The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-22
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
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Two Messages from the President.
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THE NlCARAGUAN BUSINESS.
The Proceedings of the House Caucus
The Probable Plan for the Election Of Speaker.
ARRIVAL OF SIR HENRY BULWER, THE NEW
BRITISH MINISTER, At WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON CRY,
FRIDAY NIGHr, Dec. 81, 1919


WASHINGTON CRY,
FRIDAY NIGHr, Dec. 81, 1919
The House adjourned early, after some nonsense
and folly; everything rests with the two caucus
committees Of six each. They are making some
progress towards bargain They may probably
be ready TO report tonight ifno;, there will be a
short session TO- morrow The plan is, to give the
democrats the Speaker. and the wings the pnnci-
pal committees. One difficulty with the South Is,
that they first wan, to know the intentions of Gen.
Taylor ON the slavery question.
Mr.. Webster arrived here to-day, but not before
he was wanted.
Mr.. Clayton Is troubled about the nominations
and the Nicaraguan business, in executive session.
A batch OF nominations and treaty were sent TO
the Senate to-day. Certain appointments have
been deferred Mr.. Maxwell's case looks squally
he must have large democratic vote to be coa-
fnned The Seward anri-slavery oiigas, consisting
Of Seward, Hale and Chase, is strong in the Senate
with the wings, and form distinct party Mr.. Clay
ton does not endorse the annexation treaties Of MI.
Squer, and II said to be confident Of pacific Ar
rsngement with Mr. Bulwer, in consequence Of a
recent despateh from Dir. Lawrence. Clayton has
too much respect for John Bull to fight him. if hs
can help it. The man is frightened, aud appeals
20 Mr. Webster.
Father Mathew dned last evening with the Pre-
sidcbt, and strong water. some thlrty
M, mbtrs, wings and democrats, wore present, in
GLIDING Gen. Case, Gov. Briggs, Judge Coand
and others; it was a splendid dinner. Father
Mathew was in fine spirits, and old lack.
Tie President sail ne should not interfere in ias
etclion ei a Speaker ia fact, he lnieneres about
nothing Father Mathew departed southwark to-
day
The South Carolina resolutions have made
Southern men almost unmanegeable. They desire
now to discuss the whole question Ct slavery ON
the threshold sail there is a chance for bargain
for Speaker between ths aud Monday The tree
soileIs are savage.
p S-No caucus tonight The caucus com
mii,e,s Of both parties viii complete their arrange-
ments tomorrow and ~ il believed they will pro-
pose Cobb or Winthrop for Speaker II -, the
House wall organize probably tomorrow or Mon
day. II tomorrow, the message will 20 in at once.
T. 5. No. 2-The Conference Committee have
agreed ugon a report, to be submitted this even
ing An exciting time is expected. The confer
,nce committees have agreed in favor OF the plu-
raliiy principle in the election OF Speaker II Is
unanimous On The part Of the wing committee, bat
passed by bare majority on the part Of the demo-
cratic committee. The democrats only, hold
caucus tonight.
The British steamer lIecate, with SIR Henry
Bulwer, the new British Minister on board, ar
rived at the Washington Navy Yard this after
noon.
L. S. No al p. M.-The democratic caucus
has just ad ourned The report Of the Conference
Conniu,e IN favor Of the election Of Speaker by
plurality vote, after an animated discussion, was
cohcured IN, by majority Of twelve.
The democrats have determined upon re-nom.
ma ting Mr.. Cobb for the Speakership.
The wings are to hold another caucus tomorrow
night