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

| ,otigcT' put tnat Is all. We all know that In fh0
history OF the country, in the history Of state,
in the history of this body, new member Is noe
expected TO gain any influence. He Is not ex-
pected TO have weight in that body until he has
| been there some time, and this Is especially so
| IN the case in point Senator Squire has been
there but one year He has not had an opportu.
make name for himself that an old
member could make We all concede this.
snss sax y Is true that it Is the matter Of expert.
fore. Mr. President, have the honor of present.
Ing the name m, Of Watson G; Squire for senator to
| OF the United States" [Applausel
Senator Thompson OF walia waIla seconded
| the nomination, as follows:
"Walla Walia seconds the nomination OF
| senator Squire. great deal of geography cut
good deal OF figure in this matter, but there Is .
| good deal OF Republicanism in walla walIa
county. Mr. PRESIDENT, the principle OF Repub-
| hcanlsm 70 give fair play and an equal show to
every man should out-balance geographical
lines. ] rise to second the nomination of Wat
the citizens Of the entire state OF washington. I
| am inclined TO this view, and the people insist
upon upon. the a election and return 70 the United
| states Senate OF the gentleman who has done
much Tor the country and who, II judged by
the past, will do so much In the future. II
| has entitled himself to the services, the votes,
the suffrage OF the people of this state, il Is tho
gentleman who has just been nominated from
the western side OF the mountains. We OF tho
eastern side OF the mountains think we are en-
Titled to some consideration under the circum-
I
state of Washington in support Of Mr. Watson
| Z. squire" tApplause.l
NOMINATION OF cALK1Ys.
Senator Long, in presenting the name Of Cab
kins, said:
"1nr. Prcstdea We are called upon to do and
! perform one OF the most responsible duties thae
fell TO man. That duty consists in selecfin9
one of our fellow-citizens to represent the stafo
OF Washington upon the Senate floor OF the
| United states, not 10 represent any particular
| person, no particular town or county. but to
| represent the whole state, and to do that which
and l .ns asd n0m Wv
ashamed OF the verdict IL we perform our duty
eonscientiously, regardless OF any attachment
we may have Tor persons. Mr.. President. IL II
| indeed, as said. a solemn occasion. We have 40
many interests to protect that it is essential now
a. - ers e ~ 'ns .s man snar represent Us who
tending for the rights of his state; one who hue
energy, perseverance and courage; who ID in.
/ stituents. This, Mr. President, prompts me in
coming to conclusion as to who that man Z
s Pc $ q NY personal friendship
friend of his since his first entrance Into this
| territory. have great sympathy, Mr.. Presi-
| in this country, aud the tear moistens the eve
OF the few of us left Although young in an
pearance, l am one that has known of the haftt-
pat6ies are enlisted in their behalf I ~ BSt sym Mr
| President, let us consider dispassionately the
interests at this time. With the great prosperifv
| that has been given us all over this statc ~
/ have thousands upon Thousands OF people in
this state today who have come here within the
| past two years. i am aware, Mr.. President that
| 1t has been frequently said that the gentleman
whom l propose to present is carpet-baggar
wisdom in the face Of the fact that more than
half of the people, dare say, upon the west
side of the mountains, at least, are citizens 81
| view of these facts, we cannot afford 10 reject
their anxiety to participate in the a6hirs
OF ora tns ~ wIas sae Mnas 1.,tn has been the rec
| the gentleman now propose? IAppIausei
What is his record? Let me recite few facts Irs
Ohio in 1912, and raised upon a farm until rs
| was IA years OF age, after which he entered 4 s
high school: At the age Of 10 he responded to
4 the call sent out to the citizens OF our country
in its defense, and served four long years In the
defense of his country. He participated In the
battle OF Donelson, and the battle Of Shiloh and
| was taken prisoner in what was known 81 fhe
Hornets Nest, at that battle; was carried infr,
the prisons OF the enemy and suffered a. their
! In the battle of Murfreesboro, and in many ot6er
| notable battles. Entering the service private.
