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STILL MOTHER BILL
It Will Be Devoted to Currency, and
Fathered by Jones of Arkansas.
SUPPORTED BY BOTH ELEMENTS
It Was the Arkonsan Senator Who
Straightened the Senatorial
Tariff Muddle.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 13. The proba
bilities are that the beginning of the week
will see the Introduction of stiU another
currency bill In the senate. Jones of
Arkansas, who, at the critical stage of
the tariff legislation, took that matter
in hand and harmonized the different
elements so as to bring definite results
out of a decidedly chaotic condition, is
the author of the new bill, and he comes
to the front this time as a compromiser
and harmonlzer. There has been objec
tions made to the bills prepared by Vest
and McPherson, on the ground, In the
case of the Vest bill, that it leans too
much toward silver, and In the case of
thB McPherson bill, that it is too exclu
sively in th interest of bonds. Jones
realizes that silver and bonds are the two
antagonizing elements in this question,
and his effort has been to prepare a
measure which will perhaps not be all
that the friends of either cause would
naturally demand, but will in the end se
cure the support of both elements. He
has been in consultation with many of
the leaders of both these contending ele
ments in the senate, and it is understood
that his bill, as outlined, has the favora
ble endorsement of the representatives of
all the conflicting interests. It is also
understood that the terms of the bill arc
not unfamiliar to leaders in the house.
Furthermore, it is probable that it ha3
been brought to the attention of the prop
er authorities In the executive branch of
the government.
The bill will first provide for the Issu
ance of 24 per cent bonds to the amount
of 5500,000,000. which are to be paid in goid,
and are to be used both for the purpose
of meeting the current expenses of the
government and the redemption of United
States and treasury notes. The bill will
also provide for the Issue of bank notes
to tatte the place of the treasury notes
in such a way as not to produce a con
traction of the currency. Another pro
vision is that the national banks shall be
allowed to issue up to their par value,
and the tax on national bank circulation
is fixed at H of 1 per cent, In the inter
est of silver the bill provides for its un
limited coining under the condition that
the holder of silver bullion may take it
to the mint and -have it coined into silver
dollars, the government retaining as
seigniorage the difference between the
coining value of the bullion and Its mar
ket value on the day that the bullion Is
taken to the mints. The bill also provides
for the withdrawal from circulation of all
greenbacks, treasury notes and national,
Jbaniaino tessbelo wa-Sajjand tbelsubstl u?i
tion of silver certificates in demoninations 1
of less than 520. which are to be payable
in silver. The. bill will contain provis
ions providing against either undue in
flation or contraction.
The prospect is that the time of the
senate will be divided during the week
between the discussion of the income tax,
based upon the urgent deficiency bill, and
the continuation of the debate on the
Nicaraguan canal bill. Cockrell, chair
man of the committee on appropriations,
is very hopeful of being able to dispose
of the income tax question by the time
the week shall be half gone, and if he
should succeed In this, Morgan, who is in
charge of the Nicaraguan canal bill,
thinks there will be no difficulty in se
curing a vote on the canal bill before the
close of the week, leaving the way clear
for the bankruptcy and territorial ad
mission and other bills, as well as the
other appropriation bills. Cockrell does
not regard seriously the prospect of the
prolonging of the income tax question.
There will be several speeches, which,
while based on the deficiency bill, will be
directed to the discussion of general
financial questions. There is no disposi
tion on the part of the appropriations
committee to curtail speeches, but there
has come to be some talk of night ses
sions in case they get to be too numer
ous, or if the disposition to filibuster
should appear to be more pronounced
than it now appears probable. Gorman
will probably find opportunity tomorrow
to make the speech which he had In
tended to make yesterday. So far as
known there are only three more general
speeches to be made on the Nicaraguan
bill, but it is possible others will yet be
announced. Turpie will speak again on
the bill, and Vest and "White have an
nounced a desire to be heard before the
vote shall be taken. Saturday will be
given up to eulogies on the character of
the late Senator Vance.
