New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-12
HAWLFY REMAINS SENATOR.
SELECTED AFTER STUBBORN CONTEST
IN REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
TWO OF THE NINE BALLOTS THROWN OUT
FOR ERROR CONGRATULATED BY
HIS CHIEF OPPONENT.


Hartford. Conn. Jan 11-General Joseph r.
Hawley was nominated this afternoon by the
Republican caucus Of the Connecticut Gen
eral Assembly. TO succeed himself as the junior
United States Senator from Connecticut AT
later date ne will he elected by the joint con-
vention Of the Legislature to serve his fourth
term in the Senate.
The victory which came 70 the soldier ana
statesman furnished the climax to one Of the
most bitter political contests ever fought in this
State For weeks and months there has been
no cessation in a strife for the honor. which
was complicated nv the presence In the field as
General Hawley's competitors ~ two Of the
most prominent Republicans in the State
Samuel Fessenden OF Stamford. member Of
the Republican National Committee. and Nor
gan G Bulkeley. a former Governor.
This afternoon the Republicans Of the House
Of Representatives and the State Senate met
in joint caucus in Representatives Hall The
victory OF General Hawley was not secured un-
I'll three hours had been occupied in ballotng
Officially there were seven ballots. but prac-
tically nine were taken. on the third ballot 1t
discovered that a total Of 1919 votes had
been cast. Al that time. however, there were
only 1871 members in the caucus, and the ballot
thrown out. new ballot was ordered
with the same result. and the ballot was taken
three times before the difficulty was removed
Senator Hawley at all times in tho lead,
but until the final ballot cast and counted
his margin too narrow 70 permit of great
confidence The first ballot found him just two
votes short Of victory. The second ballot, how
ever. showed a loss for Hawley Of four. end
corresponding gain for his nearest competitor
Mr.. Fessenden. on the third ballot Fessenden
gained and repeated II in the next two
Senator Hawley meanwhile losing seven. on
the sixth ballot Mr. Fessenden dropped two
while General Hawley recovered seven OF the
votes which he had lost and on the next bal
lot he carried through with III votes
The leader of the opposition moved to make
the choice unanimous and General Hawley was
declared tho nominee Of the caucus amid cheers
The caucus was called TO order at 3 o'clock by
Senator keeler. President pro TEN. Of the Sen
ate. Speaker Brandagee. OF the House. was
chosen chairman. 1t was decided TO proceed TO
a formal ballot for a nomination The first bal
lot resulted follows
Hawley. 9S; Fessenden. go; Bullzeley 81; Rus
sell /
The announcement OF the result caused a sem
satOn. and IL believed that General HaN-
ley would easily secure on the next ballot the
necessary two votes 10 carry him through. The
loss Of four on the second ballot, however. and
his subsequent losses tended TO discourage the
Hawley supporters. and cOrrespOndingly en-
courage those Of the Stamford At the
announcement Of the fifth ballot which gave
Mr.. Fessenden 76 votes. his workers became
wildly enthusiastic. II the next ballot.
however, that General Hawley regained lost
ground. and on the last ballot Ex-Governor
Buckley threw 10 his fellow Hartford man his
own main strength and carried the day for the
old soldier. on that ballot Mr.. Fessenden re-
ceived 80 votes
At the close Of the caucus, Representative
Kenealy. the leader Of the Frssenden forces, re-
ceived the following dispatch:
The Hon. Michael Kenealy. House OF Repre-
sentatves Hartford. Conn
7 thank you and through you all OF my
friends for their loyal. whole-soued support
7 an a Republican by birth education and
training and believe the edict Of our party eau
Gus IS supreme I therefore congratulate the
nominee. General Hawley. and the people OF the
state and Nation upon the result of the Con-
nectcut Senatorial contest of 1899
SAMUEL FESSENDEN."