The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-26
CHEERING FOR PALMER
Uproarious Democratic Jubila-
tion at Springfield.
4 BOOM FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
The Senator Will Probably Fight
Carter Harrison in Chicago.
Impossible 70 Discover which lGember
OF California's Corrupt Legislature
Received Boodle-Final Adjourn-
ment-Bills That Were Passed.
4 BOOM FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

SpRrxerIELD, ILL.,, March c5.-The elec-
tion of General Palmer to the United
States Senate was ratified in this city to-
day in celebration which for crowds and
enthusiasm has had no equal since the
election Of Grover Cleveland. Indeed, the
celebration was not confined to Illinois,
for the Democracy Of Missouri, Indiana,
Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio, Kentucky and
Michigan participated in the jubilee,
either by personal representation or
words of cheer. 1t was q day
of ovation to General Palmer from
dawn to dusk, and tonight fireworks are
blazing and the shots of the rejoicing
Democracy are frequent. Every morning
train coming into the city was crowded
with visitors, and several special trains
were run in to accommodate the crowds
pouring in to join in the meeting. March
ing clubs from all over the state were here.
Senator Palmer and the distinguished
visitors, who included men of prominence
from many outside points, held recep-
tion at the state house in the morning, and
in the afternoon the hall Of representa-
tives was packed to the doors, and great
crowd was outside when the speaking
began. The president of the day, Speaker
Crafts, received an ovation when he ap-
Heared. He made brief speech and intro
duced the new senator.
sAs Senator Palmer was seen to appear
on the stand tremendous uproar began.
Men mounted desks, waved hats and um-
brellas, threw newspapers in the air and
gave every other possible manifestation of
enthusiasm. Ladies joined in and waved
handkerchiefs and parasols in greeting to
the gray-haired leader. The senator spoke
briefly, expressing his pride and gratitude
at the reception. He referred to his cam
paign for governor in 1888, and said he
would have been elected if the Democratic
party had been accustomed to victory.
They had the element of success, but
they lacked courage. He continued:
In 1850 the Democratic state committee wisely
and patriotic. lily determined that the people Of
the state should be consulted In the choice of q
senator. More than ninety counties responded
to the call and mentioned my name 40 suitable
to be presented to the people as candidate
for senator. accepted the duty and went out
to the people. / called upon the young men
Of the state to rally for the right. They
responded, and plurality of $1,000 votes was
given the candidate for the Senate. The lesson
taught and the lesson learned was that any
party In this country which hoped for success
must win that success by honest, manly, frank
appeal to the people themselves. They are the
best protectors OF their own rights.
General John G. Black was the next
speaker. In closing his euloey Of General
Palmer, he said:
/ say to you that. whether content with tha
great honor you have just given him, or whether
the people Of the United states. belieyine he
represents truth ana Justice and via noi,cv
shall call him to other and more exalted sta.
tons, wherever he stands. your Democrats
senator will be equal to the burdens you shall
lay upon him. TGreat applause.l
coyor., r. u s..
80 o. yocs, cu,.or VI tne ot'
nouiS 1aepuoe'c, ioiioWeu. his auusson TO
the growing power OF the West was re-
ceived with cheers, and when he finally
clowneo MS peroration py e warning to
"a ."c East that nefeaiter new York and the
south are not 70 dictate the presidential
noininations' out tnas the great Northwest
proposes 70 assert ner sovereignty, the
vast auuience went Wild with enthusiasm.
ne continued;
This election carried with It the doom of the
caucus method OF choosing United States sena-
so.s. :. means tue eno OF sucn scandals q that
nf loof s1atfvr
shambles ~ reynlsr maze, ,r;c - - ,n
each and Of that infamy AT Concord whe,e s@s ths
voice of New Hampshire was throttled hy
Chandler and Gallinger. It means that the
United states Senate shall cease to be .
c,uo ,,,! VI miiiionaires, ana that hereafter in
chnooa nd 'a o,.as v.s s.aes .ne people shall
eress whsfher thev 81 snsses ~ ~ S"as IN con
House. / predict that as Illinoi. Goes in 1soa 80
goes the Union. and if it goes Democratic that
will be the end OF the hoary superstition that
the only avenue to Democratic victory in presi-
.o .s .nsougn sne combination be-
tr.I wn.. -. !. .ha suu u Mew aoas: Inc agricni-
Democratic principes. ana nntil ths ns,noc,aer .~
is rooted deem in Western soil !, vii, Do
the bloom and fruitage of permanent control Of
the Union.
Many letters of regret were read IT,.
President Cleveland in a letter aaid. nI
am sure the atmosphere of the occa.;on
will be inspiring to all who nart;cinate
and will reinforce the faith of the nernoc,
racy of the state in the power and effac;.