St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-05

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ner that was both gratifying and affect
ing, and the distinguished senator APP
preciated the honor at its full value. and
OH being notified of the action of the
caucus responded in a speech that was
both eloquent and entertaining.
Although the action OF the caucus
was a fOregone conclusion, the hall Of
the house was crowded for nearly AMI
hour before the meeting. The friends
of Senator Davis from both cities andi
all parts of the state were on hand and
actively engaged in the work of looking
after their representatives. lest amy of
them through fOrgetfulness should fall
to put in an appearance. g. A. SeYer-i
auCe, the hustling young part
ner of the senior senator, was
almost omnipresent, being first in one
part of the hall and then in another. He
was last evening what he has been all
through this campaign, whole team
in himself. Some of the members have
objected at times to the manner in
which he has done his work, but even
they will admit thatit has been effective
TO a remarkable degree. To G. 4. Sew
GRANGE a great deal of the credit is due
for the action OF the Republican caucus
| last evening.
was nearly o'clock when the man
members who intended to come or were
able to get there were IN the hail, and
Senator James A. TaWney stepped for
ward and called the body to order.
Hon. +. NJ. Wilson. OF GCOdhue. nOmi-
mated Hon. o. 3. Turreil. of Redwood.
for chairman, and his election followed
by reclamation. Representative IIiler
II. Horton, of Ramsey, came
next, with the cleverest move
ment of the evening. His eye
happened to light on Senator
Charles K. Davis, of st. Peter, and he
promptly named him for secretary Of
the caucus. OF course, Mr.. Davis was
enthusiastically elected. and OH taking
his desk commenced the roll call. The
names of the senators were called first
and all answered except Senator Ayers,
OF Mower; Senator Burkhardt, OF Wa
basha; Senator Eaton, of Wright, and
Senator L. r.. Smith. of LIE Sueur. Of
the members OF the house, Christie, OF
Freedom; DiepOldeT, of NIcOllet; Greer,
of Wabasha: COmStOck, of Henneplu;
Craig ana H0Iler. of Wright,
and Young. of Swift, were absent.
Messrs. Craig and Young sent
word that they were absent through
sickness. The total number present was
eighty-siX and absent eleven. The
announcement of the roll cali was re-
ceVed with applause, as it was known
that several of those absent were so be-
cause they knew that the result was
certain. 1t was decided to proceed to
the nomination of candidate for SELL
atOr, and Hon. II. Z. Stevens, OF RAM
sey. took the floor, and in his easy, elO-
Quent aud effective style placed the
name of G. h. Davis before the caucus.
More than a quarter OF a century
ago." said Senator Stevens. "a young
man came 10 this state whose merits 4
had been recognized in the army on the
field of battle. Soon after his arrival no
was sent to these halls. and SO well did
he perform his duties that he was soon
called TO be chief executive Of the state.
To this position ne came in a time OF
great disaster. Misfortune after mis-
fortune had come to our people, but he
performed his duties. standing by the
people aud resisting corporate agrees
sion, and he was later sent TO the
L uited States senate with 4 unanimity
rarely paralleled. How well he has
performed his duties there is known OF
all men. and the people have passed
upon it i'll no uncertain terms"
To MIR. Davis achievements in the
senate Mr.. Stevens alluded in detail.
paying especial attention 10 his work as
chairman of the pension committee. and
TO what he had done as a member OF the
committee on foreign affairs. The re-
ductiOR of the tariff on binding Irvine
was mentioned. and the speech closed
with fine tribute TO the literary ac-
Quirements and tastes of Senator Davis.
The nomination was second by +. NJ.
Wilson, OF Red Wing, and then Hon. Il.
G. Dunn. OF Mills Laos, clllched things
by Offering the following resolution:
Resolved, That the secretary call the
roll of the senators and representatives,
and as their names are called they name
their choice for United States senator.
The roll was called and each man
present, eighty-tive IN all, reSp0udcd &c.
X. Davis" Representative Wahlund.
of lsanti, had been called from the
room during the speaking, but left word
that he is for Mr.. Davis, and Represent
atiYes Craig and Young sent word
to the same effect. The absent
list contained the same names as on
the first roll call, with the addition OF
Mr.. Wahlund. The announcement that
Senator Davis had received the solid
vote was loudly applauded, and Senator
Stevens moved the appointment OF 4
committee TO notify the senator OF the
action OF the caucus and request MS
presence. Chairman Turreli named
Senator Stevens and Representatives
Lockwood and jacobson as this conf
mittee. and they departed on
their errand. In a few minutes
the party returned. Senator Davis
leaning on the arm OF Senator Stevens,
tho other members of tue committee
preceding them. Three hearty cheers
were given the senator as he walked up
the aisle. lie WAS introduced by Sena-
tor Stevens, and, after a brief pause to
regain lis c0mpOsure. Senator Davis
began his address. lie affirmed his
great appreciation of the honor, and
said he had nO prepared speech to mae.
but speak on his Impulse and straight
from tie heart.
Il know II 10 moment in my Ii!e,1