The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-07


tory Of American statesmanship for every
year will have been spent in Washington
and in the service Of the Federal Govern
ment John Sherman IS 90 years old. He
was elected 10 Congress in 1854, at the time
Of the Kansas-Nebraska troubles, and as
member Of the Congressional committee on
the question OF the extension of slavery in
1854 he wrote famous anti-slavery report
which thrilled tie nation and made him one
OF the prominent leaders Of the day. How
well he has maintained prominence in the
service Of six IeaTs in the lower House,
four years in the Cabinet as Secretary Of
the Treasury, and an aggregate Of twenty
eight years in the Senate, the pages Of
American history bear record. When the
joint caucus convened, it was by
acclamati0n that Speaker Laylin was
selected as Chairman. He made a
felctOus speech, abOunding 10 c0mpli-
ments 10 bOth candidates. Every Repub-
Gcan was present except Representative
Jackson. After some debate a motion was
adopted directing the Sergeant-at-ATms TO
clear the galleries. The vast audience
hiSsed the action r0undly and lt was only
after great trouble that the SeTgeant-at-
Arms performed the task. The first d.
vision Of sentiment took place on a TeSOlu-
tiOn bv the Foraker men for a secret ballot.
Immediately the Sherman forces moved
substitute TJYidiuR for au open ballot. a
lively debate followed. Representative
Griffin Of the Foraker forces insisted that
secret ballot was necessary In order 10 pro-
tecJ the men from intimidation and coercion.
The only argument against secret ballot
said he is the desire that ne who daTes 10
vote as his conscience and convictions die
tate may be exposed TO the bulIdozer. TAp-
pausp.l The right OF secret ballot is one of
the greatest TreT0gatiYes OF a free people,
and that right is rigldly presented at the
polls by every law upon the statute-oOJks"
Representative Iayiar warned the caucus
that II was by secret ballot that the Demo
Gratis a few years ago nominated Coal OIL
Payne for the United States Senate and
irretrieyably wrecked their party and
doomed themselves to private life. lAp-
pause.
Representative McGrew's argument was
little short of sensational Are We cow
ards or mea?" said he. Twice has notice
been seTYsd upon Us that the calamity OF
private life may Ue ouT portion If we fail to
respond to that side which has shown the
greatest strength of noise ana threats. 1t
won't do O. talk about looking the people IN
the face We say 10 them, let somebody
else look somebody IN the face iSenSa-
toni We have nothing TO hide, but de-
maud that we be protected against coercion.
We object, too that any one in powerful
upon this assembly to hover over the men
here and make them DO something not ia
accordance with the dictates Of their own
conscience" [Applause.l
After an hours lmpassiOned debate, a sub
stitut6 providing Tor an open ballot was
adopted by vote of II TO a, three men,
bcTs not voting.
In an eloquent speech, Senator Nichols
Of Belmont presented tie name Of John
Sherman.
Representative Griffin Of Lucas nomin-
Rted Joseph Is. Foraker His speech was
frequently Interrupted with applause,
Representative Welsh placed Governor
elect Mckinley in nomination, and Repre-
sentative Dicks Of Hamilton nominated
Secretary Of the Treasury Foster
The nominations Of Sherman and For
Aker were seconded by several gentlemen.
There was intense excitement during the
rOll-call, which resulted as follows: Shev-
man %, Foraker 80, Foster !, Mckinley /,
and amid tremendous applause Sherman
was declared the nominee.
On motion Of a Foraker man Sherman's
nomination was made unanimous and a COM
mlttee was appointed TO wait upon Sherman
and Foraker and invite them to appear.
Loud cheers greeted their appearance.
Senators Representatives and fellow
citizens" said Senator Sherman, on being
introduced, l return my heartfelt thanks
for the high honor conferred. / am under
obligations l cannO. express IN language at
my command. We have just passed through
quite a cOntest-the most formidable | ever
encountered In Ohio, and hope a more
formidable one than | shall ever be called
upon TO encounter hereafter Laughter and
applausel, in a contest in which l held I'D
language ana heart the highest res pect and
honor for my competitor Applause lie
is entitled to the love and affection Of the
people Of Ohio Though you have been en-
gagged IN a contest we are all Republicans,
and / trust ever will be Republicans, true
20 the cause and principles we advocate.
[Cheers.l / again return thanks for this
almost unequaled honor" Applause and
cheers.
MI Chairman and gentlemen" said
Ex-Governor Foraker, Il AIN Informed that
80 far as you are concerned the Senatorial
caucus is ended llaughterI, and come in
response 10 a kind invitation TO say that so
far as ! am concerned it is also ended.
lApplause and cheers You did not end 1t
as ] had hoped you might [laughteTl, but
your will is law unto me and mine. Pro-
lOnged applause. There has been possibly
some TaSpiDg aud friction among US, but at
this hour IL is our highest duty 10
remember that from now hencef0rth
We are Republicans always. | have
no Tesentments; no bitterness Of feel
ing to carry home with me. | 90 back
70 my profession with mind and heart filed
with the grateful recollection Of n pleasur-
able and, l tTu ST, pardouable pride for the
gallant intrepid band who h0n0Ted me
with their support in the contest. Senator
Sherman said he does not want any more