Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

formed the same action for Kerens. On
roll call the vote stood, Cockrell 25. Kerens
.. The entire body was present.
q The orators made the most of their op-
portunities in the house. Web NJ. Rubey,
of Macon. made the nominating speech ana
who delivered eulogy. Mann, of Kan
eas City seconded the nominating speech
of Jones. of Howell. who presented the
name of Kerens. 1t was pleasant fea-
ture Of the Kansas City mans speech when
his reference to Cockrell Eas appiapoea Ds
the Republicans and Mdsinieys name
drew an ovation from the Democrats
Barrett, of St. Louis. agdN OEonreIi OF
Madison, seconded the Cockrel nomination.
that chauncey cse /. 1s fiiiey vas the. choice Of
as many Republicans as Kerens, but Cock
reiI was the choice of all the Democrats;
Barrett. and for time there was sharp
exchange Of personalities.
Two Republicans. Musser. of Miller, and
Kennish. In explanation of their action in
boiling a Republican caucus which they
attended, they say that they were obedi-
ent to the wishes of their constituents.
The surprising action of these two Re-
publicans was only noticed by few: Chlef
Clerk Henry Newman, who called the roll
vote IS for Cockreli and 81 for Kerens.
counting all the Republicans present for
Mr.. Kerens. Russer and Praisewater, evil
IDENTITY not proud Of their action IN boiting
a party caucus, allowed the statement of
the vote to remain unchallenged. The rec
ord win thus conceal the detection of the
two Republicans
In nominating Mr. Cockren, Web Rubey
had referred in high-keyed eloquence to the
honored list Of leaders of the old line De-
mocracy. but he omitted many Of the lead
ers Of the present day. and these names
Walter Jones, of Howell. supplied when,
on behalf of the Republicans. he placed
in nomination the name of Richard {.
1.-The Republicans Of this state" said
he, admit that there is such a thing as
the Democratic party. In awe We listen
they venerate-the names of Thomas JEFF
ferson, of Andrew Jackson. of Thomas H.
Benton. of William J. Bryan, of William
q Joel Stone, of Lon V. Stephens. of Altgeld
and of Ben Tillman. Suppressed laugh
ter on Democratic side.)
New and strange leaders are guiding a
passed away when the Democrats revolted
against the leadership of Grover Cleye-
land. the last example of Democratic con-
Mr.. Jones recalled the long list of Re-
publican statesmen. the founders of the
party and the men now guiding it. There
Republicans alike when he mentioned
James A. Garfield. James G. Blaine and
William Mckinley.
THE Republican party is not dead con-
tinued Mr.. Jones'. but the party of JEFF
ferson has passed away. Forgetting the
traditions Of the party a new Democracy
has sprung up. guided by such men as
q Stone and Altgeld and Lon V. Stephens.
You may be proud of your leaders. but We,
on this side of the house, prefer to follow
the men who are now guiding so wisely
and SO justly the destinies of the republic.
, We prefer TO vote for man for United
States senator who comprehends the iiv-
man In the Republican party. A man of
gigantic intellect, of broad culture and
liberal ideas-a man whom the citizens of
this state delight to honor: a man who if
this legislature should see fit to elect him to
the United States senate will not confine
himself 10 dispensing the mustard seed,
the cabbage seed and the popcorn, but will
look after the great issues row confront
ing the nation in a manner befittinG the
great Missourfan that he is. In manner
that shall not make an American ashamed.
States senator. Missouri's foremost Re
publican, Richard G. kerens.'
Homer Mann. of Kansas City. on behalf
of jackson county, seconded The nomina
tion of Mr.. kerens
Peter T. Barrett. on behalf of Chauncey
]. Filiey and the Democracy of ST. Louis,
seconded the termination Of Senator Cock
rell. He took occasion to say that .he
presidential chair was really occupied by
Marcus grGu Iiist. Auraiius ,,a Hama nsa.
TO his feet to resent the insult and the i'm
putation on the manhood and the Ameri.
canism of President Mckinley.
THE member from st. Louis who has
just spoken, he said, alluded to the fac,
that he owed his election to Chauncey l.
sy That hssSe ,Sa bes for his s hae
1'iiley. We would have had Republican in
Mr.. Barrett's seat to cast his vote for R
c Tbs ksrens iite Appiauss spPi Created diversion
When 1t was over, Matt Hall, the big mem.
Der from Saline; remarked: AS we haye
members from 81. Louis, i suggest % thai hal
we now proceed to the election Of United
States senator" This sally was greeted
with applause. and Speaker Ward directed