Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-01

ALBANY, n. Y, April mo man was
ever elected to the Senate Of the United
States under more extraordinary and
spectacular conditions that was Judge
James A. O'Gorman of New York county
last night. In narrow courtroom,
densely packed with the POI members of
preme court justice was declared the
choice of the majority of them.
His election, officially announced at
7:23 o'clock by Lieut.. Gov. Conway, re-
leased the pent-up feelings of men who
had been worked up to an almost incon-
ceivable degree Of Mysteries. They howl
ed, they threw up their hats and con-
Quoted themselves in much the same
maner as the delegates to a political con-
vention.
The election of Mr.. OGorman came at
the end of nerve-racking and dramatic
day-the seventy-fourth since the sem
atorial contest began. Not only did the
greatest disorder prevail during the call
ing of the roll of senator's and assem-
blymen, but there was completely lack
ing any senblance of dignity and regard
for the serious ceremonies that usually
attend the election of a United States
senator.
Received 112 Votes.
On the final ballot O'Gorman received
112 votes to SO cast for Chauncey NJ De-
pew, whose term expired March 4.
At the close of a day of almost continu-
Gus negotiations the insurgents capitu-
lated, and Justice OGorman was elected.
a few minutes before the ballot was cast
Justice O'Gorman's resignation from the
bench was filed at the office of the sec
.~to <,r ,-to c. II a.
vision would have prohibited his election
while holding the office OF justice of the
supreme Court.
With the long contest ended, the legis-
}ature, driven from the state capitol by
Wednesdays fire. quickly adopted reSO-
luton adjourning until April II.
Gov. Dix Satisfied.
Gov. Dix expressed qualification at the
result.
''The state of New York" he said, has
elected for it's representative in the fed
eral Senate an eminent jurist man Of
pronounced ability, of great attainments
and of the highest character. He will
rank with the ableSt statesmen the Sen
ate has known will well represent the
Empire state and bestow honor upon the
party that elected him.
Charles +. Murphy, leader of Tammany
Hall, who for weeks has been striving to
bring about the election of Mr.. Sheehan,
expressed himself as highly pleased al
the outcome.
No better selection could have been
made by the party after the unfair and
unmerited defeat of Mr.. Sheehan, whose
position before the people has been great
ly strengthened said Mr.. Murphy.
Announces His Policy.
Senator-elect O'Gorman, after his cleo
ton. issued the following statement:
MY selection to represent my native
state in the Senate of the United States
is an honor of which l am deeply sensi-
BILE and for which am profoundly CRATE
full.
Il shall enter upon the discharge of my
duties with a high appreciation Of the
dignity Of the Office and the gravity of its
responsibility. MY best efforts shall be
devoted to meeting the just expectations
of my fellow citizens.
LAS ] stated in my telegram to the
democratic caucus today. l am in
thorough accord with the principles enun-
ciated in the platforms of the last demo-
cratic national and state conventions.
'Tne democratic party in national and
state conventions has declared in favor
of the election of United States senators
by the people, and i unreserverly sub
scribe to that principle.
Favors Tariff Revision.
The need for an immediate downward
revision of the tariff is urgent, and fur
Their delay i'm the accomplishment of this
much-nceded reform will not be tolerated