The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-21

~ wsshtnrton in nomination, II was several
minutes before the speaker, assisted by the ser
gcant and assistant scrgcant-at-arms could create
order
Collins Of Thurston, whom caIkins has been
claiming. then took the floor, and his appear
auce was the signal for another enthusiastic
outbreak He opened his remarks BY stating
that he wanted TO second the nomination OF
Watson G. Squire, whom two-thirds OF the IN
hatifauts OF Tbursfon county were anxious 10
see elected United states senator. His closing
sentence was that his candidate, man repre-
sentative Of the state, from the north TO the
south from the east to tho west, was senator
Watson c. Squire Again the speaker had great
difficulty in subduing the enthusiastic members
and spectators.
Goldman OF Columbia followed with an
eloquent tribute to Hon. Thomas Carroll. Re-
pubiIcans aud Democrats joined in applause for
sturdy Tom Carroll and his eloquent supporter
from columbia. A spontaneous outburst OF sp-
p.auxe in approval followed the following
declaration: "God speed the day when the
legislature will not be called upon to choose
senator. but is may be doue by direct vote OF the
people, and Thomas Carroll, whom now take
pleasure in presenting, is earnest In advocacy OF
such a change"
sharpstein, the bright Democratic member
from walla Walia, ably seconded Carroll's NOM
nation, He said, among other things: 81 take
the greatest pleasure have ever taken in my
life in secouding the nomination of Hon.
Thomas Carroll, man so big in every way that
he can with one view take in the needs OF the
entire state"
Anderson of Mason also eloquently seconded
Carrolls nomination, which was enthusiast
caliy cheered.
Mcclure of Davis also seconded Calkin's NOM
nation, and Walker OF King created enthusiastic
cheers By simply saying that he seconded
Squire, the square man.
There being no further nominations, the
speaker directed the secretary to call the roll.
and that every member present, as his name was
called, should call out the name of his candi-
date In n clear, distinct tone
As the secretary arose deathiike stiffness fell
over the chamber aud lobby. Every member
had roll call in his hand, ready 70 keep per
sonal account of the ballot rs 1t proceeded. The
first name on the roll was Adams OF King, and
as that popular member arose, and
in distinct tones called ont the name
OF Watson c. Squire, and set the
pace for the forty-two votes that followed in his
footsteps, il seemed as If there would be another
Wild outburst OF applause, but the enthusiasts
managed somehow TO suppress their feelings
and await the outcome OF the ballot 1t took
but forty-on votes in the House for Squire tore
eeiye a majority OF both houses, and as member
after member cast his ballot for him hundreds of
anxious hearts were hoping that he would reach
the limit When YeomGn's name was called,
which is third from the last. and re voted for
squire, making forty lone votes, and il was seen
that fancy and the speaker, both claimed Squire
men. were TO follow. a feeling of relief was ex-
peTiegced by three fonrths of the anxious
hearts in the room. and when Mr.. speaker cast
his vote. making forty-tbrec. for squire, hun
dreds Of men, women aud children jumped to
their feet and yelled Ike mad.
1t would be impossible 10 describe the cxhibi-
ton OF intense enthusiasm on every hand. The
noise made was deafsning, and even the speaker
did not attempt TO stop the demonstration of
victory. Three cheers and tiger were given
time and time again Finally order was re-
stored. and the speaker announced the vote.
Following is a summary Of the ballot:
Squire ..... 4ScarroiI - IS
talkins. $780,. 1jEldridgc. ....-..-..-
squire-Adams, Henderson. ArrGsmith, Berry,
Rotheli, Brock, Collins. Ctlshman. De Steiguer,
Parrish. Fellows. fratcr, Candy, Hanson, Huns
akcr, Jones, Kennedy. Lawton. Lehman, Meany,
Megier, Metcalfe, Mckay, Mcknight, Morse,
Painter, PARCEL, Plummer, Powell, Putney
Ragsdale, Rcinhardt. Ready, Reitze, saIlee,
Thalmau, WATSON, Walker, Wyman, Yancy,
leomans, Young, Mr.. Speakers
Calkins-Barlow, Caughran, Dysart, Garrett
son, Johnson, Mcclure, Murray. Palmer Pear
son, smyth, Spinning, Taylor, Tiffany. Tillotson
Tyier-l5. :,
Carroll Anderson, A. H., Bass, Chambers,
Flumnerfelt, Frame, Goldman, Holt, Hutchin--
son. Moore, Nevin, Rockwell, schricker, sharp
stein, smith, snively, Troy, Walters-1s.
Eldredee-Miller-l.
The House then adjourned till tomorrow at