The record-union., 1893-01-18

iiiSA anu spectators WIen senator NC
Gowan, the able young orator from Hum
boldt, arose. He is a magnificent speaker,
and yesterdays effort was far from a dis
appointment.
Devotion to the interests Of states
man, advocacy of the cause of friend
when adverse circumstances of political
action make success impossible, is the
highest test of fealty and friendship"
began the Senator. with political con-
ditions confronting me that effectively
serve to make this nomination only COM
plimentary, but actuated by a high sense
Of the duty and obligation ] as a citizen of
this great commonwealth owe to man
whose public career in every station of
official life has reflected glory upon the
name OF our beloved California and
brought lasting credit to our achieve
ments and civilization, I present with
every feeling of pleasure the untarnished
and honored name of Charles \. FELTON,
for United States Senator. Two years
ago the Legislature of California, recog-
nizing in Charles n. FELTON, man pos
sessed of the
REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS
TO acceptably discharge the transcendent
duties Of Senator, believing that he was
endowed with those qualities of head and
heart that essentially fitted him to credit
ably represent the many and varied in
terests Of the greatest State in the Re
public, desiring at that time to fittingly
crown long and useful career devoted
faithfully and zealously to the interest OF
the people OF this State, determined that
one whose life, conduct, hopes, aspira-
tiOns and best purposes of life were in
separately interviewer with the develop
ment and destiny of this matchless State
Of which we are all so proud, should be
called TO a higher standing in life, ac-
corded to Charles \. FELTON, the honor OF
an election to the exalted position of SEN
ator from California. Walking upon the
dizzy nights OF political advancement i'll
Washington, in all its turmoil, with
clashing of adverse interest i'll acrimo-
nious political debates and all the dis
turbing and disagreeable elements
of that political life, no assassin
of reputation has had the hardi-
hood to utter one word derogatory
to the political action of our distinguished
Senator. He has discharged the duties OF
that high office with singular foresight
and wisdom and in a manner eminently
satisfactory to the people of our State.
We rejoice in his success. His achieve
ments, many and important as they un-
doubtedly are, stand as a potent indorse-
ment to the Intelligence and statesman
ship of the Legislature that so patriotic
ally eXhalted him 10 the position he has
filed so ably and wisely. Would that
the dictates Of political life had decreed
that we could again return him as a cordial
and emphatic Endorsement of his course
in the National Legislature. But, dis
astrous political condition, not wrought
with his hands, prevents US from giving
to him this honor which he so well
deserves.
STERLING REPUBLICANISM.
81 nominate Charles n. Felton," con-
tinued Senator McGowan, because he is
sterling Republican, abreast ol
this progressive age, actuated by the
great principles that have made this
country the wonder and the prodigy
of the age, and because be is an untirina
advocate of that system OF politi-
cal economy that has ever stood as
the protector ofAmerican labor and civil
ization against the cheap competition OF
Europe. l nominate Charles n. FELTON,
because he is a citizen Of California in the
truest and best sense of the word; be-
cause he believes in her destiny; because
he hopes for her advancement; because
his life energies have been given ur
generously TO advance and conserve
every moral, material and political factor
! that makes her name honored the worlC
over. / would be derelict in the perform.
ance of my duty as a Senator repre-.
senting the northern part of this State i
l did not eagerly and promptly embrace
the present opportunity to pay to MIR
FELTON, the well-deserved tribute by as.
serting that no man ever did as much il
Congress TO promote the interests O
Humboldt County as he has done. Ar
indeiatigable worker, whose industry is
his chief characteristic, he never lost al
opportunity to do for my county whathel
most enthusiastic citizen would do. Feel
ing thus grateful to him, Loyalty pay hin
the tribute of my
RESPECT AND ADMIRATION
And accord to him honor Of being one o
the best Senators California has ever had
/ My supreme regret at this time is tha
Republicans cannot accord him some
more substantial recognition than mere
mplimentary nomination, for he de.
serves all that Republicans can bestow
upon him. Republicans. do yourselves
the honor of giving this gentleman the
complimentary nomination, for ne in g
marked degree stands forth as the repre-.
sentative of those political principles thai
have moved our nation to the sublfmest
heights of political and industrial civil
zation, principles that have given to this
nation-aye, to humanity-the names o.
Lincoln. Garfield and Blaine"
| Senator Ford seconded Felton's nomi.
nation, and then Senator Orr nominated
Thomas r. Bard in short eulogistiC
| speech.
Senator Bailey nominated "a pioneer
who came across the plains afoot," Judge
Widney of Los Angeles, after which
Senator Earl seconded Perkins nomi,
nation.
This wound up the speech making anG
the roll was called. White captured the
eighteen Democratic votes solid. The
Republicans divided their votes as fol
lows: Widney, 3; Bard, .; FELTON,, Z; Per
kins, 6, and +. c. Franks Of Santa Clara
Senator Williams voted for the las
named gentleman, though he was no
nominated.
THE ASSEMBLY NOMINEES.
The gallery and lobby of the Assembly
were filled all morning with a very rest
/ less lot of people who were interested il