Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-12
PALMER is SENATOR.
The Long Contest at Springfield
Ended al Last Yesterday.
TAUBENECK CLINGS TO sTREETER.
The r. n. B. A. Man Bursts Into Tears
When Announcing His Vote.
THE FIGHT FOR HEARSPS PLACE is ON

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March 11.-General
John NJ. Palmer was elected United States
Senator on the one hundred and fifty-fourth
ballot Previously the Republicans held a
caucus to see if they couldn't at least kill
of the Democratic candidate, and the steer
ing committee was empowered to handle the
matter as it might think best. That CON-
mittee sent for Representative Moore, one
of the T. NJ. B. A. men, and offered the
solid Republican vote of 100 if he and his
two conferees, Cockrell and Taubeneck,
would join them. Moore. however, had de-
cided to vote for General Palmer.
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
a leader, in case every member would pledge
himself to obey the committee.
The Decisive Moment at Hand.
A few minutes before the meeting of the
Assembly the Republicans Joined in a
chorus of "Auld Lang Syne'' amid great
applause. The Democrats also struck up
melody but of a rather more cheerful nature
Inc Republican Steering Committee ordered
their members not to answer in the preliminary
roll call Senator Evans, however, disregarded
the comuoittee's injunction and answered
here" when his name was called. On the roll
OF the House both Moore and Cockren an
swered here" and were loudly applauded by
the Democrats and visitors In the galleries.
On Taubeneck's failure to answer to his name
there was slight ripple of applause on the Re-
publican side, which was suppressed by the
steering committee.
twenty-five Senators and 79 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"
When Cockrelps name was called he rose to
his feet and said, ''Mr Speaker" 'No
speeches. no speeches, vote, vote !" shouted 40
Republican voices In unison.
Pandemonium reigned supreme for min
ute, but the Republicans still stoutly objected
TO COckrell explaining his vote. ''1f you will
keep your mouths shut for a moment 1 will
vote"
"No speeches! No speeches ~
The Vote That Decided the Fight.
81 vote for John NJ. Palmer" said Cockrell
For few moments the Democrats shouts re-
verberating through the Capitol were deafen-
ing. After lun they were renewed, and it
was two minutes before order could be restored.
The Republicans remained silent as the call
proceeded Moores name was called. That
gentleman arose deliberately and said: John
N. Palmer Again Democratic enthusiasm
found vent in cheers. When the name of
Morris, the colored Republican, was called, he
voted for Cicer7 j. Lndley. The programme
now became for all the Republicans to vote for
Fuller or any other man TO receive the full Re-
publican vote.
Representative Taubeneck. when his name
was called, voted for "a. J. Streeter, nominee
OF the F. NJ. B. A party" and dropping into his
Seat burst into tears.
Sincere sorrow moved him, and cheer after
cheer from the Republican side rewarded his
loyalty to his party nominee.
The verifcation of the roll showed Republi-
can voting for Lndley, every Democrat for
Palmer, Moore and Cockrell for Palmer and
Iaubeneck for Streeter. The joy of the Demo- |
Gratis was so intense that some of them blew tin |
horns. General Palmer was introduced and |
made brief speech of thanks.
The Contest in California Begun.
A dispatch from Sacramento says: The
State Legislature in joint session to-day
ballOted for United States Senator with the
following result: NJ. NJ. Estee %; NJ. II. De
Young, a; Charles n. Felton, Is; scattering 20. |
Goucher, Democrat, who under Democratic
caucus arrangement was substituted to-day |
from 0stron, received the full Democratic
strength, %