Holman, chairman of the house com
mittee on Indian affairs, has prepared a
report to accompany the Indian appro
priation bill. It shows the total Indian
appropriations for 1693 were 5GG3.5S9 less
than for 1S34, while the bill providing for
1S9S carries a total of $6,493,820, a reduc
tion of $238,173 below the appropriation
bill for 1S93. Many of the reductions
were made upon the recommendation of
the commissioner of Indian affairs. Hol
man says:
"While there is a material reduction
from the estimates, especially as to con
tingent expenditures, it is understood by
the committee en Indian affairs that inl
the main the reductions will not em
barrass the Indian office In providing- for
the Indian service. The most Important
of the legislative features incorporated in
the bill is a plan by which It Is proposed
to solve the vexed problem of govern
mental relations with contract schools,
so-called, most of which are under church
control, and have been the cause of sec
tarian contentions. The secretary of the
interior is authorized to make contracts
for the education of Indian pupils in theso
schools for the next fiscal year to an
extent not exceeding SO per cent of the
amount so used last year, and each suc
ceeding year the amount is to be reduced
29 per cent, so that at the end of five
years all such contracts will cease. This
Highest of all in Leavening Power.
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ABSOLUTE! PSJRE
plan Tioes not include public schools with
which the bureau has arrangements for
the education of lts'Jtodian wards. The
reduction of $15,000 fromthe amount of
the estimates for transportation of Indian
children to schools is in pursuance of a
policy of gradually concentrating them in
schools on their reservations. In the be
lief that the education-of, children among
their own tribes tends to elevate all the
Indians of the tribes."!'
"Is.
There is no definite programme for the
house this week. Therel3 a bare possi
bility that arew currency bill will be
thrown into the arena, debate, but it is
only a possibility. JThe consensus of
opinion now seems tojfbe that any pro
posed currency legislation lo be success
ful must be Initiated byvtbe other end of
the capitol. Tomorrowls District Colum
bia day, and Tuesday the house will prob
ably take up the consideration of the
Indian appropriation, which was reported
yesterday, and which is. the only appro
priation on the calendar. If the sundry
civil appropriation blll. the most import
ant of the bills. Is not reported before the
Indian bill is disposed .of, the committee
on rules, probably, willgive the evening
time to the business ofthe various com
mittees. A day may Be given to thecon
sideration of the findings of the'eourt of
claims.
COAL FOR THE COLD.
Donations Front All Sections for the
Destitute of' Nebraska.
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LINCOLN, Jan. 13. The Rev. C. A.
Hale, of Holdrege, wis'at the office of the
secretary of state this "morning. He said
he would leave Holdrege Monday for
Denver, where 100 tons of coal have been
donated to the destitute of Nebraska. Mr.
Hale will make arrangements for its
transportation and delivery to the prober
parties. Just now the office of the state
relief commission is a live place. Five
typewriters and stenographers are kept
constantly at work, and Secretary Lud
den has barely time to snatch a lunch at
noon. Generous responses are received by
each mail in the shape of cash or intelli
gence of the shipment of supplies from
points in all -parts- of the country. The
Moline Plow Company has sent a check
for 500 through Editor Rosewater of
Omaha, which was this morning trans
mitted to Secretary Sudden by Governor
Holcomb. Chancellor Canfteld brought
In $325 contributed by the university stu
dents and faculty. Sympathetic friends
in Seymour, Indiana, have sent informa
tion that 100 tons- of coal had been shipped
from that neighborhood.
Please Jiotify the Governor.
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan 13. There has
been so much confusion in the shipment
and remittance of money to -sufferers in
Nebraska that it has been deemed ad
visable by the relief commission to re
quest all parties who have contributed
any money or shipped supplies for relief,
either through solicitors or direct, to for
ward notice thereof, by mail or other
wise, to Governor Silas A. Holcomb, Lin
coln, Neb. Nobody has been authorized
by the state relief commission to solicit
aid, but parties disposed to contribute
arejequested-to ship aU supplies to the
state "relief ' commlssfon, v Lincoln, and
unake- xill cnecks-,and drafts - navable- to
5b"etreaa,ureCfef thetaarelief commls-
ion, ana-'nouiy laovc-rnor iioicomD -unit
they have done so.
