The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-03

Special Dispatch TO the IntelllGencer.
CHARLESToN,W. Va. Feb. 2.-Some
action is likely to be taken tomorrow in
regard 10 Fastening the settlement OF
the Morris-Kidd controversy. Hon. A..
B, White, who has been looking after
the contest on behalf OF the state exec.
utive committee, arrived here tonight
from Parkersburg. to confer with the
other leaders. Governor Atkinson has
taken a hand In the matter by to-day
promising Kidd, the Democratic con-
teStaat. TO lend his influence to hasten
Ing settlement. The Republican and
Democratic members are also deslrous
OF bringing this about.
The chief obstacle is the fac, that
when Morris left here week ago II was
with the assurance that the matter
would not be taken up until February :,
and consequently he may not be ready
with his evidence. Owing TO the desire
OF the members TO attend the dedication
o, the home FOR incu-ables at Hunting
ton tonight the committee on privi-
leses and elections did nothing in re-
gard 10 the matter to-day.
The action OF the Democratic caucus
last night, sisnifrlnE the intention o.
the Democrats to hold up all appropri-
atlons II Kidd Is not seated is rot nf-
feeling the Republicans IN the least. 1:
| was merely u formal expression o!
threats they have been making all
| along. The Republican leaders say they
will decide !mpar;ially, no matter what
| threats are made. Secretary Dawson
was among those Who so expressed
themselves to-day.
The War Claims.
There is considerable speculation as 10
what the house Is going TO do In that
military claims investigation matter.
The resolution to investigate the dis.
! burssmeEt OF the claims originated wit j
The Democrats o. the house. which pro-
rided for Joint committee OF five. two
from the senate and three from the
house. When the resolution came up in
the senate. Mr. Fast suggested an
amendment, which was adopted, In
tending TO make the committee non
| Partisan: tha. Is. 10 consist Of one Re
| publican and one Democra. from each
| Vi IlbAsCs+ W lil'
| thus amended. came back 10 the house
1t was rejected. Thus the matter rests
The Republicans showed their good
faith when they consented to the inves-
tisat!oa. McWhorter, the disbursIng
agent. is Republican. and the ap.
| pointee OF Republican administration
Any scandal. therefore. that might be
| unenrtheL. would reflect on the Republi.
can party. But In asking :or commits.
| sion which is equally divided politically
| they have asked only what is fair.
Other Matters.
The Democrats have cvinceG the same
spirit In the course they have pursued
in regard to the join: resolution proyli.
Ing FOR the appointment; OF committees
| to visit the different state institutions
The senate resolution provided for six
committees. three OF which were "a
have a Democratic majority and three a
| Republican majority. The house reso-
lut!ons. provided for the appointment OF
| Joln;-committees 10 be appointed by the
| speaker OF the house and the president
D: the senate. \ disagreement has en-
| sued and as a result 1t is doubtful II
any committees viii be appointed 70,
that purpose.
/ Ohio county has no cause TO be
ashamed Of her delegation. They say
!lt;le, bu: they think a whole lot. and
when they do OPEN their mouths II Is tc
say something worth the utter!ng. No.
is. Mr.. Behrens by any means the least
interesting talker OF the four.
| The senate has passed bill of con.
siderable Importance TO the miners OF
the state. II amends the present law 81
as 10 make the operators OF mines sre.
sponsible for accidents occurring
through the negligence or ignorance o.
the mine boss. Several years ago a
law was passed requiring the operate,
\ 10 employ as mine bosses only persons
with certain stipulated experience
| When the matter got into the supreme
! court. on 4 suit against M!ngo coal
| company, FOR damages on account O.
| the death OF a miner, the court held thai
! the company could not. under the new
| Law. be held liable. The bill just pass.
| ed by the senate Will make the boss
merely the agent OF the companr. and
thus restore 10 the miner MS right IL
damages.