The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
", J. STONE CHOSEN
TO SUCCEED VEST
Vote Was Recorded, and Will Be
Canvassed in Joint Assem-
bly, To-Day.
CANN0NS FIRED A SALUTE.
Republicans Voted Solidly for r.
&. kerens-Speeches for the
Candidates Were Made
in Both Houses.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo-. Jan. S-Wiliam ].
Stone was chosen United States Senator
from Missouri by the members of the Cen
eral Assembly to-day to succeed George
Graham Vest.
At the moment he was chosen the can
mons at the Armory doomed a salute.
The occasion was made notable by much
oratory. the friends of Ex-Governor Stone
and his only opponent, r. c. Kerens
The proceedings were forecast by the
action of the Democratic and Republican
caucuses. to-day's action being the formal
recording Of the vote.
READ THE LAW.
Lieutenant Governor Lee. President of the
House, in calling the two branches TO order
read that portion of the United States laws
relating to the election of a Senator. had
the roll called and then called for nom
mating speeches.
At the conclusion of the oratory the vote
was recorded and will be canvassed In joint
assembly at noon tomorrow.
In the Senate. Marshall Of Scott and
Young OF Texas We're absent owing to sick
ness. thus pairing votes
PRESEN rATION SPEECH.
senator Dickinson of Henry County made
the first nominating speech in presenting
the name of William J. Stone.
He said in part:
II desire to present the name of dis
tinSuished Democrat. who has by a Demo-
sition Of United States Senator. He is
known to you all. He is a man of command
ing, ability. a fearless leader of his party
and Of unquestioned fealty to its principles
and nominees. He is a worthy successor to
that great Senator. George Graham Vest.
and and worthy colleague of the Honorable
The Democracy Of this State has been
fortunate in the past past in . reaching by
Senator. and to-day they come TO select an
other In the same manner.
Born in Kentucky. he has fought his
way to success. He has been crowned from
time to time because he deserved it, He has
overcome obstacles. Every leader is as
sailed. It is a part Of him who stands in
spond. So they award this high honor to
this this great man ian The I,, voice & Of the people Is
1ee eT has f ss ase oce of the
Il take great pleasure in presenting the
name of William ]. Stone l have been his
he was first nominated for Congress. He
voluntarily retired when he could have been
renominated without opposition. l placed
mated for Governor. After six years Of pri-
vate life, he has asked for higher honors.
The people desire that he shall be the next
Is worthy Of every honor. and 1 expect
every Democrat to vote for him."
KERENS PRESENTED.
Senator Sullivan OF Christian County pre-
sented the name Of r. C. Kerens: Repub-
lcan National Committeeman for Missouri:
III the Republicans were in a majority"
said Senator Sullivan. II should talk more.
moved to st. Louis in 1874 He carried the
mails to the Pacific Coast. He has been
beloved BY all. BY rep Republcansr can r and might mis-
say by many Democrats. for he has been
their benefactor.
He is hated by the baId-headed. bow-leg-
ged men who claim to be Republicans, but
who are really the helpers OF the Demo-
S,.i cratic c party y,,,, He has been opposed by
bership OF every party. There Is not man
who is nearer the present administration
Senator Biggs Of Audrain seconded the
nomination OF Stone.
Senator MCKINLEY. by request of minority
members. seconded the nomination Of R. c.
1--WE present his name as man." he said:
"as chosen leader OF Republican members.
have $4,000 Republicans in the State who
have instructed US to cast our vote for r.
G. Kerens. Upon his manly. loyal brow We
nation for United States Senator"
ROLL CALL.
Secretary Roach then called the roll Of
the Senate, the members announcing the
name Of the man for whom they cast their
William J. Stone received the Is Demo-
cratic votes and r. c. kerens the Republi-
Senator Morton then presented resolu-
tton for a joint assembly tomorrow to can
Tass vas the vote for United eds. States & Senator.
Senator Farris moved an adjournment un-
der the rules.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House at IL o'clock Representative
Oliver of Cape Girardeau offered resolu-
ton to suspend pending business and that
the House proceed to vote for United states
Senator. The resolution being adopted Mr..
Stewart of Knox County placed ex-Gov-
efnor Stone in nomination as the Demo-
cratic caucus nominee.
IDENTIFY spoke under much difficulty and was
interrupted frequently by the booming OF
the cannon.
He referred at some length to Governor
Stones honesty and sincerity to the peo-
pie. He said he was man of national
reputation and challenged the country to
He will represent the people as well as
Democracy in the United States Senate"
After referring to Governor Stones rec
ord in behalf Of Democracy and his value
the incidents % eulmnatine in division tde'e Of
the Democratic vote in the national cleo
tion of 1896 His reference to the ex-Gov-
port OF Mr.. Bryan brought forth cheers.
In conclusion Mr.. Stewart assured the
House that Governor Stones election to
credit and honor on the people of Mis-
souri,.
seconded the nomination as a resident OF
the county where the Ex-Governor former
ly resided.
EULOGY
Mr.. Davidson of Marion followed with a
eulogistic speech on Governor Stone. He
denounced his assailants in harsh terms
He said that he respected Stone for the
enemies he had made. The chief enemies
constituting two elements-a corrupt lobby
and those who want to rule or ruin the
Democr2Ec party.
MT. NSod of Howard was the next to
second Governor Stones nomination. He
wove some pretty words about ranbowS
and pluCking the diamond star of night
from the armament of heaven into his
eulogy uf the Ex-Governor. He said that
he considered him the greatest Democrat
in the State.
On behalf of the Republicans. Mr. Nc
Pherson of Lawi ence presented the name
of Colonel Richard c. Kerens as the Re
publican candidate, whom he characterized
as being entirely IN accord with the eXpan-
Mckinley. Then he switched off to the
glory of the American flag, and told how
Colonel Kerens. II elected to the United
States Senate, would help materially in up
holding the credit of the State and the
everlasting glory of the nation.
Mr.. Prather of Taney seconded the nomi-
nation of Colonel kerens for the third time
in his legislative career He said Colonel
Kerens had been his friend for years. and
he was proud of the friendship. He had
sufferers of Southwest Missouri las.
thus showing his hearty sympathy with the
people of Missouri.
Colonel Tracy of Springfield followed with
whom. he said, heartily in sympathy
with the ideas that have given power and
glory to this country.
Colonel John T. Crisp Of Jackson conclud-