Substantial Help From the South.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 13. H. H. Edmonds,
who was the first to propose that the
South should contribute a trainload or
more of provisions to suffering Nebraska,
is advised that nearly a full train of
rice, sugar, molasses and other state
produce has been made up in Loulsana.
Five or six New Orleans firms have each
contributed a full carload from their
wares. The train will leave New Orleans
this week. A trainload of grain and meat,
contributed by the people of Georgia, will
leave Atlanta. Tuesday.
IN BEHALF OF ARMENIA
Steps Taken by the Secretary of the
Fliil-Armcnia Society.
"WASHINGTON, Jan. 13. Herent M.
Kiretchjian, of Minneapolis, secretary of
the Phil-Armenic Association, Is In "Wash
ington for the purpose of presenting to
the president and secretary of state the
memorial of the association, asking the
Intervention of our government in behalf
of their persecuted relatives and friends
in Armenia. He will endeavor to have
an Interview with Secretary Gresham to
morrow and hopes to be able to reach the
president within a day or two. Today
Mr. Kiretchjian, on behalf of the associa
tion, sent the following cablegram to
Queen Victoria:
"Long life to her majesty. There is
blood upon the British crown. By court
martial of the government, whom Ertg"
land supports, witnesses of the massa
cres in Armenia are now being murdered.
God help her majesty's government to
redeem the honor of the British church
and state."
To his Imperial majesty, the czar of
all the Russias, the American-Armenian
sent this:
"All health to your majesty. Murderers
sitting in mock court-martial continue to
slaughter helpless Armenians before the
eyes of Europe. The Berlin treaty is
dipped in blood and shame in Armenia,
with the great name of Russia upon it,
God grant your majesty wisdom and
power to redeem the honor of holy Rus
sia and defend the oppressed.'
Iteforms for Armenia.
LONDON, Jan. 13. The Dally News'
correspondent in Constantinople says it is
rumored that the porte is considering ad
ministrative reforms to be introduced in
Armenia. Among these reforms would be
the recruiting of the gendarmerie from the
Christian as well as the Mussulman pop
ulation, the appointment of a Mussulman
governor for the first three-year term and
Christian governors for all subsequent
terms, which would be five years each.
These reforms would be introduced in
all the provinces 'concerned in the recent
massacres. In general, the reform plan
described by the 'News' correspondent
has the same outlines as the one laid
before the porte early in last month.
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A Xew Paper at Natchez.
NATCHEZ, Miss., Jan. 13. The Even
ing and Sunday Morning News, with
abundant capital, has begun publication.
G. Adolph Schlitt, the well-known news
paper man, is the publisher.
Latest U. S. Gov't Food Rerwrt.
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THE APPOINTED DAY
Legislature of "Washington to Con
vene in Biennial Session.
LATEST GOSSIP FROM OLYMPIfl
Senatorial Contest Excltins Most
Attention, to the Exclusion of In
augural and. Everything.
OLYMPJA, Jan. 13. The fourth ses
sion of the "Washington state legisla
ture promises to be characterized as one
working for reform and retrenchment-all
along the line. There Is a general desire
on the part of, the members to cut down
the state's expenses and to enact laws
that will lessen the burden of taxation.
The first three sessions of the state legis
lature, while giving the people many good
laws, were too free with appropriations
and other expenditures, so it is claimed,
and the republicans, democrats and pop
ulists will unite this year to form a gen
eral system of reform. Washington, like
other commonwealths, has keenly felt the
general financial depression, and the cam
paign cry of the recent elections was for
sending men to the legislature who would
vigorously oppose any extravagance, no
matter how it was presented. Represen
tatives of all parties will unite In form
ing laws that will bring a great sigh of
relief to the wearied taxpayers. The
legislators seem greatly interested in a
desire to fulfill the wishes of the people.
