Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-07-13

dlOI EtllS VI IlSSlSSlppl III WHICH HS
declared a conspiracy to attempt to
fasten evidence of corrupt practices
upon the election of Perry had been
thWarted only by a fortunate discoy-
cry of facts. Reports that Senator La
Toilette, Senator Kern or Senator
Kenyon might reply to LOrimer's
speech We're followed by the state
ment that Senator Bailey of Texas
would in such an event make Il clos
ing speech in Lorimer's behalf.
Bailey's speech in defense Of Lori
mer at the last trial was sensational.
1t had been generally understood that
he would not speak this time.
Senator Lorimer finished his speech
shortly after 80 p. m., and Senator
Dixon took the foor to read some afit-
davits regarding .Lorimer's charge Of
attempted bribery at the Chicago con-
vention.
1t was indicated that vote would
be taken soon. Senator TilIman an
nounced that he would vote in support
Of Lorimer. He had been counted on
the other side.
SCENE WAS DRAMATIC.
The closing moments Of the trial
were intensely dramatic. Lorimer,
holding the floor, making last de-
fense of his election. declaring he did
rot appeal for the votes of any Sena-
tor, blt asked for justice,
Senator Lorimer, when the vote
was announced, walked slowly toward
the back of the room, and passed IN
IN 4 cloak room Senator Smoot throw
ing an arm over his shoulder.
The vote ousting him was conclud
ed a. 2:'5 o'clock. The man who
had occupied a seat in the Senate
since June Is, 1909, by the vote to-
dav passed out of the records ana
never officially has held a seat in the
Senate of the United States.
The Lea resolution, adopted by a
vote of almost , to /, was as follows:
Resolved, that corrupt methods ana
practices were employed in the elec'
ton of William Lorimer to the United
States Senate from the state of Hi
nois and that his election therefore
was invalid.
! In the closing sentences of his
speech. Senator Lorimer expressed
gratitude for tributes which Senators
had paid to his private life.
Every man who has such a life
has his own reward-he has it here,
he said. Il ask nothing on tnat ac
count. 1t has no bearing in the case
] hope it will influence no Senator in
making up his Judgment
He spoke of his family.
/ Il have been the happiest of men
living and blessed by Gods Son. h
said. Il ask nothing because o.
them, or because of my ideal home
life.
1T has been said by Senators tha
: the worst foes of Lorimer have no
impeached his integrity. They have
said that mis- word was as good a
bond: that he never turned on
friend: that he has been consistent
right or wrong"
: But | ask no consideration fo1
that. When Senators are making III
their minds, when they are deciding
whether they will believe Lorimer o.
Charles A. White, all | ask is to con
slider in connection with a record o
forty years my truth and veracity as
stated By my enemies. | ask the con
!; sideration of Senators, as to whether
they will believe the bribetaker, who
has lied time and again, or believe
!. me.
Much has been said about Lori
mer's Resignation, he said.
IF at the beginning of the case
had believed that one man had beer
bribed to vote for me, | would have
laid my resignation on the Vice Presi
dents table. know the record,
know there was not a corrupt VOTE
cast for me-"
In closing, Mr.. Lorimer said: oh
Senators, though you all vote to turI
me out, though every vote has beel
found against me, yet will ! not re
sign. No. no, no. I'll not resign. |
, | go from the body it will be becaus'
, more Senators vote for the resolu
!, ton than against it.
my exit will not be from fear; it wi
= not be because | am coward.
> will be because of the crime of tn
p Senate of these United States.
Il AN ready" he added dramatica
! ly as he took his seat.