Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1885 — LOGAN’S TRIUMPH. [ARTICLE]

LOGAN’S TRIUMPH.

The Soldier Statesman Chosen His Own I Successor in the United States Senate. [From the Chicago Tribune.] The re-election of John A. Logan to the United States Senate just as the Republicans secured a toajqHHf ’ of votes joint ballot was an equally to the successful canmembers of thoffininois Legislature. On Gen. Logan® part,it was a glorious victory, earnea*ljy a straightforward, manly, and stubborn fighta on the part of the it was an evidence that neWer Corruption nor intrigue ’•Would impair who had been-ejected Tile contest thus closed is One of the most remarkable in political records. When the Legislature m6t the two parties were equally divided on joint ballot. Gen. Logan was the choice of the Republican caucus, but personal enmity deprived him of two votes to which he was entitled. Col. Thomson was the nominee of the Dempcratic caucus, but was likewise unable to command the full vote of his party. Neither, candidate, however, could have been elected a* the Legislature was originally constituted even if he had received all the votos of his party. There was a dead-lock which nothing short of treachery and bribery could apparently break. The interests of the rival candidates were watched with the utmost vigilance, and both Democrats tejEpd. Repubrefrained ng orok'! a the ■anuKc. Then cw in as in the the Rejwnolicans lost a tative Logan of the wjmepetith District. But the Democrat® £ould not summon a quorum in thepjoilit 'assembly, and there was still nofcelection. A Republican successor to Representative Logan was elected and th! tie restored. Then the Democrats lost Senator Bridges District, but a Democratic sticcessdr was chosen to fill the *ftca|Py oausedwy his death, and the tme samex. The turning point came wh® Reprefentamtive Shaw, Democaahfroip the flfcrtyfourth District, was an opportunity for a majority in which the vacancy odcuaßOffwas Democratic Logan it and elected Weaver, a jMggßmnced Logan man. jfeAfter Wdav Ipr was elected there was ATJemocraHC'scheme to keep him out of his seat by obstructive tactics, but it was abandoned, before Weaver was admitted.hpolf Morrison, the regular.' Democral&r noihinee, was withother candidates were tried that somebody with a Kwdddl^gould purchase a couple of Republicari 'Jhis scheme failed ’likewise. ’The election of Gen. Logans will be “ received with acclaim all oveAhe estate, in which even a large number of Democrats will join. There has been a gen- . oral feeling from the beginning of.yfche contest that Gen. Logan was entitled to the election. He came out of the Presidential campaign with groat personal credit. The State voted for him for Vice President by a large majority. The Legislature was a tie through accident and local dissensions. Had Logan been a candidate for the Senate instead of the Vice Presidency he would undoubtedly have carried the Legislature and been elected immediately. Under these circumstances it has been conceded all along that a Republican ought to be elected, and that Logan had higher claims to the place than any one else. He has scored his victory without the use of money, without the influence es patronage, and without descending to any unfair or improper methods. In returning to the Senate under these conditions he will take a higher stand before the country than ever before, and will add notably to the strength and influence of the Republicans under a Democratic administration. Gen. Logan's Adilmss to the Illinois Legislature. Gentlemen of tne Senate and Houge of Representatives of tlsi State pf Hllasls: I congratulate you on having Drought to a conclusion this most remarkable contest, which has been going on lor nearly lour months. 1 have no words in which to express rny gratitude to the representatives of this great State o ? Illinois lor the compliment they have paid me to-day. Having been 'elected for the third, time to represent this great State in the Senate of the United Stages, 1 hope I have so acted and deported myself in the position before as to bring no discredit upon myself, my party, State, and country, and my past history is the only guarantee 1 can give for my future course. From the deepest recess of my bosom 1 again thank you for the honor you have conferred upon me. There is no position on earth which could be more gratifying than to represent this great State. In this contest, Mr. Sreak< r . and gentlemen, which has been an uuusuullr close an.l heated one, I am proud to state that nothing has transpired to mar the friendly relations existing between myself and my worthy opjonent. For thirty years this gentleman and mysplf have been friends,* and 1 trust we shall always continue* such. | Lpud elieors.| 1 believe there never has been a contest between two persons waged more earnestly for their parties than this and the mutual relations remain so pleasant. I respect Mr. Morrison, politically and sooiaUy, and I am proud to say we aro friends, and sincerely hope we may ever be friends. [Cheers. I As to the other gentleman who was my opponent for a time, 1 can eay nothing against him, nor would I want to. Mr. Tree and myself lived neighbors for many years in Chicago, and 1 have always had the highest respect for him. lie tnado as good a contest, coming late into the field, being a little short of votes, as he could ®®ke, Fo?him I have nothing but respect. In conclusion, gentlemen, I desire to say that, no matter what may have occurred dur tag this contest, it has been curried on in a spirit of fairness. No such contest has ever been known.in this country before,' and It has appeared strange to mo that theres has been so little excitement and bitterness exhibited. It is remarkable, I say. in a contest which has lasted so long and been so close, that there is so little bitterness of feeling displayed; and 1 desire to say that in representing the people of the State of Illinois in the United States Senate I shall ever try to dothat which seems tome to be my duty, representing my party and my constituents fairly and honestly- [Cheers.] I-leave here having no bitter feeling toward any one who may have opposed me. I retpeet’a tnin who will stand by his creeds and his friends, and 1 expect no more from others than is accorded to me. If Jgd to Washington I do not go there with any fire burning in my bosom or a feeling of antagonism toward any party or the present administration. I shall endeavor to represent you fairly and stand by you, all of which I believe is right Gentlemen, again I thank you, . I U nder to you my most pro fount! thanks. Lhavir not before, nor can I,

repay you for the manner you nave stood by -me in this Legislature and State. I shall ever remembeir it,JAPd endeavor to prove worthy of the trust ybu have this daySconfided me. Thank ng you again?) hope you Jtljj learn in the future that the wrong man not beotuM|M [Applause and cheers.]