Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-11-24

Elements that Enter into the
COntest-New YOrk's Claims.
From an occasional correspondent New York
Herald

From an occasional correspondent New York
Herald.
WASHINGTON, November q, lSS3.-
In spite of the various claims of can
didates, the Speakership is still an uncer-
tain matter. 1t is the opinion Of the
shrewdest loozers-on that Mr.. Kandalrs
chances Of success are little the best; but
prolonged contest is possible, in which
case so many considerations will make
themselves feel that nothing is certain.
II is possible that Mr.. Carlisle and Mr..
Cox together will have enough votes on
the first ballot TO prevent Mr.. Randalrs
nomination on that ballot. Ifthe Carlisle
and Cox votes could be concentrated upon
either Of these gentlemen that one could,
therefore, be elected, for the scattering
votes will be few in number. But the
anti Randall strength can not, t,itisthought,
be thus concentrated A certain number
Of men will support Mr.. Cox, but when
they,leave him will 20 over 10 Mr. Randall.
The same is true Of the other vote, In
a measure. Mr. Springer and Mr. Eaton
will poll a few votes each, but the Eaton
votes will go to Mr. Randall on the first
opportunity, and the Springer votes will
60 TO Mr. Carlisle.
If a number Of ballots are required
grand politics" will come into considera-
ton, and may have weight in deciding
the result Locality may, for instance,
have an important bearing on the final
result in case Of prolonged contest,
NEW YoRK's POSITION
New York, It is generally conceded,
cannot expect 10 have either the candidate
for President or Vice>Presdent the in
terminable and bitter disputes within the
party in that State have convinced lead.
ing Democrats that they must look fol
their candidates next year in other States
But in that case New York may claim
the Speakership, SO great State, with
so large an electoral vote, ought not 10 bt
left entirely out in the cold by the party
i is already. said. Again, Illinois is !
Republican State, which might possibly
become Democratic next year, and Nj
Springers hopes Of the Speakers chail
are probably founded on the possibility O.
such deadlock as would put aside III,
leading candidates and give Illinois 1
chance
There are vague rumors here that thl
caucus TO be held on the Saturday before
the assembling Of Congress may be en-
tirely unable TO come 10 a conclusion, anC
that the leading candidates may in tina
case agree TO 20 into the House without
caucus vote and let the whole House do
eide the SpealSership. There is probably
no truth in these rumors. 1t would be
very unusual stop 10 take; nor are Their
signs at present of any such bitterness o
feeling as would induce such q stop.
TUE CANDIDATE AND THE STRUGGLE
II Is credilable 10 the Democrats tina
all their candidates are honest and honor
able men. The struggle Is not for spoils
as Il was two years ago, when Mr.. Robesor
engineered Mr.. Keiter's canvass and car
risd him into the chair pledged up 20 hi
neck 70 committees and policies whicl
had views on the surplus in the Treasury
and which the people strongly disap
proved. Whoever becomes Speaker th,
Treasury will be safe there will bo n,
Jobs. The Democratic rivalry concerns
matters Of national policy, and, whomeve
the caucus may nominate, the lobby will
not be helped nor the Treasury endan
gered'
There Is a good deal Of quiet oppositieI
among the Republicans TO the proposes
complimentary nomination Of Mr.. Keife
I to the Speakership, and Il this plan |
carried through II Is possible that man
Republicans will absent themselves froT
the election in the House or decline {
vote