Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-28


WASHINGTON, November N.-Though
the air was raw and penetrating to-day, it
was the hottest day of the Speakership fight.
Many OF the supporters of Mckinley had
become very indignant on account of the
supposed intrusion of bossism into the con.
test, and which had resulted, as they
thought, in the development of nearly solid
delegations in two States for Reed. All
dav long the burden of their talk has been
that Quay, in Pennsylvania, and Plat, in
New York, have been managing things and
dragooning members to the support of Reed.
Members of Congress from both States
deny that any such influence has been used
They claim that while both Platt and Quay
have a perfect right to express their prefer
ence for a candidate for Speaker, they have
used their influence no further than to ex-
press that preference in the most casual
manner. No one can be found who has
heard Senator Quay even express prefer
ence.
QUAY SILENT, AS USUAL.
The strongest expression anyone quotes
from him is that he thought both Reed and
Mckinley were needed on the floor of the
House. In regard to the charge of bossism,
he had nothing to say when asked in regard
to the matter this evening. He would not
take the trouble to deny such nonsense. If
he had attempted to influence anybody, it
might be found out from the other party.
Representative Belden, of New York,
said that so far as he was concerned he was
working for Reed solely on his own respon.
sibility, and not as the mouthpiece of any
body. He was for Reed because he be-
lieved he was the best qualified for the
Speakership. Mr.. Belden will give a
Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow evening to
the New York delegation, and it may be
that it will be definitely known after that
how many New Workers will support Reed.
CLAIMS OF THE M'KINLEY MEN.
A Pennsylvania member said to the cor
respondent of THE DISPATCH this evening
that he did not know of single member Of
the delegation who had been Influenced by
other than his personal choice, and that the
best refutation Of the charge that the posi-
tion of the delegation was due to the infu-
ence of Quay, is that DalzeIl, whose dislike
of QUAY, is of the most lively character, is
enthusiastic for Reed, though from Sec
tional standpoint he should be for Nc
Kinley.
Though the supporters of Mckinley do
not make their claims of support so strong
as formerly, and are not asserting the nomi-
nation Of their favorite on the first ballot,
they gather hope and encouragement from
the fact that the practical consolidation of
the East is strengthening the antagonism of
the West, and tending to concentrate it on
candidate representing the West. They are
more quiet and more discreet than they have
been at any time, and are doubtless making |
their position stronger by that policy. They
are doing very good and very hard work |
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CANNoN's FRIEND HOPEFUL.
Cannon's friends appear to be encouraged |
by the wet blanket put upon the Mckinley |
men by the fusion of the East, and claim |
that Uncle Joe" will have as many votes |
as the Ohio man. They hope that in case Of |
Reeds failure his support will have been so |
antagonized BY the Mckinley |
men that it will come to Cannon as the |
other strong Western candidate. Cannon,
Burrows and Henderson have all conducted |
a very discreet canvass, and have made no |
enemies and lots of friends. The prospects |
are improved to-day for good attendance |
at the caucus Saturday.
About 20 members were added to-day to
the list of those in the city. There will be |
q plumber of absentees, however. Wilber,
of the Twenty-fourth New York district is |
very sick, and cannot be here either for the |
caucus or the opening on Monday. Should /
be die it is said his district will be lost to |
the Republicans, as he is the only member |
of that party in the district who can be !
elected. Three certificates for members |
the new States have not yet |
for South Dakota and one for |
Montana. The certificate of the Washing |
ton member arrived to-day.
VOTES THAT MAY BE LOST
If the others do not reach the capital |
before noon Monday the votes of those three |
members and the vote of Wilber, of New /
York, will be lost in the organization, and
The Republicans will have but majority OF |
four, even if every other Republican be
present. The members from South Dakota
and Montana are here and can take part in |
he caucus It is said they are for Reed.
The most careful OF the supporters of Reed
ire tonight claiming 20 votes for their
avorite on the first ballot and that he will
be nominated on the second ballot.
Rife, Atkinson and Brosius, of Pennsvl-
Tania arrived to-day and are all for Reed.
JuIbertson, of the Erie district, is expected
o arrive tonight The Pennsylvanians
will hold meeting in the room of the Com
nittee on Rivers and Harbors on Friday
Lfternoon to talk over the SDeakership
tuation. 1t is not probable that any at
empt will be made to enforce the unit rule.
t seems probable that 18 or 10 members
will support Reed, though only 16 or II are
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