Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-11

was anticipated, but still every precaution
had been taken to prevent disorder or un-
due demonstrations. Many had predicted
trouble on inauguration day. but the rival
exercises of yesterday passed on without
any serious collisions and no violence at
any time has been expected in the hotly
contested proceedings of the legislature, al
though the feeling was at fever neat
Both branches Meet.
Both branches Of the legislature met at 10
Am and many regretted that admission
by ticket haG not been adopted. The crowd
pressed in on the floors Of both bodies, and
as the visitors were prominent constituents.
they We're not put out.
In the senate the bill to repeal the fifty
year street railway franchise came up.
and II was postponed till tomorrow. This
bill has been used against Senator Hanna
ir organizing the legislature and in the
senatorial fight. It was stated soon aftei
assembling that all senators and represen-
tatiEcS were in their seats. ana po'h
houses voted to ballot at II am for SEN
atcr
At 1":4o a call of the house was demand
ed so rs 10 Put all on record as being pres
e1t. The doors Were locked and the hall
was very quiet No business was trans
acted during the first hour of the ses
sion. The workers of both sides were bust
ly engaged i'll tine lobbies. Senator Hanna,
Mayor MCkisson, Mr.. Kurtz and other
leaders kept w the contest at the hotels.
Delegate CrnIner sick.
The call of the house showed that Rep
resentative Cramer. democratic member
from Paulding county, was the only alb
scHtee. ana the scrgeant-at-arms was dis
pdtCaed for him. Mr.. Cramer is very sick
His physician forbid his attendance. but
MIR. cran1er requested to &c carried to
the han of the house. On the first call
Dutton of Morgan and Manuel of Mont
son.ry did not respond, but they were
soon foiinl In the lobby.
quite a large delegation went to the
ooafGins house of Representative Cramer
70 hSht IL out with his physician and fam
ny After waiting half hour the repub-
means moved that further proceedings in
the house be dispensed with AS this
meant to proceed with the ballot in the
absence of Cramer there was close fight
on the motion The test vote resulted, %
ayes, - nays. and the house dispensed
with the call and proceeded 10 business.
n motion was made on the democratic
side To suspend the rules ami consider the
Kinney resolution at once. This was de-
feated by the same vote of - ayes and 81
rays, when there was again applause on
the republican SIDE.
Vote ON Strick Party Lines.
The votes were on strict party lines, with
the exception OF Speaker Mason of Cuya-
hoga republican,, Bramley OF Cuyahoga,
Jones Of Stark. Scott of Fulton and Otis OF
Hamilton, who voted with the II demo-
cratic members.
The name of Marcus Il. Hanna was then
presented by Representative Leland of No
bic. AMI seconded by T. X. Smith of Della
ware.
The name of Mayor Robert E Mckisson
of Cleveland was presented by Representa-
tive Brarnley.
Representative Leland praised Senator
Hanna III q dlgnifed manner but Re pre-
sentative Smith referred To the treachery
in the party IN strong terms. This brought
out Representative Bramey in vigorous
terms in presenting the name of Nckisson
There were loud demonstrations of hisses
with cries Of traitor. The nomination of
Mcllisson was seconded by Jones of Stark
county, also a republican. The democrats
Ing.
Jones applauded President Mckinley in
his speech and denounced Senator Hanna.
Mr. Drostc Explains.
Representative Droste announced that he
had intended TO present the name of Gar
red, but he would not now do So at the
request of that gentleman.
The cheering as the names of Griffith of
Union. Manuel OF Montgomery, Joyce of
Guernsey, Droste. KeTuoer and Lane of
Hamilton were cast for Hanna was ire
raendouS- Representative Otis desired to
explain his vote. but vas shut OF under
the rules, and the balloting went on with
cheers in the gallery for Hanna.
When the result of the ballot was an
nounced, Hanna. So; McE<isson, 20: War
ner. l: Wiley, l: Lentz, /: there was con-
siderable stir on the democratic side.
Speaker Macon announced that Marcus y.
Hanna. having received majority of the
votes IF the house, was the choice of that
body for the short term.
The cheering outside the halls for Hanna
was echoed in the ears of the members as
the results were announced.
The ballot was then taken for the long
term. and it resulted the same, and its
announcement was greeted with another
frat
ballots Representative CCamer was absent
and there were thus only los cast. as fol-
lcws: Hanna. 10: McKisson. 10; Wiley. 1;
Warner, |: Lentz, 1; absent, l.
AT l2:15 the house adjourned and the
Railways We're used for jollihcation
meeting. with the crowd singing: Praise
God From Whom Ali Blessings Flow
The Vote in the Senate.
The senate chamber was crowded to its
limit when at II o'clock the first move in
the great senatorial contest was made.
The report of the committee fixing that
hour as the time for taking the ballot had
been adopted some time before. and this
knowledge getting outside the public
crowded in. When the lieutenant governor
raped for order and announced that the
bailoting for a United States senator was
no" uHcer consideration perfect quiet i'm
mediate y reigued. Not a sound was heard
The people realized that the beginning
OF the end had come, and that within a few
minutes t-4r vote iiidl NOulu largely de-
termine who would he the next United
States senator would come. Every senator
was IN his seat 10 record his action At
the side OF many sat ladies' and friends
whom they had brought in
l; was Just IL o'clock when Senator Sui
IFan arose 70 nominate Senator Hanna.
During the delivery Of the address it was
somewhat remarkable scene. The senators
sat perfectly quiet, facing the speaker
Crowded into the hall We're several hundred
people. taking up every possible foot of
space. and yet not a sound could be heard
save the words of the speaking senator.
burke Nominaics Mex isson
As Senator Burke pronounced the name
Of Mr.. McKisson there was a perfect 81
lence. though some feeling could be plainly
seen III the faces of the audience. Senator
WOlcotJ OF Cleveland Immediately seconded
the nomination Of Senator Hanna The
nomination OF Mayor Mckisson was sec
onded 10y Senator Finck-
Lieutt nant Governor Jones then an
nouHCed the ballot would be taken by the
senators rising IN their seats and naming