Los Angeles herald., 1891-12-04
ALL FIVE CONFIDENT.
The Speakership Contest In
creasing in Interest.
Each Candidate Thinks He Will
Be Elected.
The Result Seems to Lie Between
Mills and Crisp.
Ehey Have About Equal Chances-The
Hoosiers Head OF the Hawkeyes
I'm a Contemplated Break
from Springer.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The speaker
ship contest today shows increasing
activity, and it is evident to all that a
crisis is rapidly approaching. Gossip is
NO longer directed so much to the rela-
tive claims of the candidates as to spec
ulation regarding the probable with
drawai of the weaker aspirants. At tn e
various headquarters of the candidates
this morning it was conceded, from
present indications, with everv man re-
maining in the field, that no nomination
would be possible on first ballot. With
four-6fths of the Democratic congress
men in the city this morning, indefinite
claims are no longer possible, since
nearly every man is now quite free to
express his preference for his favorite
candidate. The relative positions of the
various candidates at present writing
seem about as follows: Crisp first.
Mills second, Springer third, McMillin
fourth and Hatch fifth.
Strenuous efforts were made today to
effect the withdrawal OF certain minor
candidates by working a disintegration
OF their forces. Only in the candidacy
OF Springer have there been any disqui-
citing evidences of possible disintegra-
tion. The Iowa delegation, which up to
this time had been unfalterlng in its al
iegiance to Springer, this morning met
and again expressed its individual and
collective preference for Springer, but
decided that should events indicate that
Crisp might be nominated on first ballot.
the vote of the entire delegation will be
thrown to Mills are the conclusion of
the first ballot in order to prevent that
result. Representative Hayes, spokes-
man OF the delegation, said to an Associ-
lated Press reporter: "We desire it un-
derstood that we are for Springer just as
long as there is possibly any hope of his
eiectlon. we are unanimous and will
vote as unit. Should it become eyi-
dent between now and the date of the
caucus that Crisp is likely to be NOM
mated on first ballot, we will, even upon
The initial ballot, cast our votes solidly
for Mills to prevent such a result. We
will do this because we are convinced
that the sentiment of the great north
west is for Mills as opposed to Crisp.o
The other followers of Springer do not |
seem to be at all alarmed at the con- |
clusions of the Iowa delegation, as thev |
say the contingency upon which their |
desertion is to be based, will never |
ARISE. Sprlnger's adherents were en- |
couraged today by the decision that the |
entire Michigan delegation, with the ex-
OF Chapman, is to support their
candidate. This delegation will have a
formal meeting tomorrow afternoon, and
Will endeavor to act as unit. Springer
still claims seventy-fve votes, and is |
counting on the support of Holman of |
Indiana, but the other candidates do
aot concede him over thirty-fiye or
orty. The friends of Mills are hopeful
y transferring nearly all the votes
'iedged to Springer to their candidate.
md on the belief of success in this en-
leavor, they express confidence in vic.
ory, relying upon the impetus given
o Mills by the announcement of q great
ccession of votes from the west and
orthwest to rally to their standard
early all the doubtful votes, and to
ause breaks from other candidates in
representatives who wish to be on the
de OF the winning candidate. The adj
erents OF the two leaders express
irectly antagonistic views. The possi-
ilities OF Springer's withdrawal being
,rced, and also of the result of such 1
An ardent supporter of |
risp said he did not see how it was |
ossible to beat Crisp, even if Springer {
ere able and willing (neither of which :
believed to be the case) to throw his ,
ltire strength to Mills. 1t is evident
lat neither leader is giving out his full
rength, and that in anticipation of the
lnouncement of gains to Mills. Crisp I
IS some votes in reserve which he has
assurance he can count on if needed. L
hlle Mills is working for a sudden and s
rye increase in his vote. t
At Hatch's headquarters this morning C
erything was quiet.
1t has been generally reported here
at caucus will be held at o. m.
turday. This hour seems to please t.
the candidates, except Mr.. Mills,
10 wants the hour to be Z 80 Satur- o
y. In case the candidates are unable il
agree, Mr.. Holman, of Indiana. chair b
an of the caucus, will probably he r,
red for decision.
The three minor candidates are each
steadfast as ever to remain in the
Id until the finish, and the followers G
each express the hope that their man "
II be elected. ia
The statement of the Iowa delegation. ca
% had been for Springer. 81
1t they, in order to prevent
} election of Crisp, would desert
ringer and vote for Mills, caused
ringers Indiana delegation, led bv ba
lgressman Shively, to hold short tn
Gus. At the conclusion of the eau. tie
, Shively answered to the Iowa dele. co
ion that their desertion of Springer pl
ild be the signal for the Indiana nen
7ote solidly for Crisp, who is their
,nd choice. This announcement was ~.
lunder clap to the Iowa delegation. So l'
uring the afternoon, Hayes, of the ~ ~
q men, after short conference with ;S
ls, said: II am not prepared to
the responsibility of being the first
to desert Springer. The present
ntions are to remain with him to tor
end, unless break is made by some HI
is other friends" for
Ills is interpreted to mean that Fifth fro
Forman, Newberry and Wike, all of
ois, must first desert Springer in
r of Mills. I
strenuous effort will be made to- Ma
'ow to unite the Alabama delega- mu
on Crisp, and Michigan on Springer. 81,
is impossible to ascertain the COM Pr
ion OF the Wisconsin delegation, hap
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