The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-11-23
SPEAKERSHIP CHAT
A Close Contest Between
Messrs, Mills and Crisp.
NEW YORK VOTES MAY DECIDEIT
What Springer MCMILLAN, ct AL Depend
Upon to Give Them a Chance
NEW YORK VOTES MAY DECIDE1T

They Would Like to Sec a Prolonged
Fight Between the Leaders Farmers
Alliance Men WIN Probably Support
Colonel Livingstnne-Mr. Springer and
the ohioaus- 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 un-
pledged votes TO give him the nomina-
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
tine first ballot, in the neighborhood 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 as
much as possible 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 mem
toned will secure the caucus nomiua-
tion.
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
1t stand"
There seems to be some misunder-
standing about the Ohio delegation.
The friends of Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Crisp
both claim ten votes in that State,
which has only fourteen altogether in
the Democratic caucus. Mr.. Springer,
1t is stated, has in his pocket letters
from two Of these assuring him of their
support which shows that there is a
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 Cincinnati in 1883 to in
vestigate the alleged Irregularities of
United States Marshal Lot Wright in
the October election, prior to the Presi-
,1 ,1a II, bot nd
ever the subject has been brought up on
the floor of the House in hot political
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 has not produced
any startling affect upon the candidates
already in the field. This fact has been
foreshadowed by recent utterances OF
President Polk and Jerry Simpson, and
hence its effect has been largely dis
counted
Neither Mr.. Mills nor Mr.. Crisp are
liable to suffer thereby, it having been
conceded that II the Alliance member.
| supported any straight Democrat il
would be Mr.. Hatch, of Missouri. Hav-
ing declared that they will support one
of their number, 1t is probable that that
individual will be Colonel Livingstone
| of Georgia.
There are only four Alliance members
credited in tho unofficial list, although
there are some 40 members who nav,
been elected through Alliance influences
| From II to 20 Of these are expected t.
| follow the Alliance lead ers rather thai
| participate in the Democratic caucus
but no advantage will be gained b.
| them in that way.
Next TO the Speakership the warmes
| contest has heretofore boon over tn
J Clerkship of the House, This contest
! has been considerably simplified by the
| Governor of Maryland appointing ex
| Congressman Gibson to succeed to the
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 olerkship and
| 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 the
| appointment, Is therefore voluntarily
retired from the race. Although his
| Senatorial term may not be a long one
| 1t has some advantages connected witt
| it. He will receive the salary for tn
| full time elapsing since the death OF
| Senator Wilson, which occurred nearll
a year ago.
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