Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-01-05
N s QUAY'S CANDIDACY
Upheld by Republican Majority in
the Pennsylvania Legislature,
BUT HE is STILL A VOTE SHORT.

Beaver stRtesman'sF Chosen
as Presideas ef Senate and Speaker
of the HOuse-Five Democrats voted
For Quay Csndidate For Speaker.
Harrisburg, Jan. 2.-Col Quay was
the unanimous choice of the joint con-
vention Of Republican senators and
members held last night in the house
chamber to nominate a candidate for
United States senator. The caucus was
attended by 123 legislators, or four less
than the number necessary to a choice
In the Joint convention of the senate
and house, which will be held Jan 16
Three of those present were Messrs
Hill and Tiffany. of Susquehanna, and
MIR. Mcpherson, of Adams, who alb
sented themselves Monday night from
the house caucus and voted with the
Democrats in the house for Gen.
koontz for speaker. Mr. Beaver. of
Juniata, who voted with the stalwarts
for Mr.. Marshall for speaker, was pres
ent, but did not answer to his name. 1t
was stated that he will abide by the
caucus. Thompson, of Centre, and
Haiaeman, of Montgomery, who are de-
tanned at home by Illness, were pledg-
ed by their colleagues to Mr.. Quay.
of the 127 necessary to a choice. The
other absentSes voted with the Demo-
Gratis on the organization OF the house,
and are classed as anti-Quay Republi-
cans. Speeches nominating Mr.. Quay
were made by Senators Sisson of Erie
Focht of Union. Muehlbronner of Allie
ghsny, Washburne of Crawford and
representatives Harris of CIearfeld,
McClain of Lancaster. Harrison OF Phil
adclphta, 19cG a. % Ailc-yheny, Me-
Oonnell of Philadelphia, McGlathery of
Montgomery. Van Dyke OF Westmore-
land and Morrison of Mercer.
Mr.. Garner, OF Schuylldn, named
Congressman John DalZell, OF Pitts
burg, and Mr.. Mcpherson, of Adams,
nominated Judge John c. Stewart. of
franklin. On the ballotiag Mr.. Quay
received the votes of 26 senators and
80 members of the house. Messrs.
Baker, OF Warren, and Garner voted for
Dalzell and Pomeroy, OF Fran kiln, vot-
ed Tor Judge Stewart Before the re-
suit was announced the names of
MessrS. Dalzeil and Stewart were with
drawn. and on motion OF Mr.. Garner.
seconded by Messrs. Mcpherson and
Fomeroy. the nomination OF Mr.. Quay
was made unanimous, and heEwas given
a total of 123yvotes.
"h0h INC name OF Representative
thompson, OF Centre, was rcalled a
statement was read by Mr.. Noorhees.
s0 Phfladelphfa, denying that he was
against Mr.. Quay, and saying that
when he is able to leave hiss sick bed
ne Will vote for him for senator. A
similar statement was made ON behalf
OF Mr.. Haldeman by his colleague, Mr..
hcaflathery, who produced a telegram
stating that Haldeman Is Ill at home.
ahd that when he is able to be present
ne will vote for Mr.. Quay. Mr.. Beaver
was present during the entire proceed
insE, but did notRote or answer to the
roll call. Senator Sproul, of Delaware.
Is responsible for the statement that
Beaver will abidelky the caucus.
Previous 10 the taking OF the vote
representative Bliss, OF Delaware. ris-
Ing 10 question OF personal privilege,
SAID that there had been misrepTesent-
alton regarding several votes I'm the
house caucus OF Monday, and In view
OF this fact he would urge that sena-
ters and members In voting should rise
In their places that everybody present
could see them and that there would
be no possible opportunity for charges
or representation. AS the names Of
certain men who had been counted In
the antt-Quay column were called and
they announced their vote for Mr.. Ouay
there was demonstration OF great an
proYal on the part OF the great crowd
present
The caucus did not begin until s.I5.
and speeches were so numerous that it
was not until 11:2e that q result was
reached. The Quay people are Subilant
over the result of the caucus, as the
number present exceeded their expec-
tations, and they claim that before the
vote is taken on joint ballot for SEN
sator they will have many more than
the number necessary to elect.
While the caucus was in session in
thS house chamber a secret meeting of
the anti-Quay Republicans was held at
their headquarters at the Common
wealth hotel. AT the close of the meet
ing the pledge OF the anti-Ouayites
Binding themselves together to oppose
Mr.. Quay'S reelection was made Dub-
lie. The pledge contains 6S names.
among these being the name of the lafe
William +. Stewart, OF Philadelphia.
who died after he had signed the paper,
and John p. McTighe, who attended
the senatorial caucus and voted for
Mr.. Quay. This leaves 67 who have
signed the pledge, not counting Mr.. |
McPherson, who absented himself from |
the house caucus and voted for Ger.
Koontz.
A call was issued last night for a
caucus OF the house and senate DEM
ocrats on the evening OF Jan. IA for the
Of candidates for United /
States senator. Col. James M. Guffey.
OF Pittsburg, will probably be chosen
the caucus nominee.
The senate organized by the election
OF William P. Snyder. of Chester, for
2rssidant pro tem- He nollsd the fun