The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-20
The Four Months Struggle Ends in His
Reelection to the Senate.
How the Result Was Brought About-Senator
Logan's Speech-Rejoicings by the Re-
publicans of the State.
special to the Indianapolis Journal.

the Black Eagle of Illinois is for the third
States. Long before the joint session COM
menced this morning, galleries and lobbies were
packed with people The scene was an inspir-
ing one and never to be forgotten, and, the con-
trast with the sessions of Thursday and Friday
of last week was very marked. Then Mike
Mcdonald aud his gang of Chicago toughs had
possession of the hall. To-day the respectable
people, the law and order people of the State
had control. When the joint session was called
to order, and the call of the roll showed every
senator and representative present, the cheering
was loud and prolonged. Voting began with call
ing the Senate at 1920
AS the call proceeded, the vast audience
was so quiet that the silence was oppressive
The Democrats refused to vote. When the
name of Senator Ruger was called every eye
was strained toward him, and as he arose and, in
clear voice, announced his vote for Logan, the
applause was terrific, as his vote made the Re-
publican vote in the Senate solid. When the
applause subsided, the call of the roll of the
House was proceeded with. AS each Republican
name was called he announced his vote for
Logan in a distinct voice. The final outbreak
of applause was when Mcmillan sang out:
John A. Logan" When Sittig was called
there was no response, and his name was re-
peated, and still no response. The manifesto
tion of disproval among all became demonstra-
tive. The call was completed and Logan had
102 Then the absentees were called, and
when Sittigs name was again reached he ad
dressed the chair, stating that he desired to ex-
plain his vote. He then spoke for nearly ten
minutes, concluding his address by saying: "In
obedience to the wishes of the Republi-
cans of the Sixth senatorial dis
trict, VINO sent me here as their
trusted servant and officer, but under my person
al protest, vote for John A. Logan" With this
announcement occurred scene seldom wit
messed. The solid Republican vote had been
cast for the 'Black Eagle" and he was elected.
The Republicans jumped upon their desks and
shouted themselves hoarse; hats were thrown in
the air; in the ladies' galleries handkerchiefs
were waved, and the applause was deafening.
When order was finally restored, the Democrats
demanded a call of the absentees, and the Dem
ocratc vote, after many changes, was recorded
for Tree, with but three exceptions.
The Speaker then announced that General Lo-
gan, having majority of all the votes
cast, was duly elected a senator from Illinois
Then everybody went wild Some one started
the song Marching Through Georgia." the en-
tire audience joining in the chorus. When the
applause had partially subsidized, Senator Logan
made his appearance and the applause broke out
anew. When he was introduced by Speaker
Haines he spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House
of Representatives of the State of Illi-
nois: l congratulate you upon having
brought to conclusion this most remarkable
contest which has been going on for nearly four
months. | have no words to express my graft
tude to the Representatives of this great State
of Illinois for the compliment they have paid
me to-day. Having been elected for the third
time to represent this great State in the Senate
of the United States, 1 hope 1 have so
acted and deported myself in the
positioI before as to bring no discredt upon
myself. nv party. State or country, and my rast
history is the only guarantee l can give for my
future course. From the deepest recesses OF my
heart again thank you for the honor you have
conferred upon me. There is no position on
earth which could be moro gratifying than to
represent this great State.
I'm this contest Mr. Speaker and gentlemen
which has been an unusually close and heated
one, am proud to state that nothing has trans
pired to mar the friendly relations exist
ing between myself and my worthy
opponent. For thirty years this gen.
tleman and myself have been friends,
and trust we shall always continue such.
q contest between two persons waged more
earnestly for their parties than this, and the
mutual relations remain so pleasant. l respect
Mr.. Morrison, politically and socially, and am
proud to say we are friends, and sincerely hope
We may ever be friends. Cheers. AS to the
other gentleman, who was my opponent for a
time, l can say nothing against him, nor would
want to- Mr.. Tree and myself lived neighbors
for many years in Chicago and / have always
as good q contest, coming late into the field, and
being little short of votes, as he could make
For him have nothing but respect
I'm conclusion, gentlmen, desire to say that,
no matter what may have occurred during this
contest, it has been carried on in spirit of fair
ness No such contest has ever been known in
this country before and it has appeared strange
to me that there has been SO little excitement
and bitterness exhibited. It is remarkable l
say, in contest which has lasted so long, and
been so close, that there is so little bitterness
ing the people of this State Of Illinois
in the United States Senate, / shall
try to do that which seems to me to be my
duty, representing my party and my constitu-
ents fairly and honestly. ICheers.l / leave
here having no bitter feeling toward any one