They all say they have suffered them
selves, financially, and are going to sec
that no funds are "thrown to the birds"
as on former divers and numerous oc
casions. "When any one member is in
terrogated about the most important
measures to be presented during the
session, the usual reply is that everything
will tend toward retrenchment; that the
state must be relieved from unnecessary
expense. To this end many bills have
been prepared and a slash at everything
extravagant is imminent,
The republicans have a big working
majority In the coming session. Of the 112
members there are 80 republicans, 23 pop
ulists and 9 democrats. Of course, this
insures a republican United States sena
tor to succeed ex-Senator John B. Allen,
who failed of re-election two years ago,
when the legislature refused to make a
selection. This year, it is expected that
the senatorshlp will soon be disposed of,
and that the members will get down to
good hard work in short order. The pop
ulists have never before had so much
strength in any legislature in the North
western states. They now have 21 mem
bers of the house and two senators. They
will probably have weight and accomplish
some purpose in the lower house, and
may be heard "from often In the upper.
In the senatorial battle they will not at
tract much attention. They will probably
cast their votes for a radical free-silver
man of their own faith, and then wait for
the republicans to elect one, oT (he numer
ous candidates. The democrats are .very
weak, and very little is heard of them.
There are only nine In the house and three
In the senate. Their attitude In the affairs
of the session will probably be one ot
unity with the republicans and populists
in all re.xsonable non-partisan questions.
The legislature will begin slashing ex
penditures by refusing to employ un
necessary clerks, and, also, by reducing
salaries of such employes as must be en
gaged. The salaries of clerks, pages and
petty officers during the session of two
years ago cost the state in the neighbor
hood of 519,000, and this year tho governor,
in his message, will recommend that this
expense be reduced at least one-half.
Many of the members believe this can be
done without Inconvenience. They hold
that the state throws away thousands ot
dollars each session for unnecessary clerk
hire. During the territorial regime, when
Uncle Sam paid the bills, the legislative
expenses were far below what they have
been since "Washington attained state
hood. Each house under the territory
gave employment only to a chief clerk
and an assistant, and an enrolling and
engrossing clerk. This wa3 about all or
the clerks found necesssary, and such
things as committee clerks were few and
far between. Under the new order of
things, however, clerks have been as
numerous as members, and their salaries
equally as large.
Notwithstanding the fact that Olympla
Is now swarming with applicants for po
sitions, the legislators . say that few
clerkship will be given out. This will
probably prove disappointing to many
who have come from different parts of
the state. Many are here from Eastern
Washington, and have been put to con
siderable expense, but this will probably
not be considered by the legislator who
desires to abide by the wishes of his
constituents. Of course, numerous clerks
will be employed just the same. Many
will probably be needed. Those who are
engaged, however, may have the pleasure
of serving at reduced salaries. Hereto
fore the committee clerks and others have
received pay at the rate of $4 and $5 per
day for the session. At a caucus of the
Southwestern members last night it was
decided to recoinmend that a reduction
of 20 per cent be made in the salaries of
the officers and employes of both houses.
This recommendation seems to meet with
the approval of most of the members of
the legislature, and will probably be car
ried out. If it Is, the committee clerks
and numerous others will not receive more
than from S3 to $4 per day. A prominent
populist member of the house said yester
day that he would guarantee to furnish
100 clerks, if the state would pay railroad
fares and board bills in bringing them
here and looking after them during the
session. This populist contends that hun
dreds of young men and women in the
state would jump at the chance to earn
a living.
One of the first things the legislature
will do In the interest of economy will be
to dispose of some of the numerous com
missions. The land commission and
others are considered unnecessary, inas
much as the present state officers, It is
believed, can look after these matters
without much trouble. Thousands of dol
lars are believed to be expended each
year for the maintenance of boards and
commissions, whose duties might be per
formed by one board or the officers elect
ed by the people. Numerous bills are be
ing prepared for the purpose of stopping
what is considered a reckless expenditure
of money. The taxpayers are too sorely
pressed to tolerate anything in the way
of appropriations for anything that is
net an absolute necessity.
