The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-13
HANNA IS ELECTED
ON FIRST BALLOT.
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Hanna In an eloquent speech, and others
seconded the nomination.
Senator Burke, the only dissenting Re
publican senator, presented the name of
Robert f. McKisson, the Republican
mayor of Cleveland. In a forcihle and In
fiammatory speech that commanded the
closest attention. In one of his climaxes
he said: James A. Garfield would have
voted for McKisson II no were alive and a
senator here today"
Representative Roberts OF Cleveland Sec
onded the nomination Of Hanna, and Rep
resentative Bramiey OF Cleveland that OF
Mckisson
The Democrats presented no name and
made no seconding speeches.
The senator's and representatives rose to
their feet when they cast their respective
votes
The roll call OF the senate was called
first In Joint session. and there were no
changes from the vote Of yesterday--ls for
McKtsson and II for Hanna.
The vote I'm the house was the same as
that OF yesterday. with the exception that
Haslett who voted for Wiley. and Hess
who voted for Warner today voted with
the other Democrats for Mckisson. Cen
Wiley was the only Democrat not voting
with the coalition. and he voted again for
Congressman I.entz. Lieut.. Gov. Jones an
nouneed the result Of the joint ballot as
Hanna g. McKtsson 10. Ientz J. absent l.
and declared Hanna elected senator for the
unexpired term ending March L. lssa.
Hanna Escorted to the Hall
On motion OF Senator Alexander it was
unanimously carried and committee of
I'VE was appointed "a escort Senator Han
aa 10 the hall IL was a scene Of enthuS!-
asm when Senator Hanna entered. lie ad-
vanced 70 The speakers desk. ami when
quiet had finally been restored addressed
the legislature briefly. expressing his
thanks for the distinguished honor con-
ferred upon him. lie promised 10 do his
whole duty to the whole people OF Ohio.
and Ia conclusion said:
In accepting this honor / accent 4. an
apprectative sense the fuireSs Of tho re-
spoons Utilities which go with IL. and under
ood promise my people 20 be faithful
want 20 their interests during the entire
time Of my service. thank you.'
Again there was prolonged cheering.
MAJ Cn2TIss L. Dick, who has so sue
ceSsfuliy managed Senator Hanna's cam
pasgn. was Showered with CONCENTRATIONS
Owing 70 the cheering and noise. the
chair allowed the tolltfyers TO continue ~
several minutes before the more exciting
vote fer the long term was begun.
The result for the long term was the sauna
az mat Tor the short term. Gen. Wiley
again voted for Lenix. Hanna received
IS, Mckisson 70. and ore absentee
After Hanna was declare, elected .cra-
f8t1BE1NNNtHrf rel
81 supreme IN the hail 81 the house r.
galleries went wild. and senator's a-s -
f''seutsuves participated in the dernorS, "a =
ton.
Congratulations From Mektuts
Senator Hanna has received over . IN,
congratalatory kilograms. All the mem.
hers Of the national Republican Commit
tee and many state eomn.tteerno, s,,s
others frcn al the states and every .,ou-.
~ In ohlo are included Hanna ser. th,s
message - President Mckinley:
Columbus Ohio. Jan. y lsss-T, r,,-
William Mchiaisy. President. Wassi-S
ton. = <. God rc.Sns ana the Kar-Ih'F,
sN'-' NNeS- II A HANNA
Among kilograms received were The fell
lowing:
Executive Mansion. washtnxton n =
Mrs Mckinley joins me Ia heartfelt con.
CALCULATIONS. The result new plainly fora-
casted is oue il which our cl;sxenshis Ar.
respective 81 party. viii profoundly 70
loice. / congratulate yeu heartily. na,
oniy upon victory beneficial 10 tha
county, eu, upon your leadership in a
contest woTtatly wen, under the most trv.
ing circumstances.
WILLIAM MhINLEY.