The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-05

NeWoerry, and seconded by MIR. BrYau Of
Nebrafka.
Mr.. Bland.
MIR. McMilin had not made a selection. so
far as could be learned
NORTH CAROLINA FOR CRISP.
The North Carolina delegation met during
the afternoon and resolved 70 stand firmly
oy Mr.. Crisp, though one member was not
present, and is claimed by Mr.. Springer.
The session OF the Michigan delegation
lasted several hours and ended with six
votes for Mr. Springer and one for Mr. Nc
Millin. In the event of a break the most
reliable Information obtainable places the
delegation two each for Messrs Mills and
Crisp, two in doubt, with opposite tenden-
cies, and one, Mr.. Chapman, unalterably
for Mr.. McMillIn.
Senator Villas has worked the last two
days with the Wisconsin delegation in the
interest of MIR. Mills. and il is claimed that
these efforts have been entirely aud COM
pietely successful IN the event of Mr..
Springer's cause becoming hopeless, though
definite information is not given out.
DARK HORSE.
There is some talk about Mr. Wilson of
West Virginia as a possible dark horse. Mr..
Wilson. however, has not heard Of this sug-
gestion.
The day closed with neither Mr.. Crisp nor
Mr.. Mills less confident of winning.
Representative Sayers Of Texas, who has
worked hard for Mr.. Mills, said this even-
ing: II tell you l know Mr.. Mills will be
elected. am sure Of it,"
"How many ballots will II takeP he was
asked.
''Mr. Mills will be elected speaker Of the
House on the second ballot. cannot give
you any figures or tell you how it will be
done, but feel certain of it.n
WHAT MILLS COUNTS ON.
Inquiry directed in other quarters with a
view of ascertaining the cause of
this conhdeuee shows that IL is based on the
belief that the retirement after the ballot
ing begins OF Messrs. Springer, McMillin
and Hatch is inevitable and that Mr. Mills
can win when the contest narrows down to
two candidates. A list, said t. be
very carefully and conservatively
made as to the result OF the elimination
from the field Of three gentlemen named
was given, footing up 119 for MIR. Mills and
III for Mr.. Crisp. II was asserted that any
deviation from these figures would be favor
able to Mr. Mills. This list included the
names of the five candidates., and would
represent total voting strength of 230.
I'm the other hand, MIR. Blount of Geor-
gia and Mr.. Hemphill of South Carolina
said that they did not see how any combina-
ton OF circumstances could bring about Mr..
Crisps defeat Mr.. Crisp had, they reA-
soned, so nearly majority of the total vote
and was so we'll protected with second
choice votes that his election would sensue
the moment break came Everything
was, OF course, possible, but they did not
believe Mr.. Crisp's defeat to be any more
than barely possible
A HORSESHOE AND TWO RABBIT FEET.
A horseshoe with two rabbit feet on each
heel was sent to Mr.. Crisp's headquarters to-
day by lady from the south, and with this
double emblem of good luck one of Mr..
Crisps supporters iokingly asked how any
one could any longer doubt the result.
The farmers alliance members who have
resolved TO constitute the third party Ia the
House will unite on Representative Thomas
e. Watson of Georgia as their candidate for
the speakership. Representative Jerry
Simpson Of Kansas thinks this is the best
policy for the alliance members, but this
conclusion does not prevent him from
joining Henry George in doing effective
missionary work among the democrats in
support OF Mr. IMills Mr.eSimpson, good
naturedly, remarks that since the chances
are not encouraging for the success OF Mr..
Watson. he prefers the next best man, who,
in his opinion, is the gentleman from Texas
THE MINOR OFFICES.
In the struggle for the speakership the
minor offices of the House are being almost
forgotten. Indeed, the selection of most of
these officials turns so much upon the out
come Of the speakership contest that pre-
dictions in most instances would be quite
unreliable For the clerkship Of the House,
Representative Kerr of Pennsylvania,
Gen. Clark of Missouri and
Mr.. Crutchfield Of Kentucky are
still in the race. The friends
of Mr.. Kerr claim that their candidate has
fullystwo-thirds OF the entire caucus and Mr.
Kerr himself seems quite complacenr over
the outlook. For doorkeeper of the House,
ex-Representative Turner of New York,
will have the solid support of the delega-
cation OF the Empire state, but
Gen. Colt Is still making a stubborn
fight. Ex-Representative Yoder Of Ohio.
expects to be nominated for sergeant-at-
arms on the first ballot, but he has an active
opponent in Representative Murphy of
Iowa, and other powerful candidates may
is settled by the caucus. For
postmaster Of the House Lycurgus G. Dali
ton Of Indiana is prominent, but he has
competitors in Col Yoder aud James r.
Fisher OF Virginia. New candidates for
some OF the offices are, however, appearing
nearly every hour. but many Of them wi II
be content with subordinate appointments.
ILLINOIS DELEGATION IN SESSION.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, Q A. M.-At l
O'Clock this morning the Illinois delegation.
at the instance of Newberry, Flthian, Fore
man and Wike, passed a resolution by vote
of to 5, expressing conviction that Mr.
Springer could not be elected speaker. Mr..
Springer was then invited to appear before
the delegation and give his opinion on the
situation and the best course to be pursued.
1t is not yet known whether Mr.. Springer
will withdraw or whether he will insist
upon his delegation going into the caucus
and giving him loyal support. The meet
ing OF the delegation still continues and
may last most OF the night.
SPRINGER STILL IN IT.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2:30 A. MA little
before 2 o'clock the meeting Of the Illinois
delegation came TO an end. "You may
say" said Mr.. Springer, addressing a rep
resentative Of the Associated Press,
"that am still in the race
and that my delegation will be
for me Tomorrow. In other words,
that the status quo prevails, and that my
candidacy is still as much a factor in the
contest as it ever has been."
Thus the matter stands, the various men,
bers of Springer's delegation refusing 10 say
anything for publication as TO the details Of
their conference.
The Alabama delegation stands six for
Mr. Crisp. with Messrs. Cobb and Wheeler
not committed.
a LIVERY srABLs BLOWN DOWN.
One Man Killed and One Seriously