Evening journal., 1905-02-27
special to The Evening Journal.

Day that when the members Of the
Legislature go to Washington to at
tend the Inauguration of President
Roosevelt on Saturday that some Of the
Republican legislators Will call upon
the President and listen TO any advice
he may give toward settling the Sena-
torial fight. As result. the impression
prevails that this week will not see any
change of importance in the vote. But
one ballot was taken today and 1t was;
John Edward Addicks, u. r., Is.
Willard Salisbury, Dem, II.
Henry A. DUPONT. Reg. Rep, 8.
James II. Hughes, DEM, 8.
T. Coleman dupont Reg. Rep Z
oTtal vote so; necessary to choice,
26: no election.
On motion Of Senator Sparks, Reg
Rep the joint session then adjourned
until tomorrow. Representatives Smith,
Dem. and Jester, Reg. Rep, were
paired.
Presidents Attitude Not Known.
II is not known whether the Presi-
dent VIII take a hand in an effort to
settle the deadlock. but II he should
give the assemblymen any suggestions
II is conceded that they would most
likely be carried out. Thus far, Presi-
dent Roosevelt has not exerted his In
fiuence in The present imbroglio. Should
he fail to do so when he receives the
Delaware lawmakers. it is believed that
some Of the other prominent govern
ment officials in Washington will en-
brace the opportunity to tell the legis-
lators to get together on some basis.
The trip to Washington, it will there
fore be seen, may be extremely signih-
cant. When the Legislature attended
the second inauguration OF President
Mckinley four years ago, Representa-
tives Finn. Chandler and several
others called upon the Chief Executive
at the White House and were urged
to elect a Senator. The advice OF the
President in this instance. however, did
not avail as the 1901 session ended
with a double senatorial vacancy.Con-
ditions now it may be said, are DIFF
ferent.
Lyons Makes a Statement.
The chief interest today was centered
in the statement of Representative
Henry " Lyons. Union Republican II
which he defines his attitude on the
Senatorship. Mr. Lyons. who is from
Lewes and Rehoboth hundred in Sus-
sex county. and who is well-knowr
pilot on the Delaware River and Bay
is one Of the seven men who have lef
Addicks and are now voting for I
Coleman dupont. His statement wal
based on petition Of censure that u
being circulated in his district and II
which he importuned to vote Tor Al
dicks. He declares that he draws TIT
line "on written orders" and is willini
TO 20 into a Republican caucus AM
abide by the result. The statement j
as follows:
ct understand that prominent Union Re
nubiicau leaders in my district have bee
circulating a petition throughout the dis
trict censuring me for the stand I hav
taken on the United States Senatorshi
and importming me to return to the sur
mort of ]. Edward Addicks. have nc
seen the petition and when referenc
was made to il before me replied
sharp language that they might as we
destroy it. I fully realize my responsible
ity TO the people Of my district and hav
never yet failed to receive and hear any
one who wants to talk over the affairs {
the State or district.
.In fact. court all the advice and lgf
I can get, but draw the line on write
orders concerning my vote for Senate
was elected in a Democratic distric
4 4 There is a large Regular Republican col
1sutI " and withoul Nat element b
"a he I would surely -ge been defea
ed. They supported me to a man after il
forming me that they knew was favo
able first to Ny. Addicks. They did M
expect me not 10 vote for Addicks. bl
3 they did demand of me that should NJ
4 hold cut for AddiclSs 10 the end. thus TO
Il feiting a Senator.
For my part. fail to see how anyoi
can be elected Senator II he has not q
vote 1 am also opposed 20 holding up
81 Legislature for a trade with the highe
ohices,in our great country and State.
have faithfully fulfilled my promises al
today stand willing to enter a Republic;
81 caucus at any time and abide by the r
suit whether the nominee by Mr. Addcl