The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-12
PALMER CHOSEN AT LAST
-Uo FARMER MEMBERS SETTLE
THE FIGHT.

Auianceman Moore Fesists the Offer
of the Republicans to Elect Him SEN
o+or-A Scene of Wild Enthusiasm
yUben Gen. Palmer's Victory Was
Assursd-The Generals Speech.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March lit ap-
raarad to be foregone conclusion this
r,orninp that Gen. John M. Palmer would
ba elected United States senator to-day by
the solid 1O1 democratic votes Of the joint
oosembly. assisted by those of two of the
T.rmers' Mutual Benefit Association
-ron-Messrs. Moore aud Cockrel. Yet
the republicans were not ready
n 90 down without struggle.
Tbev held caucus to see il
tpev could not at least kill off the demo-
cratic candidate. To that end the steering
ooron,itteg was empowered to handle the
,,atter as it might think best. That COM
mittee held a consultation and, at its con-
cInsion sent for Representative Moore, one
of the Farmers Mutual Benefit Associa-
tion men. and offered him the solid republi-
can vote of l00if he and his two con1reres,
Cockrell and Taubeneck, would join them.
This offer was considered good politics in
any event.
MOORE DECLINES.
IF accented, it would defeat Gen. Palmer
and nut the Farmers Mutual Benefit Assoc
clation under decided obligations to the re-
nublicans; if rejected, It would put the
farmers in the anomalous position of retuS
inc to help elect a farmer. Ii was a tempting
lure, but Mr. Moore did not lose his head,
He said: II regret to be obliged to disap-
point you, gentlemen, but your offer comes
too late. After waiting eight weeks
Ra- the ranub1i auDrOrt Mr.
CockrelI and myself have decided 10 give
our votes to Gen. Palmer, and we have af-
fixed our signatures to an address to that
effect. | appreciate your kindness, and
believe the great majority Of your party
has always been sincere, but honor now
points to but one llne-to cast my vote to-
day for John M. Palmer, in accordance
with my pledge thank you for the honor
which YOU extend, and assure you of my
best wishes for you all.
NEW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE.
The steering committee, in discussing the
situation, finally decided to give their vote
to Senator Fuller, chairman of the steering
committee, in recognition of his services as
leader in case every member would pledge
himself to obey the mandate of the COM
mittee.
few minutes before the meeting of the
joint assembly, the republicans joined Ill
Chorus of "Auld Lang Syne," amid great
applause; the democrats also struck up
melody, but of a rather more cheerful
nature. In the meantime every available
inch Of space in the chamber open to the
public had been occupied by throng in
tensely eager to witness the closing scene
on this memorable contest.
THE ROLL CALL
The republican steering committee
ordered their members not to answer the
preliminary roll calls. Senator Evans,
however. disregarded the committees
injunc ion, and answered there" when his
name was called. On the roll call of the
House both Messrs Cockrell and Moore
answered here, and were loudly applauded
by the democrats and visitors in the
galleries. On Mr. Taubeneck's failure to
answer to his name there was a
slight ripple of applause on the republican
side, which was quickly suppressed by the
steering committee. "fwenty- five senators
and seventy-nine members of the House
have answered to their Names" said the
speaker. 1T is now in order to take an
other vote for United States senator"
PANDEMoNIUM RE1GNs.
When Mr.. Cockrelps name was called he
rose to his feet and said: "Mr. Speaker"
mo speeches, no speeches" II object -
''Vote, vote" shouted the republicans in
unison.
Pandemonium reigned for a moment, but
the republicans still stoutly objected to
Mr.. Cockrell explaining his vote.
IF you will keep your mouth silent for q
minute will vote, " said Mr.. CockrelI
mo speech, no speech"
II vote for John NJ. Palmer" said Mr..
CockrelL
For lew minutes the democratic shouts
and cheers that reverberated through the
capitol were deafening. After a slight lull
they were renewed, and it was two minutes
before order could be restored.
The republicans remained silent as the
call proceeded.
MOORE VOTES FOR PALMER.
Mr.. Moore's name was called. That gen.
tleman arose deliberately, and in a per-
fectly calm voice said: "John NJ Palmer. -
Again the democratic enthusiasm found
vent in prolonged cheers, and hats and pa
pers were thrown wildly in the air.
Mhen the name of Morris, a colored re-
publican, was called he voted for Cicero j.
1Andley. The programme now became for
all republicans to vote for Lindley, it hav-
ing been found impossible for Chairman
FULLER or any other man to receive the full
republican vote.
Representative Taubeneck, when his
name was called, voted for A. J. Streeter,
the nominee of the Farmers Mutual Bene-
NJ Association, and dropping to his seat
burst into tears His sincere sorrow no one
doubted, and cheer after cheer from the
republican side rewarded his loyalty to his
party nominee.
VERIFICATIoN OF THE VOTE.
Verifcation of the roll showed every re-
publican voting for Lindley. every demo-
crat for Gen. Palmer; Messrs. Moore and
Sockrell for Gen. Palmer, and Mr.. Tau
oeneck for Mr. Streeter
On the l54th ballot" said the speaker,
the whole number of votes cast is 2O4;
necessary to choice 103, Of which John
NJ. Palmer has received 103 votes [demo-
cratic applausel A. j. Streeter vote, and
=. j. Lindley LOO votes, and hereby de-
clare John M. Palmer duly elected as United
plates senator to represent the state of
Illinois in the congress of the United States
lor the term of six years"
Deafening applause from the democratic
SIDE and the galleries greeted this announce
tnent. The democratic representatives
cheered themselves hoarse, and mounting
tnelr desks threw their hats and papers ard
baskets in the air. Several members blew
horns.
GEN. PALMER's SPEECH.
= Senator-elect Palmer, being introduced by
Speaker Crafts, began by saying that he
would not undertake to formally thank all
nS friends for the honor conferred upon
MN. He felt, he said, more like singing
tnat camp meeting song: "Ain't glad I'm
Out of tka WildarnaSs n (1an painnar aU~