The Portland daily press., 1885-12-07
THE cAUcUsEs.
Senators Sherman and Harris Nom
mated for President Pro Tern.
Representatives Reed and Carlisle
Nominated for Speaker.

Representatives Reed and Carlisle
Nominated for Speaker.
THE REPUBLICAN CAUcUsEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Senate Republican
caucus today nominated Mr.. John Sherman for
| president pro tempore.
Mr.. Sherman received all the votes but four,
and upon motion Of MI Edfnundsi the uomina-
ton was made unanimous. Mr.. Sherman, rising,
said:
Senators, - return my hearty thanks for the
hlgn honor you propose to confer upon me- Your
chOlce, no doubt has been Influenced by the fact
that have long been member of the Senate
sui, duties hitherto have not given me the prac
tical experience necessary for good presiding
OHlcer. can only say, in accepting the position
assigned me, that will do, all | can fairly and
lmpartiay, to observe and enforce the rules of
the Senate, and shall rely greatly upon your for
behfance and courtesy.
1t was then determined that the bills relating
to the Presidential election, and also to the Pres
ldentlal succession, which had passed the Senate
during the last Congress, should be introduced as
soon as practicable and, after proper reference
and consideration, should be promptly passed.
Inc former is known as the HOar bill 1t con-
Iers the succession to the President and Vice
PRESIDENT upon the Secretary of State or, if that
once IS vacant then upon the Secretary of the
Treasury, the succession passing to the other
members Of the Cabinet in turn in cases of vaean-
ey. The electoral count bill. also to be reintro-
duced by order of the Republican caucus, is that
known as the Edmunds bill Of the last Congress.
It's pivotal feature is provision that each state
may, by its own tribunals, determine all contro-
Versies with regard to its own electoral vote
The Republican members of the House of Rep
resentatiyes met at 8 O'Clock this afternoon in
caucus, the organization being effected by the
unanimous election of Joseph G. Cannon of Illi-
nois as chairman, and Louis +. McComas of
Maryland as secretary. These officers will act
throughout the 49th Congress. Nominations for
the office of speaker being first in order Mr.. Nc
hinieV OF ONO DreSentRd the of Thomas r
Reed of Maine while Mr.. Phelps of New Jersey
performed the same duty for Frank Hiscoek Of
New York. No formal secondng of either nomi-
nation was made, though several brief speeches
were delivered in support Of one or two of the
candidates. OF the 141 Republican members of
the House, 80 were absent, and the first ballot
disclosed the presence Of 108 members This left
% votes necessary for choice. Reed received
63, Hiscock AZ, and Ryan of Kansas 3. The an
n0uncement of the result was received with ap-
plause, and on motion Of Mr.. Hiscock, the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Reed was made unanimous Mr..
Reed bowed his acceptance Of the nomination,
but made no speech of thanks.
Balloting for the minor officers Of the House was
was nominated without serious opposit0n For
clerk, Col w. o. Crosbe of Iowa; sergeant-at-
keeper, Col. Joseph r. Selden, Of Connecticut;
postmaster, A. W. Adams of Maryland; chaplain,
Rey. Dr, +. ]: Britt of Nebraska.
Mr.. Price of Wisconsin offered q resolution for
the appointment OF committee Of three men,
bers 10 prepare and urge the passage of bill
se office OF President of the United States. but
IyIsequently withdrew and offered the following
iRg RcsEe5 Was ADOPTED rllp1t without opposition:
mat is the sense of the caucus that
~ roaI acn9nl be taken by the 49th Congress
IN notion M If M presidential succession.
ing resolution was aSonttas VI 1ilhoiS the iouoW-
Resolved, That the stsucts favors the noso,ce
provisions for pensions for UniCpehsl9n Dill Win
late war, their widows and orphanoiuleLS Ql I Ie
gress, and we declare in favor OF tneStn Con-
tional repeal of the limitation on the paynconalss
arrears of pension " ol
Adjourned.
