The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-21

OLYMPIA. Jan. 2o.-[Speo.al Watson C.
Squire was today practically elected United
states senator TO succeed himself. receiving IS
out OF liz votes, or one more than "A majority of
all the members OF the legislature. Because of
the peculiar construction of the United States
statutes 1t is necessary that another ballot be
held tomorrow i'll joint convention, when the
action OF the separate houses will be eanvassed
and joint ballot taken. Ii Senator Squire again
receives majority of all the votes, and he un-
queStiona5y viii, all the formalities viii have
been complied with and his election will be
officially proclaimed.
The incidents of today have surpassed in
dramatic interest even the exciting events of
yesterday. Charges involving the greatest
moral turpitude were made against certain of
Calkins supporters in open session of the legis-
lature. When the speaker about to call ior
nominations for United States senator, Mctcalfe,
a member from Stevens county, arose. and,
holding aloft roll OF bills, declared
that Harry Clarke, of Spokane Falls. had
paid him 500 to vote for ". II. Calkins for
United States senator. Clarke was at the time
standing within ten feet of Metcalfe. The
House was for a moment stupeiied with amaze-
ment, but when the full meaning OF Metcalfes
charges was realized great cheer arose from the
lobby and from the squire members. The bills
were deposited with the speaker, aud the House,
alter debate. appointed committee te inyesti-
gate the charges. Several Calkins members in
sisted, that US the name and character of their
candidate was brought so seriously intoquestion
by these statements defercnce OF the election
should be made until the closest and
most searching investigation could be
had. The Squire members, in
spirit OF fair play, yielded, ana the committee
was instructed to report at s o'clock in tho
morning The COMMITTEES which consisted of
three Republicans ard two Democrats, inimc-
diately began to investigate. Metealfc made
clear statement of the manner in which he had
been approached by Clarke, who paid him first
500, then $500, promising to pay 500 more, or
$1,000, when the contest was over. Metcalfe
stated that he had deliberately led Clarke into
trap. Metcalfe's testimony was supported cir
crInstantially by several incidents, such
certain private conversations with Clarke,
which were proven 10 have taken
place, and the delivery of the money to friends
of Senator Squire Immediately after such con-
versations. Clarke, in turn, admitted the con-
vcrsations, but declared unequiyocally that
they were requested by Metcalfe, and he
talked only to him in general way, to induce
him to vote for Calkins. y number Of witnesses
were examined, and the hearing not fin
ished at the time the committee was compelled
to report.
The Senate this afternoon met and nominated
candidates for United States senator. Tonight
the House met and concluded 10 proceed with
the vote, Notwithstanding the fact that the in
vestigation of the committee was not finished.
Following is a recapitulation OF the vote of both
houses:
Squire ............... IS Edward Eldridge 49,.
Calkins .............. 2aC. L. Laughtoa. ...... /
Carroll ............. II
Every Democrat voted for Carroll. Calkins'
fifteen votes outside of Pierce county are as fol-
lows: Senator Austin OF Garfield and Asotin.
Cooper of Chehalis, Edeus of skagit, Forsythe of
cowlitZ, Kneeland of Mason, Long of Lewis,
Luce of Lincoln, owings of Thurston, smith of
Whitman; Representatives Dysart of Lewis,
Johnson of San Juan, Mcclure OF Lewis. Palmer
of Garfield, Tiffany OF Whatcom, Andrews of
King. A supporter of Squire was absent.
1t has developed tonight that the Ca.kins
forces propose TO make one last desperate effort
to prevent the election of Squire They claim
that the vote for Squire today was only compli-
mentary. Judge Calkins, Nelson Bennett and
others. in speeches ut the Hotel Olympia, an
nounced their intention OF pursuing the contest
until the last, Calkins declaring that the
ebroken sword only makes the contest closer"
Unquestionsble evidence is bow available that
they have offered large sums OF money to Squire
men to desert and vote for Calkins or against
Squire. There is more than one Henry Clarke
amongst the Calkins boomers. Ii they can Sc
cure two votes and the opposition remains
steadfast, they viii prevent the election There
is no reason at this hour G. a. M
to expect that their efforts will be
successful. The Squire managers are alert, and
win see that there are no desertions. All who
voted for Squire today viii vote for him tomor-
row.
Governor Iaughton signed his first bill today
II was Flummerfelts bill Inappropriate $4,000
toward the contingent expenses of the legisla-
ture.