The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-12-10
house then proceeded to draw for


seats.
A resolution, the effect of which
was to permit Messrs. Reed, Holman,
and O'Neill of Pennsylvania to select
seats in advance, was then adopted.
Mr.. Reeds choice was the seat long
occupied by Mr.. Garfield, and Mr..
O'Neill's selection was the one di-
rectly in front. Mr.. Holman selected
one nearer the centre aisle than he
has occupied for many years. Then
Fortune, in the shape Of blind-folded
page, drew from the box marbles
numbered, corresponding to the places
occupied by the members on the roll
call. The new member, Mr.. Wheeler
of Michigan, was the first fortunate
one, and secured place near the cen
tire aisle half way back. The first AL
lance man called was Mr.. HalvOrisoD
of Minnesota, and he selected a posi-
ton on the main Democratic annex.
Mr.. Burrows Of Michigan selected q
seat in front of Mr.. O'Neill, and Mr.
Lodge Of Massachusetts the next to
Mr.. Reed.
When Mr.. Mills name was called
the Democrats broke into applause.
Mr.. Mills choice was in the rear row,
rather too far to the right. Subse-
quently when Mr.. Breckenridge Of
Kentucky, whose mime WAS also APP
plauded, selected q scat also in the
rear row but more 10 the center, Mr..
Mills changed his seat and the two
friends became neighbors. Mr.
Springer's selection was q seat in the
third row, well to the front. Mr.. Nc
MILAN had to content himself with a
very poo r seat, far to the right, where
Mr.. Wilson of West Virginia soon
Joined him. The House then at 500 sd-
journed.
THE DEFEATED CANDIDATES.
The excited feelings so apparent
throughout the speakership contest
had no part in the proceedings of the
House today. When Mr.. Mcmillan
on the floor, many members
who have not been with him in the
fight, rushed to shake hands and tell
him hehad made good stand against
the inevitable. Springer had on his
coat lapel bright scarlet pink, which
had been the emblem of his campaign,
and upon his face smile. Having
cast his vote ard influence to Crisp he
was in high favor with the vicfors,
and his smile broadened into glow
Of good humor as he mingled among
his fellow members.
MIR. Mills came in late and quietly
took his seat among the men who
fought and fell. Mr.. Crisp reached
he capitol before II O'Clock, and was
1t once installed in the speakers
room, where he was soon surrounded
by the members, though the room
was at no time crowded, and there
vas no noisy rejoicing. The chief
anxiety Of most of the members was
suddenly turned from the great con-
est to the question OF committee as
ignments and general House organi-
alton.
When the nominations for speaker
we're made in the House this morning
hat of Mr.. Reed was the only one
erected with applause. Mr.. Jerry
simpson, acting for the Farmers ALI
nee party, nomina cd Mr.. F.
Watson of Georgia, and a
mile spread over the House.
When Mr.. Holman placed Mr.. Crisp
n nomination the Democrats reserved
heir applause for the time when he
should be declared elected and es-
,orted into the House. But at the
name Of Mr.. Reed the Republicans
made all the noise consistent with
heir numbers and their votes were
al cast in peculiarly loud voice to
show that they were there. During
he roll-call Mr.. Mills stood back be-
lind the rail on the Democratic side,
'traightene up 10 his full statureand
when his name wss called out voted
with his usual depth OF voice and
arnestress Messrs Hoar and VIII
Jams of Massachusetts,, who were
Mills most active workers did not