The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-01-03
tenants of both Sherman and Foraker will
remain on the ground to watch the situa-

remain on the ground to watch the situa-
tion.
At the caucus of the Republican Senators
this afternoon. Senator Ebert L. Lamson,
of Ashtabula, was unanimously selected
for President pro tempore, all the other
candidates having previously withdrawn.
Lamson is claimed by both the Foraker
and Sherman men, but thus far ne has failed
to declare himself. The same is true Of the
five or six doubtful men. and it is now said
they will not define their position until
after the organization of the two houses
next Monday.
REPRESENTATIVE REEVES REASONS.
Representatives Reeve. of Ashtabula. and
Williams, of Noble. came ont this morning
In favor of Foraker. In his statement to
the press Mt. Reeve says: II won my ele-
tion as an Independents Republican AMI q
farmer. Ny inte rests are for
the general good of the State
and the Nation. and especially for
the industrial and lsboring classes, with
whom am numbered. The nature of my
campaign was suoh as to bring me IN close
touch with this class of my constituency.
and to convince me that there was pre-
dominating sentiments with this class that
Senator Sherman should be retired from
the position he held for thirty years and
give place to one whose sompathles and sur
roundings were more in common with the
masses of the people. NV intimate friends
and supporters well knew my feelings in
this regard, hence the unanimous support
of the Grangers and Alliance men. I'm
mediately after the election q tidal wave
of Sherman sentiment went over Ashtabula
county with such force as apparently to
submerge entirely the sentiment for
Ex-Governor Foraker, and L was i'm
mediately urged to commit myself to
the support of Senator Sherman. My
friends, who wore decided supporters of
Governor Foraker, while asserting that
said to me that it would be fatal to me po-
litlcaIly to support him. Under this pres
sure of sentiment, followed MP by personal
opportunities, ! SO far yielded to
IT as to say that It looked as if
man in order to do the will of my constlt-
uents. Immediately this was followed up
by opportunities that they might 50 inform
the Senator. and in this moment of supreme
pressure. feeling that 1T must be the inev-
ator 30 informed, which have regretted
Now, believing as do. that this senti-
ment was largely created through the in
huence of federal patronage and promises
of the same. q sample of which may be seen
in the assertions of o prominent newspaper
of our country. whose editor is q post
master, that whoever, as Q repre-
sentative of Ashtabula county. dares
to vote against Setator Sherman, will
and SO deep as to preclude the possibility
of q resurrection. All the difference that
can see between this kind of bull-dozing
and the Mississippi plan is the diffeIence
death. and / have seen the time when
/ would accept the latter as . pref.
erence. Now, knowing what do know OF
the causes moving in this matter. deem 1t
my duty to the people with whom l am so
closely allied in interest, and with whom
| am suffering with the financial pressure
of the past few years. to ally myself with
the acting and struggling element of the
country that is led by the man l admired,
as the brave soldier st sixteen, and since.
forced the law of the State while
Governor and snatched tho relics
of bravery. secured by our daring boys In
blue, from an infamous return to those who
whose hand was first in relief at Charleston
and Johnstown. and who took the govern
ment of our State. when it was turned over
to him bankrupt, and in two terms. placed
it on sound financial footina. But they say.
for Senator. In my Judgment it
might be a good thing to have more speed
In that bouy. Now, in this, If err In
Judgment can only pray my constituents
to pardon me and let me retire to the afore-
said political grave In peace. / Will proud
ly cast my vote for Ex-Governor j. b. For
aker."
Representative Williams. of Noble. says:
81 have considered the senatorial situa-
govern myself by what considered the
best interests of the State and the Repub-
lican party. L have always appreciated
Senator Sherman's ability and his services.
and mean no rejection upon him what
ever when l say that, in my opinion,
the time has come to send younger and
more vigorous man to the Senate. l firmly
believe that in Ex-Governor Foraker there
combines all the elements to make worthy
successor to our honorable senator. and
therefore shall support j. b. Foraker"
Sherman stock took q sudden rise shortly
after noon, when Senator Spencer. of the
CuyahOga county delegation, declared for
Sherman. There was q large audience
gathered in Senator Sherman's quarters in
anticipation of the event, and whom Spen-
Ger entered there was loud applause.
Il have come here, Senator Sherman" !" said
Mr.. Spencer, Ito say to You publicly that
intend to keep the tacIt pledge made at
you. lApplausel have been importuned
on all sides since this contest opened. and
have only this minute parted with my
delegation, after informing them l inten,i-
ed to keep my pledge. although sorry not
to be able to act with my colleagues. AD-
plause. Inow publicly announce that am
for John Sherman for for Senator. ICheers.]
Il want to thank Senator Spencer" said
Mr.. Sherman, for the stand he has taken.
One of the incidents of public life is some
times to disappoint friends, as / have al
ways found from experience, but have
also found that the only road to travel is
the direct and upright road which con-
science dictates and that In the end all will
como out well. 1 thank you Senator Spen-
Ger for your manly course" lCheersl.