The representative., 1900-12-13
HEN|NEP|N
| FOR EVANS
Caucus Of Republican State Leg
isIators tn This County Fa-
vorabIe to Him.
Thos. II. ShevIin Mithdraws Alb
soIuteiy Frem the Sen.
atorship Race.

Robert G. Evans is now before the mem
bers-elect of the state legislature as the
choice of Hennepin county to succeed the
late Senator Davis.
Late yesterday afternoon Thomas shevlin
withdrew absolutely from the field as Z
candidate, though few were aware OF his
intentions until the announcement was
made at the caucus held by the Republican
members Of the Hennepin delegation at the
BOARD OF trade rooms last evening.
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE.
Sherman S. Smith made the announce
ment in behalf Of Mr.. Shevlin, saying that
the Withdrawal was absolute and without
single string. Further than that Mr..
Shevlin pledged his hearty and earnest sup
port to Mr.. Evans, his successful competi-
tor for the favor Of the delegation.
Mr.. Smith stated for himself that he also
was from this time on for Evans and would
work with his whole heart for the latter's
success.
rms announcement, following statements
from Thomas Lowry and Congressman
Fletcher, to the effect that neither of them
was candidate for the support of the dele
cation, left the field almost clear for Mr..
Evans, and on the informal ballot, which
was taken Immediately after Representa-
tive Smiths announcement of Shevlin's
withdrawal resulted: Evans IA, Fletcher
l, Lowry 1, Pillsbury 8.
formal ballot followed, resulting in a
gain of one for Evans and loss of one for
Pilsbury.
The following resolution was then offered
by Senator wilson:
Resolved, That Robert G. Evans be.
and he is hereby declared to be, the
candidate of Hennepin county for cleo
tion to the United States senate to sue
ceed the late Cushman X. Davis.
POLL ON THE REsOLUTION.
A poll Of the delegation was taken on the
resolution. Senator Snyder and Represen-
tative Phillips voted nay: Representative
Lane did net vote; the other 16 voted for the
resolution The resolution was declared
adopted
Mr.. Deming explained that he had been
for Gov Pillsbury but that he also
heartily in favor of the delegation getting
together as soon as possible, and he there
fore took pleasure in supporting the reso-
luton
Mr.. Lane did not vote upon the resolu-
tion, saying that he wanted time in which
to consult his constituents and find what
they wanted. He thought he could make
up his mind before the legislature con-
vened.
Mr.. Phillips voted nay after objecting
to the poll, saying that the action should
be taken by secret ballot. He had voted
against Mr.. Evans in the formal ballot and
would not be driven to vote otherwise upon
a poll
Senator Snyder was one who voted for
Gov. Pillsbury, and he voted against the
resolution. At the outset of the meeting
Mr.. Snyder explained his position by say
ing:
1T is my intention to vote here, to vote
in st. Paul and to vote. in fact, as long
as l may, for John S. Pilisbury for the
llace made vacant by the death of Senator
Davis. IL | may vote with that under
standing 1 snail be glad to take part in
the meeting tonight, but l will retire IL
the delegation feels that my position ia
distasteful to them"
Without formal action on the part of the
delegate Mr. Snyder given TO UNDER
stand that his cooperation would be well
coined, aud he remained through the meet
ing.
WORK WILL BE SYSTEMATIC.
Mr.. Evans was then called in and notified
of the honor paid him. He responded with
a few words appropriate to the occasion.
and the meeting declared adjourned.
meeting OF the friends of Mr.. Evans
is to be held this afternoon at o'clock.
at which steps will be taken toward or
ganizing a systematic and effective cam
some one designated who will be recognized
as in authority when Mr.. Evans is not on
hand himself to speak.
A meeting of the full house and senate
delegation has been called to meet Monday
evening, at which all members. Democrats
and Republicans, will attend. At that
meeting a formal organization of the dele
cation will be effected and the subject Of
future legislation will be discussed
The Ramsey county Republican organiza-
tion indorsed Moses E. Clapp for senator
Tuesday, and six out of seven member of the
house delegation agreed to support him.