The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-01-17
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Excellent Letter For Our Readers
From Boise j.
ELECTION OF THE SENATOR
A Great Event-GOvernOr Morrison
And W. E. B0rah Distinguish
Themselves.
BOISE, IDAHO, Jan. IA, 1908

BOISE, IDAHO, Jan. IA, 1903
Today at noon, the final act in the
election of United States Senator took
place and the sun shines once more
This is not saying that these two events
stand Ia the relation of canse and effect
but it is coincidence that the political
atmosphere and the murky skies are
cl"ared at the same time and OH the
day that old Sol resumes his accustom-
ed relations with our Idaho climate,
the Republican party shakes hands
with itself aud prepares to bend its
energies towards bettering the laws of
this fair State of ours.
Since last Wednesday the issue of the
Senatorial contest has been decided
and yesterday the different branches of
the Legislature cast their vote separ,
ately, Judge Hepburn receiving the en-
tire Republican vote, the Democrats
uniting in support of Mr.. Hawley.
AS the hour of noon approaches, the
time appointed for canvassing the vote
in joint session, the Representative hall
rapidly fills up. Seats are provided for
distinguished guests, state officials,
state and federal judges and ladies, so
| far as possible, but the tbrong soon fills
the main aisle, ranges itself around the
room, wherever there is standing place
and fills the gallery to overhowing. At
the tap of the Speakers gaVel the mem
bers rise to receive the Senators who
file in, and the joint session is Gale to
order. There is an almost oppressive
stiffness as the roll is called and the jour-
nails read, but when the speaker announ-
ces that w B. Hepburn having received
the majority of all votes cast, is declar-
ed elected to the Senate of the u nited
States, the hall rings applause.
Judge Hepburn, Ex-senator Shoup,
Mr.. Borah, Gov. Morrison and Con-
gressman-elect French are invited to
appear before the assembly and each
receive round of applause, but the
enthusiasm is raised to the highest pitch
when Mr.. Borah and Coy. Morrison
appear and each receive an ovation.
Mr.. HaWley had evidenvly not been
put on to the program and could not
be found.
Juoge Hepburn spoke earnestly of
the Iced OF putting our laws into shape
to encourage the National Government
which was now holding out to US a
helping hand and promising to aid us
in reclaiming our desert places. lie
dwelt upon the Importance of the irri,
CATION development upon which we are
now entering. The liberal applause he
received when he promised his support
in the furtherance of the irrigation de-
velopment of the State, showed the
feeling of the audience in regard tc
the importance of this subject.
Senator Shoup, in few we'll choser
: words spoke, as he has always acted
for the unity and advancement of al
the best interests of the State.
When Mr. Borah rose to speak, mel
l rose to their feet, ladies waved thei
! handkerchiefs, and it was some time
: before the cheering finally ceased anC
he was allowed to proceed. This speecl
| was gem; moderate, earnest, and ris
l ing into eloquence of the highest order
4 He frankly acknowledged his dissap
3 pointment at his defeat, expressed hi
y obligation to his supporters, but brave
l1, ho Oact hahjnd md NlaaHAH fO
the hearty and unanimous support O
The States chosen representative
"Idaho first, e0erythi'ag else GJfte'
j. aO0rdS," carried the audience off 1t
p feet with enthusiasm and sounded tn
key note of his address. He close
II with words of praise FIR Senator Hey
: burn and promise Uf his loyal support
:, Gov. Morrison was received wit
enthusiasm, equalling that accorded
" Mr.. Borah, and congratulated the Leg
isIature and the State upon the proml
and wise choice that had been mad
His words fell with simple dignity b.
fitting his office.
d After Congressman French had adj
le ed his congratulations and Mr.. HaWle
was reported not to be found, the joiI
ia session was dissolved, and the gret
y contest was thing of history.
Representatives of the forthcomir
l. Lewis and Clark Exposition at Por
IS land, are here in the interest of an a
preparation to provide for an 1daE