New-York tribune., 1903-01-23
PREPARE FOR n SIEGE.
Colorado Senators assigned to Guard
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Denver ian 22-Prior to the assembling OF
the Democratic members of the Senate and
House in Joint session to-day they held eau
Gus at which speeches We're made by the state
leaders of the party. Senator Patterson said
that Senator Teller felt keenly the neglect of
six Democrats TO vote at the joint session yes
terday thereby defeating his election.
Senator Teller. who was received with ap-
plause said that he had not attended the meet
ing TO find fault. He believed that the vel
fare Of the Democratic party was paramount
to the interests of any man. He had not
withdrawn and did not intend to, but if things
came 40 such a pass that the party could not
agree on him, he was willing that his frlends
should support the party choice
The Senate acted properly in calling for the
joint session yesterday Mr.. Teller said When
the last election was over the Democrats had
a majority of 10 on the first ballot, and by every
precedent in American politics the Democrats
were entitled to the Senatorship. He criticised
the Republicans for their action in the House
The caucus then adjourned, and at noon the
Joint session was called to order. Fifty Demo-
Gratis one short of a quorum, were present
Fenresentative William H. Kelly, of Montezuma
County, being absent. The sergeant-at-arms was
instructed to bring in absentees, but no attempt
was made 10 force the attendance of Republican
members.
The joint session settled down for long
siege, with the evident purpose OF taxing a
ballot for Senator if Kelly were found. 1t was
runnored that he had been kidnapped by agents
of Republicans or Democrats who wish to de-
feat Senator Teller The Democratic Senators
who hold the Senate chamber have agreed If
necessary. to spend the remainder of the ninety
days of the session in the chamber They have
adopted a set of rules. which VIII govern the
members so long the present conditions of
affairs continue Each Senator is assigned to
duty in turn as captain of the guard, and a
schedule has been made giving six Senators
a night off at time.
Lieutenant-Governor Haggotts Senate held an
executive session to-day, and some of its mem
bers conferred with Governor Peabody. Various
runaors as to the plans Of the Republicans are
in circulation. but no definite announcement %
what they will do has been made. Attorney
General Miller is examining the laws bearing
on the controversy. and it is believed that Gov
ernor Peabody will be governed by his advice.
The thirty men under Sherman Bell still hold
the chamber of the Representatives. On every
desk is a brace of revolvers and in the corners
stand many shotguns.
All the defeated Republican candidates for
the legislature are in the city. 1t is said that
the Republican leaders propose at tomorrow q
session of the House to expel the twenty-five
Democratic members and give their seats to the
Renublican contestants. The Republican Sen
ate will also throw out all Democratic MEM
bers. Governor Peabody, it is declared, will rec
ognize both Senate and House thus made solid
ly Republican. -
When ex-senator Wolcott was asked to-day If
he would withdraw if Senator Teller would he
replied, Certainly not" and added that no con
tingency could arise which would cause him to
withdraw.