The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-07
He Gets SO Votes, Foraker 38.
in the Republican Caucus.
THE BALLOT AN OPEN ONE.
Foraker Men Claim That Legislators
Were Bulldozed by Sherman.
The Victor and the Defeated Candidate
Make Speeches Disclaiming Iu-FeeI-
Ing and Praising One Another-Gov.
Hill Returns From His Triumph.

| COLUMBUS, Jan. 6.-The Republicans oi
| ONO have spoken, and John sherman is
| to succeed himself in the United States
| Senate. Foraker is defeated, but even in
ms defeat his leadership excites the ad-
mlratlon of his opponents, and he is to-
| night more than ever the idol of those
dauntiess young Republicans who have
gwen 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
the enthusiasm, and they found glory in
| going down to defeat with their leader,
attesting the devotion which none but the
| merry 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. 1t will be a
record without parallel in the history of
American craftsmanship, for every year
has been spent in Washington City and in
the service of the federal government.
John Sherman is 60 years old. Elected to
congress IN 1854, at the time of the Kan
sas-Nebraska troubles, as member of the
congressional committee on the question
OF the extension of slavery, in 1854, he
wrote the famous anti-slavery report
which thrilled the nation and made him
one OF the prominent leaders of the day.
How well he has maintained this prom
lnence in service of six years in the
lower house, 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 &C.
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 adopted directing
the sergeant-at-arms to clear the galleries
The vast audience hissed the action round
ly, and it was only after great trouble that
the sergeant performed the task. The
first division of sentiment took place on
resolution of the Foraker men for secret
ballot. Immediately the Sherman forces
moved substitute, providing for an open
ballot. A lively debate followed. Repre-
sentative Griffin, OF the Foraker forces, in
sisted that secret ballot was necessary in
and coercion. 'The only argument against
a secret ballot, "said he, sis desire that he
who dares vote as his conscience and con-
victions dictate may be exposed to the
bulldozer. Applause.l The right of Sc
cret ballot is the greatest prerogative of
free republic, and that right is rigidly pre-
served at the polls by every law upon the
statute books"
Representative Taylor warned the eau
Gus that it was by secret ballot that the
Democrats a few years ago nominated
Goal Oil" Payne for United States sena-
tor and irrevocably wrecked their party
and doomed themselves to private life.
[Applause.l
Representative McGrew's argument Gre
ated little Of q sensation. care we cow
ards or men?" 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 had
greatest strength of noise and threats. 1t
won't do to talk about looking people in
the face. We say to them, let someb dy
else look somebody in the face.
fSensation.l We have nothing to
hide, but demand that men be pro-
tected against coercion. We object, too,
that any one in a 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"
[Applause.
After an hours impassioned debate the
substitute providing for an open ballot
was adopted by vote of AZ TO A., three
members not voting. In an eloquent
speech Senator Nichols, of Belmont, pre-
sented the name of John Sherman. Rep
resentative Griffin, of Lucas, nominated
John Is. Foraker. His speech was fre-
quentlv interrupted witt applause. Rep
resentative Walsh placed Governor-elect
Mckinley in nomination, and Representa-
tive Dicks, of Hamilton, nominated Sec
retary of the Treasury Foster. The nomi-
nations of Sherman and Foraker were
seconded by several gentlemen.
There was intense excitement during
the roll call, which resulted:
sherman 81 oster..
Foraker 80. y McKiniey. ........1
Amid tremendous applause Sherman
was declared the nominee.
On motion of q Foraker man the nomina-
ton was made unanimous, and commit
tee was appointed to wait upon Sherman
and Foraker and invite them 10 appear.
Long cheers greeted their appearance.
'senators, representatives and fellow-citi-
gems" said Senator sherman on being intro
dueed, II return heartfelt thanks for the very
high honor conferred. am under obligations
Icannot express in the language at Iny com
mand. We have just past through quite con
test, the most form dable ever encountered N
Ohio aud hope more formidable than / will
ever be called upon 10 encounter hereafter.
Laughter and spplsuse.l In tae contest held
in language and heart the highest respect
and honor for my competitor (Ap-
plauseI He is entitled 10 the love aud
affection OF the people Of Ohio Though you
have been engaged in contest are all Re
pub.icans and trust ever viii BE- Republicans,
true 10 the cause and prin pies we advocate.
fChsersI / again return thanks for this honor
lApptsuse and chesrs.l
..Mr. Chairman and gentleman" said ex-Gov-
ernor Foraker, u am informed that ss far you
are concerned the senatorial caucus is ended
Iiaughterl, and come IN response TO a kind in
vi;ation 10 say that so far as am concerned IL
is also ended. lApplauss and cheers.l You did
not end il as hoped you might Llaugaterl bat
your decision is = law unto me. Prolonged ap-
plause1 There has been possibly some grasp
ing and friction among Us, but at this
hour i Is our highest duty 10 remember
that from now heueeforth we are Republicans
always. I have no resentments no bitterness
OF feeling 10 carry with me. I go back 10 my
pro gession with mind and heart filed with
grateful recollection OF pleasurable and,
trust pardonaDle pride for the gallant intrepld
band no honorsd me with support IL the con
test Senator Sherman said he does not want
any more contests like this. LLaughterI
thank him FOX the compliment, and vouch to