The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-24
TO SHINE IN THE SENATE.
WAsHBURNE FINALLY WINS IN
THE MINNESOTA FIGHT.

The Committee Investigating the
Charges Of Bribery Brings in a
WhitewashinR Report-Goff Leads
on Joint Ballot in West Virginia
Previous Action Confirmed in Other
States.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. 23.-Before 10
O'Clock this morning nearly every member
OF the House Of Representatives was in his
seat, ready for business The investigating
committee had been in session until mid
night and started 10 work once more early
tins morning, and it was understood that a
partial report at least would be- submitted
After being called to order a short recess
was taken to allow the committee furt ar
Time. The business pending was motto
to elect United States senator. Mr.. Lane
moved to amend by first hearing the report
or the investigating committee, and after
various amendments, substitutes etc IL
was decided to take further recess until
lO:4O o'clock, to await the report of the
committee.
THE REPORT
The committee came in promptly on time
and presented heir report It states that a
large number of witnesses have been exam
lned; that several persons were offered
money, or other things of value, by over
Jealous friends of several candidates.
but that there is no evidence in
any way whatever duplicating either
ex-Gov. Washburne or Senator Sabin, nor
is any member of either branch of the leg
islature shown to have received any money
or other brides. The report was adorted.
The roll was then called for the election Of
United States senator. The ballot re ulted
as follows: w. ID. Washburne 80, e. w.
Durant, dem. 9, G. NJ. Start s, e. N, Will
son 2, M. E. Clapp /.
The joint session was called to order at
noon and the action of the houses, v ting
separately, was ratified, the vote resulting
us follows:
Washburne, 107; Durant, 20; Star. o;
Wilson, 2; scattering, g. Whole number Of
votes cast l4l; necessary to a choice H.
CULLoM's ELECTION.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 23.-The legis-
laturo IN J int session this afternoon form.
ally declared the election of Shelby M. Gull
lom TO the Senate Of the United States
M'PHERsoN's SUCCESS.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan 23.-The legislature
in joint convention to-day ratified the ac-
ito of both houses separately yesterday,
and declared John r. Mcpherson elected
United States senator.
WEST vIRGINIA's JOINT BALLOT.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, Jan. 23.-The
two houses of the legislature met in JOINT
session at noon to-day, and balloted for
United States senator, with the following
result: GoH, rep, Al; Kenna. dem, %,
with % scattering. After one ballot the
joint assembly dissolved until tomorrow.
THE DEMOCRATS IN CAUCUS.
The democrats are in caucus tonight.
with all the members present The delay
in the United States senatorial matter Is
due to the deadlock-just broken-in the
Senate which delays tue election of a
United States Senator until next Tuesday.
The democratic vote will scatter until that
day. There seems to be no doubt that at
that time the issue will be suuarelv
drawn sbetween the republican and
democratic candidates, each supported by
the unanimous vote Of his party. There
are no kickers on either side. The republi-
cans have nominated Gen. COT in clucus,
and are voting for him in joint session.
The democrats were in caucus until Ii
o'clock, midnight, but did not nominate.
SENATOR PLUMBs REELECTION
Topeka, KAs, Jan. 23.-The legislature
yesterday reelected United States Senator
Plumb, whose term will expire on March 4,
next. He was chosen without opposition,
receiving the full republican vote in both
houses. Ono democratic Senator and four
democratic representatives did not vote.
DoLPH IS SOLID.
SALEM, ORE, Jan. 23-Both houses Of
the legislature met in joint convention at
noon to-day, canvassed the vote cast yes
terday for United States Senators, and de.
clared j. N. Dolph elected.
SENATOR HARRIS THIRD TERM.
NASHVILLE, TENN, Jan. 23.-Isham G..
Harris was to-day elected United States
senator as his own successor This is the
third consecutive term for Mr. Harris in
the Senate.