Year: 1875

In regard 10 the settlement of the Louisiana diff
entities there were two propositions discussed by the
caucus: frat q distinct and formal recognition OF
the Kellogg government; and, second. the ordering
of new election. Several Senators expressed re-
gret that the Carpenter bill was not passed TWO
years ago. and thought that il 1t had been favorsoy
acted on the difficulties which had now grown so
much more serious and complicated would have en-
tirely disappeared Still there was much doubt ex-
pressed as to the propriety OF having
new election now, even by those who were not
willing to follow the extreme councils of Mr. Nor
ton. But the sentiment was overwhelming that
something of q definite character must be DONE
and Immediately, particularly in view OF the de-
Termination of the President to withdraw the
troops in case of non-actoD. The caucus will hold
another session tomorrow, in the further EFFORT
to agree upon some plan which Will uIdge over
the difficulties besettng settlement OF the Louis
lana question II is difficult even amongst benators
themselves to anticipate what action will be taken
The opposition to PnchbaCk is positive. 1t Is also
admitted that if the Kellogg Government Is Tecog
nzed, that would entitle Pinckback to his seat
The ordering of new election is objected to- as the
power of Congress to destroy State with repre-
sentation in Congress is gravely doubted The
knowledge of the Presidents resolution, on the
other hand is o goad to the majority from which
there is no escape.


THR COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE


CAUCUS REPORTS RESOLUTION APPROVING


THE PRESIDENTS CoURsE-ACTIoN POSTPONED


TILL TONIGHT.


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THB TRIBuFk.]


WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The attendance at the
House caucus of Republican members this evening
was small, only about so members answering to
their names on the roll call. Some have gone to
Philadelphia to attend centennial meeting ana
many more were at the reception given this even
ing by the Attorney General and Mrs. Williams
The Committee appointed at the last session Of the
caucus to consider what legislation is necessary
for the South, reported, through Repre-
sentative White of Alabama, several bills
for the regulation of elections. These
bills are in substance the as have already been
introduced in the House by Mr.. White. One OF
them makes it misdemeanOr, punishable by hue
and imprisonment, for any person to have In his
possession any firearms within certain distance OF
any polling place. Another extends the provisions
of the Enforcement act so far as 1t relates 10 the
election OF members of Congress, 80 as to provide
for the appointment of Deputy United States Mar
shals with the power to make arrests on the appli-
cation of ten citizens voting at any poll The
Committee also reported resolution providing that
on some Monday not named in the resolution, mo-
ton should be made and sustained by all who TOOK
part in the to suspend the rules and pass the
bills reported tonight, the Civil Rights bill and
other so-called political measures Another resou-
ton formally approved of the pursued by the
President and Gen. Sheridan in regard to louisiana
and thanked them both for their action during the
late excitement No vote was taken on any oJ these
bills or resolutions, and the caucus adjourned early
to meet again tomorrow evening at o'clock.



THE STATES FATE HANGS ON PINCHBACK'S


CASE.


DURELIIs sUCCKssoR-sENAToR WEST OPPOSES PAR


DEE-FATE OF LOUISIANA HANGING on PINCH


BACKS ADMISSION TO THE SENATE KELLOGG


LIKELY TO ABDICATE IF NOT SOON RECOGNIZED


FOR WANT OF FUNDS.


fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUsE.l


WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The friends of Pardee who
was. before the holiday recess, nominated by the
President to be United States District Judge in Lou
isana in place of Durell, expected that his confr
nation would have taken place before this time but
now his defeat seems very probable. The cause OF
the delay is the opposition of Senator West was
not consulted by the President before Pardees name
was sent to the Senate. The principal objection to
Mr. Pardee iseems to be that be has not been quite
prominent enough in the politics of the State on the
Kellogg slde and has not, therefore, theiconfdence
of West and those who act with him. his fact alone
ought to insure his confirmation, If he is mt man
for the place in other respects. Pinchback and many
of the colored politicians of Louisiana oppose Par
dee's confirmation because they fear that he may
not be sound on the Reconstruction laws. They
want man who will give them the benefit of any
doubts there may be about the constitutionalty of
any act. West says he has no candidate for the
place, an will support any good man who has the
confidence of the Republican party in Louisiana,
= IzLo 81 1ofno


The fate of Louisiana seems to hang more than
ever on the action of the Senate on the claim of
Pnchbaek's to seat on its floor. If joint resou-
tion in regard to the Louisiana question is not
passed by both Houses-and there is great uncer-
tanty of 1.-THE President will look to the Senate
for instructions in regard to his future policy
Kellogg and will govern himself by its action on
Pinckback case. This was therefore, the most i'm
portant matter before the caucus of Republican
Senators this morning.; but it is reported that no
conclusion in regard to 1t reached and for that
reason, Morton withheld his motion to seat Pinch
back on the reading of his credentials. If Republican
Senators are willing to allow their consciences to
be bound great question like this involving as
it does the very principles of form of govern
ment, by the DEGREES of the caucus, and sink their
individual opinions while they into line at the
crack of the party whip, Mr. Morton will triumph,
and the PROSTATE State of Louisiana will remain
under the heel of Federal troops for at least the next
few months. But if Senators are allowed to take
the question up and treat it on its merits bound by
secret agreement, Pinchback will never attain to
the dignity of a United States Senator story has
been circulated that the President was opposed to
the admission of Pinchback. but the latter denies
all knowledge of such opposition. He says that un-
less some recognition is given to Kellogg during
this session the President will be unable longer