St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-01-17
ALLISON IS CHOSEN.
Hawkeye Republicans Exc
press Their Choice for f.
U. S Senator.
A Possible Candidate for
President in 1892 Is
Nominated.
None of the Other Senatorial
Aspirants Mentioned in
The Caucus,
Both Parties in West Virginia
Agree That the Election
Was Pure.

DEs MONIES, To-, jan 16.-The scene
at the Republican senatorial caucus
this evening was one of unusual inter
est. All the members of the Repuf-
lican party in the legislature who were
able to attend were there, and the alb
sentees were represented by proxy.
The lobbies were filled with prominent
politicians. Representative Gardner,
of Washington county, was present.
though hardly able to sit up. and took
great interest in the proceedings of
the caucuses. Senator Parrott, OF
Black Hawk county, called the eau
Gus to order at $40, and announce
ed the purpose of the caucus to nomin-
ate a United States senator. Senator
Harsh. of Union county, was chosen as
chairman. On taking the chair he made
q short speech, paying tribute to Iowa.
senators in general, and Allison in par
ticnlar. Representative Chase,of Ha nj
llton county, was chosen secretary. On
ril call absentees were found to ,ba
Caldwell, Lane, Mccoy and Smith, of
Mitchell, but their votes were given for
Allison by proxy. On motion, Senator
Price, of Madison county, and Repre-
sentative Byers, of Lucas county, vera
made tellers. Ex-Governor Walden
made the first nominating speech. He
referred to the public
CAREER OF SENATOR ALLISON.
his present position as among the great
est men of the nation, and he ranked
him in the highest class. Allison'a
greatest power was shown in financial
matters, and the country made more
progress under legislation proposed by
him than during any other period. SEN
atOr W Oolson, Henry county, spoke for
the southeastern portion of the state.
saying that the course of Allison az
Washington had been such as to gain
the approval Of the people in all sec
tions of the country. Allison's position
in national affairs gives Iowa greater
influence and better advantages than it
could with any other. man in thas
place. He heartily seconded tha
nomination. Representative Wilson
(Cass county, representing the
western portion of the state also sec-
onded the nomination. He said thae
the people OF that part Of the country
wanted Allison returned, and expected
him to work for the distinguished man
who is now holding the position. He
heartily seconded the nomination.. Sem
ator Weidman (Montgomery), from the
southwestern part of the state, repre-
senting the farmers, spoke seconding
the nomination. He produced q letter,
which. he said, came from headqual ters
of the railroad, advising him to work
for the defeat Of Allison. The Demo.
Gratis were the only people who desired
Allison's defeat, and the farmers would
STAND BY THE NOMINATION
made this evening. Representative
Bail, Of jefferson county, the home OF
Senator Wilson, also seconded the nom-
iuation. Senator Reiniger, OF Floyd
county, i'll Alison's congressional dis
trict, in few words seconded the nom
ination. There being no other nomina-
tiOns, Senator Allison was nominated TO
succeed himself in the United States
senate upon the first ballot. He re-
ceived the vote of every member pres
ent-7S in all. This inSures his re-elec-
tion by majority of 8. When a COM
miitee brought Senator Allison nto tDe
room after his nomination he was re-
ceived with ringing cheers and aD-
plause. He made brief speech prom
ising to devote his abilities to protect
ing and caring for the great industry of
the NOrthwest-agricultur He cited
the renenue, currency and Transports
tion questions as especially imp ortant.