Evening journal., 1905-01-02
specIal 70 The EvenIng journal.

Dover Del, Jan. 2.-The Regular
Republicans and Union Republicans
will caucus here tonight for officers of
the regular biennial session of the
Legislature that will convene tomorrow
and in view of a possible repetition Of
the failure of the Republican factions
to agree, interesting scenes are again
expected. Because Of the fact that the
organization of the special session was
agreed upon for that meeting only,
new sets Of nominees will be chosen or
the previous selections ratified. The
probability OF another deadlock on or
ganization has increased the interest
generally. The Democratic members
will not reach here until tomorrow
morning.
After the adjournment Of the spec
ial session on Friday evening Senator
]. Frank Alice as State chairman Of
the Union Republicans. said to Sena-
tor George w. Sparks. Of Wilmington,
the Regular Republican choice for
president pro tenn. of the Senate, which
officer presides over the joint session
when it ballots for United States Sena-
tor:
Allee's Warning to Sparks.
Il serve notice on you. Senator
Sparks. that you can never be presi-
dent pro tenn" This remark, which
was made in the presence Of several of
the best-known lawyers in Delaware,
indicates that the Union republicans
will stand out against Sparks and pre-
vent his election.
The Regulars declare that they must
and will have this position for Sena-
tor Sparks; not to crafty any one man
or set Of men, but to retain their pre-
siding officer over the joint session
For some rearon the Regulars fear the
Unions have some new trick to spring
upon them in the joint balloting which
might contribute to the election of j
Edward Addicks as Senator. With both
sides pulling and hauling for this po-
sltion first Of all. and with the Demo-
Gratis keeping hands of. it is impossible
10 figure out how the Legislature vii
ever organize.
What a Deadlock Might Do.
Certainly everything win depend
upon the election OF the joint assem-
biv's presiding officer by the Senate
before any other officer Of eithe'
House can be chosen. 1t was held to
dav that If the Union Republican,
could deadlock the Legislature for tw'
weeks the time for balloting for United
states Senator would pass by and tn
chance to elect Senator Balls successo
would be lost, without even taking
vote.
The Addicks assemblymen have de
feruined to do all in their power 4
1F rn n
!, dicks as Senator and TO bring about
deadlock and vacancy II enougl
Rsgulars do not surrender to then
This course was fully decided upon be
fore the Union Republicans left Dove
last week and they report that ther
was not one dissenting voice.
The Unions declare that they coul
deadlock the General Assembly Wit
six men.
The Union Republicans will have
complete organization. They propos
TO have not only State Chairman ALE
and Secretary Of state Layton con
stantly on the ground. but will ais
have ]. Edward Addicks, and almos
every former assemblymen and distriC
leader Of prominence here.
The Democrats Course.
"Wiu the Democrats vote Tor
against the confirmation OF DR.. Gale
r. Layton il reappointed Secretary
state?" was asked of several Demo
cratic Senators today. I'VE have de
cided to go into conference ever
time there is an appointment sur
mitted to us. and to decide our prop'
course upon each one" was the repI
Within a week, should the Legisia
ture succeed in effecting organization
the senate may begin to consider az
pointments and about a week later the
will have for consideration the cove
nor's appointee for Secretary OF stat
n has been heralded about that GOV
y ernor Lea need not name a Secretai
n state until the factional difference
have blown over, but the constitute
reorires that the governor, upon al
sur,Ang the duties of his Office "sha
nnpoint a suitable person as secretal
~ state. to serve during the pleasure
the governor" 1t will be notlcea IN
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