St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-06
SHERMAN SELECTED.
The Vice Presidency Goes to the Senator
From Ohio, While Harris of Tennessee
is the Democratic Nominee.
Mr.. Oarlisll Nominated Unanimously by
the Democrats for Speaker and Reed
by the Republicans.
Mr.RandaT Makes Some Very Pointed
Statements Concerning the Pro-
posed New Rules.
The Presidential Succession Bill
Dakota Governorship-.Ne OF
Ali Sorts.
sherman and Carlisle Chosen.

sherman and Carlisle Chosen.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Upon the meet
ing of the Republican senatorial caucus to-
day a motion was made that the caucus pro-
ceed to ballot for president of the senate.
Upon the ballot being taken Mr.. Sherman
received all the votes but four, and, upon
motion of Mr.. Edmunds, the nomination
was made unanimous Mr.. Sherman, IN
brief address, thanked the senators for the
honor conferred on him, which he accepted.
1t was then determined that the bills relat-
ing to the presidential election and also to
the presidential succession, which had
passed the senate during the last congress.
should be introduced as soon as practicable,
and after a proper reference and c0nSldera-
ton. should be promptly passed. The DEM
ocratc senatorial caucus nominated MI.
Harris of Tennessee, who accepted.
The house caucus of Republicans nom
mated Thomas B. Reed of Maine for
speaker. There were 1OS members present.
Upon the first ballot Reed had SO, Hiscock
Al. Kyan of Kansas 3. Hiscock moved to
make Reeds nomination unanimous, which
was carried.
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
The presidential succession bill. Which
the Republican caucus Of senators to-day
$1,000
known as the Hoar bill of the last congress-
1t confers the succession to the president
and vice president upon the secretary of
state. or if that Office is vacant then upon
the secretary Of the treasury, the succession
DasSing to the other members OF the caol-
net in turn in cases of vacancy. The
electoral count bill also to be relntroduced
by order of the Republican caucus is that
known as the Edmunds bill of the last con-
gress. It's pivotal feature is provision
that each state may by its own tribunals de-
termine all controversies with regard TO us
electoral vote.
The Democratic members of the house of
representatives met in caucus tonight and
nominated Mr.. Carlisle of Kentucky for
speaker.
The following ticket was also nominated
by the Republicans: For clerk, Col. w.
o. Crosbie of Iowa; for sergeant-at-arms
Capt Albert 0. Marsh of Indiana; tor door
keeper, Col. Joseph R. Selden OF Connect-
cut; for postmaster, A. W. Adams OF Mary
land; for chaplain, Rev. Dr.. +. L. Bit OF
Nebraska.
MIR. CARLISLE'S SPEECH.
When Mr.. Carlisle appeared on the floor,
after his nomination for speaker by the
Democrats he was greeted with applause.
III response 10 Wnlcn he SdlQ.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Cau-
Gus: 1t is scarcely necessary for me to say
how highly appreciate the compliment you
have Just paid me, or how much / thank you
for it. A unanimous nomination for the Of
flee of speaker of the house of representatives
by so large body OF repre- sentative Democrats
from all parts of the country is an honor
which do not pretend to deserve on account
of my services in the past, but which | shall
earnestly endeavor to show my appreciation
of by faithful performance OF my official
duties in the future. The labor imposed on
the presiding officer of the house is. as you
all know. very great and the responsibility
sometimes oppressive. but with the counsel
and assistance of judicious friends venture
to indulge in the hope that this labor may be
so performed and the responsibility so met
as to promote to some extent. at least, the
interest of our party and the welfare of the
country, for | believe that the two are in
separabe. Now, for the first time in
quarter OF century, we find
ourselves in political accord with the
executive department of the government
and therefore charged with responsibilities
which have heretofore rested upon our op-
ponents. Already think that it is demon
strated to the satisfaction of all 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 Democratic principles in
our government is essential not only to the
preservation of the rights of individuals and
local communities, but also to the perpetual
tion of the union of the states. If this is to
be the peoples government the people mu I
control it, subject, Of course, to the constiuu-
tional limitations which they have seen
As we are the immediate representa-
tives of the people, our highest
duties as Legislators are to execute their will
and promote their interests so far as the pow
ers delegated to US will enable us to accom-
plish these results. 1t WILL therefore, be my
highest ambition, in discharging the duties of
the office for which you have nominated me.
to assist in securing the deliberate judgment
of the majority upon all questions presented
for the consideration of the house. This, in
fact, is the first, the paramount duty of
presiding officer. In return for your compli-
ment can promise nothing more
than an earnest effort in this direc-
ton, and if l shall fail to meet
your expectations in this or any other
particularf am sure you will attribute it to
the proper cause. trust, Mr.. Chairman,
that during the time we are associated here
in the Forty-ninth congress we may be able to
diminish the expenditures of the govern
ment, tighten the burdens OF the people, re-
form business in the public service, complete
the restoration of confidence among the
people in divisions of the country and give
such assurances of wise and patriotic pol
icy as will guarantee long line of Demo-
cratic administrations. There is much to be
done and the responsibility for its accom-
plishment rests largely on the gentlemen who
are assembled here this evening.
The new speaker closed thanking the
caucus for the honor conferred on him.
The caucus then proceeded to nominate the
minor officers as follows: John B. Clarke
of Missouri. the present incumbent, for
clerk of the house; Mr.. Leedom of Ohio,
re-nominated sergeant-at arms; Samuel
Donelson of Tennessee. doorkeeper. Post
master Dalton was also renominated For
chaplain Rev. W. II. Milburn, the blind
preacher of Chicago, was nominated. The
caucus adjourned without further action
and the nominations agreed upon will be
presented in the house on Monday by Mr.
Tucker of Virginia, who presided over the
caucus.