The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-03-18
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JOHN M. PALMER ELECTED SENATOR
FROM ILLINOIS.
Moore and Cockrcll Did It-The Republi-
can Offer Came Too Late-Wild Enthu-
siaSm Greeted the Announcement of the
vote--Palmer at Once Notified.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, March lit ap
peared to be a foregone conclusion this
morning that General John N. Palmer
would be elected United States Senator
to-day by the solid 101 Democratic votes
of the joint assembly, assisted by those
of two Of Ike F. NJ. B. \. men-N1oore
and Cockrel-yet the Republicans were
not ready to go down without a strug-
gle. They held a caucus to see if they
could not at least kill off the Democratic
candidate. To that end, the steering
committee was empowered to handle
the matter as 1t might think best. That
committee held consultation, and at
it's conclusion sent for Representative
Moore, one Of the F. NJ. 3. A. men, and
offered him the solid Republican vote
of 100 if he and his two conferees, Cock
rell and Taubeneck, would join them.
This offer was considered a good policy
in any event. If accepted it would de-
feat Palmer and put the F. NJ. B. A.
Society under decided obligation to the
Republicans; if rejectedit would put the
farmers in the anomalous position of
refusing to help elect farmer. 1t was
tempting lure, but Moore did not lose
his head.
He said: II regret to be obliged to
disappoint you, gentlemen, but your of
fer comes too late. After waiting eight
weeks in vain for Republican support,
Cockrell and myself have decided tc
give our votes to General Palmer, anG
we have affixed our signatures to ar
address to that effect. I appreciate
your kindness and l appreciate the fact
that great majority of your party has
always been sincere, but honor now
points out to me but one line-to cast
my vote to-day for John II. Palmer, in
accordance with my pledge. thank
you for the honor which you extend,
and assure you of my best wishes for
you ALL"
The steering committee, in discussing
the situation, finally decided to give
their vote to Senator Fuller, chairman
of the steering committee, in recogni-
tlon of his services as leader, in case
every member would pledge himself to
obey the mandates of the committee.
a few minutes before the meeting of
the joint assembly the Republicans
Joined in the chorus of "Auld Lang
Syne" amid great applause: The Dem.
ocratS also struck up a melody, but OF
rather a more cheerful nature. In the
meantime every available inch OF space
in the chamber open'to the public had
been occupied by the throng intensely
eager to witness the closing scene in this
memorable contest.
The Republican steering committee
ordered their members not to answer
the preliminary roll calls. Senator
Evans, however, disregarded the COM
mittee's injunction and answered Here"
when his name was called. On the roll
call of the House both Cochrell and
More answered Here" and were loud
ly spplauded by the Democrats and
visitors in the galleries. On Taube-
neck s>failure to answer his name there
was slight ripple of applause on the
Republican side, which was quickly sup
pressed by the steering committee.
TWENTY-FIVE Senators and seventy
nine members of the House have
answered to their names,'' said the
Speaker. at is now in order to take
another vote for United States Senator"
When Cockrell's name was called, he
rose to his feet and said: "Mr. Speaker"
sNo speeches! No speeches. l object.
Vote! Vote.w shouted the Republicans
| in unison. Pandemonium reigned for a
minute. but the Republicans still stoutly
objected to Cockrell explaining his vote.
/ IF you viii keep your mouth silent
for a minute, / will vote, said Cockrell.
'No speech. No speech"
II vote for John NJ. Palmer" said
Cockrell.
For a few minutes the Democrats
shouts and cheers that reyerberated
through the capitol were deafening.
After slight lull they were renewed
and it was two minutes before order
could be restored. The Republicans re-
NAMED silent as the call proceeded.
Moore's name was called. That gentle
man arose deliberately, and in a per-
fectly calm voice, said: John NJ.
Palmer" Again the Democrats enthu-
siasm found vent in prolonged cheers,
and hats and papers were thrown wildly
in the air. When the name OF Morris, 2
colored Republican, was called, he voted
| for Cicero J. Lindley, The programme
now became for all Republicans to- vote
for Lindley, it having been found im-
possible for Fuller or any other man to
receive the full Republican vote.
Taubeneck, when his name was called,
voted for \. J. Streeter, the nominee of
the f. NJ. Is. A, and dropping to his
seat burst into tears. His sincere sor-
row no one doubted, and cheer after
cheer from the Republican side reward
ed his loyalty to his party nominee.
The yeritication of the roll showed
eyerv Republican voting for Lindley,
every Democrat for Palmer, Moore and
Cockrell for Palmer, and Taubeneck for
Streeter
"On the 154th ballot" said the
Speaker, "whole number of votes cast
is 2O4, necessary to choice 103, of which
John NJ. Palmer has received 1O3 votes,
l[Democratic applause, \. j. Streeter
| I vote, and C. J. Lindley 100 votes, and
I hereby declare John N. Palmer duly
elected United States Senator to repre-
sent the State of Illinois in the Congress
of the United States for the term of six
years
Deafening applause from the Demo
cratic side and the galleries greeted this
announcement.
Democratic Representatives cheered
themselves hoarse. and, mounting their
desks, threw hats and papers and bas-
kets in the air. Several members blew
horns. A joint committee was appointed
to notify Palmer of his election. He
was conducted into the chamber by the
committee When he appeared by the