Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-11-23
SPEAKERSHIP CHAT
A Close Contest Between
Messrs. Mills and Crisp.
NEW YORK VOTES MAY DECIDED 1T
What Springer, Mcmillan, ct al Depend
Upon to Give Them Chance

They Would Like to See Prolonged
Fight Between tho Leaders-Farmers'
Alliance Men VIII Probably Support
Colonel LivinRstone-Mr. Springer and
the OhiOans-The Contest for Clerk of
the House.
WASHINGTON, Nov 23.-Within the
past two days an impression has arisen
that New York votes will settle the
Speakership contest, and the trips of
Messrs. Mills, Crisp and Springer to the
metropolis have done much to strengthen
this impression. Whether it is true or
not that the delegates from New York
will vote as a unit, the fact that the
vote of one State is likely to determine
the issue shows how close and uncerta in
the fight is at present.
The friends of Mr.. Mills maintain
their confidence, saying that in any
event he will secure enough of the I'M
tion in caucus.
There is no doubt that the chances Of
Springer, Mcmillan, Hatch and Bynum
depend largely upon prolonged contest
between Mills and Crisp. OF the 236
votes that will be cast in the caucus on
the first ballot, in the neigh borhood OF
$50 will be cast for Mr.. Mills or Mr..
Crisp. Hence, if nomination Is made
on the second or third ballot, these
minor candidates will have little oppor-
tunity to form combinations.
They are, therefore, encouraging an
much as possible a protracted contest
| between the two leaders. If this bitter.
ness can be fostered, and it has already
been partially developed, it is possible
| that neither of the two leaders men
toned will secure the caucus nomina-
| ton.
However, certain people who are on
the right side of the ropes and know
exactly how the fighting is being done,
are pinning their faith to Crisp, one Of
these saying this morning: Crisp will
| be Speaker. Write that down and let
| it stand.'
There seems to be some mtsunder-
standing about the Ohio delegation.
| The friends of Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Girls p
both claim ten votes in that State
which has only fourteen altogether in
the Democratic caucus. Mr.. Springer,
it is stated, has in his pocket letters
| from two of these assuring him of their
support, which shows that there is g
| mistake somewhere.
Mr.. Springer has always been
especially friendly to the Ohio Demo
Gratis, and he thinks that this will be re-
ciprocated when the break comes in the
caucus. He was chairman Of the COM
mittee sent to incinnati in 1888 to in
vestigate the alleged Irregularities Of
United States Marshal Lot Wright in
the October election, prior to the Presi
Dental election in that year, and when
ever the subject has been brought up or
the floor of the House in hot politica
debates Mr.. Springer has always de
Tended the Cincinnati and Ohio Dem
ocracy.
The report from indianapolis that the
Farmers Alliance Congressman will
flock by themselves thas not producet
any startling effect upon the candidates
already in the field. This fact has beef
foreshadowed by recent utterances o
President Polk and Jerry Simpson, an
hence its effect has been largely dis
counted.
Neither Mr. Mills nor Mr.. Crisp ar
liable to suffer thereby, it having beef
conceded that if the Alliance member
supported any straight Democrat
would be Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri. Hav
ing declared that they will support on
of their number, it ia probable that tina
individual will be Colonel Livingstone
of Georgia
There are only four Alliance member
credited in the unofficial list, alJhoug
there are some 40 members who hav
been elected through Alliance influences
| From II to 70 OF these are expected
follow the Alliance lead ers rather tina
participate in the Democratic caucus
but no advantage will be gained b
them in that way.
Next to the Speakership the warmel
contest has heretofore been over tn
Clerkship of the House. This contes
has been considerably simpIified by tn
Governor of Maryland appointing 81
| Congressman Gibson to succeed to tn
vacancy caused by the death of the LAT
Senator Wilson of that State.
Mr.. Gibson has been one of the promi
nent candidates for the clerkship an
divided with John B. Clark Of Missouri
large proportion of the Southern vote
Mr.. Gibson having notified the Cover
nor of Maryland that he will accept tn
appointment, is therefore voluntaril
retired from the race. Although hi
senatorial term may not be q long on
Q it has some advantages connected wit
| it, He will receive the salary for tt
n full time elapsing since the death {
e Senator Wilson, which occurred nearl
a year ago.
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