The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-08
The Sun Of Calkins Setting
Behind the 0c0sta Hills.
ORGANIZATION OF LEGISLATURE
Wilson President of the Senate and
Shaw Speaker of the House.
Tacoma Faction Utterly Helrlcss-Par-
aiyxed by squire's strength. Gen."
Ewing Of West Seattle Wants to Bet
$3.50, 900 ON His Friend Calkins.

oLyNprA. Jan. 7-ispecial -senator Squire
won signal victory tsdsy In the election of
Shaw OF Clarke speaker of the House by an
overwhelming majority Shaw Is an -avowed
Squire man, and was distinctly the candidate of
the Squire forces SO pronounced was the senti-
ment for him that all Republican opposition
was withdrawn, and seventeen Democrats and
two Republicans only lone OF whom was shaw
himselD voted against him. The Calkius people
used their utmost efforts 20 complicate the
speakership matter in way embarrassing to
Squire, and aided in every way the sup
posed disafection of the Spokane delega-
ton, who wanted Candy. The result is
complete rout to the Calkins forces, and pro-
nounced demonstration of the strength and
solidity OF the dominant party. Last night the
hight Tor speaker was a free-for-all, in which the
partisans OF Candy made the most noise, and ap-
peared the strongest Great pressure was brought
to bear upon the King county delegation to sup
port him, but without avail Il was clearly un-
derstood between Shaw and Plummer that the
latter should withdraw at the proper time, and
that time came this morning. Candy saw how
things were drifting, and that he had no chance
OF election, SO he likewise withdrew. When
the House was called to order the members
paid the Spokane man the compliment of elec-
ton as temporary speaker. When nominations
Tor speaker were made, and Plummer in a
graceful speech. seconded Megler's nomination
of Shaw. it was plain that the election of Shaw
was inevitable, and Gandy's nsme was not men
toned at all
The contest for the speakership presented
some remarkable phases. The three candidates
Shaw, Piummer and Gandy-are Squire men,
and ali were anxious to pose as the candidate of
the senator. The opportunities precipitation
OF d serious fight between them appeared excel
lent aud was not neglected by Calkins. Squire's
managers displayed great finesse in settling the
matter. and supported the man who said he was
willing to withdraw any time it was apparent
his candidacy was hurtful to Senator squire's
chances. This settlement is satisfactory to Dr.
Candy and Mr.. Plummer DR.. Candy pro-
nounces as absurd the statement that
he would not support Squire if
defeated. He is a Squire man first,
and candidate for speaker second One very
interesting and gratifying phase OF the contest
is the development of the fact that not only
Plummer, but the entire Jefferson county dele
gation-Plummer, Wasson aud Hastings-are
for Senator Squire. 1t has been claimed hereto
fore that they were elected In the interest of the
lied and the speaker elected it is considered
safe to announce their actual attitude.
The strength of the Tacoma candidate viii
probably soon be ascertained to consist of four
teen very meek voters from Fierce county,
people, IN 6t Of admiration born of high re-
gard for his supposed extraordinary abilities as
manager, several days since promoted Colonel
Ewing to General Ewing. The newly created
general today wanted to bet Mr.. McSraw s25o,OOO
that Calkins will be elected, and dismissed
with wave of his hand the modest proposal of
Mr. McGraw to bet $1,000 OF any moderate
amount that Squire will be chosen on the first
ballot The colonels offer of s250000 still stands
and he refuses to wager one cent less. An offer
made tonight to bet 5000 that Squire will be
elected on the first ballot was not taken.
Senator Wilson of Kittitas was unanimously
chosen president of the Senate. His election
was fitting recognition of his services as man.
ager of the late Republican campaign. Like
Shaw, the new speaker, he is an excellent par
liamentarian, and will see that the business of
the Senate is transacted with dispatch. The
Senate adjourned after effecting partial organi-
zaion, but the House elected its full list of Of
fccrs.
A somewhat amusing feature of the election
in the House was the candidacy of three women
for subordinate positions. The House displayed
great gallantry, if not always frst-rate judg-
ment, for the ladies were in each instance elect
ed by overwhelming majorities.
There is for the present lull In the senatorial
battle. The Calkius people do not know exactly
what TO do. The result of today's elections sur
prised and dismayed them, and they will have
TO seek some new chance OF making political
capital. delegation of Tacoma people arrived
today to work for Calkins. They were reinforced
by Ex-Governor Moore and ex-Delegate Brents,
who came tonight.
Governor Laughton will deliver his message
to the legislature tomorrow, and the reports of
the state officers will be submitted at the same
time.
The Republican senators met in caucus this
afternoon and nominated the following addi.
tional officers of the Senate: Assistant secretary
D. I. Lusk, of Whatcom: number clerk, D. c.
Lazier, of Olympia; bill clerk, Miss Effie
Carlson, of Seattle; journal clerk, Mrs.
Josie Ferry, of Olympia; assistant
sergeant ntat-srms, James S. Taylor; engrossing
clerk, Miss Fannie Crowl, of Mason county: en-
rolling clerk, ]. G. MeClintock; messenger and
postmaster, r. 7. Reynolds; watchman, r. H.
Milroy, jr.; jsnitor, C. II. Chisholm, of Roslyn;
assistant janitor, A. F. Haynes: pages, Hugh
Thompson and Morton Matson, of Olympia.