The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-01-23
The Legislature.

MONDAY, January lS.-Only short night
session was held, as a caucus had been called
for at $50 AN executive session was held,
and several bills were introduced.
In the House, Messrs. Jones and Wingate,
of Dorchester county, heretofore absent, were
sworn in. Leaves to introduce bills were Of
fered and referred to their respective dele
cations or committees.
When the Democratic caucus for Z. S. SEN
alor was called to order, Senator Robinson,
of Hartford, presiding, there being IS OF the 80
members present. The presiding officer stated
that they were gathered together to discuss q
matter of the gravest Importance and he hoped
that the deliberations would be characterized
by good feeling and good fellowship.
Senator John P. Moore, of Worcester coun-
ty said that in view of the statements that had
been made in the public press and in public
gatherings within the last two days regarding
the attitude of certain members toward the
candidates for the Senatorship, be moved that
the causus now adjourn, as tomorrow an open
vote would be taken on the matter, aud there
would be an opportunity to see just how each
member stands.
Senator John Gill. Of Baltimore city, who
is leading Mr. Rayner's fight, rose to second
Mr.. Moores motion, but declared that there
seemed to be some misunderstanding as To the
question OF Gn open or a secret ballot. This
question. he submitted, could not arise until
after the nominations had been made aud the
lime had arrived to vote upon them. He ask
ed whether Mr.. Moore intended to include in
his motion the question Of an open or a secret
vote.
Senator Moore responded that his motion
was to adjourn now and at once without tax
ing any ballot upon The question at all.
Senator Lewis, Of Allegsny county, second
ed Mr. Moore's motion and said that IN view
of certain changes that bad occurred IN the
last few DAYS the members of the General As
sembly should have time 10 consider and de
liberaie upon their course and there vas no
need for haSty action.
President Spencer c. Jones, Of the Senate.
opposed Senator Moore motion to adjourn,
declaring that he had no desire for secrecy and
intended to have everyone know how he CAs.
his ballot for Senator. He urged that there
was no necessity Tor an adjournment aud the
question could be settled now as well as later.
He urged that the notioa itself was not debat-
able aud that vote be taken upon II At oncr
Accordingly the roll was called and Senator
Moore's motion to adjourn was carried by a
vote of 50 10 35.
TUESDAY, January l9-ln the Senate the
evidence ia the contested election case OF
Waliham vs. Griffith was referred 10 the CON
mittee on elections Senator Robinson offered
a bill to appropriate SO. 600 for the use It the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission
ers.
A ballot was taken for L. ). Senator, after
which il adjourned
In the House evidence in the contested cleo
ton case Of Messrs. SimmOn and Bond. Of
Calyert county, was referred to committee on
elections.
The committee on claims ESs announced,
81 which Mr. Fuss, Of Carrtn, IS a member.
Leaves 10 introduce new balls we're present
ed aud referred aud favorable reports we're
made.
The members then voted for senator.
The total vote IN both Houses was Rayner
IS, Smith %, Carter 8, jackson 3, Gov. War.
field ,. Miles and Judge Henderson, ,, Nc
Comas IS.
WEpN snAr. January 20.-Beyond the in
Producing Of bills very little was done in
either House. The vote tor L. ;. SeuAior
was Rayner IS. Smith p Carter u.
The President aud Speaker. oSinE 70 the
fact that many Of the members are colts,
have some difioulty 10 arranging The various
committees.
TuUKsDAr. January 2i.-Ail the Senators
wee present. Several bills wcre introduced,
bni no other business was transacted. In the
House 81 members answered roll call. Fuss,
Becker. Reed aud Durham absent. Leave
was granted to introiuc bills. after which
ballot for Z. ) Senator was held With the
iollowiug result. Rayuer 81. Smith 80, Carter
II, McComss Is, jackson 9. Miles 4; total
l24: absent 4.