New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-23
rorimer was by Democratic vo,o,

1orimer was by Democratic vote,
Mr.. Yates replied that there wa.
position among Republicans 10 vo,. W.
Democrat. When IT came To peroN
voting for a Republican. Mr. Vat,
Hopkins did not seem to want Democ,sm'
votes and so did not get them.
They felt very enthusiastic abou, ~
for Lorimer," added Mr.. Yates or -
ono say as he cast his ballot. THANH c's
the time has come when can vo,. r..
Lorlmer.' They shouted IN out"
In reply TO Senator Kern tho wltncs. ,,
he was not sure these shouters wera ra-..
Gratis
Senator Kenyon touched on the arxur.,.
that the first step in the election o, H.
mer was the election o, Edward G. sh,-,
lef as Speaker Of the Illinois INg,ls,u.,
He asked the witness II he had not ,,,.
OH the night OF Shurtlsns election. TIT,
means the election Of Lorlmer az Senator
Mr.. Yates denied ne had made such
statement, but demanded to know vi.
had made such statement
Senator Kenyon asked II he had not nn,..
such a statement to PhillDs, a "R.cors.
Herald" reporter
u know Phillips" said Mr.. Yates. "H.,
with The Tribune now. and IL an homes
fellow. II he says ] said It would ,ay
| said r.
The witness added that no had Ion,
hoped Lorimer would he elected Senate.
and might have expressed himself 80. IN,
there was no general discussion TO N.
effect that Lorimer would be csnddx.
What Democrat Of responsibility or ~
prominence or member OF the I>gislatir.
expressed a desire 10 you 20 have Lorin.,
elected?" inquired Senator Kern.
Cannot Name the Democrats.
81 don't know. cannot give you cry
names?'
Not one?"
NO"
Pressed By Senator Kern along this lin.
Mr.. Yates added: well, / guess you and
are put up about the same way in r.
gard TO party principies-we 20 10 Ii.
ditch"
we have both been there. any way" Re.
pliod Mr. Kern. who has been Democrat.
candidate for Nice-President
Senator Kenyon asked Mr. Yates Il AZ
the convention, when lie WAS defeated 70,
denomination for Governor. be I'D not ds.
charge Joseph Bidwell. grain inspector, h..
Ca,,se he was T.orimers friend. and Lo-irn.-
was opposed to him.
AFTER Bidwell had voted against n.
eeventv-n,ne times. he came 10 me and ssn
that | had his sympathy Mr.. Yates tod
tho committee. "I told him J would rathsr
bave his resignation. Joe though, |
meant il. and so resigned. accepted IT,
Mr.. Hanecy. attorney for Mr.. Lorimr
doIyed further into Illinois political history
"Do YOU know Of any alliance hetves1
Roger sullivan, Democratic leader, aM
Governor Deneenf" he asked.
"If there is" replied tho witness, 'Ross'
will get what I got"
Mr.. Uanecy brought ont the fact tn:
senator Hopkins often had manifested o..
rosition 10 Yates's political fortunes. r.
Yates protested against this line OF txi-.
i,ation but Mr.. Hanecy persisted.
Mr. Human said he had never taks
with any one who said he contributed to a
lack pot" operated one or received money
for one.
"But I believe there has been jack pr
in every Legislature Of Illinois since v'r.
Z, Illinois twelve years ago. he added.
what do you mean by a Jack pot"
asked Senator Fletcher.
~ corruption fund. / believe they cal
the fellows who handle Il in New YoTI
where | came from, the Black Horse Cav.
airy.
After declaring again that he had never
paid or received money TO ala Lonrer
election. Mr.. Hinman was excused.
The committee Will meet again to-mo''