At no time could any one of the regular Republicans be induced under any circumstances to vote for any one of the Independents.

They would much rather have the House organized by the Democrats than allow party treachery to be thus rewarded.
While the deadlock was in progress, Senators Alcorn and Ames suddenly made their appearance upon the scene of action.

They had made the trip from Washington to use their influence to break the deadlock, and to bring about an organization of the House by the Republican party.

But Senator Alcorn was the one that could render the most effective service in that direction, since the bolters were men who professed to be followers of his and loyal to his political interests and leadership.
As soon as the Senator arrived he held a conference with the bolters, including Messrs.

Armstead and Streeter,--the two independents from Carroll.