The record-union., 1893-01-19

Chairman Reddick nearly broke his
gavel trying to restore order, but had TO
wait until the din subsided of its own ac-
cord.
The roll-call was finally finished. As
sembiyman Thomas voted for Z. NJ.
Preston, who had not been nominated,
and Wade of Napa voted for NJ. NJ. Estee.
Assemblyman McGowan, over whose
seat contest is pending, did not vote at
all. He is Republican.
The total number of votes cast was 1l9.
Sixty votes were necessary to elect, and
the tally-sheets showed that Stephen NJ.
White had received 81.
BRErz's FURY.
Populist Bretz took the floor before the
vote was announced. He was white with
rage, and glared around him like wild
man. He was recognized, and said he
wanted to change his vote. Instead OF
doing so, however, ne started in ON a
TRADE OF abuse directed at Kerns. 1.-THE
control of this fight has been wrested
from the Peoples party" he said, ''and
whereas Mr.. Kerns has
Order! Order! Sit downr' came from
all parts of the chamber.
MISUNDERSTANDING Reddick repri-
manded Bretz sharply. and said he would
permit no personalities.
Bretz said he wouldn't, and though still
trembling with excitement, promised not
to be personal. But he did not intend to
keep his promise, and did not intend to
change his vote. He had obtained the
floor on false pretenses and then abused
the privilege accorded him. 81 can only
say this" he resumed hoarsely, "that
this power has been wrested from us by
the corrupt use of money, and Marion
Cannon is the man that did itr'
Here was another uproar.
The Populist was hooted and Kissed,
and Assemblyman Mathews of Tehama
moved that Bretz's utterance be taken
down in writing, SO that it could be used
when necessary.
While the Secretary was writing out
the statement Assemblyman Vann, a
Popullst, rose and announced that Bretz' s
charge was made on his own RESPONSE
blllty and without any authority from
the speaker. This statement was re-
ceived with applause.
Secretary Brandon read off Bretz wild
assertion, but Bretz objected, saying that
the Secretary had it wrong Being asked
to repeat his charge, he put it this way:
we believe that this change was brought
about by the corrupt use of money, and
we believe that Marion Common was the
negotiator."
"Liar!' shouted somebody from the
rear seats.
Several Peoples party folks whispered
to Bretz to withdraw his remarks, but he
was too excited to realize the value Of the
suggestion.
oSTRoM STOPS THE ROW.
Assemblyman McElroy objected to
allowing Bretz to modify his statement,
by tacking on ''We believe" and CON
Guiding it with "negotiator." He said
the statement should be written Just as
Bretz uttered it. so that he could not
escape the punishment that was due him.
Hes deliberately changed the whole
thing" said McElroy.
Il deny it!' shouted Bretz. who was
now about exhausted from the excite
ment.
Somebody proposed to leave to the
Assembly the punishment OF Bretz, but
Mr.. Reddick ruled that it would have to
be disposed OF before the vote on the
Senatorial ballot could be announced.
Then Senator Ostrom took the floor
and poured oil on the troubled waters.
lie said twas time when the Democrats
could afford to be generous. Men some
times said things in the heat of passion
that they afterward regretted. "We have
elected our SENATOR" he said, ''and in
our rejoicing we can overlook any short
comings." He then moved that further
proceedings with reference to proceeding
against the erratic Populist be suspended.
Bretz tried to speak again, but when it
became apparent that he was drifting
into another paroxysm of rage he was or
dered into his seat by Speaker Gould.
who then announced the vote for Senator.
MR.. WHITE TALKS,
Senator Seawell announced that the
successful candidate was in the building.
and he moved that committee be an
pointed to escort him into the chamber.
where he might address them.
Mr.. Reddiciz appointed on the commit
tee Senators Seawell, McGowan and Dem
ison and Assemblymen Finlayson and
Burke.
When Mr.. White appeared in the CEN
ter aisle with the committee there was an
outburst of applause, and three rousinp
cheers were given him. He took a seat at
the Speakers desk, and when quiet was
restored, made what was pronounced bv
many to be the best speech he ever at
tempted. He paid his respects to Brett
and his calumny in manner that brought
out storm of cheersSand also a round of
groans for Bretz.
Mr.. White spoke to some length. The
REcoRD-UNIoN to-day gives his speech
in full in another column. At the con-
clusion of his remarks he was given three
more cheers, and then the joint meeting
adjourned.
PERKINS FOR LIBRARIAN.
The election of new Board of State
Library Trustees, which preceded the
Senatorial election in the joint meeting.
ended, as predicted by the REcoRD-
UNION week ago, in complete victory
for the ticket which was known to favor
w. D. Perkins for State Librarian. The
names of the Trustees elected are: Curtis
Fl. Lindley of San Francisco, e. E. Ieal1e
of Yolo, DR.. NJ. Gardner of Sacramento
Il. T. Baldwin of San Francisco, and w.
S. Green of Colusa.
The opposition ticket, which was put
up for General Orton for Librarian. con
sisted of Adam Andrew of Sacramento.
w. r. Davis of Alameda, Isaac Trumbo
Of San Francisco, John S..Dore Of Fresno.
and e. NJ. Wardell of Los Angeles.
Senator Everett wanted the name ofW
& Cln11crh rnlannd nr, TIA L.. -.