The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-13
QUAY's OPPONENT CHOSEN.
George A. jerks Nominated in the
Democratic (nmcns.

Harrisburg. Pa, Jan 12.-The Demo-
cratic members of the legislature held Il
lively caucus this morning on the United
States senatorial question. It's purpose
was to settle on a candidate for senator.
and to solidify the party OH all matters re-
lating to his election or that of any person
that might be hereafter chosen for that po-
sition. EX-LieuteDant Governor Black. Of
York had long been a candidate, and his
selection was advocated by a number OF
ardent friends, mostly from his Congress
sional district The Democratic leaders.
including Col. James NJ. Guftey. had with
in the last Two days decided on George \.
jerks solicitor general under the first
administration of President Cleveland, and
he was made the party nominee by IA vote
of 60 to II for Mr. Black. The nomination
was subsequently made unanimous
Rumors have been industriously circu-
lated that as the supporters OF Senator
Quay for reelection were not numerically
strong enough TO accomplish their pur-
pose the chairman of the joint senatorial
convention would rule that majority OF
the legislators present and voting would
be sufficient to elect him. and that ma
jority of the members of the entire legisia-
ture was not for the purpose required.
Representative w. I. Greasy. the Demo-
cratic candidate for speaker OF the house
of representatives. offered a resolution
pledging the members of the caucus to be
present at every senatorial joint conven
lion and vote for the Democratic candidate
for senator unless prevented from attend
ance by Illness. The resolution was OPP
posed by Capt. George W. Skinner former
United States pension agent at Pittsburg
who said it smacked too much of bossism.
which the Democrats had been fighting for
thirty years to suit him. He had no doubt
the members of his party would stand
unitedly together i'll working for Demo-
cratic senatorial success, and strongly in
timated that the resolution was a reflec-
ton on the integrity OF Democratic mem
bers of the legislature.
Captain HaSson. who is serving his third
term as member of the house OF repre-
sentatives, thought it gave too much rec
ognition 10 the claim that d majority o.
Legislators present at joint convention
could elect a United States Senator, and
he resolution was laid on the table by a
decisive vote.
Another proposition. submitted by Mr.
Greasy, was defeated. binding all who took
part in il to the caucus action on all seua-
tOrial questions adopted by 1t until at least
two-thrds had otherwise decided Mr.
skinner offered "A resolution. which was
adopted, pledging the members Of the eau
Gus to the united support of Mr.. jerks so
long as one-third favored his candidacy
for senator. and TO the subsequent action
of the caucus under similar conditions.
Representative Creasey moved for the
appointment of a steering committee Of
seven members. for the purpose of urging
upon the Democrats the necessity of at
tending all meetings OF the Legislature
especially when a ballot is to be taken on
the senatorial question. As ii to make
the matter more binding. Mr.. Creasey then
introduced the following resolution:
Whereas it has come to or knowledge that an
effort may lie made IN the ab-euct OF member,
from the joint assembly IL elect Iuiied States
senator by minority thereof; therefore
Resolved, That the Democratic neinbcrs OF the
general assembly hereby pledge themselves each
other and TO their constituencies to attend pune
tually and regularly upon each meeting OF the
joint convention for the election OF United