Evening journal., 1904-12-29

William Ii. BagBSs or smyrna also
Union Republican, for temporary
speaker; Representative Jester, (Reg-
ular Republican, of Wilmington named
Elwood L. Wilson. of New Castle, and
Representative Cooper (DemocraO Of
Wilmington, named Willard T. Smith,
of Delaware City. The first ballot re-
suited:
Baggs, 12.
Wilson, Z.
Smith, Is.
One member did not vote.
Mr.. Wilson then withdrew in favor
of Baggs and the latter was elected on
the second ballot, the vote resulting:
Baggs, 20.
Smith, 13.
Two members did not vote on this
ballot.
After Representative John P. ARM
strong, Of Newark, (Regular Repubn-
CAM had been selected as temporary
reading clerk, Walter II. Hayes. Of
Wilmington, having filled the position
previously, the thirty-five members
were sworn in by Temporary Speaker
Baggs, the oath to the latter being
administered by Representative Hart
(DemocraD.
Unions Oppose Recess.
The House then proceeded to the
election of permanent officers, Repre-
sentatives Benson and Hart being the
tellers. Mr.. Murray nominated Will
liam d. Denney (Union Republican, Of
Dover: Mr.. Jester named Elwood l..
Wilson, Irregular Republican, Of New
Castle: and Mr.. Hart named Willard
T. Smith CDemocrat) of Delaware City.
The first ballot resulted:
Denny, 1s.
Wilson, g..
Smith, IA.
Three members did not vote.
The second ballot was the same:
Denney, 1S.
Wilson, 8.
Smith, IA.
Representative Cooper (Democrat)
then moved that the recess be taken
and it was carried by the Regular Re
publicans voting with the Democrats,
| the Unions opposing it solidly.
This morning the Regulars suggested
| to the Unions that the temporary Or
lganization be continued for the special
session and that final adjournment of
this gathering be taken this evening.
The Unions did not accept this proffer,
however, their explanation being that
the purpose of the extraordinary ses-
sion could not be carried out legally
luntil a permanent organization shall
be effected. The Regulars made no
further proposition.
The Organization Would Continue.
Some of the Union Republican legis-
lators stated today that they regarded
It but fair to give the Regulars what
Offices they ask for. If this feeling
shall obtain an adjustment is in sight.
1t is reported that Secretary Layton
and Senator Alice are holding up the
Organization in the interest of the
formers contest for reappointment. II
a permanent organization shall be
reached It is altogether likely that it
will hold for the regular biennial ses-
sion which will begin on next Tuesday.
The more prominent party leaders
of Delaware were all at the State
House today. John Edward AddicBs,
the Republican National Committee
man for Delaware, was present with
Senator Alice and Secretary Layton
ex-S Senator Richard r. Kenney the
Democratic National Committeeman,
was in attendance with Willard Sauls-
bury, the Democratic State Chairman;
Senator I. Heisler Ball, the Regular
Republican leader was there with sew
eral others, and a coterie Of lesser
lights was in evidence.
The deadlock over organization con-
sumed all of the time cf the earlier
part of the day and so active was the
work in this particular that the United
States Senatorial contest was not taken
up The Senatorial fight, however, has
a large bearing on the present affair
and when the Legislature meets regu-
llarly on next Tuesday it will then oper
in earnest.