The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-07
SHERMAN IT WILL BE
He Will Succeed Himself as
United States Senator.
HIS RECORD IN PUBLIC LIFE
FOraker's Gallant Fight-Sherman Compli-
ments Him-Ths Ex-Governor Does Not
Want to Cross Swords With Him Again.

man Is to succeed himself in the United
States Senate. Foraker is defeated, but
even defeat, his leadership excites the ad-
mlration of the opponents, and he is to-
night, more than ever, the
IDOL OF THOSE 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 inevitable was unable to
dampen their enthusiasm, and they found
glory in going down to defeat with their
leader. and attesting devotion which none
but the fiery Foraker could have inspired
In the young Republicans 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. twill be
RECORD WITHOUT PARALLEL
In the history of American craftsmanship,
Tor every year will have been spent in
| w washington and in the service of the
FEDERAL government John Sherman is
sixty nine years old. He was elected
TO Congress in 1854, at the time
of the Kansas-N ebraska troubles and was
|
on the question of the extension of slavery.
In 1854 he wrote the famous anti-slayery
| report which thrilled the nation and made
MIN one OF the prominent leaders of the
day. How well he has maintained his
prominence in a service of six years in the
lower house, four years in the cabinet az
secretary of the treasury and an aggre-
gate OF IWenty-eight years in the Senate,
the pages of American history bear record,
| When the joint caucus convened, by &C
| clamatlon Speaker Layiin was elected
chairman. He made a felicitous speech
Astounding in
COMPLIMENTS TO THE CANDIDATES.
Every Republican was present EXCEPT
| Representative jackson After some de-
bate a motion was adopted directing the
sergeant-atarmS to clear the galleries. The
vast audience Kissed this action roundly,
and 1t was only after great trouble the
sergeant performed the task The first
DIVISION OF sentiment took place or, the reso-
luton OF the Foraker men for a
secret ballot Immediately the
tute providing an open ballot.
lively debate followed. Representative
Griffin, of the Foraker forces, insisted q
secret ballot was necessary in order to
protect men from intimidation and
coercion. 1.-THE only argument against a
secret BALLOT, said he, lis the desire that
he who dares vote as his conscience
and convictions dictate may be exposed to
bulldozers" (Appiause.)
| THE RIGHT OF SECRET BALLOT
is one of the greatest prerogatives of a
free public and that right is rigidIy
presented at the polls by every law upon
| the statue books"
Representative Taylor warned the caucus
it was by secret ballot the Democrats a few
years ago nominated Goal Oil Payne'' for
United States Senator and irretrievably
wrecked their party and doomed them
selves to private life. Applause
Representative McGrew's argument was
little short of sensational.
''ARE WE EDWARDS OR MEM"
said he, "Twice has notice been served
upon US that the calamity of private life
may be our portion if we fail to respond to
that side which has been the greatest
strength and threats 1t won't do to talk
about looking people in the face We say
to them let somebody else lock somebody
In the face. Sensation. We have nothing
| to hide, but demand that men be protected
against coercion. We object, too. that
anyone in powerful position in the nation
l'shall cast his shadow upon this assembly to
hover over men here and make them do
something in accordance with the dictates
| After hours of impassioned debate a sub
sttute providing for an open ballot was
adopted by vote of ~ to Al, three mem
| berS not voting.
In an eloquent speech Senator Nichols
| of Belmont,
PRESENTED THE NAME OF JOHN SHERMAN
Representative Griffin, of Lucas, nomi
mated Joseph b. Foraker. His speech was
frequently interrupted with applause.
Representative WEIGH placed Governor
elect Mckinley IN nomination, and Repre-
sentative Dicks, of Hamilton, nominated
! Secretary of the Treasury Foster. The
nominations of Sherman and Foraker were
seconded by several gentlemen. There was
| intense excitement during roll call Re-
suit. Sherman, SO; Foraker, IS; Foster, /:
Mckinley, /; and amid tremendous an
| plause
SHERMAN WAS DECLARED THE NOMINEE.
On nation of Foraker man, Sherman,s
nomination was made unanimous, and a
committee appointed to wait upon Sner-
man and Foraker and invite them to an
pear. Long cheers greeted their appear
| ance.
| senators, representatives and fellow
citizens" said Senator Sherman on being
introduced, 81 return my heartfelt thanks
for the very high honor conferred
L am under obligations can
not express in the language at
my command We have lust PASSED
through quite contest, the most formid-
able ever encountered in Ohio, and | hone
more formidable than / shall be called
upon to encounter hereafter Laughter
and applausel. In the contest / held. in
language and heart, the highest
RESPECT AND HONOR FOR MY COMPETITOR.
[Applausel. He is entitled to the love and
| affection OF the people of Ohio. Though
you have been engaged In a contest, we
are all Republicans and 1 trust ever will
be Republicans, true to the cause and
| and principles we advocate. GCheersl.
again return my thanks for this almost
unequal honor. Applause and cheersl
mir. Chairman and gentlemen" said ex-
Governor Foraker, 81 am informed that so
lar as you are concerned, the senatorial
| caucus is ended laughter] and [ came in
response to your kind invitation TO say, SO
far as [ am concerned, it is also ended.
Applause and cheers. You did not end it
YOUR WILL IS LAW
unto me and mine. Prolonged applause.
There has been possibly some grasping and
friction among US, but at this hour it is
our highest duty to remember that from
now henceforth we are Republicans
always. have no resentments, no bitter
ness OF feeling to carry home with me. 1
go back to my profession with
mind and heart filled with great
full recollection and preasurable and
trust pardonable pride for the
gallant, intrepid band who honored me
with their support In the contest Senator
Sherman said he does not want any more
contests like this. Laughter. l thank
him for the compliment, and vouch to you
l do not want ever again
TO CROSS SWORDS WITH SHERMAN.
ILaughter and applause.l I shall nick ont