The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-01-27
Especial to The Press.)

Especial to The Press.)
OLYMPIA, Jan. 27-Amd scenes of the widest en-
thusiasm Samuel H. Piles Of Seattle elected United
States senator today Mr. Piles received 1875 votes out
of 133
The deal whereby Charles sweeny threw his strength
to Piles brought about stampede and although the Fos-
ter did everything in their power stem the tide
and check the rush Piles they simply overrun by
the legislators who rushed to the support the new
ator
Mr. Sweeny succeeded in bringing about the election
OF Piles and the defeat of Foster and Wilson through
loyalty of the who had stood solidy for him. In so
doing he made terms which beneficial to Spokane.
AS as it announced last night that the Sweeny
forces would go Piles managers of the other candidates
set out to form combinations These
fu despite the fact that the Wilson declared they held
the balance of power and would never surrender
When the last joint ballot cast bedlam broke loose
in the state house and the supporters of Piles the Seattle
delegation and the crowd went mad with joy.
Senator Piles made ringing speech while flags were
waved waste baskets and hats thrown in the air and
clothes were torn in the frenzy of excitement
The most sensational move in the great fight when
the Wilson men withdrew and cast solid vote for Piles
Charles SWeeny only second in popularity bring
ing about the election Senator Piles and was given an
ovation 1t believed he is certain of combined support
against Senator Ankeny.
The first demonstration in the house chamber came
six minutes before the joint session opened
Mr. and Mrs. Sweeny entered the chamber and were
seated between Representatives Doolttle and Lindsey
Soon savo OF cheers tore down from the gallery and cries
of "Sweeny, Sweeny' rent the air.
Representatives rushed to his side and Speaker Meger
asked him to the rostrum Mr. Sweeny declined prefer
ring seat beside his wife Lieutenant Governor Coon and
the senators filed in and took their places
Representative Lindsey and addressed the ses-
son saying that by request Of Mr. Sweeny cheers)
withdrew the latters in favor of Piles (cheers
Senator Christian withdrew the name of Foster and
Representative Falloter did like service for Wilson
Governor Mead was called to the rostrum from seat
in the gallery when the tedious work of bang had been
DONE
Mr. Sweeny was given credit for the COUP
The democrats cast their ballots for George Turner
while Representatives Levin and Sheets of Tacoma voted
for Foster.
The senator elect was sent for and appeared amid
shouts and shower of papers.
With deep emotion he thanked the legislature for the
honor and thanked his supporters especially and told those
who in the early stages of the fight had opposed him that
he had not thought blame them To the people of Wash
ingon he said he would be senator for the whole state
There call for Sweeny but until he felt that
the call than foam cup of excitement to
everyones lips did he respond.
With the first from the side of his wife thunder
cheering began AS he passed Senator Vandevanter
that gentleman heaved basket into the dome of the
chamber in transport of thankfulness to the who
made it possible for Piles tot win
The cheers redoubled when MIR. Sweeny assembled the
rosrum They trpled the first sentence fell from his
lips.
'No man." said he "save perhaps Mr. Piles himself
is better satisfied than at the outcome of this con-
test"
Hhe thanked all for the loyalty to the candidates and
congratulated the legislature upon selecting Piles.
"At my time of life he said sit comes with great
satisfaction to know that this state is to send young
to Washington who may represent it for many tetrms
feel that all the which have disturbed the republican
party in this state for years have been wiped out and
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