The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
THE VOTES LAST NIGHT
Change In BalIOting In Longs
Favor.
Situation Changes Immediately
After Caucus.

Chester T. Long was nominated by ac-
clamation for United States senator to
succeed w. A. Harris at o'clock this
afternoon by the joint Republican
caucus.
The unanimous nomination of Mr..
Long was made possible by the with
drawal of Governor Stanley from the
senatorial contest after the caucus last
night when he released his supporters
from further obligations to him Twen-
ty-six of the thirty Immediately went
to Long.
This was followed by the withdrawal
Of Congressman Calderhead this morn
ing and his heading the Fifth district
delegation to Mr. Longs headquarters
and rendering him the support Of the
Fifth district.
When Congressman Curtis heard Of
Calderhead's action he, too. was ready
TO give UP, and he and D. w. Mulvane
went to Mr.. Longs room and congratu-
lated him upon his victory.
Following the action of Mr.. Calder
B. head, Congressman Curtis decided to
7ithdraw and make Longs nomination
unanimous. A caucus of the Curtis
forces was held at 1:30 this afternoon
at the Copeland and Mr.. Long was sent
for Senator Fitzpatrick rendered him
the support of the Curtis forces. Mr..
Long thanked them. and the usual fe-
licitations were exchanged.
Then it was decided that as some Of
the members wanted to leave for home
tonight it would be advisable to hold
the senatorial caucus this afternoon.
This was agreeable to Mr.. Long, and
Senator Morrow conferred with Mr.
Curtis about the matter. Mr.. Curtis
suggested that the hour be made
o'clock. as he expected to hold a last
caucus with his supporters at 1870, and
the hour was SO fixed.
W hen the Joint caucus was called to
order by Senator Morrow at g o'clock.
the east gallery was crowded and the
ladies' gallery was we'll filed. An effort
was made to keep the spectators on the
floor down to a minimum. but the
floor al both sides of the speakers desk
was crowded. A double force of door
keepers was OF duty with orders to
watch for Mrs. Nation, and under no
circumstances 10 allow her to enter. Tt
had been rumored that she intended
visiting the legislature this afternoon.
hence the extra precaution
The roll call was dispensed with and
John Francis. Curtis supporter. aro5 Sc
to nominate Long: II have the honor
of representing on the floor of this house
a constituency which had two favorite
sons for, United States senator. Charles
Curtis and Chester I. Long. I have been
supporting Mr.. Curtis for one part of
this constituency"
Now i desire to support Mr.. Long
for the other part On behalf Of th4
F.af- do --r
that Congressman Chester l. Long be
nominated by acclamation for United
States senator
Adams of Butler Immediately jumped
up and said "On behalf Of the friends
of Governor Stanley, wish to second
of the motion" He said: In the per
son Of Chester I. Long Kansas win have
very able senator and viii be splen.
didly rDresented in the council halls ol
the nation"
Representative Barker and Senator
Fulton also seconded the nomination.
Chester T. Long was then nominated
for United States senator unanimously
by rising vote amid much cheering.
When Congressman Calderhead de-
cided to retire from the senatorial race
this morning he headed the Fifth dis
trict Re 4blican members in calling OF
Long and rendering him the support oil
the Caldelhesd forces Every Fiftf
district member was present exceDt
Senator Ward and Representativ,
Schmidt Those in the delegation wer,
Senators Morrow, Fulton, Mcknight
Representatives Kirkland, King. Peck
HuEos Murdoch Pralle, Mckee O
Marshall and Emmons.
Mr.. Calderhead congratulated Loni
on his race and rendered him tba sun
port Of the Fifth district forces. m
members also assured Mr.. Long q
their support and Mr.. Long replie
briefly. thanking them and assurin