The Portland daily press., 1885-05-20
ILLINOIS SENATOR.
Gen, John A. Logan Elected to the
U. S. Senate.
A -Four Months Contest Ended
Yesterday on the First Ballot.

SPRINGFIELD, H., May 19.-At the joint
session of the legislature today, there was
great gain both on the floor of the house and
10 the galleries. There were present 81 sena-
tors aud 153 representatives. When a vote
was taken dead silence prevailed. Demo-
crats refused to vote, and the Republican sem
ators all voted for Logan, giving him 26 votes.
kugers vote was received with cheers. When
Slttg was called, he made long speech, ex-
planning his position, and he then voted for
Logan, under protest, and the announcement
was received with the widest cheers. This
gave Logan 103 votes. On call of absentees,
the democrats voted solidly for Judge Lam
bert Tree. After the roll-call, Messrs Baker,
McNary, McColing, Caldwell, Irwin and
CroIts, changed their votes to Charles B. Far
well. Barry, Democrat, changed his vote to
Jonn a. Logan, and the widest confusion pre-
vailed. This insures Mr.. Logan's election.
Inc roll-eall was proceeded with after time,
tne democrats attempting to elect Far ell, /,
Shep.l ne having got some Republican votes.
Barry withdrew his vote from Logan, hut stat
ed that he would not allow any other Republi-
can than Logan to be elected.
1.20 p. m.-The announcement of Logan's
election has not yet been made. sAt this hour
the democrats are changing to Farwell and
trying to drive all their men in, but the Ro-
puD1cans have not yet shown any inclination
to leave Logan.
2.3O P. n.-No Republican supporter went to
Farwell, and Speaker Eawes finally announce
ed the vote declaring Logan elected.
Upon the announcement of the vote there
were loud calls for Logan, who was conducted
to the Speakers chair and spoke as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House of Representa-
tires Of the State Of Illinois:
] congratulate you on having brought to a conclu-
sion this most remarkable contest. which has been
going on for nearly four months. have no words
to express my gratitude to the Republicans of this
great state for the compliment they have paid me
faha owl hnn ala A. 49,
represent this great State in the Senate of the
United States, hope have SO acted and deported
myself IN the position before bring no discred-
it upon myself, my party, my State and my country.
My past history Is the only guarantee can give for
my future course. From the deepest recesses of nv
bosom again thank Y you tor the honor you have
this great State.
IN this contest, Mr.. Speaker and gentlemen,
which has been an unusually close and heated one,
am proud to state that nothing has transpired to
mar the friendly relations existing between myself
and my worthy opponents. For thirty wears these
gentlemen and myself have been friends, and
trust We win always continue such. loud cheers).
L believe there never has been a contest between
Two persons Waged more earnestly for their parties
than this and yet mutual relations remain SO pleas
ant. respect Mr.. Morrison politically and social
y, and am proud to say we are friends, and sim
cerely nope we may ever be friends. Cheers.
In conclusion. gentlemen, desire to say, no mat
Ter WhaG may nave occurred during the contest, it
has been carried on in spirit of fairness. desire
also to say that in representing the people of this
State of Illinois in the United States Senate /
shall ever try to do that which seems to me to be
my duty. leave here having no bitter feeling
towards anyone who may have opposed me. re.
spect man who will stand by his creed and his
friends, and expect no more from others than is
accorded to me. 1 shall 60 to Washington with no
feeling of antagonsm to any party or to the present
administration.
Gentlemen, again thank you; I tender you my
most profound thanks. 1 have not before nor can
repay you for the manner in which you have stood
by me IN this Legislature and State. shall ever
remember and endeavor to prove worthy of the
trust you have this day confided in me.