Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1911-01-17
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Helena, Jan 17,-There has been
little change noted during the past
week in the contest for the election
Of United States senator, at least
up to yesterday, when Binnard, a
member Of the house from Silver
Bow county, changed his vote to
thusiastic speech, in which he paid
high tribute to the ability and quaii-
ilcations Of his choice to represent
Montana in the United States senate.
Mr.. Binnard's speech was received
| with great applause and the Walsh
supporters We're greatly encouraged
| by making another conquest in the
ranks Of the supposedly impregnable
Silver Bow delegation. Il
Want Caucus This Week.
/ The most encouraging feature OF
the contest to Mr. Walsh's supporters
is the fact that he is the only candi-
date of either party who is able to
hold his full strength each day.
While all other candidates have gone
back, Walsh has gradually pushed
ahead until yesterday 81 votes were
cast for him His supporters are un-
swcrving and know what they want.
They do not cast any complimentary
votes for "fayorite sons or promi-
ncnt citizens Of their counties. Their
strict fidelity to Mr.. Walsh shows
seriousness that seems certain to
have its effect on other members.
The Walsh adherents will use
every effort possible to bring about
a caucus before the close of the pres
cnt week They feel that the show
ing they have made warrants
caucus They were ready for
licvc they cannot be denied longer.
Jury Per Diem Bill Killed.
Senate Bill No. H. providing for
a raise from $500 TO $500 per day
! for jurors in this state, was killed in
| the senate committee Of the whole
yesterday Senator Stout actively
supported this measure and its con-
sideration was the occasion Of the
| Fergus county senator, maiden
speech. The eloquencc Of the sena-
tors voice, however, was not sut-
icicnt 10 stem the tide and the bill
was defeated
Complimentary Votes.
In joint session Thu sday, Hon f.
! 4, Cheadle received three eompli-
mcntary votes. J. D Waite also re-
ceived one
Lieutenant Governor Allen yester-
day received l3 votes. 4
! Especial Correspondent Democrat.)
"The mills OF the Gods grind slow
! ly' and so do the mills OF the Twelfth
| Legislative assembly in the matter OF
selecting Il nlan to succeed Thomas
| II. Garter in the United States senate.
4 ballot has been taken each day
since last Tuesday. and. apparently,
the deadlock is no nearer being
broken than it was on the first day
There is some shifting and among
the democratic candidates. Walsh
continues to hold commanding lead,
but those who are opposed to him
have given no intimation of switch
ing. The contest has provoked
number OF oratorical efforts. but
these speeches have had little if any
effect on the obduratc members. w.
B. George. the senator from our
ncighboring count of Yellowstone.
made vigorous talk in joint session
last Thursday in explaining his sup
port OF T. ]. Walsh He said that
he himself had been accused of hav-
ing lightning rod in the air in the
hope that the senatorial flashes might
play around him. when. if ever. it
comes time to pick compromise
candidate. This he denied forcibly
and stated that the people of this
state want Walsh and no other Re-
ferring to the report which has been
flying around to the effect that Car
ter will eventually be elected. George
stated that such a result can be
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