, 1892-01-07
SHERMAN ELECTED.
A Regular Monkey and Parrot
Time IN the Caucus.
Ohio's Doughty Old Senator's
Long Public Service.
Foraker's Followers Kick Up
a Lively Fuss.
Sherman Elected.

publicans of Ohio have spoken and John
Sherman is to succeed himself in the
United States senate. Foraker is defeated
but even in defeat his leadership excites
the admiration of his opponents and he is
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 ever the inevitable was unable to
dampen their enthusiasm and they found
glory in going down to defeat with their
leader and attesting the devotion which
none but fer, Foraker could have
inspired 10 the young Republicans of
Ohio.
When the joint caucus convened by &C.
clamation. Speaker Laylin was selected as
chairman. He made a felicltlous speech,
Astounding in compliments to both candi
dates. Every Republican was present
except Representative Jackson. After
some debate a motion was adopted direct
ing the sergeat-at arms to clear the gal
leries. The vast audience Missed the
action roundly and it was only after great
trouble that the sergeant Performed the
task. The first division of sentiment took
place on a resolution of the Foraker men
for a secret ballot.
Immediately the Sherman foroes moved
a substitute providing for open ballot. A
lively debate followed. Representative
Griffin, OF the Foraker forces, insisted on
a secret ballot as necessary in order to
protect the men from intimidation and
coercion. THE only argument" said he.
rs a desire that he who dares vote as his
conscience and convictions dictate may be
exposed to the bulldozer. [Applause.
The right of a secret ballot is one of the
greatest prerogatives of a free public,
and that right is rigidly presented at the
polls BY every law upon the statute
books.
Representative Taylor warned the
caucus it was by secret ballot the Demo
Gratis a few years ago nominated Coal
Oil Payne for the United States senate
and irretrievably wrecked their party and
doomed themselves to private life.
lApplausel.
Representative McGrews' argument
was a little short of sensational. Are
we towards or men, said he. Twice
has notice been served upon us that a
calamity Of private life may be our por
ton If we fail to respond to that side
which has been greatest in the 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. [Sensationl We lave moth,
ing to hide, but demand that men be pro-
tected against coercion.
I'VE object, too" he continued, that
anyone in a powerful position in the
nation shall cast his shadow upon this
assembly, to hover over the men here and
make them do something in accordance
with the dictates oftneir own conscience"
(Applause). After hours of impassioned
debate, the substitute providing an open
ballot was adopted by a vote of At to A,
three members not voting.
In an eloquent speech Senator Nichols
OF Belmont presented the name of John
Sherman. Representative Griffin OF Lu-
cas-, nominated Joseph B. Foraker. His
speech was frequently interrupted with
applause. Representative Welsh placed
Governor-elect Mckinley in nomination
and Dicks OF Hamilton nominated Secre-
tary of the Treasury Foster. The nom
nations of Sherman and Foraker were
seconded by several gentlemen.
Intense excitement prevailed during
roll call. The result was: Sherman, SO;
Foraker, So; Foster, l; Mckinley L: and
amid tremendous applause Sherman was
drCldTcu tue uOulute-
On motion OF a Foraker man Sher-
man. nomination was made unanimous
aud a committee appointed to wait upon
Sherman and Foraker and invite them to
appear. Loud cheers greeted their ap-
pearance.
Senators, representatives and fellow
citizens" said Senator Sherman on being
introduced, Il return most heartfelt
thanks tor the very high tonor conferred
4 am under obligations that | cannot ex-
press in the language at my command
We have Just passed through quite a
contest-the most formidable ever en-
countered IN Ohio, l hope more form.
ldable than | shall ever be called upon to
encounter hereafter. Laughter and APP
plause. 1n the contest. [ held In Ian
gnage and heart the highest respect and
honor TOR my competitor. Applause.
he is emitted to the love and affection OF
Ohio. Though You have been engaged
IN a contest we are all Republicans, and |
trust ever will be republicans, true to the
cause and PRINCIPLES we advocate.
lCheers | again return nv thanks for
the almost unequal honor" Applause
and cheers,
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen" said
Ex-Governor Foraker, Il am informed
that. so far as you are concerned, the sena-
torial caucus is ended, Laughter and |
come in response to the kind invita-
ton to say SO far as | am concerned it is
also ended. Applause and cheers.
You did not end it as | had hoped,
but your will is the 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 Republican always. l
nave no resentments; no bitterness of
feeling to carry home with me. l go
pack to my profession with my mind and
heart filled with grateful recollection of
those who have honored me with their
support in this contest.
Senator Sherman said he does not