St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-16
Empty Honor Of a Caucus
Senatorial Nomination Con-
ferred on Him.
In the Voting, Farwell, Like
Dempsey, Was Not Really
In It.
Democrats Stand by Palmer
Without Giving Him a Cau-
Gus Nomination.
NewHampshire's Caucus Nom
mates Gallinger for
Senator.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 15.-EX-GOv.
Richard J. Oglesby was tonight nom
mated by the Joint Republican caucus
as candidate for United States senator
tosucceed Charles B. Farwell. The re-
suit was quite a surprise. AS the day
opened, the principal name mentioned
in opposition to Farwell was that of
Oglesby, but later it was dropped TO
certain extent, his friends discovering
number of Gresham men who,
should Oglesby's boom become
too pronounced, might favor Far
well. When the caucus met to-
night every Republican legislator was
present. Oglesby's men scored vic
tory at once in securing the election of
Senator Fuller as caucus chairman. A
motion by Mr.. Berry was adopted to the
effect that Republican members of the
senate and house steering committees
have entire charge of the party in the
coming contest White. of Wniteside,
was added to the committee. The fol-
lowing resolution, by Whitehead, was
adopted unanimously:
uThat the nominee of this caucus shall be
subject to the control of the steering commit
tee, who shall have full power and authority
TO Withdraw the name of such nominee when
in their Judgment the interests of the Repub-
lican party demand such action.
After some discussion. Warden moved
an informal secret ballot be taken to
ascertain the sense of the caucus on
the senatorship. When it was counted
Chairman Fuller announced that Sena-
tor Hamer received vote; eX-Repre
nf
John McNulta, 3; Cicero j. Lindlay, 3;
Walter Q. Gresham IL; Charles B. Far
well, 80. and Richard j. Oglesby. 4S.
A formal but secret ballot was then or
dered. 1t was soon counted. The
total. number OF ballots cast was 100.
Hamer received l.; Ross, l; Gresham, 4;
Farwell, so; Oglesby, GA. Chairman
Fuller declared Richard j. Oglesby the
nominee of the caucus. Crawford, of
Cook. one off, Farwell's friends,
moved that the nomination be
made unanimous. Bass and Mill
eT, of Cook seconded, and
The nomination was made unanimous
by rising vote. Three cheers were
given for "Uncle Dick'' with hearty
good will. Senator Fuller was made
chairman of the joint steering commit
tee. A telegram was sent to Gov.
Oglesby, at Elkhart, ILL.,, notifying him
of his nomination. Senator Farwell and
Chairman Jones also sent congraUula-
tory messages.
Democratic Inning.
Senator Wells presided at the Demo
cratic joint caucus tonight. He made
a speech in which he referred in glow
ing terms to Gen. Palmer's record. both
as a soldier and private citizen.
Speaker Crafts and Senator Mcdonald
made short talks, urging upon the
necessity of Obeying the instructions of
the joint steering committee and at
tending every session of the assembly.
All illusions to Palmer were
greeted with cheers. The posi-
ton was assumed that he, having
been unanimously nominated by state
convention last June, no caucus could
add to this Endorsement. The fact that
F. NJ. B. A. members have said they
will not vote for the ''caucus nominee"
of either leading parties may have had
something to do with this conclusion.
Senator Farwell was seen after the ad
jOurnment of the caucus, and said:
From the sentiment have met with
among members here, have concluded
that | am defeated because / am not a
farmer, and with some bitternesS) be-
cause l am supposed to be million
aire."
The senator would not talk. further
he left tonight for Washington via
Chicago. Gen. Palmer, referring to the
resolution comforting powers on the
steering committee, said:
ut is a curious Invitation to extend to
an old party leader like Oglesby, asking
him to enter fight under control of a
committee that may desert him at any
time.n