THE DEMOCRATIC cAUcUsEs.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--All the Democratic SEN
ators except four met in conference at Y oclock
today. Senator voorhees, was instructed 70 ur pos
in nomination for president pro tempore, Senator
Harris of Tennessee. Senator Harris eXcepte9
the nomination, and in short speech thanked
the conference for the honor conferred upon MN:
The caucus adjourned at 12 o'clock without
transacting any business
The Democratic members of the House OF Rep
resentatiYes meth caucus tonight to nominate
candidates for officers of the 49th Congress. MI.
| Tucker of Virginia was made temporary daIl enaL-
| man. and MeSSrS. Beach of New YORK ana breck-
| enridge of Kentucky acted as secretaries 0I the
| caucus. No permanent organization was e1ecle9. @
The caucus Immediately proceeded 70 seleet OH far
speaker by Mr. Willis Of Kentucky, was mahl-
mously elected. ,.,,
A committee, consisting Of Messrs, Randall
| Hewitt of New York. and Willis OF Kentucky, was
appointed to notify MI Carlisle OF MS nomination.
! When that gentleman appeared on the 4oor no. T. ~ he
| was created with applause. In response, he SAD
| Mr. Chairman and gentlemen OF the caucus :-lt
is scarcely necessary for me to say how hlghly
| appreciate the compliment you have just pald me,
/ or how much thank you for it, a unanimous
nomination for the office OF speaker OF the house
of Representatives by solarge body Of represeil-
| tatve Democrats from all parts OF the country IS
an honor which do not pretend to deserve on ac,
count of my services in the past but which shall
earnestly endeayor to show my appreclaton OF Dy
faithful performance of official duties in the f-
| ture The labor imposed upon the presiding OH
| GER OF the house is, as you al kno w very great
and the responsibility sometimes almost depres-
sive but with the counsel and assistance OF udlc-
| ious friends, venture TO indulge the hope tnat
| this labor may be so performed and the RESPONSE
| bility so met as to promote, to some extent az
least the interest OF our party and the welfare OF
the country-for believe that the two are lnsep-
! arabic. Now, for the first time in a quarter Of
century, we fnd ourselves in political accord with
the executive department of the government and
therefore charged with responsibilities which nave
! heretofore rested upon our opponents. Already l
! think it is demonstrated to the satisfaction OF an
| reasonable men that the interests OF the country
| are safe in our hands notwithstanding the gloomy
! predictions made before our accession to power.
| In my Judgment, full and complete recognition
of the democrutc principles in our government y
essential not only to the preservation Of the rights
| of individuals and local communities but also 70
the perpetuation OF the union OF states Ii TINS Is 10
| be the peoples government the people must CON
troll it, Snbject of course to the constitutional inn
| itatons which they have seen proper to place up
| on their own power. AS we are the immediate
REPRESENTATIVES of the people, our highest duties
as legislators is to execute their will and promote
their interest as far as the powers delegated TO Us
| will, therefore, be my highest ambition IN dls-
! charging the duties Of the office for which you
| have nominated me to assist in securing the de-
! liberate Judgment of the majority upon all CUES
| tions presented for the consideration OF the
| House. This, in fact is the first, the paramount
| duty Of presiding officer. In return ior your
| compliment | can promise nothing than an earn
est effort in this direction, and if shalBfall 70
| meet your expectations in this or any other par
cular am sure you will attribute It to tne Prep t,p
| er cause. l trust, Mr.. Chairman, that during the
| time we are associated here in the 49th congress
we may be able to diminish the expenditures o.
the government tighten the burdens OF the people
| reform abuses in the public service complete the
restoration of confidence and fraternal feeling
among the people in all sections Of the country
| and give such assurances of a wise and patrlotlt
/ policy as viii guarantee long life OF Demo
cratic administration. There is much to be done
and the responsibility for its rests
| largely on the gentlemen assembled here this ey
| ening In the performance of this work shal
at all times be the willing servant OF the House u
enforce its orders and enable it to embody in the
| form Of laws such measures as it may deem bes
calculated to promote the public good and for the
privilege OF thus serving you, again return mos
! sincere thanks
| AT the conclusion of Mr. Carlise's speech the
| caucus proceeded to nominate minor officers
John B. Clarke of Missouri, was re-nominateC
| clerk, and Leedom OF Ohio, sergeant-atarmS
| Samuel D0neson of Tennessee and John
Trainer of New York, were nominated for door
| keeper but Trainers name was withdrawn wheI
| he had received ten votes and Donelson received
| the vote. Postmaster Dalton was also renomlna
| ted without opposition. For the chaplaincy there
| were three candidates, Rev. John T. Lindsey, TN
incumbent. Rev. Joseph l.. Lodge of Washington
and Rev w. H. Millsnrn the blind preacher 0
| Chicago. Mr. Millsurn received 80 votes ant
| was nominated. The remaining so votes wer
| divided among the other candidates.
The caucus then adjourned without turtne
action.
| FOURTEEN LIVES LOST.
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