The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-08
CRISP IS CHOSEN.
The TliPtieth Ballot Ends
the Battle.
Saved BY SPRINGER.
The Illinois Leader Comes TO
Gergia's Aid
MILLS REFUSES TO TALK.
A Report That lie Won't Accept
a ChairmanShip
MMILLIN STEPS ASIDE.
O'Neill Also Held Out With His
Vote for Stevens.
MMILLIN STEPS ASIDE.
O'NeilI Also Held Out With His
Vote for Stevens.

NA'Cp D0 ~ OS0OO 1OO4 w AL All III
His Speech Thanking the Caucus for
His Nomination-HeA Announces Him
self Firm for Tariff Reform and
Democratic Success - Everybody
Captivated by His Gracious Manners.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE speakership
fight ended dramatically on the thirtieth bal
lot, when Mr.. Springer, after all his misfor-
tunes, had the good luck to cast the decid-
ing vote in favor of Mr.. Crisp, who was
promptly elected. Four Illinois votes
changed from Mr. Springer to Mr.. Crisp,
and two from Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Hol-
man of Indiana, following their example,
gave Mr.. Crisp 1l9 votes. One hundred and
five men voted for MIR. Mills, in
ing Mr.. McMillin. Four men
voted for Mr.. Springer to the end and
Mr.. O'Neill stuck to Mr.. Stevens to the
last, having, however, done all he could to
help Mr.. Crisp to his election. All the other
Massachusetts, men except Mr.. Stevens were
counted in the ten New England men who
stuck to Mr.. Mills. 1t was evident when
the caucus met again at o'clock that great
pressure had been exerted on Mr.. Springer
all the evening, leaving him for Mr.. Crisp.
Mr.. Springer had not voted on that roll call
although he was ready to do so. he was
standing in the lobby just back of the hall
with Mr.. Crisp looking on through the door
at the caucus which was getting excited
sPRINGER's VOTE.
Mr.. Springer heard the Secretary say
"ll2 votes have been cast for Crisp" He
of once went into the hall and asked that
his vote be recorded. His name was called
and he responded Crisp. The Crisp men
cheered, then all of Mr.. Springer's Illinois
supporters except MIR. Snow changed their
votes to Crisp. Messrs. McAlee and Kribbs
followed their example. Mr.. Stockdale
OF Mississippi, who had been out In
the hall, also voted for Mr.. Crisp. Finally
Mr.. Holman changed his vote to Mr.. Crisp
and declared the ballot closed and Mr.. Crisp
nominated. The Crisp men. who were much
more numerous outside than they we're pro-
portlonately inside the caucus, waked-all
the capitol echoed with their yells Of
triumph. While Mr. Crisp was being b. ought
in to return his thanks and to say
that his election meant no steps backward
In tariff reform. His followers in the corri-
dors were cheering for him, for Hill, for
German, for Tammany, and for every body
else who was thought to have had any thing
to do with the result. Mr.. Mills, who looked
III with his heavy c)ld, came into the hall
about the same time as Mr.. Crisp. All the
other candidates had been in the lobby back
Oh the hall much of the time, both Saturday
and to-day, directing their lieutenants and
holding their conferences. Mr.. Mills had
not left the ways and means room while the
caucus was in session.
DRAWING ON sPRINGER's FORCES.
As soon as 1t was understood that Mr..
springer was out both Messrs. Crisp and
Mills drew from Mr.. Springer's forces until
Iney cut them down to eight. Mr.. Crisp
was steadily climbing up and it was evi>
Gent that he would probably keep his lead
IN this Juncture both the Mills men and the
crisp men appealed Co Mr.. McMiliin, the
only remaining secondary candidate, to
withdraw, so as to unlock his vote. MIR.
McMlllin came to the conclusion that he
could nos get the nomination, 80 he with
urew just before the thirtieth and
!aSs ballot. All of his votes
snd his own we're cast for
MT Mills. but he came too late to save Mr..
nils who had begun to lose votes on the
precealng ballot. Mr.. Springer went to
Mr' Crisp as soon as be got back from din
Iar I ana told him that he would release his
tolowers from all obligations to him and
C|Uu4u 40 all that hei could to elect Mr..
HSlsp. de then summoned his few fol-
so"ers ana released them and proceeded
"onl tnae ume as Crisp worker.
CRISP VERY GRACIOUS.
,n Mr; Crisp was very happy as he came
aiS SS Tue nail to make his manners and his
p.eoges to the caucus. All his WEAKNESS
S.er nls almost 1ncessant labors seemed TO
love love disappeared, but the pride of his vic
Sory aiter the closest, longest and in every
way most remarkable speakership contest
N Inirty years did not make him arrogant.
tt tte accepted congratulations and rendered
s.nanKs as graciously as ever. His first
.nougnt was OF his son, who was out in his
headquarters, where he had been with him
constantly, 20 and Of the telegram
ne wanted the boy To send 10
ms ms mother. When he walked In TO make
n us speech he said to a friend. IT am as
sorry Tor the other fellows as am qlad for
myself" Inside he saw Mr. SnrinSer and
nr. hatch sitting with the Crisn men. and
ssnliing with qualification at the defeat of
sne man who had defeated them. over
a, aa,hong the Mills men sat Mr.. Mills and Mr..
sis Ms niiin, cheered In disaster bv the spleu-
ulu support they had had II was
noo .a wondered that Mr.. Crisp was touched by
we remarkable scene and the more remark
aoie circumstances should hAva expressed
nls kindly feelings in his speech MIR C,risr
says ne is absolutely unpledgaa as ~ tbf
committees places. He will az conrsa ten.
,,i,.I Mr. Mills the craftsmanship of the com
-'''ee oh ways and means Mr.. Mills will