The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-23
WITH THE CANDIDATES.
Impromptu Speeches by Cannon and
Brown

brOWn.
Both the Brown and the Bennett men
went into the caucus confident Earll-
er in the evening friends of Judge Ben
nett had held a conference, at which ii
was decided to insist that the caucus
should nominate two candidates or
postpone the nomination of both until
later date. This was regarded as evil
dence Of their belief that Bennett could
secure majority of the votes Brown
who was located for the evening in the
City Attorneys office, across the cor
ridor from the hall where the caucus
was being held. assured those who
gathered about him to await the result
that he was certain of clear majority
On the first floor in the County Re
corder's room, Frank j. Cannon spent
the evening, surrounded by friends 1t
was a happy company. for now there
was no doubt of Franks unanimous
nomination. In room adjoining
Judge Bennett and a group of his sup
porters waited in suspense for the
fateful ballot, cheered with hope, how
ever that it would go their way.
GETTING THE NEWS.
Three-quarters of an hour after the
caucus had assembled, Representative
Cfitchlow came out of the hall and
running the guantlet of the groups in
the corridor passed across to acquaint
Brown of the progress of the contest
Other members from time to time came
forth, but they communicated little to
the 1nqu1sitiye ones who Immediately
beset them. At 10 o'clock came the in
formation, communicated by Senator
Allison to Brown that a secret ballot
had been ordered. This assurance that
1t had been decided to proceed to make
nominations was received with the
keenest interest, and report of the
ballot was expected to follow speedy
But more than an hour of suspense
was yet to pass. The outsiders had
not made an allowance for the speech
making power of the caucus Soon
however, the applause that ratified out
into the corridor showed that nominal
ting speeches were in progress. These
ana the seconding efforts were numer-
Gus, and it was IL O'clock before the
wave of eloquence subsidized. Then
came the announcement that the eau
Gus had not gone to the trouble of
taking ballot in the case of Frank j.
cannon, but had nominated him unan-
imously by reclamation. Mr.. Can
mons selection having been foregone
conclusion, this news was received as
a matter of course.
INTEREST IN THE CONTEST.
But now interest in the other contest
became intense, for it was known that
ballot was being taken Predictions
were made that there would be no
choice on this ballot, as it was thought
that enough votes would be cast for
other men than Bennett and Brown to
prevent either of the latter two from
securing majority. This expectation
was dispelled however, by advices that
leaked out that the fight had become
square contest between Brown and
Bennett During the taking of the bal
lot, DIR. Condor of Weber came out of
the hall and informed a friend of
Known hn a nd Ntl Il
win men had decided to vote for Brown
and that the latter, from all indications
was sure to win. A few minutes later,
a yell was heard, and Immediately a
door OF the caucus room was pulled
open and squad of bowling Brown
men. headed by Allison dashed into the
corridor and across into the Brown
camp. These were followed by other
excited members and all fell upon the
successful Arthur, who received the
eongratulatory onslaught with a ra-
diant face and a most elaborate smile
When you had twenty-five votes,
didn't wait for the rest of the countr
exclaimed Allison, and then the cheer.
ing was renewed
OVATION FOR FRANK ].
The caucus had now gone to pieces
and the remaining members cam,
crowding cat Presently movement
was started for Frank Cannon's quar-
tiers, and all Joined 1T. Those who LEI
In the rush down the stairways reaehe,
the lower floor In time to see Judg,
Bennett and few friends hurry from
the building.
A moment after the head of the col
umn reached him, Mr.. Cannon was Ii
the center of a wildly enthusiastic
crowd and Misunderstanding that threat
ened to disjoint his arm followed unit
a speech was demanded. Cheers wen
up as he stepped upon the counter nea
at hand, from which elevation he ad
dressed his audience as follows:
Gentlemen and Friends: In behalf c
that party whose signal trump of vic
tory was heard around the world fror
Utah last elec ton day, l thank you the
you have demonstrated that forty-thre
Republicans know how to take care
legislation and selection without the al
of Democrats. tApplause.l You hay
made mark tonight across which n
Republican foot will pass in many year
TO come, and in doing that you have dor
great deed for the peace and welfal
Of the State, because political peace
necessary for our personal peace In Utal
In behalf of this poor one, for whol
YOU nave done much. | can only Sa
That from the bottom of my heart than
Neu now in words as | trust. when tt
SSPh9rtunity comes, to pay you better
invoke the spirit of union and strengt
WHEN mas directed you, to insplrit all OF
work for Utah; that her star upon II
flag nay be light of deathless justic
forever SHINING. IApplause.l
BROWN HEARD FROM.
Brown was now called for, and h
came forward from the rear OF til
room. His friends insisted that h
must speak from the counter, and q
he was slow IN obeying, three or fou
men seized him and lifted him bodil
on to the platform from which they d,
sired him to address them. Mr.. Brow
spoke as follows:
,ntlemen: / admit that the platforl
Is too high for me; lCries of mol" Nor
l hope that the office will not be, and
shall try to honor 1t the best that cal