Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-03-01

Washington. March 1-senator Lori.
mer. Of Illinois. was vindicated Of the
charges brought In Illinois against him
at the hands Of the United States sen
ate today. Tho vote for Lorimer wa
Is. against Lorimer 20.
The roll call on the resolution pro-
vtding that his seat in the senate be
i'4cated began promptly at 1880 p. m.
few minutes later the announce
.sent Of his victory was made. The re-
Suit was greeted with considerable ap-
plause on the part Of the Illinois sena-
tors friends in the galleries and on the
door Of the senate.
The agreement reached yesterday fol-
vote today on the Lorimer case
brought senator's to the capitol this
morning more or less excited over the
determining matter which had been
threshed out on the door for many
weary weeks.
vetsd on Bsvsridss Resolution.
Inasmueh q the majority OF the COM
mitteo On ysivileges and elections die
not accompany its report exoneratins
Senator Lortmer with . resolution upon
which Q vote could be taken. tho ac-
tion today was In connection with the
svsridgs resolution. This resolution
- ~ follows:
It u resolved, that william Lorimss
! aes fully ana legally elected 10 Z
t.fn ~, ,sssats-o b The isgisaassrs q
in1ois.-
She incentive votes therefor were cast
those who favored the retention Of
% ii seat BY Mr.. Lorimsr.
/ lorimsr Present In Senate.
At II o'clock the senate had an ex-
ceptionally full attendance OF members
and . general air Of expectation pre-
vaded tho chamber. On tho conclusion
OF the routine business Senator Owen.
Of Oklahoma, began q speech in opposi-
ton to Mr.. Lorimer. The Illinois sena-
tor was on the door while Mr. Owen
was speaking. He appeared to be Civ
ing the closest attention to tho Okla.
homan. tho outwardly there was no In
dication Of any unusual excitement on
his part.
Owen Sorry For lorimsr.
Before Mr.. owen began his speech
Mr.. Beveridge interrupted and re-
fused to permit the Introduction Of any
other than necessary business.
| II am sorry for William Lorimer." !"
said Senator owen. impressively az he
took the floor. Celebrating upon his
sympathy for the Illinois senator MI.
Owen still maintained that a stain had
'eeen put upon his good name by the
aannsr Of his election to the senate.
senator Hepburn interrupted to make
IN objection.
"wil the senator from Oklahoma
YIELD" aaked the chair.
II will not" datly responded Mr..
Owen.
Dsnesn Replies 70 lorimsr.
speakiug then az matter Of pfivi-
legs Mr.. Hepburn made tho point that
. message from Governor Deneen.
which Nr. Owen hold in his hand.
should be read. Tho chair heid tie
question not one Of personal privilege.
.at Mr.. Owen relieved the situation by
eading the document. which was very
sug. Il proved to be q categorical re-
,5iy TO all Of the illinois senator's al
legation1 concerning the governor.
Several Others Speak.
Az Senator Owen was followed at 1920
>. m. by Senator Simmons. Of North
carolina, who defended LoriIner's title
to his seat. Senator Simmons finished
e II: 20 ,. M, and was followed by
senator 8mith. Of Michigan. Tor the op-
position, and he in turn was followed
by 0snator LaTollette.. also in oppose
tion 70 LorimeF.
Yeupns Votes Against.
81 senator Cullom voted In favor Of his
colleague. Senators Young and Cum
sltai, of Iowa, voted against Lorimer
sDtasnang his ssat. Senator Lorimer did
ysot vote because Of his interest In the
case.
y Y.,e4 heeer- tAS .,e.e was taken Sem
etse 1oetppsf made one more speech in
- Own 6ehal1 referring evidently to
6sasn ASSERTIONS made few moments
eeeos ~ 9enator Owen. OF Oklahoma.
60 bietse aa4i-L Lorinsr