The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-25

DENVER, Col, JAN 24.-The Dem.
ocratic members Of the house and SEN
ate-o of the general assembly cast their
81 votes for Senator Teller for United
States senator this afternoon and he
was declared elected by w. H. Adams.
who presided.
The result was accomplished after a
week Of untiring effort on the part Of
the Democratic leaders, during which
many rumors of treachery had been
circulated and many delays had oc-
CURED by reason of the absence from
roll call Of different members. Since
Monday morning the Democratic
branch of the assembly had been in
practically continuous session and
since Wednesday at noon the Demo-
cratic members Of both houses had
been in continuous session. From Tues
day the Democrats were ready to cast
their ballot for Teller, except Repre-
sentative j. P. Madden, Of Denver.
Madden Makes Good.
The absence of Madden was unac-
counted for until this afternoon. when
it was learned he was at home i'll with
grip and had been forbidden to leave
his home by his physicians. In spite
OF his condition, however, he decided
to attend this evening and at 5 o'clock
cest his vote for Teller.
There were no Republicans of either
house present and the legality Of the
election is not admitted by the Re-
publican leaders.
The session today had been unevent-
full and when, at 4:45 p. M, Represent
ative Madden came into the chamber
ne was greeted with applause This
was renewed when on roll call for a
ballot he cast his vote for Mr.. Teller,
and when the roll call was completed
and the result announced the cheering
was renewed.
Senator Teller Speaks.
Mr.. Teller was escorted to the speak
er's platform and acknowledged the
patriotism which caused his election.
He aas elected six years ago by
unanimous vote, and he disputed the
contention that his course had turned
the majority Of the people of Colorado
against him.
United States Senator Thomas NJ
Patterson followed in a speech in which
he declared the Democracy of the state
is now more closely united than ever
before. He declared that he did not
think 1t likely that contest would be
made against Senator Teller.
These speeches were followed by
congratulatory remarks by former Gov.
Adams and former Gov. Thomas, c. J.
Hughes and H. O'Donnell, all of whom
have been talked of as candidates, and
Democratic Chairman Milton Smith.
The joint session then adjourned.
May Elect contesting Senator.
While the election of Senator Teller
by the Democratic portion of the gen
eral assembly has removed one ele-
ment of uncertainty, it does not by
any means clear the atmosphere. The
Democratic senate resumed it's ses-
sions and its leaders announced they
would continue to occupy the senate
chamber until Monday morning at
least. AS a result of a conference be-
tween Republican senators and repre-
sentatives of the two factions a prop
osition will be submitted in the house
Monday to recognize the Republican
senate as regular. The Wolcott men
hope that a sufficient number Of anti
Wolcott Republicans will join them
in support Of this proposition to secure
its adoption.
In that event a proposition will be
made next week to vote upon United
States senator. Should they succeed
upon agreeing upon a candidate, he
will contest the seat with Senator
Teller.