Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-24
Is Formally Declared Elect
ed by Legislature-Sen-
ator Moon Honored
by Ninoritp :
ySos ,umwa Courier.


Senator Dolliver on being called be-
fore the legislature delivered a char
acteristic speech. Expressing his gra-
titude, he pleaded for greater exal-
tation of the law and he referred with
high eulogy to the popular movement
which in Iowa in the past five years
has TRANSFORMED the whole purpose of
the people. Sc declared this to be
the greatest achievement of the Iowa
people. He rejoiced in the leadership
of Iowa in the nation and bespoke a
future greatness for the state.
' Ora Williams.
Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver is
ready 10 go back to Washington now
with certificate in his pocket en-
utl1ng him to six years more in the
senate as representing the people of
Iowa. He got the certificate today,
signed by Lieutenant Governor Garst
and Speaker Kendall and the two
clerks.
The final act was in accordance with
the federal statutes, the joint assembly
meeting at IL o'clock meridian to de-
termine the result of the previous days
ballotting. 1t being disclosed on the
reading Of the journals of the two
houses that Mr.. Dolliver got a majority
of the vote in each house. his election
was declared without further cere-
mony.
After the joint session each house
adjourned until next Monday, during
which time the visiting committees
will go to the various state institu-
tions and prepare reports.
Patronage Question Unsettled.
There is general congratulations
over the fact that the senatorial situa-
ton did not develop into first class
row st the end. 1t was recognized for
a long time that the situation was crit
ical and that it would require the ut
most tact on the part of all who were
interested to prevent something that
would mar the pleasure of the whole
occasion. In the end everyone was
satisfied to have all talk dropped so
that the legislature could go on with
its work and not be disturbed by fac
tional matters. But that the situation
was such as to make possible SEN
sational finish is now known by every
one.
The matter of federal patronage will
still continue to be at the front. The
friends Of Tobin and those of Chase
are equally saying they are well con-
tent with the situation. Just what will
happen Is yet to be disclosed. The
remainder of the chapter will come
from the Washington end.
Senator Moon Honored.
The democrats of the senate con-
Moon Of Ottumwa, by insisting that he,
as lifelong friend of Claude Porter,
make the speech placing him in NOM
ination for senator. Several of the
demo ocratic senators sat through the
Legislature as associates of Porter, but
they asked Senator Moon to make the
presentation speech, which he did.
Senator Moon on that occasion said:
Mr.. President-Speaking for the
minority of the senate, l am commits
stoned to place in nomination the
choice of that minority for the Office
of United States senator. It is we'll
known in the senate, well known in
the state and well known in the nation
that the selection Of a representative Of
the state of Iowa, in the United States
senate. has already been made. 1t
would appear, therefore, that but for
NAL and perfunctory duty devolves
upon me at this time. But however it
may appear. that duty is not entirely
formal, not absolutely perfunctory. The
minority in this general assembly rep
resent the views, beliefs and princi-
pies Of some hundreds of thousands of
citizens of our great state, and, in
naming man for the Office of United
States senator, an obligation rests up
on us TO designate a man rightly rep
resenting the convictions of a great
constituency; "a man in whose charac-
ter. abilities and public achievements
are found proofs of eminent qualifica-
tions for the great office, which, had
we the power, we would fill with a
man of our political faith. Mr., Presi-
dent recognizing this obligation and
responding to this duty, l desire. on
behalf of this minority, to present the
name of Claude R. Porter, formerly a
distinguished member of this body"