Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-12
Rival Candidates Combine.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 11.-Willis ]. Bailey
will be lnaVgurated governor of Kansas at
moor tomorrow.
William E. Stanley, the retiring gov
ernor, and Congressman Long, both candi-
dates Cor the United States senate, have
combined their forces to organize the lower
house. The house caucus will meet tomor-
row afternoon and it is believed tonight
that the Long-Stanley combine will name
the men who will serve as officers in the
house.
This will mean the election of ]. T.
Pringle of Usage county as speaker and the
defeat of Barker, whom Congressman Cur
tbs is supporting.
The principal senatorial candidates are:
Congressman Curtis, Governor Stanley and
Congressman Long. The time of the repub-
lican caucus has not been set. The situation
is uncertain and it is impossible to pre-
dict who will be the successful candidate.
A long deadlock may develop and the cleo
ton of a dark horse is not improbable.
smOOt Seems Sure.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. H.
Everything is in readiness for the opening
session Of the fifth general assembly. which
conyenes tomorrow. The session will be a
formal one and Governor Wells message
will not be read till Tuesday.
Nothing definite has been given out by
republican leaders as to the time for hold
ing the senatorial caucus, which will choose
a successor to Senator Rawlins, though
James H. Anderson, chairman OF the re.
publican state committee, said he thought
it would be on Wednesday. It is generally
conceded that Apostle Reed Smoot will
have no difficulty in securing the nominal
ton.
United States Senator Rawlins was nom
mated for reelection by the democratic
caucus late last night. The action, how
ever, was a mere formality, as the repub-
licans have overwhelming majorities In
both branches Of the legislature.
Washington May Act Today.
OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan. ia republican
successor to Senator George Turner will be
elected by the legislature which convenes
tomorrow. The leading candidates are Levi
Ankeny, the millionaire banker Of Walla
Walla; Harold Preston, a well known law
yer OF Seattle, and ex-United States Sem
ator John L. Wilson.
Probably the most important piece OF leg
islation to come up at this session will be
a bill to provide for a railroad commission
to be appointed by the governor. Governor
Mcbride championed the railroad commits
sion bill on the stump during his recent
campaign and has announced that he will
endeavor to have it passed by the legisla-
ture. Preston, in his campaign for the SEN
atorship, also championed the railroad COM
mission bill and consequently has the
hearty support Of Governor Mcbride.
Shortly after midnight this morning a
combination Of the anti-commission mem
-a... l.
Of DR.. w. H. Hare for speaker of the house.
The antI-commission people are also sup
posed to have control OF the senate.
Idaho Nominate HawIey.
BOISE, Ida, Jan. 11.-At a Joint caucus
OF the democratic members Of the Iegisla-
ture last night James H. Hawley was Sc
lected as candidate for senator.
Oregon Result Doubtful.
SALEM, Ore, Jan. 11.-Most of the mem
bers Of the legislature, which conyenes al
noon tomorrow. arrived at the capital
today.
The question OF the presidency of the
senate and the speakership of the house
are still undetermined, and it is understood
hat the republicans of both houses will
hold a caucus tomorrow morning.
At this time c.. w. Fulton OF ClatsoI
county and Governor Geer are the leaders
in the race for United States senator
though Jonathan Bourne and Binger Her
mann are able TO control a number Of votes
There is no probability of a caucus call on
the senatorship contest being circulated
until the organization OF the legislature is
completed.
Governor-elect George f. Chamberlain, a
democrat, will probably be inaugurated on
Tuesday.