The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-13
tives where the two were received
with great applause.

tives where the two were received
with great applause.
CARLIsLE's FIRST LIEUTENANT.
Hon. William r. Morrison of ,Illi-
nois, was looked up by your CORES
pondent and quizzed about an alleged
bargain for prominent chairmanship.
Mr.. Morrison, is it true that Mr..
Carlisle has promised you the chair
manship of the Ways and Means Com
mittee in payment for your services ss
his leading supporter ?"
"That's a falsehood, sir. Iworked
for Mr.. Carlisle's nomination because
I conscientiously believed him to be
the candidate that represented the
principles of the Democratic party at
large. That canard is manufactured
probably on the fact that 1 similarly
advocated Mr.. Kerr's election and was
by him appointed chairman of that
committee. My appointment by Mr..
Keer was surprise to nae, and it grew
out of the complication between Mr..
Cox and Mr.. Wood of New York, both
aspirants for the honor. Mr.. Kerr
thought New York ought to have that
craftsmanship, but the animosity and
bad feeling that threatened to grow
out of the appointment of either OF
these gentlemen caused him to make
my appointment, which I declined,
but Mr.. Kerr persisteRtly refused to
accept any excuse from me, l was
finally persuaded by my friends to al
low the appointment to stand. I know
it to be positive truth that Mr.. Car
lisle has not made a single promise OF
craftsmanship or membership of any
committee"
why didn't the Illinois delegation
stick to Mr.. Springer
Simply because we knew there
was no possibility of his winning, and
we were afraid that Randall might
secure the nomination, as Mr.. Spring.
er's candidacy would have detracted
from Carlisle's strength. One of oul
delegation voted for Mr.. Cox, but we
were all against Randall"
MR.. RANDALL TALKS.
At this moment noticed Mr.. Ran.
dial ! coming out of the Hall of the
House, and I handed him my plate
card. He is a great stickler for the
quiet elegancies of style, and I there.
fore secured ready audience.
Mr.. Randall, to what do you as.
cribe your defeat for the speakership?'
s. To the same cause that failed to
elect Horace Greeley President-an
insufficient number of votes. But
speaking seriously, had "a votes pos
itively pledged to me, and now rec
ognize how. evanescent a Congress-
mans promise becomes when the
breath grows'cold that made it.
Do you charge any unfair tactics
on the part of your late competitors 2,
None whatever. The canvas was
a good natured and honest one, free
from any personal animosity, and do
not hesitate to say that Mr.. Carlisle
goes to the Speakers chair untram-
meled by any alliance or promises
whatever. His support was simply q
spontaneous expression of admiration
of southern and western members, and
his elevation to the speakership by Sc
handsome majority is great compli
ment to his distinguished abilities" !"
Will he make good speaker?"
zone of the best that has ever graceG
the chair, without any exceptions"
do you anticipate harmonious
session ?p .--.-..
Not very. You will witness some
passionate discussion, but upon what
topics do not now feel at liberty tc
state.n
Who will compose the Democratic
presidential ticket in 1SS4?"
Excuse mel have not the author
ity to name them-please apply else
where"
1 endeavOred to find Mr.. Cox, but
suppose he had hastened to his hote
10 secure some needed rest, as he de
clared on the floor of the house that HI
was almost exhausted.