There promises to be a "great deal of
legislation directed at the railroads. An
effort will be made to reduce-freight rates
from Eastern Washington. tQ the sea
board, and also to lower passenger fares.
Railroad legislation has absorbed much
time during each session of the state lg-
ay
s-ures, but this year the members seem
more disposed than ever to lower freight
and passenger rates.
The senatorial contest has attracted the
attention of members to such an extent
during the past few days, that legislation
has been discussed very little. After or
ganization on Monday, however, business
will be the order, and a perfect storm of
b'Us will probably follow.
Contrary to expectations, the free-silver
issue is not generally discussed in
connection with the senatorial fight. All
the candidates seem to be In favor of the
white metal, and no questions are asked
regarding the much-mooted problem.
The free-coinage plank introduced in the
repubUcan state platform at Spokane,
after a most bitter convention fight,
seems to have put a quietus on the ene
mies of free silver. No candidate for sen
ator can afford to do anything but say he
will uphold and support the platform.
In any other event he might as well re
tire from the field. Ankeny, Wilson, Al
len, Jones, Shaw and Belknap are fa
vorable to silver. Mr. Jones Is the most
outspoken advocate. He has been most
ardent In his campaign speeches in favor
of free coinage. Mr. Jones hopes to be
selected for the coveted position out of
the group of dark horses, by the sliver
men, in case Mr. Wilson or Mr. Ankeny
Is not elected. The silver men claim they
have a clear majority. This is not be
lieved by the gold-standard advocates.
One of the most noticeable features, up
to date, is the arrival of a large number
of ex-senators and ex-representatives.
Most of them are there to take part in the
senatorial contest, or are interested as
lobbyists in different matters of legisla
tion. The lobby is one of the interesting
features of Washington's legislatures. . It
always makes lots of noise and takes an
active part In livening things up general
ly. It is said that Washington's legisla
tures are more attractive to the average
visitor than any other in the Northwest,
owing to the enthusiasm usually awak
ened by this happy lot of the lobbyist,
He comes here to have a good time as
well as to take part In various matters
to come before the legislature. Most
prominent among those here at this time
are ex-Senator Claypool, of Pierce; ex
Senators Forrest and Rutter, of King; ex
Representative Godman, of Columbia: ex
Representative Ludden, of Spokane; ex
Senator Richards, of Whatcom, and ex
Representative Wasson, of Jefferson.
Colonel J. W. Felghan, of Spokane, speak
er of the first state legislature, was here
for several days. He went home Friday
but will return again soon. In addition
to the former members, there are a host
of well-known men from different por
tions of the state In attendance, who
will probably remain until the senatorial
contest is decided.
After an exciting day of lobbying and
wire-pulling, it was decided tonight to
hold a caucus of both house and senate
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, to elect
officers of organization. With the call
for a caucus of the members of the house,
the announcement was made that Ellis
Morrison, of King county, would be made
speaker. The other candidates, Milroy,
Cloes, Gandy and Scobey, have with
drawn from the speakership contest in his
favor. .
The legislature wilconvene at 12 o'clock
and after organization will probably ad
journ to meet in joint session at 3 o'clock;
to receive the message of Governor Mc
Graw, who will deliver it in person.
The workers of the different candidates
have put in many hard licks today. Levi
Ankeny and John L. Wilson both claim
decided gains, but the figures in yester
day's Oregonian, regarding the relative
strength of different candidates, is prac
tically unchanged. Wilson and Ankeny
undoubtedly lead the other competitors
and their supporters are bringing all pos
sible Influence to bear to forge to the
front. Senator Allen did not arrive to
day, as expected, but will come tomorrow.
