New-York tribune., 1899-01-17
PENNSYLVANIA SENATORSHIP
THE FIGHT OVER QUAY NAY BRING
ABOUT A DEADLOCK.
OPPONENTS OF THE SENATOR SEEKING RE
ELECTION CONFIDENT THEY CAN DE-
FEAT HIM-HIs SUPPORTERS SAY
THEY HAVE SOMETHING Up
THEIR SLEEVES.
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THEIR SLEEVES.
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Harr.sburg Jan. l6-Inte-est in the contest
for United States Senator reached fever heat to-
night when the anti-Quay members OF the Leg
fslature held a meeting and found that they
could count forty-seven. and possibly hf'y-
two legislators who Will not vote to return
Senator Quay to the United states Senate. until
Jury Of his peers have declared him innocent
cf the charges o: conspiracy to use the public
funds for private purposes for which ne Was
indicted by the Philadelphia courts.
This meeting may he said 90 clearly fore
shadow the deadlock that IS certain 70 ensue.
II proved beyond doubt that the lines OF the
snu-Quay people unbroken. and that they
mean 10 fight to the bitter end. II was thought
that In the recess some Of the anu-Quay leGis-
iators would be admonished by their oonsttu-
ents that their action was not regular and that
.hey mus, get into line and support the nominee
but they return here With statements that tneY
are upheld by their constituents in the course
they have taken. and they are more than ever
determined 10 continue the fight against uay.
DOWNFALL OF QUAY1sM PREDICTED.
There are ffty-two legislators who nave
signed the anti-Quay pledge. and satisfactory
explanation was made for the FIVE who did not
answer rollean tonight In the course OF an
presided. predicted the defeat Of Quay and
the downfall Of Ouayism in PENNSYLVANIA. The
conditions were such. he said. that Quay could
not be elected unless he gets Democratic votes.
and the Democrats are pledged 70 their own
candidate. Senator Finn also stated that he
was authorized 70 say for Senator Chisholm. OF
Huntington. who was said 70 have deserted the
anti-Quay for the Quay ranks. that Chisholm
will be with the anti-Quay legislators from start
% hnish. and that ne will sign the anu-Quay
pledge.
Other addresses were made In which the
speakers asserted that in their districts the
sentiment against Quay was overwhelming and
was constantly growing. steering committee
OF two was appointed, which will map out the
programme o. work. and another pledge was
sirned 70 the effect that every member will be
present at every ballot for United States sena-
cor and vote against Quay. Another meeting
will be held tomorrow morning
NO CANDIDATE AGREED UPON.
The an,i-Quay people have not as yet fixed
upon a candidate. Their strength Is divided
among half a dozen candidates and they will
vote their individual preferences tomorrow. in
order 10 show the Quay people that they can
keep the senior Senator out Of election. It is
possible that they may unite on one candidate
be free TO disintegra,e and vote as they please.
They are absolutely bold and fearless and ready
al any minute TO contradict any stories to the
effect that they are losing strength For in
stance a story was circulated this evening that
four anti-Quay legislators from Allegheny COun-
" had returned 20 the Quay fold. Instantly the
men mentioned issued signed statement 20 the
erect tha, they would under no circumstances
vote for Quay.
over at the Quay headquarters the Quay lead
ers are Just bright and confident as II the
Beaver statesman were already elected and COM
nissioned They are as full Of fight and as
active and earnest as AT the beginning Of the
contest. and they laugh at the assertion that
Quay cannot win.
Apparently they have some silent strength that
they have no; developed. and which they pur-
pose keeping under cover We have something
up our sleeve" said Quay leader. and the
other fellows will be surprised when we open
out"
THE QUAY MEN ALL CONFIDENT.
This confidence pervades all the Quay people
They say that when the votes are counted they
will have enough The Republican State chair
man. Mr. Elkin. who has charge Of the Quay
campaign told The Tribune correspondent to-
night that the Quay ranks are intact. and when
the proper time arrives they will receive acces-
sions that will certainly re-elect him
Senator Penrose is quite as conhoent. lie
came up from WASHINGTON to-day. and has been
securing strength for his colleague IN all parts
Of the State. 1t is impossible to defeat quay,
eaid Senator Penrose. and his enemies VIII he
discounted the regulars who carried out the
will Of the party and went into the caucus VIII
stand firm for Quay, and the necessary nine.
teen 10 elect him already In sight or
course. for reasons Of prudence, we Go not pro-
pose 10 make their names public but we nave
thcm."
Prominent party leaders from all parts Of the
State are here in Senator Quay's interests. and
they are exertinc p powerful pressure on the
anti-Quay legislators 10 make them jump the
traces
The Secretary Of the Commonwealth. David
Martin tonight rendered his resignation %
Governor HASTINGS for the reason tAat n mas
been elected a Senator and wishes 10 qualify
tomorrow in order 10 vote against Quay. The
designation was al once accepted.
General Corbin commanding brigade in the
Second Corps stationed at Augusta. Ga. re-
signed as Senator tonight and will tomorrow
take the oath of Office Lieutenant-Governor
OF the state he Will retain his command in
the Amy.
The election for United States Senator over
shadows the inaugural OF Colonel W. \. Stone
as Governor tomorrow. The city is rapidly
filling up. and the crowd promises 10 be large.
The ceremonies will take place al noon at the
Capitol The procession will embrace six regi-
rlenis of the National Guard, political and
Grand Army clubs and fire companies.
GoveTnor-eleCt Stone and his party arrived
here this afternoon. and wsre guests OF Gov
ernor and Mrs. Hastings at luncheon at the
Executive Mansion. al The close Of which Gov
residence and left the incoming Governor in
possession.
MAKING PROGRESS IN WEST VIRGINIA
DEMOCRATS SEAT A FELLOw-MEMBER IN
THE HoUsE-REPUBLICANs REFER con-
TESTED SEATS TO COMMITTEE.
Charleston. w Va. jar. is (speeisD-This morn