Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-01
Especial Telegram to the Globe. I

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30-This has been an act
i've and somewhat exciting day in the speaker
ship contest. The drift was to Carlisle, but
Randall was if possible more confident. There
was solemnity at only one place. Springer sub
mitted his candidacy to the suffrage of the Dem
ocratic members of his delegation, and they
unanimously, Finerty alone being absent, de-
cided that it is not expedient to present his
name. Springer may think it was better to have
run and lost than never to have run at all.
"Let it be understood" said he as he handed
out copies of the correspondence, "that I have
not withdrawn
he meant by this that the retirement was not
OF his own volition. He hotly denied any
suggestions had been made to him as to chair
manship and added that he had not determined
for whom he would vote for speaker
81 shall watt, said he, until the votes are
cast and then decide.''
The seven Illinois members, Shaw, Marrison,
Townshend, Riggs, Worthngton, Nesce aud
Moulton agreed to go to Carlisle. Randall be-
heves that springer will vote Tor him. Morri-
son says springer assured us that he would
vote with and he is to be counted for Carl
isle.''
The Carlisle men claim the Georgia delegation
with two exceptions.
Randall has always claimed MARYLAND solid.
One Maryland congressman, Finley, says he is
not pledged to Randall.
Carlisle said tonight: ST the election we're
held this evening, would have a clear majority
of thirty-hve over Randall You nav be- sure
Randall will not ba elected.''
The facts which. give Carlisle increased con-
hdence are on the surfaces. Randall's work is
beneath the surface. He does not take
the public in his confidence, He ia bnsv
There Is an air of mystery abou this headquarters.
1t Is the important unknown thing ALWAYS that
il to happen that will elect him, but his asser
lions are confined to the broadcast eeneralities
He shows no lists, mentions no delegations.
speaks no names but above all things he favors
the traditional secret ballot. Consultations hav-
ing in view an open ballot are in progress q he
contest will be SO close that a comparativelv
small number of men can ds
termine who will be the speaker
These votes can be Influenced
| by consideration and personal advantage as well
| as they can by any broad views Of party veal
| THE PRIZE IDIOT.
Republican representatives are slow to arrive
They have no responsibilities upon them anf
prefer to enjoy their Thanksgiving at home
The few who are here talked of the compile
mentary vote Tor speaker. The opinion is tina
Keifer Will receive the nomination and tina
the opposition of VIM. Walter Phelps will 70
amount to much. However, prominen
| western congressman noticing tn
| statement that Keifer intended to publish a let
ter after his nomination in reply to Phelps, de
| fedding his entire cOurfe speaker and de
nouncIng the press, said: "That viii not DO
We would be willing to give Keifer on empt,
incarnation, but we do rot want any more rows
heifer.has no right to build platform for US t,
| stand upon after the act | shall see him ant
give him my opinion about such a course a
that and If the report is true Keller cannot hav
my vote" There is considerable un
easiness among Republicans over tn
| discovery that Keller has made arrangement t.
have his correspondence with Nj. Phelp
printed at once and that it is an extended defens
all that has been subject of criticism il
his career speaker. The length of his letter
to Mr.. Phelps, reported to be about two col
umns is an additional cause of anxiety as man,
do not care to give him complimentary vot
and face Immediately after with CORES
| pondence IN the nature of Keifer platform
| Certain Republicans who have means of know
| ing the main features of the letters are decides
IN the opinion that they contain many very in
discreet paragraphs. There is fear, too, tina
| the publication is not to be full and some of tn
more indiscreet parts will not appear until
later day. A late day for the publication seem
to have been sele ted SO that the comments o
| the press could not reach here except from nea
points in time to affect the Republican caucus
| In fact, 1t Is net known as yet that arrange
ments have been completed for the appearance
OF the correspondence in this city.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ON THE TARIFF.
| Congressman Finerty, of Chicago, accordin,
to the statement at all the headquarters will no
| enter the Democratic caucus. Mr.. Finerty dit
not choose to attend the caucus of the Democrat
| ic congressman from Illinois to-day and took Il,
part in the request that Springer Withdraw
Finerty also keeps his own counsel as TO hi
| preferences for speaker but says he shall endeay
or 10 represent the views Of his constituents.
| Senator Cull,.m expresses the opinion tina
| Carlisle will be elected. He thinks in tina
event the Democratic policy viii be to pass
| tariff bill making material reduction on article
of necessity, like sugar, expecting that tn
senate will defeat it, and thus make a cam paie,r
| issue.
| JoHNG.
One part of the Tilden- McLeon- Standard Oh
company syndicate has boon successful JOIN
| G. Thompson, of Ohio, has been defeated fol
sergeant-at-arms in the Ohio delegation. A.
the caucus of that delegation tonight he wa.
| able to secure only four votes against sever
| for Leedom. Thompson acquiesees, and will not
| have his name presented. The result will
| probably be Leedom's election. This same com.
| bination has been working for Randall Prom.
ises of committee places are said
! to have been made unfortunately. 1t does
| rot seem now probable that the plan will w.rk
| Thompson was to be sacrificed because he was
| a friend of Pendleton.
CARLIsLE'S LETTER.
Hr. Carlisle has denned his position on tariff
reform in letter to Prof. 4. l.. Perry, Of VIII
liams college, written in reply to a note from
the latter expressing strong desire that Mr..
Carlisle might be successful in his candidacy.
''on occount Of Its obvious bearing on the
question of free trade and his belief
that the election of Mr.. Randall
under all the circumstances would
separate from all hope of further cooperation
with the Democratic party large body of earn
est free traders aud independents. The follow
ing is Dir. Cerlisle's letter:
HOUSE or REPREs sETATTvzs. WASHINGTON.
Nov. %, 1893, Dear Sir: Your kind favor Of
the 9th inst. reached me two or three DAYS ago.
but this IS my first opportunity TO answer it
In my opinion retreat from our present pogi-
ton on tariff reform would be disastrous. II
re ind ourselves unable to go forward we can
at least stand still and hold the ground already
Won, which is far safer end
more honorable than to 90 backward. The
election OF Dir. Randall or any other gentleman
entertaining his views would be very properly
regarded b. the country al abandonment OF the
contest, and IS you say it would drive from us
thousands OF earnest men, v5ho care more for
principles than for spoiIs. Ny own position on
this subject has been deliberately taken and will
be consistently maintained. | do not wish to
succeed in this or any other contest by conceal
ing my real sentiments or purposes concerning