Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-03-12

Republicans very much displeased. With
i've men in their ranks who would not
vote for other than a Republican, their
chance was very small for beating the
Democratic nominee, and when beaten, it
is doubtful that the victory would have
been worth the winning.
The Proposition Came Too Late.
But at the last moment the "invincible"
five came round, and accepted PROPOSE
ton made by the steering committee to
cast the whole 100 votes for DR. Moore,
one of the F. NJ. B. A. men, Had this
been done Tuesday it might have sue
ceeded in defeating Palmer; but when DR..
Moore was informed of the plan, he was
bound by the action of himself and coll
leagues Tuesday night and committed to
the support of Palmer. He conseauen thy
did what any honorable man would have
done, and stood to his pledge. Il regret
to be obliged to disappoint you, gentle
men," he said, "but your offer comes too
late. After waiting eight weeks in vain
for Republican support, Cockrell and my
self have decided to give our votes to Gen.
Palmer, and have affixed our signatures
to an address to that effect. Honor
my vote to-day for John NJ. Palmer in &C.
cordance with my pledge. l thank you
for the honor which you extend, and as.
sure you OF my best wishes for you ALL"
Final Meeting of the Joint Session.
The certainty that Palmer would re-
esive the two votes necessary to make
him United States senator-elect filled the
galleries of the representatives hall yes
terday with a dense throng of men and
women, and the excitement was intense
A few minutes before the meeting of tie
joint assembly the Republicans Joined ~
the chorus of "Auld Lang Syne, amid gree
applause from all portions of the hou
and galleries. The Democrats also strut
up melody, but of a rather more chez
full nature. At Hos a huge banner bet
ing the likeness of Gen. Palmer was Dor,
in and stationed on the De nocratic 81
and under the portrait eli Douglas. Che
after cheer rent the air as the Democrat
representatives and the enthusiastic d;
tisans in the galleries caught sight of Z
banner.
Calling of tho Roll.
When the roll was called in Joint s.
sion the Republicans, with the except
of Evans, obeyed the order of the ste
ing committee, and did not answer
their names. Neither did Taubeneck
quorum was present, and the roll-callf
the l54th ballot was ordered, the hop
answering first. When CockrelI's MAJ
was called he began an explanats
speech.
mo speeches.! No speeches! Obj
Votel Voter shouted forty RepubiA
voices in unison.
Pandemonium reigned supreme 70
hr.t 81. d., II
objected to Cockrell explaining his vote
"If you will keep your mouths silent
minute / will vote" said Cockreli.
mo speeches. no speeches." was
cry:
Il vote for John NJ. Palmer" said &c
rell and for two minutes Democr.
cheers rent the air
An Irrepressible Republican. III
Moore followed suit and also voted Ii.
Palmer and there was another outb
of Democratic enthusiasm. The Rel
iicans were not voting so far, but "
the name of Morris, the colored Req
lican from Chicago, was called he I'd
for Lindley. just then a scene of exdvo--
ment occurred on the Republican side.
Berry was decidedly noisy and when the
steering committee attempted to quiet
him he grew angry and made wild passes
at the members of the committee, his
blows falling short, however Mr.. Berry
was mildly hilarious and when the non
voting men were called he voted for Lind
ley and proceeded to make a speech. The
Republicans became impatient and began
Kissing.
Berry Would Have His Say.
"You can't hiss me down." shouted Ber-
ry, wildly. "Hold on, Mr.. Clerk, till I
speak. Wait a minute and listen to a man
ho 10 with barf md for oil
lRepublcan hissesl 1t was found in-
possible to silence Mr.. Berry, and he
stood wildly declaiming and gesticulating
during the entire call of the ab5entees.
When Patton's name was called he sho' t.
ed: II vote for q man who has never
sold out, Cicero j. Lindley.' [Great e2
plause on the Republican side The pro-
gramme now became for all Republicans
to vote for Lindley, and those who had
voted for Oglesby changed their votes to
Lin9ey.
Taubeneck Lachry NOSE, Berry Wild.
|,en Taubeneck's name was called he
voLed for Streeter and then dropped into
his seat and wept like Il child. His sim
.ere sorrow no one doubted, and cheer
after cheer from the Republican side
rewarded his loyalty to his party nomi
nee Meanwhile, Berry grew wilder.
The Republicans demanded that he be ex-
cluded from the floor. Berry resisted
frantically and defed the policeman and
remained
Announcement of the Result.
The notification of the roll showed every
Republican voting for Lindley, every DEM
crat for Palmer, Moore and Cockrell fer
Palmer, and Taubeneck for Streeter. "On
this. the l54th ballot" said Speaker Crafts,