The general impression prevails that there
Is a decided tendency on the part of the
several non-committal members to rally
to his support. Allen is certainly an
important factor in the present con
test. Judge Turner is known to
have several friends in the legislature,
and It wouldn't be surprising, if the elec
tion is not-decided soon after the first bal
lot is taken, to see the old contest between
Allen and himself thoroughly revived.
Judge Blake arrived from Spokane today
and is spoken of as another possible dark
horse from that county. He is known to
have one or two votes in the case of a
break in the Spokane delegation. Senator
Hutchinson, of Lincoln and Okanogan
counties, reached here this evening. He
is a hold-over senator, and although
elected as democratic, was recently con
verted to republicanism. He says he will
vote for Belknap. This is the only sup
port the granger candidate from Spokane
is known to have. Everyone wants to
know something about the caucus in the
senatorial matter. It is discussed freely,
but there is no disposition on the part of
the candidates to get together and settle
the fight In caucus. Wilson wants an
open caucus. Ankeny will not listen to
such a thing and the other candidates
don't see why any such republican con
ference Is needed at all. It is believed
all the candidates are fighting shy of a
caucus and that this session will not see
one.
There are a good many members of the
American Protective Association in the
legislature, and it is understood they have
held a conference to discuss the sena
torial situation. Very little has been said
regarding the American Protective Asso
ciation so far, and it is not known that it
will take an active part as an organiza
tion either in the legislative or the sena
torial fight. The American Protective As
sociation members are said to be divided
between the different candidates."
The selection of Morrison for speaker
Is considered quite an honor for King
county, inasmuch as this Is the first time
in history that the county has secured
the speakership. King has always been
the most populous county, but neither
during the territorial regime nor since
statehood has the speaker of the lower
house come from there. King has alwa3
had other irons in the fire, and was ready
to trade the speakership for something
more to its desire. As soon as Morrison is
elected the chief clerk and sergeant-at-arms
will be selected, and a sifting com
mittee appointed to make up the list of
candidates for other officers and clerks to
be balloted for on the next day. Gov
ernor Luce will call the senate to order
and the same rule of organization as
adopted by the house will probably be
followed.
The fight for secretary of the senate has
narrowed down to Nicklin of Whatcom
and Cowles of Thurston, with the chances
in favor of the former. Corner of Whit
man and Klnghorn of Whatcom are
candidates for assistant secretary. For
sergeant-at-arms Joe Mitchell of Pierce
will be elected. The contest for clerk of
the house is between Scott of Jefferson,
Porter of Douglas, and Finch of Che
halis. For sergeant-at-arms, Lovell of
Pierce and Milroy of King are contestants.
OPEMGDAYATSALEI
The Senatorial Fight, of Course,
the Chief Topic of Interest
SUNDRY SCARCELY A DAY OF REST
Most Significant Fact Apparent Last
Night "Was That the Opposition to
Dolph "Was Crnntblingr Atvay.
SALEM, Jan. 13. It has been a busy
Sunday for the capital city, and even' to
night the Impression is anything but that
it has been a day of rest, The state
house Is a blaze of light, nearly every
room having busy occupants, and the
resorts about town are doing a thrlvlns
business. The Willamette hotel corridors,
upstairs and down, are packed with a
jostling crowd, and an animation even
greater than usual pervades the place.
The chief topic of interest, of course, 13
the senatorial contest, and the most sig
nificant fact aboufc It is that the opposi
tion to Dolph is crumbling away. One of
the saddest errors of the opposition turns
out to be the printed list of members
claimed to be against the senator. From
six to nine of the 2S names printed may
be given as for Dolph, and it is not likely
that the opposition can muster over 20
votes, if it does that, in caucus. The
publication of the list is considered a
piece of wretched politics, and those who
have been incorrectly catalogued are not
much pleased with their treatment. The
others are apparently no better pleased,
not wishing to be catalogued as com
mitted. It is learned tonight In a round-about
way. but from a reliable source, that when
the opposition realizes it is in a hopeless
minority among the republican members,
its members will refuse to go into caucus.
