The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-08


decline. '
THE MEMBERS TIRED OUT.
The members Of the caucus were SO utter-
~ weary at midnight when the caucus adj
Journed that they had very little to say by
way OF comment on the result. Messrs.
montgomery OF Kentucky. Hemphil of
hentucky, Catchings Of Mississippi, Mr..
Crsps chief lieutenant, said about the
same thing: II told you so." They were
very emphatic in denying that Mr.. Crisp
nad made any bargain. The defeated can
dldates would only say that it was a close
ana hot fight. in which they had done the
best they could.
STORY OF THE BATTLE.
Blythe associated Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. The democratic
caucus resumed its session promptly at 10
O'Clock this morning. and without anv pre-
hmiuary proceedings the secretary began
to call the roll The roll disclosed the pres
enoo OF 212 members, but others were
constantly arriving.
Mr.. Terry of Arkansas was the only
member who was late for the first
blllot, but be answered the second
roll calls aud brought Mr.. Mills up
to Saturdays fight. The excitement was
intense during the call of the first ballot. 1t
was realized that the hour for solicitation
had passed, however, and the first ballot
was devoid OF the argumentative scenes
which characterized the balloting
of Saturday night. Every member
was left free to exercise his
preference without persuation and as the
roll call proceeded and no changes were
noted 1t became apparent that the claims
OF the leading candidates were extravagant
and that there would be no surprises and
none appeared. After the second ballot no
time remained for another before the hour
OF the meeting Of tho house and the caucus
adjourned TO o'clock without opposition.
CABLE DESERTS SPRINGER
Five minutes before the re-assembling of
the caucus for the afternoon session occurred
the most signihcaat incident OF the day,
Mr.. Cable of Illinois sought Mr.. Springer
and notified that gentleman that be had de-
clded to abandon him aud vote for Mr.
Mills some time during the afternoon. "I
will not do this upon the first ballot" said
Mr.. Cable, land possibly not for many
ballots, but | reserve to myself the
privilege OF changing at any time when
think my ballot will be of substantial
benefit to Mr.. Mills. In my opinion your
cause is now a hopeless one, and / think
the interests Of the Democratic party de-
mand the election of Mr.. Mills as
against any other candidate ex-
cept yourself. / have, therefore, made
up my mind that it is my duty to my party
aud myself to cast my vote for MIR. Mills
this afternoon. If I felt that my staying
by you would elect you, IL l saw a ray OF
hope for You l would be the last to leave
you, but in the present situation l see no
hope. may support you for many ballots
yet, or may leave you at any time"
EEwBERRY FOLLOWS SUIT.
The announcement of Mr.. Newberry a
few minutes later that he, too, would vote
for Mr.. Mills as his second choice, whenever
that vote was needed, caused further excite
ment.
Mr.. Stewart of Illinois added TO the ex.
element by denouncing Messrs Cable and
Newberry for what he called their treach-
cry and proclaimng that if the final break
came Of Mr. Springer's forces he. Mr.. Stewart
would give his vote to anybody that
Springer might designate except Mr.. Mills.
This demoralized the Mills managers, be-
cause they had constantly counted upon the
solid support OF Mr.. Springer's men when
ever Mr.. Springer abandoned the race.
THE TWENTIETH BALLOT.
The twentieth ballot showed no siguif1-
cant changes. Those on the twentySfirst
ballot were caused by the members pair
ing for luncheon.
On the twenty-second ballot Messrs.
Gable and Newberry voted for Mr.. Mills and
MIR. Tarsney Of Missouri for the first time
deserted Mr.. Hatch and voted for Mr..
the succeeding ballot Mr.. ShivelY of In
diana a couple Of DAYS ago served
notice On Messrs. Cable and Newberry
that whenever they deserted Mr.. Springer
for Mr.. Mills he and his friends would Off
set this by voting for Mr.. Crisp. This
threat was carried fout by Mr.. Shively of
Indiana and Mr.. stout of Michigan chang.
ing to Mr.. Crisp. Then Messrs. Cobb aud
Dearmond of Missouri left Mr.. Hatch and
voted for Mr.. Mills Immediately there
was the widest excitement.
HATCH VOTES FOR CRISP.
Mr.. Catchings aud others of the Crisp
forces rushed from the hall and into the
headquarters Of Mr.. Hatch. There was a
brief five minutes conversation and Mr..
Catchipgs reappeared, followed by Mr..
Hatch, and both gentlemen entered the hall
of the House.
Hatch is going to withdraw Hatch is
to go to Crisp!" was the simultaneous cry
from hundred throats.
The spectators were not mistaken, for the
entrance of Mr.. Hatch to the caucus could
have but one meaning. The gentleman
from Missouri cast his vote for Mr.. Crisp.
and Messrs. Byrnes and Wilson of his state
delegation followed his lead and also voted
for the Georgia candidate. This gave Mr..
Crisp lead of five votes on the twenty
third ballot.
a DRAMATIC SCENE.
Immediately after this ballot dramatic
scene occurred. Messrs. Crisp and Hatch
met accidentally in the lobby in the rear of
the house. Instantly the Georgian grasped
the hand of his late opponent aud with a
beaming face thanked him warmly for his
support The spectators on the inside
caught the scene and the friends of Mr..
Crisp gave q cheer of exultation. On the
twenty>fourth ballot Mr.. Springer lost
another vote and Mr.. Crisp reaped the
profit. Mr.. Nc Iceland of Indiana followed
the lead of Mr.. Shively and voted for Mr..
Crisp. This was the only change, but it
gave Mr.. Crisp lead of six over Mr.. Mills.
M'MILLIN HOLDS HIS OWN.
The excitement at this time was at fever
heat. but it received a check by the sudden
reflection that in all the changes MIR. McMil-
lin had held his own, and that should even
the entire following Of Mr.. Springer go to
either Mr.. Crisp or Mr.. Mills, it would be
insufficient to defeat the other lead
ing rivals SO long as the
guDpo tiers of the Tennessee candidate stood
firm. The assault on Mr.. Springer's forces
ceased. and terrific efforts were made TO
hreak the McMlllin ranks Members rushed
hither and thlther button-holing and re-
monstrTting with the followers of
the gentleman from Tennessee, but
their efforts were in vain. The
valiant nineteen still voted reso-
,a1 F. NJ MoMillin and there being