he fsoSsb came out sTsveted eu,onsn.
| of the war he entered law school in Inuisvilic
KY, qualified and entered the practice Of law.
| in a Democratic district eight years In succes-
| sion, notwithstanding this district was LARGELY
Demoeratic He was ca, called upon after that
norship Of the state and with James e. Blame
| [Applausel as the candidate OF the grand Rcpnb-
W. H. Cafkins received 1000 more rs' votes sins
| in the state of Indiana than James n;
Blaine, , Was he Loved ~ By his ieIlow citizcnsy
that the result Of this election showed ths
entire satisfaction Of the people with this mssl.
| Mr. President, Thomas II. Brents, one Of the
| best Republicans in congress that the state of
| Washington ever had, who sits by my side Ian
plausel had the honor TO sit with our friend az
/ years, and has nothing but words OF praise ~ "a
| his ability to stand upon the floor and msinfain
his position with the best and abless men Of llis
day i seems ms to me- IN view Of these facts, that
| the fact that the friends Of King county are
united and solid for w. G. SQUIRE and that the
| solid for W. III. Calkins; but we, who have M,
interest as to whether the senator shall be 8 !.
resident Of King or Pierce county. want 70 DO
and with honest conviction Of heart and
with this purpose only In mind, Mr.. President
| kins fCheers.l We ought to honor man who
| has lived here sufficient time TO be Identified
with the interest s,,e. OF the state When ys see
| Calkins, we have only to refer To the 0ccasfon
of the people of Oregon, when they said 10
Edward Baker ave recognize your ability 10
| represent this young and growing state in the
| United States Senate, although you have been
here barely sufficient time to become citi-
| zen." Has Oregon ever regretted their action N
| that respect when they elected that fIlustxioua
man? Think, Mr. President that IL this senate
| viii consider in a dspaseonate manner the
| merits of the man and send him to Congress our
| interests may be best served, and we may con-
| tinue to be prosperous and n happy people.D
| senator Dyer of King then took the floor, and
in seconding Senator Squire's nomination, said:
"While / am a resident OF King county. I
| stand upon this floor today as Republican to
represent. as believe, the best interests OF the
| Republican party. am here, Mr. President, to
/ be just want to say that while am ON nv
| feet for the purpose of seconding the nornina-
| ton of w. G. Squire, have nothing to say
| against the gentleman who has been presented
| by the gentleman from Lewis county. i have
| the greatest respect, might say reverence for
| Judge Calkins. j know him to be d pure and
1 honest man, but this is a solemn occasion, snd
! we are to do and perform an act which Is to
/ give credit dscredit to the state of Washing
/ ton, and the people throughout the state and
| the Union are waiting impatently the result.
! AS has been said by my colleague, the Southern
states recognized the ability OF their Representa-
/ tves by returning them 70 congress-. They
/ recognized the ability of Thomas III. Benton for
/ thirty years i say, Mr. President, at this time
| we must stop and think what we are doing A
| little more than year ago In these
! halls Watson &. Squire was nominated foR
/ United States senator with j. Il. Alien.
On the I'd day OF December, 1859, they took their
seats in the halls of congress, ana Little over
/ Squire comes before the people OF the state OF
| Washington for their nomination and fndorse~
| ment Watson C.. squire Is well know by every.
| one: ne came here over twenty years ago. He
was appointed to the high position OF governor
| OF the territory Of Washington, and how well
| and faithfully he performed his duties as gov
ernor is well known 10 the people OF the state Of
| Washington, and known also throughout the
| United states The report that he sent TO the
secretary OF the interior has done more to draw
| Attention 70 these shores than anything else.
| and I want to say, Mr. President, that w C
| squire's course here has been such that the
paor,le should consider it an honor to return
| him. Are you going 70 stop now TO swap horses