Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-11
Veteran Senator Selected in
Caucus to Succeed himself.
CHOICE WAS UNANIMOUS
Cummins Did Not Allow His Name to
Come Before the Caucus-Rest of
Good Feeling Prevails
Gear Makes speech,

John Henry Gear was nominated by
exclamation in the republican joint
caucus held here last evening for the
purpose Of nominating candidate for
United States senator. Bernard MUIR
ply of Vinton was nominated for state
printer, and Howard Tedford OF Mt.
Ayr for state binder, both by accla-
nation. The caucus was called to
order by Senator Blanchard in the
house chamber. 1t was public eau
Gus and was attended by large num-
Der OF ladies and gentlemen, friends
3Of the members and residents Of Des
Moines. Senator j. NJ. Junllin was
placed in nomination for chairman by
Representative Temple of Clarke, and
was the unanimous choice of the eau
Gus. Representative Sweet of Bremen
was chosen secretary. Senator Mullan
Of Blackhawk moved that Ahe caucus
proceed to the nomination Of United
States senator, and that no nomina-
ton speeches be allowed. Senator
Cheshire OF Polk addressed the chair,
and it was supposed he rose to with
draw the name Of Albert S. Cummins,
who has been senatorial candidate
Tor the past year. Senator Cheshire
said the contest just closing had been
the hardest since the Harlan-Allison
contest of 1873, but that it was now
over. He and the friends of Mr.. Cum
minis realized their candidate was
beaten, and also the uselessness of GO
ing into caucus to vote for him, con-
sidering the result Of the speakership
caucus OF twenty-four hours before.
The speaker reviewed in brief the
closing days of the recent contest,
paying special tribute to Senator Gear
and workers and Mr., Cummins and his
workers. He said he wished to with
draw the name of Mr.. Cummins from
Senatorial consideration, and that he
did SO because it was the wish of Mr..
Cummins, himself. "Air. Cummins de-
sired to withdraw in the interests OF
harmony Senator Cheshire said, 'sand
in order that the flowers of unision
NAV bloom together on the garden
wall OF the political garden
Following Senator Cheshire's speech,
Representative Scott of Ida moved that
the nomination of John FL. Gear be
made unanimous. 1t was seconded by
Representative Carr of Polk and car
ried.
A long and hearty burst of applause
followed the vote, and Senator Gear
was called upon for a speech. Sena-
tor Gear thanked the members and
the state for their support, and said
that n the many perpleNing questions
now before the national legislative
body, he would endeavor. to represent
the truest interests of his constit-
8uents.
Senator Gear Affected.
Senator Gear was very much affected
as he faced the caucus, and it was hard
for him to control his emotions suffi-
GENTLY to speak the gratitude and the
appreciation which he felt. He began
\ by thanking the caucus land also the
peopie of the great state of Iowa" for
the distinguished honor conferred upon
him. He spoke of the great questions
pending before congress, saying on the
money question that legislation would
\ be enacted to make every dollar of
United States money as good as every
other dollar.
In regard to the Philippines, he de-
clared that the flag that had been set
up in that archipelago by the sailors Of
: Dewey and the soldiers of Otis, was
there to stay and that no man would
be found with impudence enough to
pull it down.
This sentiment was loudly applaud
I'd. Mr.. Gear paid tribute to
his opponent, who, he said, had made
graceful, clean and manly contest.
Des Moines, Jan. O.-(Special.) y
The second days session of the twenty
eighth general assembly was very
quiet one. Nothing of importance was
taken up in the meetings of the two
houses in the forenoon, altho there was
a lively discussion in the senate as to
whether the governors message should
n be read. In the afternoon the houses
met in joint convention to canvass the
vote on candidates for governor and
lieutenant governor. The convention
was called to order alt 2 p. m. by Lieu
tenant Governor Milliman, who APP.
pointed Senator Hobart, of Cherokee.
Ida-Plymouth, as teller from the sen.
ate. Speaker Bowen appointed Rep
resentative Edwards, of Butler as tell
er for the house. A recess was taker
TO allow the tellers to prepare. theil
Ii report, and it was $40 O'clock before
the convention was again called to or
aor was as follows:
81 Shaw $3.50. .239, 49,
Wnlle ..... $3.50. ............ lo4,Ou;
Atwood ................... 1851
Lloyd .... .................... 1852