Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-02
THE SPEAKERSHLP.

Lots of Gossip, Rumor and Speculation,
but NO Solid FAots-Nobody Certain OF
Anything-Desperate Exertions Of the
Henchmen Of Hiscock, KassOn and Aei-
fer-Dunnell no Insignificant Figure.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 1.-The drift OF talk,
speculation and prediction now is in favor OF
Hiscock for speaker. But other candidates say
this part of Hiscock's plan of canvass; that
it is an organized plan to work up sentiment
for Hiscock to catch the votes of such mem
bers as want to be on the winning side. The
Pennsylvania delegation will meet to-
morrow to confer upon the selection
OF candidate, but it is almost
certain they will agree on Hiscock. Indeed
1t looks as if they had virtually decided for
him already. Friends of both Keifer and Kas-
son think this action of Pennsylvania Will
sectionallze the fight and make it East against
West, and that the Vest will unite upon q
candidate to beat Hiscock. OF course Keifer and
KassOn each hope to become the candidate OF
the West and they are working to that end.
They apparently admit that Pennsylvania will
60 to Hiscock. Representative Neal, of Ohio,
said this afternoon to western Associated
will be speaker. He has the strongest western
support and the union of eastern votes upon
Hiscock will make Kelfer the candidate OF the
West, and that combined with the votes OF
southern members who are for him will give
him the nomination.
Congressman Hubbell, chairman OF the Re
publican congressional committee, says His
cock has gained considerable ground in the
last twenty-four hours, and he don't believe
Hiscock can be beaten. Hubbell gave this
as his opinion, though be is not an avowed
supporter of Hiscock. Hubbell has friends
who think he ought to be speaker, and should
the balloting continue for. some time, IL Is
their intention to propose Hubbell as COM
promise candidate.
Kasson's supporters are working hard ana
they believe their man has the best show.
They are not doing much talking. At His
cocks headquarters inquiries are answered
with "Hiscock will be speaker" at ke1fers
with, "Kefer will be elected at Kasson's
with, sKasson is sure to win" and those lew
who are for Read are claiming now that ne
will be elected. Indiana sticks to Orth with
the belief that time will come when he can
be pushed through:
There are still large number OF Republican
members who have not arrived, and meetings
of state delegations for conference have Deen
generally postponed until tomorrow, 10 get
full attendance. Congressman Ward, oil tnll-
adelphia, says: "The Pennsylvania Delegation
has not fully agreed upon candidate, but the
indication is that Hiscock Will proDaply ge1
oar vote. Prior to the adjournment OF the
last congress most of our delegation promised
their support to Hiscock, and we still STICK 10
him. The new Pennsylvania members were all
seen months ago and generally agreed 10 go
for HiscOck; SO far as learn most OF them
see no reason to change. Some OF our oeiega-
ton will not support McPherson LOT CLERK.
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and don't see how he can get the nomlna-
tion.'' -
Ex-Collector Tom Murphy, of New
York. was asked if the president
was opposed to Hiscock. He replied
'sNo. he is not. Opponents of Hiscock have
gone to the president and endeavored TO per,
suade him to say Hiscock as speaker wouio
be distasteful to him, but ne Woula noI ,c say
anything of the kind. His reply was, '6en-
tlemen, want these dissensions in the Reoub-
lican party healed. There is no sense
and an feeplng / regret It to Sea- see faetionai
spirit obtruding into the speakership. race.
Select good man, and elect him. have
nothing to say about candloates. M. sn
Murphy added: "My opinion is, that the
president would be gratifed to see Hiscock
elected"
Betting is still in favor OF Hiscock, though
hackers of Kasson and Keifer are pIttlng up
money on their favorite
HOW 1T LOOKED LATER.
Appearances indicate still that Hiscock is
gaining little In the race for the speakership,
but it is not believed, except by his supporters,
that he has enough votes to nominate him.
II he can come within few votes of the NOM
ination on the first half-dozen ballots he will
win, but if the ballotIng goes beyond that
there will probably be long contest that will
bring new man to the front. The general
opinion of Republican members, except those
who are working hard for some candidate, is
that no man has votes enough promised to
nominate him.
Representative Pond, of Wisconsin, says that
the result is still uncertain, for the reason that
number of the members are still unpledged.
The Ohio delegation held conference 70,
night, and formally agreed to push Kiefer and
stand by him to the last. This was done be-
cause it had been reported that some members
of the delegation were only giving Kiefer half
hearted support, and Representative Butter
worth says the delegation cordially supports
Kiefer, and he added: 81 have no more doubt
of his election than have OF my existence. "
Indications are that, Kiefer will leave Kasson,
and he may be stronger than Hiscock.
Southern Republicans have decided TO sup
port Keifer, and when Orth retires, Indiana
will 90 for him. Hiscock has the advantage
of having began to canvass himself during
the last congress. He got number of votes
promised before others took the field. as the
roll stands no man has any ceatain thing by
any means.
Congressman Dunnell, of Minnesota, has
established headquarters at Willardsr and is
pressing his claim to the speakership, His
friends claim that he is the choice OF the pres
ldent, but the latter stated again to-day that
he had no choice.
Robinson, of Massachusetts, is not making
an active canvass. Hiscock supporters say he
is out of the race aud that Hiscock will get
the vote of Massachusetts,.
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