The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-08
CONTEST FOR SPEAKER.
THE QUESTION NOW ABSORBING
PUBLIC INTEREST.
Large Number of Names Presented
Claims of Western and Southern Mem
bers-Latest Estimate OF Results of
Tuesday's sEIections-Capital Notes.

Naturally the speakership comes for
ward now as the next most important issue
TO be settled. There is a large field OF
candidates for Speaker. Those already
announced are Hatch, Of Missouri
Bynum, of Indiana; Springer, of Illinois
Crisp and Blount, Of Georgia; Mills, Of
Texas; Wilson, of West Virginia; McMil-
Ian, of Tennessee; McCreary, Of Ken
tucky; Lockwood, Of New York, and
Cultivate, of Ohio. Some Of the gentle
men included in this list have been
put forward by friends, while
others have proclaimed their own
candidacy. The Wheeling Register,
in leading editorial, nominates Mr.. Will
son, Of that State, and the Nashville Ameri-
can names Mcmillan. Blount, Of Georgia,
nominates himself, and hastened to do so,
apparently with the view of heading of
any movement favorable to Mr.. Crisp.
BlOunt has been in Congress long
er than Crisp, but the latter has shown
himself TO be the superior man. According
TO present indications, should the Speaker
ship 20 South, Mr.. Crisp bids fair to be the
lucky man. He is "A brOad-gauge states
man and will have the support Of
many Northern Democrats. BlOunt Is
not popular. He is denominated by
many of his party associates as cheese
parer''-a man who can only grasp
small details. In other words, he is con-
sidered somewhat OF the order that Yer
mont Democrat assigned to Senator Ed
munds. He said: "Edmunds will see fly
on barn door as far as any man, but he
will overlook the door" The very general
opinion as expressed here is that Blount
Ia in ba
also point to strong opposition 10 Mills. II
is apparently a controlling sentiment
among Democrats that it behOoyes the
party TO move slowly and cautiously IN the
next Congress: to avoid blunders, and thus
lay safe foundation for victory in 1892.
THE TARIFF ISSUE.
OF course no Democrat suggests any
abandonment OF the tariff issue, but they
want to tight it on safe lines. They want
to avoid extreme propositions and agitation,
and adhere TO the policy of fair and
equitable revision of the tariff. Mills is re-
garded as too extreme. Already some OF
his utterances on the stump fayoring free
trade are being quoted against him. 1t Is
most gratifying TO see the spirit Of conser-
yatism that prevails in the party. Republi-
can organs and leaders are eXciaimng:
"Oh the Democrats can be relied upon TO
commit some political blunder that will
turn the country against them F0rtu-
nately our leaders are determined 20 guard
against any such laundering.
sECTIONALIsM IN THE CONTEST.
1t is already apparent, too, that sectional
ism will cut some figure in the next Speak
ership contest. Not that it will be intro
duced to the extent Of denying the equal
political rights Of the South TO share IN all
political donors, but ambition is selfish. and
Northern candidates will make the point
that good policy now dictates the election Of
a Northern man as Speaker. Not, as stated,
upon the ground that the Southern Demo
crat is not in every respect the equal OF his
Northern associate. This claim Will not
assert any denial or abrdgement Of South
political rights, but it will be urged that
tn last three Democratic houses had
Southern Speaker, and as the North sends
as many Democrats to the next House as
the South. it will only be fair 10 elect
Northern Speaker.
,,,,.. soME;, sooME;,,9.JF 9F ID THOSE HOSE N MENTIONED.
sisting that she ought to be represented IN
the race. and very naturally Colonel OFer-
rail- is named as the proper man TO bear
irginia's colOrs.
Hon. ID. y. Lockwood, who redeems a
pronounced Republican district IN New
York, and comes 10 the next Congress win
majority OF 5000 behind him, will un-
doubtedly be prominent figure in the con-
test. Though new, in the sense that be
is not a member OF the present Congress,
he has had wide and varied experience IN
public affairs, and is an able parliamenta-
rian, IL is rather unusual for new member
TO come forward as a leading candidate Tor
Speaker, but it is conceded that Mr.. Lock
wood is fully equipped in every respect Tor
the position. He will have the cordial sup
port of the strong Democratic delegation
from the Empire state, and that Will count
heavily.
Wilson. Of West Virginia, will also have
warm supporters. He is cOnfessedly one
of the ablest men in public life, and he Is
peculiarly adapted by nature, study, and
habit for the duties OF Speaker lie Is de-
liberate and careful; has admirable control
of himself, and would under no circum-
stances give way to impulse.
Bynum, of Indiana, is very popular, Dul
even his admirers cOncede that he IS TOO
impulsiye; "toO hot-headed' for Speaker.
lie is guide-tempered and belligerent.
Hatch, of Missouri, may not have the sup
port of his entire delegation, as some OF
them have strong leaning towards Bland
of silver-dOllar fame. Besides, Hatch In
Cured the opposition Of the South by actu'
ally advocating the Compound Lard bill
which struck heavy blow at the Interests
of the cOttOn-producing states. McCreary
of Kentucky, will probably get only the vote
of his State in a complimentary manner.
Springer, of Illinois. is one Of the bes
parliament arianssin the House, and make'
an excellent presiding officer. During hi'
long service he has had a great deal of eY
perience IN the chair. His state has re
turned a strong Democratic delegation, be
| ing a decided majority Of the states quota
and it is generally conceded that springer
will have their loyal support.
Crisp, of Georgia, Is put Forward Dy hl
| friends. lie is a man who never takes al
important step hastily. lie will no dOub
make n calm survey Of the field befOr'
| formally entering the race. But 1t is SAT-
to maintain that he will be candidate
| Already his name is upon many tongues a.
an excellent man for the place, and he vii
have a support from other states than MI
own, which Blount could not hope for
| Everything indicates that If Georgia has
candidate il will be Crisp, not Blount.
| McMillen, OF Tennessee, Is another OF 0u
strongest Southern members, and Will hay
his delegation at his back.
UOuthwaite, of Ohio, will be fOrmidabl
| N he is made the candidate OF his delega
ton. and he occupies position that VII
make him available as compromise.
| AN ANIMATED CONTEST.
Ii is apparently going to be one Of th
most animated contests for the Speakershi
| in the history Of our Government, and
course il is far too early To make any pr
diction. Should Colonel O'Ferrall be car
didate, he will at least have the support
many admiring friends.
DEMOCRAT TO SUCCEED sPOONER.
Authoratiye information shows that tn
Democrats have the Wirconsin Legislator
by about thirty majority on joint ballO
The gratifying feature, too, is that the Lee
islature is carried by straight Demo
Gratis and that the party is nc
driven TO making any concessions
the election OF Senator TO succee
Spooner. Adyices from the state furthe
indicate that ex-Secretary Villas Will nc
have a walk-Over for the Senatorship. II
is opposed by the leaders Of several factlonl
and il is predicted that ex-Congressma
Gilbert NJ. Woodward may carr
of the the senatorial prize. Woo
ward is comparatively young maj
who was born in this city. He is sterlin
Democrat, ana has so directed his politics
course as TO make himself a fayorite wit
all the factions. There is undoubtedly yer
strong opposition to Villas.
CHANDLER AT HIS TRICKS.
| 1. p.tI - Hhandlar IL at his old tricks