The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-03-17
The Snap Caucus Named The Gov
ernOr To Succeed Senator Bate.
John |. Cox Becomes GOVERNOR McMilin
And TAYLOR We're Not Placed In
Nomination.

Gov James B. Frazier was nomi-
mated for United States Senator by
reclamation by the Democratic caucus
Wednesday afternoon. An effort was
made by the a1hsrents of Gov. 7 ayIo
and Gov. McMilIIn to secure post
pone nent of action until next Monday,
but this motion was defeated by vote
of "a to SO.
Gov. Frazier's name was the only
one presented to the caucus. Repre-
sentative Gordon putting him in nom
ination.
Senator McLaurine announced the
withdrawal of Gov. Taylor from the
contest, and Senator Lyon announced
the withdrawal of Gov. McMillin.
Gov. Frazier was then unanimously
nominated by reclamation. amid great
enthusiasm, and accepted the honor
in graceful and eloquent speech.
The galleries were well tlied with
spectators and their s mpathIes were
evidently with Gcv. Taylor. There
were also many spectators on the floor
of the House when proceedings began
Five minutes before the hour for the
assembling of the caucus crowd of
Vanderbilt students in the east gallery.
gave three cheers for Bob Taylor.
coupled with the college yell.
GOVERNOR ACCEPTS.
Gov. Frazier was given rousing
reception when he entered the hall
with the committee appointed to escort
him to the stand. His appearance on
the stand was the signal for an
other demonstration by his friends
He was presented to the caucus ny
Chairman Faw. The Governor spoke
as follows
'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of
the Caucus: / IeIurn to you my sin
cere and heartfelt thanks for the honor
that you have done me. 1 have tried
as best l could Ill my feeble way to
serve the people of my native State as
Governor to the interests of the people
nd to do my whole duty. have ut
all times striven with all my power to
do what was right In this matter
have done what thought was light in
the sight of God and my conscience.
(Applause).
"The people have twice elected me
to the high office OF Governor. The |
policies tor which | stood and the plans |
which l inauguIated have been put |
upon the statute books. The works
which have begun shall not and will |
not stop, but will go on. Ii believed |
hat my election would hinder the
progress of the State or be huItful to |
It's development and to the interests of
he people / would not accept this
The progress of Tennes.
zee and the development of her re-
sources does net depend upon the man
Who is Governor. There are hundred
men in Tennessee and more who c,n
i'll that office as well as / can. This
Id State has plenty of men with the
Utility and the heart to guide It's
ffalIs. My successor is in hearty
Iccord with every policy OF inlne.
Prolonged applause.
WORD FOR SUCCESSOR.
IF did not believe tn 1t my mantle
would fall upon worthy shoulders and
hat / would be succeeded in the office
4 Governor by a man who will do his
Whole duty, l would refuse this nomi
Iatlon. Applause. In proper time
ny mantle will fall upon man who is
worthy of 1t, therefore / accept the
lonor at your hands.
The JOINT convention of the two
Iouses of the Legislature which will
ormally elect Gov. Frazier United
states Senator from Tennessee to sue
oed Glen. VIM. b. Bate, will meet
tuesday, at II o. clock. The election
will be mere foImality since the
aucus action taken Wednesday after
oon The Republicans will probably
asst a complimentary ballot for Con-
FRESHMAN Brownlow
Gov. Frazier was seen Wednesday
light surrounded by callers, and asked
low soon after his election he would
esign the office of Governor, In order
o assume his duties as Senator. He
tated in reply, that he had not con-
Idered this question. and would not
onsider 1t until after his election.
ext tuesday. to the Senatorshlp.
MI. Cox becomes only acting Gov
rnor of Tennessee and may still hold
lis position as Senator, though the
senate will elect a Speaker Pro. lem.
o preside over that body. In case of
be death of Speaker Cox the Speaker
# the House would become Acting
Governor.