Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-01-18
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
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Contest for Speaker in Arkansas Leg
islature seems likely to result in dead
lock.
In Indiana Perry S. Heath broke into
the senatorial fight. using influence for
Taylor.
The Oregon Legislature convened and
continued the organization of the special
session.
Organization OF the Wisconsin Legsa-
tive Assembly is made an issue in the fight
for United States Senator
The Legislature of Washington organ
lied, e!ecting E. Ii. duie, the youngest
member. Speaker of tie House.
Utah Legislature met and organized. A.
Nebecker was elected President of the
Senate and William NJ. Roylance Speaker.
In Kansas the Populist extraordinary
session adjourned without attempting fur
ther legislation. Stanley took oath at
noon.
Tuesday.
Massachusetts reelected United States
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
Arkansas deadlock was broken by the
election of A. +. Vandeyenter Speaker.
The Texas Legislature met and the
House organized by electing Sheriff.
Speaker.
In New Jersey the Republican caucr s
nominated John Kean for United States
Senator.
Missouri appointed committee of six
TO investigate the municipal government
of st. Louis.
In Minnesota bills were introduced i'm
posing more taxes on railroad and express
companies.
In Indiana the Republican caucus NOM
mated A. J. Beveridge of Indianapolis
for United States Senator
In Colorado Charles S. Thomas was in
augurated Governor. His message dis
cussed State affairs only.
In South Carolina Gov. Elierbe urged a
law to prevent lynching and recommended
the submission of the disrensary question
to vote of the people.
Wednesday,.
In West Virginia presiding officers Of
|: both houses were elected and contests
cover seats commenced.
Caucus of Republicans in Wyoming
unanimously nominated G, ID. Clark for
reelection to the Senate.
Michigan House and Senate commit
tees were announced and Gov. Pingree
submitted list of appointments.
Senatorial caucus in North Dakota took
two ballots without result, except loss
of one for johnson. who still leads.
Republican majority in Connecticut
chose Joseph r. Hawley for United
States Senator on the ninth ballot.
In the Maine Legislature. Senator Hale
was chosen as Republican nominee and
Samuel T.. Lord as Democratic nominee
for the Senate.
The California Legislature voted in
joint session for United States Senator
without electing, Phe'an led with thirty
four complimentary votes.
Wisconsin Legislature organized, elect
ing officers in both Houses, and named
Senate commi tees. CauFus committee
agreed on Wednesday. Jan. Is, as day for
first meeting.
ThursI v.
In Montana w. A. Clark gained in the
senatorial contest, receiving 81 votes,
while Conrad fell to 35.
In New York the Republican legislative
caucus unanimously nominated DIR.
Chauncey NJ. Depew for United States
Senator
In Michigan the Pingree and admins
traton legislators clashed over appoint
ment of committee and result was COM
promise
The fourth ballot in California was TAX
en-, leaving Burns and Grant tied, with 26
votes each-Burns having gained two. A
deadlock is predicted.
In West Virginia the wrangle for seats
to gain balance of power began. Com
mittee appointed which will in all prob
ability unseat two Republicans in House.
Republicans viii retalate in Senate.
Friday.
In Kansas the House of Representa-
tives had heated debate over the propo-
sition to build fence to keep off lobby
lists.
The Montana Legislature voted again
for Senator without effecting a material
change in the relative position of candi-
dates.
In North Dakota the Republicans were
unable to select senatorial candidates in
caucus, votes being divided among FIVE
candidates.
In California the Legislature in joint
session took four votes on United States
Senator without changing result of the
day before.
State Senator Potter introduced a bill
in Minnesota Legislature dividing insur-
ance companies into three classes end
fixing license rates.
In the Massachusetts House of Repre-
scntatives resolutions of confidence in the
administration, urging ratification of the
Paris peace trce y, were introduced.
Saturday.
In the Nebraska Legislature six candi-
dates in the senatorial fight claim they
have a fair chance to win.
In Michigan Gov. Pingree announced
his intention of holding up appropriations
until the Atkinson bill is passed by the
Senate.
In the California Legislature the sena-
torial deadlock remains unbroken. Four
ballots were taken, with a gain of only
one vote for U. S. Grant.
In the West Virginia House of Repre-
sentatives the Democratic plan to unseat
Via failed because of detection of two
members. The senatorial situation is still
chaotic.