The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-01-19

Only I've Fusionists Failed 70 vess for the
convsntion HemInqs.

Why I've AHeiontet1 EaiSe1 70 Note Tor the
ceuvenfion Bominqs.
Fred T. Dubois has been chosen 10
succeed Geo. L. Shonp as United states
senator. The legislature at noon Tues.
day laid the toga once more on his
shoulders. While the result was ex-
pected, there had been 20 much talk Of
possible breaks that there was great 10.
terest In the balIoting and the hall and
gallery Of the house were packed A. the
hour approached for the ballot 70 be
taken Neither house attempted to do
any business prior TO the ballot The
senate settled the matter with its char
acterIstic dispatch. In few moments
after President TerriIl raped the body
TO order for the purpose OF voting, the
senators had recorded themselves and
adjourned for the day. For the Republic
cans, Senator Workman, Of Ada, nomi-
mated Geo. L. Sboup in a brief speech.
Senator Jones OF Oneida, seconded II.
Senator Whitweli, democrat, OF Lemhi
county, nominated Dubois in nice
speech, IN which he referred TO the action
of the fusIonists at PocatelIo 10 nominal
ing candidate for United States sena-
tor as a step toward election OF senators
by direct vote Of the people. Senator
McBrth. Of Custer, seconded the nom
ination formally. The vote was at once
taken. The fusionists voted solidly for
Dubois with the exception Of Pugmire.
Of Bear Lake, who voted for Judge
Rich. The vote resulted: Dubois -,
ShOup Z. Rich |.
la the house, Walters, Of Lincoln,
arose and nominated Fred T. Dubois.
He said momentons occasion was con.
fronting the legislature OF Idaho. Not
only our own state but every state OF
the nation will carefully note the result
OF the deliberations now taking place.
A doubt has been expressed as to the
results Of the proposed action, but TO my
mind there is no occasion for single
doubt"
A number seconded this nomination
in more or less lengthy speeches. Bur
ton L. French, of Latah county, then
arose aud made fine speech putting in
nomination George L. Shoup. He oc-
cupied some 10 minutes, being listened
70 with attention by members of all
parties. He added laurels 70 his excel
lent reputation as a speaker. The nom
inatiOn was seconded by half dozen
members. When the vote was taken
every fusionist. excepting Howell, dem
ocrat, OF Bear Lake, voted for Dubois.
Howell voted for Judge Rich. The re-
suit was: Dubois %; ShOUp 20; Rich !.
An outburst Of cheers followed the an
nouDcement and continued for several
minutes.
Mr.. Dubois was born 10 1851. He
came to Idaho ia 1850, and was APP
pointed United States marshal IN 1852.
tie was elected delegate in congress
in 1886 aud again in 1855 as a Republi-
can. and when the state was admitted
in 1880 he was chosen United States
senator. his term expiring in 1896. He
is elected this time as fnsionist. The
large majority OF his votes came from
the democrats. He has been silver
republican since walking out OF the st.
Louis convention in 1896.
Mr.. Dubois received the following
dispatch after his election Tuesday from
Senators Pettigrew, Teller, Cannon and
Towne:
"WAsHINGToS, Jan. l5.-Frsd 7. Du
bois. Boise. Idaho: FOuI of the old
guard salute you. Your selection is not
only personal qualification but sign
of hope for new democracy"