The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-03
JOE blackburn WILL
AGAIN Be A senator.
RECEIVES UNANIMOUS NOMINATION
OF THE CAUCUS.
The Expected Boilers Fail to Ma
terialixe-story OF Alleged Brib-
cry Demoralized the Anti-Goebel
Men, ana They All Fall Into Line.

FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. 2.--After four
years of retirement, j. 3. c. Blackburn
was chosen tonight by the joint caucus
Of the Democratic members of the legis-
lature as the successor OF VIM. Lindsay
In the United States senate. Notwith-
standing Blackburn's nomination was a
.foregone conclusion, and his election NOR
ally certain, the proceedings of the eau
Gus tonight were enacted in the presence
Of galaxy of Kentucky peauty and a
dense throng of Blackburn admirers.
The caucus convened at o'clock and
was called to order by Senator Goebel.
chairman of the joint caucus. There was
q wild demonstration IN the galleries
when Goebel came into the hall before
calling the caucus to order, and the cheer
ing continued for several minutes. Sena-
tors Alexander and Hays. Democrats, and
Mcconnell, Populist, stayed out Of the
caucus.
GOebel Nominates Him.
Blackburn was placed in nomination by
Senator Goebel. who said that the long
est and bitterest fight ever fought for
senator in this state, which began four
years ago (when Deboe defeated Black
burn), was about to reach its just ter
mination. The state capital rang with
cheers as he placed Blackburn in nomi-
nation.
Senator Harris made short seconding
speech, and was followed by other MEM
bers, who eulogized Blackburn and con-
graduated the party on the union Of all
Of the Democratic members in returning
him to the senate.
Vote Is Unanimous.
Senator Thomas asked that the roll be
called, so that every Democratic member
might have an opportunity to go on rec
ord for Blackburn. Senators Alexander
and Hays failed to respond to their
names, otherwise the vote was unani-
nous. Goebel was applauded when he
voted for Blackburn.
After the ballot was announced show
ing that Blackburn had received the vote
of every member present he was brought
into the hall by committee headed by
Senator Triplett.
Blackburn Talks of Fraud.
In his speech of acceptance Mr.. Black
burn said that the state election when
purged of fraud, would show tnat every
Democratic candidate for state offices had
been fairly and honestly elected. He said
he believed the Democrats won the fight in
November and be believed that a Demo-
cratic legislature would not fail to carry
the contests to successful conclusion and
give the state offices to the Democratic
contestants.
In the house South Trimble. for speaker,
received the full f1fty-eight Democratic
votes and ]. p. Haswell Allen forty-two
Republicans.
For president pro tenn. of the senate
Senator Goebel was elected The four
Democratic senators who bolted the eau
Gus last night voted for the caucus nom-
inees today.
The Alleged Bribery Case.
The Harrell-Whallen alleged attempted
bribery sensation. which disconnected the
anti-Goebel Democrats last night was still
the overshadowing feature on the political
boards today. Col. Whallen telegraphed
Commonwealth Attorney Franklin that he
will arrive from Louisville this afternoon
and surrender to the court He telegraph
ed his friends denying the charge brought
against him by Senator Harrell. Goebel
leaders promise very sensational develop
ments when the trial of Whalen comes on
and also when the legislative committee
goes to hearing evidence on the guberna-
torial contest.
Governor Asks Repeal of Goebel Law
Gov. w. s. Taylor submitted message
of over 1900 words to the legislature COW
ering the state of affairs and presenting
elaborate reasons for the repeal Of the
Goebel election law. which he called the
'infamy of 1898 that had demorallzed, dis
turbed and disgraced the state"
He recited at length how many citizens
had been disfranchised. and claimed that