The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-07
FORAKER soon FINISHED.
The Forces Of the Young Man Are
Routed at the First
4 Charge.
Sherman Has a Majority Over
All on the Only Ballot
Necessary.
Foraker Parlavers About Peace In the
Ranks, but Reaches for His Knife
AS Ho Sits Down.

Hanks, but Reaches for His Knife
as He Sits Down.
\ COLUMBUS. o., Jan. 6.--The republicans
ot Ohio have spoken and John Sherman 10
to succeed himself in the United States
senate. Foraker ia defeated, but even in
defeat his leadership excites the admira-
tion Of his opponents and ho ia tonight
more than ever the idol OF those dauntless
young republicans who have given him
such noble allegiance. For three days
there has been but one result staring these
hardy enthusiasts in the face-the ultimate
election of Sherman. But even the ineyi-
table was unable to dampen their enthus-
iasm and they found glory in going down
to defeat with their leader, and attesting a
devotion which none but the fiery Foraker
could have inspired in the young republi-
cans of Ohio. With the expiration of the
senatorial term to which Sherman is to be
elected he will have completed forty-four
years Of continuous public service. II will
be u record without parallel in the his
tory of American statesmanship, for every
year will have been spent in Washington
and in the service of the federal govern
ment.
John Sherman ia G9 wears old. He was
elected to congress in 1854, at the time of
the Kansas Nebraska troubles, and as q
member of the congressional committee on
the question of the extension of slavery. in
1854, he wrote the famous ant! slavery re-
port which thrilled the nation and made
him one of the prominent leaders Of the
day. How we'll he has maintained that
prominence in the service of six years in
the lower houses, four years in the cabinet,
as secretary of the treasury, and an aggre-
gate Of twenty-eight years in the senate,
the pages of American history bear record.
When the joint caucus convened by ac-
clamation Speaker Laylin was selected
chairman. He made felicitous speech,
abounding in compliments to both candi-
dates Every republican was present ex-
cept Representative jackson. After some
debate motion was passed directing the
sergeant-at-arms to clear the galleries.
The vast audience hissed this action
roundly and it was only after great trouble
that the sergeant performed the task The
lfssS division Of 10 ntin1ent took place On
tl.s resolution Of the Foraker nsns for a se-
cret ballot. Immediately the Sher-
man forces moved Il substitute pro-
viding for an open ballot. A lively
debate followed. Representative Griffin,
of the Foraker forces insisted that se-
oret ballot was necessary in order to pro-
tect men from intimidation and coercion
''Ihe only argument against secret bal
lot,'' said he, rs sthe desire that he who
dares to vote as conscience and convictions
i s1A., ,ko t~N1
Applause. The right of the secret ballot
is the greatest prerogative of free public,
and that right is rigidly preserved at the
polls by every law upon the statute books"
Representative Taylor warned the caucus
that by a secret ballot the democrats few
years ago nominated Coal Oil Payne' for
United States senator, and wrecked their
life.' [Applausel. Representative McGrews'
argument was little short of sensational.
Are we towards or menu" said he Twice
has notice been served upon us that the
calamity Of private life may be our por-
tion if we fail to respond TO that
side which has the greatest strength of
noise and threats. 1t won't do to talk
about looking people in the face. We say
to them, let somebody else look somebody
in the face. Sensation.] We have moth
ing to hide but demand that men be pro-
tcoted against coercion. We object, too
that any one in powerful position in the
nation shall cast his shadow upon this as
sembly to hover over men here and make
them do something not in accordance with
the dictates of their own conscience An
plause.
After an hours impassionel debate the
substitute providing for an open ballot was
adopted by vote of forty seven to forty
four, three members not voting.
In an eloquent speech Senator Nichols, of
Rail- tho 81 T>h
man. Representative Griffin, OF Lucas,
nominated Joseph b. Foraker. The speech
was frequently interrupted with applause,
Representative Welsh placed Governors elect
Mckinley in nomination, and Representa-
tive Dicks, of Hamilton, nominated Secre.
tary of the Treasury Foster. The nomina-
tions of Sherman and Foraker were Sec
onded by several gentlemen.
There was intense excitement during roll
call. The result was: Sherman fifty three
Foraker thirty weight, Foster Que, Mckinley
one, and amid tremendous applause Sher-
man was declared the nominee. On mo-
tion of Il Foraker man, Sherman's nomina-
tee appointed to wait on Sherman and For
aker and invite them to appear. Long
cheers greeted their appearance.
yt"Senators, representatives and fellow
citizens" said Senator Sherman on being
introduced. II return heartfelt thanks for
the very high honor conferred. l am under
obligations that / cannot express iii ian
guage Mt my command. We have just
passed through quito contest-the most
formidable ever encountered in Ohio. and
hope moro formidable thnn ever will be
called upon to encounter hereafter.
Laughter and applause. In the
contest held in language and heart
the highest respect and honor for my
competitor. lApplause.l. He is entitled to
the love aud affection of the people of Ohio.
Though We have beer engaged in a contest
we are all republicans. and trust ever will
be republicans, true to the cause and ptinci-
pies we advocate. Cheers. l again re-
turn thanks for this almost unequal honor"
Applause and cheers.
"Alr. chairman and gentlemen. said Ex-
Gov. Foraker, II am informed that AS lar
as you are concerned the senatorial caucus
has ended llaughterl, and | came in re-
sponse to kind invitation to Ray that 80
far rs am concerned It IL also ended. [Ap.
plauso and cheers, You did not end II as
had hoped you might, but yonr will is law
unto mo and mine. Prolonged applause.
There has been possibly some tnsping and