The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-22

Necessary to Choice. .... SO

Had the joint assembly taken three
ballots yesterday instead of one, the
Henderson managers declare their can
didate would have been elected. The
other candidates treat this claim light
ly. and deny the possibility Of Hender-
sons election on any number of bal
lots.
The joint ballot had been taken,
showing gain Of two for Henderson
and loss Of two for Rawlins. Mr..
Shepard, from the Rawlins side, was
upon his feet in an instant with a mo-
ton for adjournment, which was sec
onded by a Thatcher supporter. Senator
Hamer, the Henderson leader quickly
interposed a substitute motion, provid-
ing for another ballot, but was over
whelmed by the united Thatcher and
Rawlins strength.
1t is extremely doubtful whether any
number of ballots would have resulted
in further important changes yester
day. The RaWlins managers insist
that the IA members who voted with
them yesterday, Will stay by their can
didate until Gabriel blows his trump,
and that any further changes viii re-
suit to his advantage. All the Raw
Inns supporters who were seen dis
played a grim determination to fight
it out to the end. The Rawlins agents
and workers seemed to be very actively
engaged all the afternoon and evening
and at headquarters last night the sit
uation was pronounced quite Satisfac-
tory
The Thatcher men proclaimed that
their position was as solid as Gibraltar,
and that they could hold at least 20
votes through. any number of ballots.
Manager Dunbar was still confident of
making gains, and was not at all
alarmed by the Henderson strength.
He could not see how Henderson could
possibly be elected. The Thatcher
workers were also very busy, but the
\ results OF their Iabors were not dis
iclOsed.
The Henderson headquarters were the
scene OF renewed jubilatiOn but no
claims were made as TO toGay's vote.
There was abundant evidence however,
that tremendous efforts were being eX-
erted to add TO the growing Hender-
son column.
The shifting nature of the vote up TO
the present tine has been the cause OF
much perpleXity. II may be partly eX-
planned by the fact that certain
number OF members were pledged 10
vote for certain candidates for Ger
tain number Of times. They have now
free to follow their personal inclina-
tionS.
q Two of the members who went from
<Rawiins to Henderson yesterday stated
that they did SO to avoid a deadlock. 1t
is not the general opinion however, that
the election viii be tied up for any
great length OF time. although there
are at present no indications of
break on any side.
The managers of each candidate de-
clare that they hold the key to The sit
uatien and that neither of their oppo
rents can positively win. But so much
earnest work is being done among the
mem bers and SO many powerful infiu
erces are being brought 10 bear, that
il IS unsafe 10 predict what q hours
VIII bring forth.
The presentation of Judge Powers
name by Senator Matte Hughes Can
non. although one of the striking in
cidents Of the day, was not regarded
as Of any significance The opportun-
ity for the dark horse had not yet ar
rived.
It was 1851 by the legislative clock
when the presence OF the honorable
senate was announced in the hall OF
representatives There was the same
crush of spectators as uDon the pre-
vious day. but the aisles and the seats
reserved for the senators We're lent
clear. Many Dersonages of distinction
watched the proceedings 1TcIn Sucu
points of vantage as they were able 70
apDropriate Hon. J. L. Rawlins, one
of the leading candidates for senator,
entered through the cloak room shortly
before the hour set for the balloting,
took a seat near the press table and
serenely surveyed the scene. Among
the other distinguished visitors were
Justice Miner. Mayor Glendinning,
Judge Rolapp Of ogden. A. W. htcCune. |
Colonel NeDhi Clayton, and Noble
Warrum Of Logan.
. There was less OTatory and fewer
demonstration than upon the preceding (
days. the ballot being taken with bust !
ness-like dispatch. The only dramatic /
incident Of the session was furnished !
by Senator Matte Hughes Cannon. In !
a burst Of soaring eloquence she paid /
a glowing tribute TO the ability and |
worth Of Judge Powers. and cast her (
ballet for him as her second choice I
Only once did applause como from the /
Thatcher supporters. and that was
when Senator Aquila Neoeker cast his /
vote for Thatcher.
After the Journal of the joint session /
hac been read. President Nebeker an 1
nourced. il appearing that no choice of |
senator had been made, a ballot was I
in order.
The first name called was that of I
Senator Alfred, and. addressing the
president. he set forth that the position