The record-union., 1892-01-07
Special to the REcoRp-uxrou.

Sherman is to succeed himself IL the
United States Senate. Foraker is de-
feated, 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 Republi-
cans who have given him such noble al
Iegiance. For three days there has been
but one result staring these hardy en-
thusiasts in the face-the ultimate cleo
ton of Sherman. But the inevitable was
unable to dampen their enthusiasm, and
they found glory in going down to defeat
with their leader, and attesting devo-
ton which none but the fiery Foraker
could have inspired in the young Re-
publicans of Ohio.
With the expiration of the Senatorial
term to which Sherman is to be elected
he will have completed forty-four years
continuous public service. It will be q
record without parallel in the history of
American craftsmanship, for every year
viii have been spent in Washington in
the service of the Federal Government.
John Sherman is 90 years old. He was
elected to 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 the famous anti-slavery
report which thrilled the nation and made
him one of the prominent leaders of the
cay. How well he has maintained that
prominence in the service of six years in
the lower house. four years in the Cabinet
stS Secretary of the Treasury and an ag-
gregate Of twenty-eight years in the SEN
ate, the pages of American history bear
record.
When the Joint caucus convened. by
/ ~ oil tod
Chairman. He made tacetious speech,
Astounding In compliments to both cam
Cidates. Every Republican was present
except Representative Jackson. After
some debate motion was adopted direct
ing the Sergeant-at-Arms to clear the
galleries. The vast audience Kissed the
action roundly, and it was only after
great trouble that the Sergeant performed
the task.
The first division of sentiment took
place on resolution by the Foraker men
for a secret ballot. Immediately the
Sherman forces moved a substitute pro-
viding an open ballot. A lively debate
followed. Representative Griffin, of the
Foraker forces, insisted that a secret bal
lot was necessary i'll order to protect the
men from intimidation and coercion.
1.-The only argument against a secret bal
l0t," he said, lis the desire that he who
dare vote as his conscience and convic-
tions dictate may be exposed to the bull
dozer. Applause The right Of secret bal
lot is one of the greatest prerogatives of a
free public, and that right is rigidly pre-
scented at the polls by every law on the
statute books.''
Representative Taylor warned the eau
Gus that it was by secret ballot the Demo-
Gratis a few years ago nominated Goal
OiP' Payne for the United States Senate,
and irretrievably wrecked their party
and doomed themselves to private life.
Applause.
Representative McGrew's argument
was little short of sensational. Are we
towards or men?' said he. Twice has
notice been served upon us that the ca
lamity of private life may be our portion
i: we fail to respond to that side which has
been the greatest strength of the house and
threats. 1t won't do to talk about look
ing people in the face. We say to them,
let somebody else look somebody in the
face. sensation. We have nothing to
hide, but demand that men be protected
against coercion. We object, too, that
any one in powerful position shall cast
his shadow upon this assembly, to hover
over the men here and make them do
something not in accordance with the die
tates Of their own conscience" APP
plause.
After hours of impassioned debate a
substitute providing an open ballot was
adopted by vote of AZ to 44-three mem
hers not voting.
In an eloquent speech Senator Nichols
of Belmont presented the name of John
Sherman. Representative Griffin of
Lucas nominated Joseph H. Foraker
The speech was frequently interrupted
with applause. Representative Walsh
placed Governor-elect Mckinley in nom
ination, and Representative 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
the roll-eall. Result: Sherman 53,
Foraker IS, Foster l, Mckinley l, and,
amid tremendous applause, Sherman was
declared the nominee.
On motion OF q Foraker man Sher-
mans nomination was made unanimous,
and a committee appointed to wait upon
Sherman and Foraker to invite them to
appear. Loud cheers greeted their APP
pearance.
senators, Representatives and fellow
citizens" said Senator Sherman, on be-
,ing introduced, 81 return my heartfelt
thanks for the very high honor conferred.
] am under obligations / cannot express
in language at my command. We have
just passed through quite contest-the
most formidable | ever encountered in
Chic, and | hope more formidable than |
will ever be called upon to encounter
hereafter. Laughter and applause1 In
the highest respect and honor for my
competitor. [Applause.l He is emit
tied TO the love ana affection of the people
of Ohio. Though you have been engaged
in a contest, we are Republicans, and l
trust ever will be Republicans, true TO
the cause and principles we advocate.
[Cheers.l l again return thanks for this
almost unequal honor" Applause and
cheers.
.'Mr. Chairman and gentlemen" said
Ex-Governor Foraker, Il am informed
that as far as you are concerned the
Senatorial caucus is ended [laughterl
and | come, in response to kind invita-
ton, to say that so far as ! am concerned,
j am also ended. Applause and cheers. ]
y on did not end it as L hoped you might
[laughterl, but your will is law unto me
and mine. prolonged applause. There
has been, possibly, some grasplng and
friction among US, but at this hour 1t is
our highest duty to remember that from
now henceforth we are Republicans.
have no resentments, no bitterness OF
feeling to carry home with me. / go
back to my profession with mind and
heart filled with grateful recollection OF
ploasurable, pardonable pride for the
gallant, intrepid band who honored me
with support in this contest.
Senator Sherman said he does not
want any more contests like this.
[Kaughter.l i thank him for the compli-
Il.