Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
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Hartford, Jan l2-Ile closing scenes in the battle for the nomination of United States senator began last eve ming among the republicans and the members of the general assembly brought things to a climax in the secret caucus held at the capitol this afternoon.
 Secret conferences between Bulkeley and Fessenden leaders began early, but were mostly caucus arrangements. The Bulkeley men were demanding a roll call and the Fessenden men secret ballot. The Hill men although not consulted, lost no time in throwing their lot with Fessenden on this ques- ton.
 The Bulkeley managers made an nouncement that 40 votes had been counted for the ex-governor with 20 more which they could not absolutely determine. The Bulkeley men seemed but little worried over the fact that although the 140 votes will nominate the ex-governor in the republican eau GUS they will not elect him in the joint committee next Tuesday. The fear this noon was that the democrats might take hand in the final contest after all.
 Fessenden men claim that Bulkeley is far behind his claim and that the scattered vote has grown in numbers the past "A hours and the vast changes for the Bulkeley column were in Hart | ford county
 Considerable pressure was brought to bear by politicians to induce the members to vote for an open caucus, but 1t found no favor. l At noon the Fessenden camp claim ed Holland county by 1 majority. There are 21 votes in this county.
 At 1 o'clock this afternoon it was generally reported at the hotels that there were indications of postponed caucus. No good ground for the re- port could be found.
 If nominating speeches are to be made. Representative Tanner of Win chester will present Mir Hills name, Senator Stiles JudsOn, jr, of Stratford will nominate Fessenden, and Repre- sentative Walter Clark of Hartford will speak for Bulkeley.
 At just 2:3O Senator Bradstrcei called the caucus to order. and Repre- sentative Holcomb was unanimously chosen to preside. Messrs Scott of Plymouth and Rockwell of Ridgefield were chosen clerks.
 Representative Paige of Bridgeport presented the names of fifteen reporters and moved they be allowed to occupy seats at the caucus Fessenden sec Onded the motion and paid glowing tribute to the reporters
 Judge Pearnc of Middletown at thi, point moved that if the business oi the caucus wasn't finished at i o'clOcl an adjournment he taken until 4:3O Kennedy suggested that the motion b, made to read to assemble as soon a. convenient. There was objection f, this and Pearne modified his motion {, meet the views of both factions
 The call for the caucus was theI read. when Senator Bradstreet asked if only members entitled to seats wer, present. After T short discussion oI the matter. and in order to make every thing satisfactory to all hands, the rOl was ordered to he called.
 After roll call Representative Paige of Bridgeport moved that they pro ceed to nominate a United States sen ator and that the roll be called fol that purpose.
 Banks of Fairfield opposed the mo ton and made an amendment that tn nomination he made by ballot. At press hour they were discussin. the Paige motion and the Bank. amendment.