The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-04
CRISP LEADS THE RACE.
THE CAUCUS CALLED FOR SATUR-
DAY AFTERNOON.

"
Mills Bitterly Opposed to an Aftsr-
noon Session-He Demanded That
1t be Held at Night-Springer Stin
Stirred Up by the Attempts to
Break His Ranks.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The break I'D has
not occurred in the forces Of any OF the
three minor candidates FOR the speakership.
Mr. Springer has held bis men. Mr.. Hatch
his, and Mr.. McMillin his. Messrs. Mills
and Crisp, neither Of whom oan be elected
without some votes from the followers of
of the other candidates are waiting 10 see
what day will bring forth. Most Of the
democratic members are here, and the
larger number of them have declared them
selves. Nevertheless, the candidates and
their Heutenants are still proselyting, but
everybody realizes that the missionary work
which has been done and which may be
done does not mean majority for either Mr..
Mills or Mr.. Crisp, who are recognized as
the leading candidates. without votes from
Messrs. Springer, MoMillin and Hatch.
WORKING FOR A BREAK
The effort to secure O break among the
followers Of the secondary candidates and
Cue eIorb W prevent ~ kepb everybody
interested until 2:30 O'Clock this morning.
Then sleep, or attempt to sleep, interrupted
until this morning The pulling and haul
ing began again this forenoon and has kept
up ever since. Mr.. Springer. having last
night succeeded in heading off by his de-
termined stand the men in bis own Illinois)
delegation who were about to tell him that
they must leave himltor Mr.. Mills was
kept busy all day trying to ward off re-
currence Of this attack.
HIS FOLLOWERS TRYING TO DESERT.
His followers, not believing in his chances.
divided between Messrs. Mills and Crisp in
the proportion Of two to one, we're trying to
get away from him without an open quar-
rel. Mr.. Springer held onto them, how
ever, in way which indicated that they
could not get away without quarrel. All
day long he stood in his headquarters pro-
testing TO callers that there was no prospect
Of his withdrawal, and warning bis follow
ers that they must keep their
words good. He was aided by a
few personal friends In his
delegation, who think be ought not to with
draw before the first ballot, and they pro-
tested that Mr.. Springer's chances were
Frightening, that more and more men were
coming TO him as the distlnctively northern
candidate and that IL his home friends
would only stand by him he would be
elected.
HATCH AND M'MILLIN.
Messrs. Hatch and McMilliu had less
trouble, their mon being less restive To-
ward evening the talk about the possible
break from Mr.. Springer became bitter
MIR. Shively Of Indiana. Springer man,
went around saying that If one Springer
man from Iowa or Illinois, where the ten
dency to break seemed strongest. should an-
nounce himself for Mr.. Mills, four Indiana
Springer votes, including his own. would
promptly go to Mr.. Crisp. He succeeded In
completely checking the movement to break
up tie Springer forces.
FEARS OF THE MILLS MEN.
Mr.. Mills men within and without
the camp fear that break to
Mr.. Mills would only elect Mr..
Crisp by rousing the personal feelings of the
deserted Springer and those Of his followers
who we're not for Mr.. Mills
Recognizing the fact that the situation Is
very delicate, the friends of both Messrs
Mills and Crisp are tonight counseling their
respective friends in the three minor forces
to be very cautious. The break to either
Mr.. Mills or Mr.. Crisp may not occur now
before the caucus meets. and ID will come
from lowe, Wisconsin or Michigan
hrst, rather than from Illinois.
Mr.. Holman arrived this afternoon. He
would not say who he was for.
Estimates of strength were still forthcom-
AHE SO~hlSub III SpAbo Ok ali tue uuc6T GhkuLJ
OF the situation. Mr.. Mills claims 95, Mr..
Crisp claims 81, Mr.. Springer ST. Mr.. Nc
Miilin 20, and Mr.. Hatch IL, but all the esti-
mates are based upon some doubtful votes.
ALL AS BUSY AS BEES.
Bvthe AsSociated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The speakership
contest to~day showed Increasing activity,
and 1t is evident to all that crisis is rap
ldly approaching. Gossip was no longer
directed so much to the relative claims of
Toe candidates as 10 speculation regarding
the probable withdrawal of the weaker
aspirants. At the various headquarters OF
the i've candidates this morning it was con-
ceded that from present indications, with
every man remaining in the field, no
nomination would be possible on the first
ballot. With four-fifths of the democratic
congressman In the city this morning, in
oennite claims were no longer possible, since
nearly every man was quite free to express
n 6ls preference for his favorite candidate.
ihe relative positions of the various candi-
oates at noon seemed to be as follows
Crisp first, Mills second. Springer third,
McMlllin fourth and Hatch fifth.
BoAsTFUL CLAIMS.
=, Although the actual figures which the
tne respective followers gave out did not
seem IN any case to be fully borne out by
tne tacts only upon one general proposition
were they all agreed-that with every can
uidate In the field nomination is improba-
Dle upon the first ballot. But neither Rep
IeSentative Mills nor Representative Crisp
oynceoeo o.n' that every candidate would be
e''Il @ IN tne Held when the caucus conveDes
next Saturday. Strenuous efforts were be-
lug made to-day to effect the with
Laval or certain minor can-
GIuStes by working dsintegration
a. "A their forces. The Iowa delegation met
WIS morning and again expressed its indi~
Soual and collective preference for Mr..
springer, but decided that should events
tnulcate that Mr.. Crisp might be nomi-
t;a Hateo on the first ballot, the vote of the en-
MT, Sre delegation would be thrown to Mr.
iot on.s oefore the conclusion of the first bal
'0S 10 prevent that result.
THE SPOKESMAN TALKS.
a. representative Hayes, the spokesman of
sue uelegation, said to an Associated Press
aeporter: " We desire it understood that we
or Hie Ior Mr.. Springer just as long as there
&C. possibility OF his election. When, how
EVER, EVER, that possibility no longer exists,
fno fnoula That time ever arrive, then we are
81, III. Mills. We are unanimous and
S Am vote as unit. Should 1t become evil
o ount between now and the date of the eau
Gus GUS that Mr.. Crisp, through thedefectiou of
supporters of Mr.. McMillin or Mr.. Hatch.
rom any accession whatever. is likely to
10 nominated on the fret ballot. we viii,
spon Ine Initial ballot. cast our votes soIiily