This, obviously, would be the only course
open, relying upon the democratic and
populist strength in the legislative bal
lottlng. Not only would such a determina
tion be dangerous for its projectors in
party aspect, but little help may be ex
pected from populists and none from the
democrats. The democrats will likely
caucus and decide to take no hand in the
republican contest. Even if the repub
lican caucus should by any chance fail
of nomination, they will probably vote for
a democrat steadily through all.
Tomorrow business will begin in both
houses sometime between 10 and U o'clock.
The senate will be called to order by Hon.
Charles W. Fulton, by virtue of the fact
that he was president last session, after
which a temporary presiding officer will
be elected, also a temporary chief clerk
and assistant. Then on motion of somo
senator a committee on credentials will
be appointed and perhaps an adjourn
ment until afternoon will then be taken.
Upon reassembling the report of the cre
dentials committee will be read and
adopted, afi?r which permanent organ
ization will be effected. In the meantime
a caucus of the republicans will have,
been held and the officers all selected.
Their election In the house will 6e a for
mal matter, according to caucus pro
gramme. The matter of rules will be
provided for, and that will probably end
the business of the first day.
The house will be called to order by
Major D. C. Sherman, by virtue of his
having been chief clerk of the last house,
and the same general routine will bo
followed as In the senate.
Four years ago the vote for governor
was not canvassed until Wednesday and
probably the same course will be pursued
this year. This Is done in presence of
members of both houses in joint as
sembly in the hall of representatives
with the president of the senate
presiding. The justices of the su
preme court will be present by invitation
and Chief Justice Bean will administer
the oath of office to Governor-elect Lord,
after which the inaugural address will
be delivered. Just how and when this
will be done has not besn arranged yet.
In the senate the committees are us
ually announced the second day, especially
by Mr. Simon, who does not take long
to make up his mind, and very likely
that gentleman will again control tho
destinies of the upper house. In the house
the making up of committees takes longer
and probably they will not be announced
before the following Monday.
The speakership contest Is warming up.
Moores counts 20 votes, out of the neces
sary 27, for choice In the republican cau
cus. Wright is making an energetic can
vass, and there are indications of a break
ing up of Sehlbrede's strength., Xtf ef
fort will be made, of course., by each of
the others to secure his entire following.
The chances in such a result are in
Moores' favor. A quiet movement is at
work to delay the speakership caucus of
republicans until Tuesday. It emanates
from the opposition to Moores and may,
be taken as a good sign that the gen
tleman from Marion has the upper hand.
Representative Paxton is preparing a bill
to provide safe depositories for public
funds. Senator Woodard has discovered
that the constitutional amendment con
cerning the elective franchise which
originated in the house, and was, at his
instance, amended to require voters being
able to read and write, and which was
carried at the June election of 1S92, will
have to be drawn up and passed all over
again, as it did not come out in correct
form, owing to an error somewhere, prob
ably in the judiciary committee.
All three of the senatorial candidates
are on the ground with headquarters In
full blast at the Willamette hotel. Sen
ator Dolph was one of 2C0 people vho
came up on tonight's overland. He rode
in a day coach and stood up in the street
car, jokingly remarking that he knew his
place too well before the election to sit
while a representative was standing.
A voting machine will be here Jn a day
or two, and set up for members to watch
its workings. Representative Beach, of
Multnomah, Is its sanguine promoter.
It is conceded on all hands that Mr.
Simon will be the unanimous choice of
the republican caucus for president ot
the senate.
THE OIIEGOX LEGISLATURE.
Senators and Representatives "WTio
Will Serve for 40 Days and Night.
The ISth biennial session of the Oregon
state legislature, which convenes at
Salem today, is composed of the follow
ing members:
SENATE.
Baker and Malheur Will R. King, (pop J
Benton and Lincoln Tolbert Carter,
(rep.)
Clackamas George C. Brownell, (rep.)
Clackamas and Marion Alonzo Gesner,
(rep.)
Clatsop John H. Smith, (dem.)
Columbia, Washington and Tillamook
J. W. Maxwell, (rep.)
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