ G. Moore voted
for Rev. II. Z. Revelle, who was elected.
Senator Handy championed the cause
OF the Republicans, but his colleagues
remained mute.
Before adjournment, Senator Alrichs
filed a protest against the right Of Mr..
Meredith to vote on temporary organiza-
ton, but no action was taken thereon.
After adjournment, the Republican
Senators held a conference in the State
House parlor, during which Senators
Handy and Alice accused Senator George
Fisher Pearce OF treachery, and of play
ing into the hands OF the Democrats.
Pearce made no defence.
LOOKS LIKE VEST.
jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 5.-To-night
almost the entire membership Of the thir-
ty ninth general assembly, which assem-
bles here at noon tomorrow, have ar
rived. The most important action at this
session will be the selection OF success
sor to Senator G.. G. Vest, whose term is
about to expire. The Senator is here,
having come from Washington yesterday.
He has established headquarters and is
making a strong fight for reelection with
the chances greatly in his favor, as the as
sembly is Democratic on joint ballot
There seems to be considerable opposition
to Vest on the part of the POpulist mem
bers, whose strength, combined with that
Of the Republicans and any disaffected
Democrats there might be- would be suf-
fcient to defeat the Senator. Governor
Stone is spoken OF favorably by some Of
the PopuliSt members and would make a
strong run, but he is said to have pledged
his support to Vest and would therefore
not let his name be used.
THE FUSIONISTS IN CONTROL.
Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 5.-The twenty
fifth session of the Nebraska legislature
was called to order at noon to-day. Or
ganization was quickly effected as a re-
suit Of the fusion caucus held last night.
Populists are given control Of the House.
and the Democrats and free silver Re
publicans OF the Senate.
THE SITUATION IN COLORADO.
Denver, Colo, Jan. 5.--Thc Populists
TO night claim TO have captured the or
ganization Of both houses OF the State
legislature by agreements with the
National silver and Mckinley Republi-
can members. In the House an agree
ment was signed by - Populists, nine
National silver, and three Mckinley Re
publican members, and in the Senate a
similar agreement was practically
! reached Edwin w Hurlbutt, of Grip
pie Greek, is to be the chairman of the
House. He is silverite The Popu-
lists have all the most important com
mittees.
PEFFER IN THE LEAD.
Topeka, Kan, Jan. 5.-Among the
Solons already on the ground to attend
the opening OF the legislature next week,
the principal topic Of conversation is the
race for United States Senator to sue
ceed Hon VIM. Peffer There are half
dozen leading candidates in the field,
with PETER heading the list. There are
Col. w. A. Harris, Judge Dennison, Jno.
w. Breidenthal, States chairman of the
populist party; K. G. Little, l.. p. King
and John Maddin, whose chances now
seem to be held IN the order named, PEI
fer having apparently ten votes more
than any Of his competitors Indications
for a lively session are apparent and
alreay dozens of bills touching vari-
Gus subjects have been prepared for
presentation.
PERKINS FROM CALIFORNIA.
Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 5.--George Per
kins was declared the nominee for Uni
| ted States Senator by the joint Republi-
can caucsu tonight.