Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-22
KENNk ELECTED
UNITED STATES SENATOR TO SUCCEED
HIMsELF
How It Was Dons-Grest Rejoicing Among
the Democrats-The Big one
Majority.
Lspecial tolorr,r1 o the pispa.eh.l

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February 2l.-Tbe
seemingly impossible has happened. and
John l.. Keuna will succeed himself IN The
United States Sauste. In the conference
last night several members stated that unless
Dorr voted for heuna to-day they would
vote Tor GOT. and that should they do so
Dorr rome would be responsible. hut little
was thought % this ut tho time, but this
mOrnicg II was whispered about that Dorr
had decided that he preferred Kenna 10 God
and would vote for him to-day.
The first ballot showed little changes from
those OF yesterday, although Kenna made
slight gain. The result was G0h. A.;
kenna. 80; Preston, ); Governor Wilson,
a; }. b. Jackson, ., aud Writ X. Neaie, =
The second ballot was ordered, and upon
the call OF tue roll OF the Senate every Demo-
crat voted for Kcnna, the Republicans
voting solidly for Hofl, including President
Carr. The roll OF the House was reached,
and when DORIS name was called be arose
and said he desired 10 make an explanation.
He wanted II understood tbat be had nothing
personal against Senator kenna. He had
made the fight against him because he
| thought il TO be 10 the best interests OF the
| majority OF the Democratic party lie
had noihiug to take back, having pursued
| hls course honestly, COnsclentiously, and
| ielrlessly. He said month ago he
| had stated at The Democratic conference
that he would never vote for J0nn L.
| kenua. A different state Of affairs, how
| ever, now confronted him. The people OF
| this State were confronted with the prospect
OF three Governors, and, Il an election for
| United States senator was not secured. the
| prospect therefore OF three United ; ates
| senator's In the midst Of this he could not
4 haftta what miuNt npf
ooly seriously affect the interests Of
| bis party. but the interests OF the
whole state. He said he yet considered
| be was right individually in the course that
! be pursued, but that he would 20 longer DO
| designated q Stumbling block. lie wished
| TO make another statement and correction IN
| Justification TO himself. There had never
| been a caucus, aud therefore senator kenna
| was not a caucus nominee. The Democratic
| party had never bad n caucus nominee up to
| this hour, and 70 this, he said. the Demo-
| cratic members must bear bin out. Taking
| al the matters into consideration he would
| therefore cast bis vote for John h. kenna.
Cheer alter cheer went up until the ink
| stands fairly ratified upon the desk'. Order
NO at length restored and the calling OF the
roll resumed. Dorr had voted for Kenna,
| but In the whirl Of enthusiasm II had Ocen
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| ON the rOll~ctli went until Harr, the Union
| Labor members name, was reached. When
| bis name vas called, without betrayng any
| excitement or ueI T0usness, he cast his vote
| for Governor Wilson. His announcement
was received with mingled cheers aud 0sses,
! peremptorilY checked by the President.
| The Republicans, including KIRK. voted for
Gofl, every Democrat sticking firm to his
| colors and voting for John L. henua.
| The r9ll.csll being finished. Delegate Harr
| arose and. obtaining recognition from the
| Chair. quietly aud briefly stated that as The
| lime nad arrived when United states sena-
tor could be elected, and "a there was no
hopes for a member " his party to be elected,
| In accordance with his promises and agree
| ment be desired TO change his vote to Hon.
| John e. konna.
| There wss no mistake this time-the cleo
| tion was secured. True by bit minority
| ot one, but II was enough, and long, pent-
40 yell OF exultatlon went up from every
| Democratic throat IN The ball-n0t from the
| Kenna supporters but from every Demo-
| cTat, for il was Democratic victory.
| President Carr tried TO rap the asssmblage
| into order, but was pOHefless. Senators
| who have hitherto been The pink OF decorum,
aud members Of the House who, II Is said.
nave never smiled since The begiunng OF tue
session. yelled, laug bed. slapped each other
| On the back. and indicated the extreme s1ti3'
faction that every Democrat should feel IN
| The happy settlement OF the deadlock. Or
/ der at length was restored, and after PreSi-
| dent Carr had announced Senator Kenna's
election, the joint assembly adjourned.