The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-05
SHERMAN. SURE.
Latest Developments in the Ohis Soma
torial Struggle.

Latest Developments in the Ohio Soma
torial Struggle.
COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 4-The republican
ing 1t looks now az though the announce
ment of the standing of doubtful ones
would not be made until the evening of tho
secret ba llot still leaves the ultimate re-
suit unc ertain. While dead lock is not
probable, it is not impossible that the con-
test may drift into a condition by
which neither of the pronounced candi.
dates can secure majority of the caucus s.
county, declared irrevocably for Foraker,
aud this morning Senator Rawlins, of
Clark county, comes out for Sherman.
This is a distinct gain of one for the Sher-
NANTES. as Rawlins has been constantly
claimed by both sides. Sherman people
support of Senator Lampson, president pro
tenn. OF the senate, but Foraker people also
claim him, while the senator himself still
maintains his position of uncertainty.
Senator Sherman, on being questioned.
said: II have received assurances that
Lampson will cast his vote for me.''
A little excitement was occasioned this
morning by the claim Of Foraker people
that sherman forces were endeavoring TO
secure the vote of Representative Pudney,
Of Cleveland. through the influence Of
Chauncy N. Depew, who. they said. had
Sherman. 1t was discovered that this
meant that Pudney would be deprived of
his position as attorney of the Lake Shore
and Michigan Southern railroad If he fails
to vote for Sherman. Sherman people de-
nounce this statement as malicious false
hood, and state that nei9her Depew nor any
other corporate representative are endeav-
oring to coerce men into supporting SenA-
tor Sherman.
Much dispute was created by nm open
letter of Col. Fl. v. Boynton, the Washing
ton journalist, defending Sherman's 3 labor
record and ridiouling the labor COMMITTEES,
now here striving to defeat the senator.
This afternoon the committee sent Boynton
telegram saying in part: "lhe republic
can platforms of 1880, 1884 and 1883 pledged
the passage of acts for the exclusion OF
man set himself above the party. Would
ho have changed it had he been nominated
for the presidency, or tried to deceive
the people on the Pacific slope? viii
you inform us why he voted against
the equalization of bountes in 1876, against
party pledged itself to pass2 Why did he
oppose the passage OF a bill to increase to
1914 month the pension of soldiers who
lost an arm. and who are only receiving $l8
per month"; And why did he vote against
tno Dlll 10 limit Inc pension OF any bClul6rt
sailor or marine to the minimum of $6 per
month";
The Sherman people treat the efforts of
this "self appointed labor committee" as
they term 1T, with contempt, and express
indignation that Sherman il accused
of unfriondliness to ex-union soldiers.
While all these charges and refutations
serve as subject for lively discussion. il is
becoming apparent that neither labor or
ganizations nor farmers alliance are q fac-
tor in the present campaign. II
The Iden- Gaumer contest was brought to
hasty conclusion this afternoon without
protest from the Foraker senators against
the seating OF Iden. This assures Sherman
one more vote. Five minutes sitter The
oath of Office was Administered IdAn an
nounced TO the Associated preas, slsm for
Sherman for senator, and want Il diatinctly
SO announced"
The two houses OF tho generai sseembJy
met at ten this morning, and oFaanised VI
eleeting Senator Lampson, Of AsAtAbntAs t
county, president pro tenn Of the ssnate 4
and representative I.Aytimn, os HseWn
county, speaker of the 'houss. The t6aulAs
caucus nominees for minor poeietoa0 NoRo
also eiectAd, " SS SSsS 81 4