Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-08

a keen disappointment was the only expression
the most ardent Mills men gave vent to- When
Mr.. McMillin appeared on the floor this morn
ing many members who had not been with him
In the fight rushed mp to shake his hand and to
tell him that he had made good stand against
the inevitable Mr.. Springer had on his coat
bright scarlet pink, which had been the
emblem OF his campaign, and upon his face
was the smile that never fails
Having cast his vote and his influence 20 Mr..
Crisp he was in high favor with the victors and
his smile broadened into glow of good humor
as he mingled among his fellow members. Mr..
Mills came in late and quietly took q seat among
the men who fought and fell with him.
Mr.. Crisp reached the Capitol before II
o. Clock and was at once installed in the
Speakers room. where he was soon surrounded
by members, though his room was at no time
crowded and there was no noisy rejoicing His
friends contented themselves with wringing
each others hands or sitting about silently hug
ging themselves
COMMITTEE AssIGNMESra.
The chief anxiety Of most of the members
has suddenly turned from the great contest 70
the question of committee assignments and
general House organizations.
Now that there is nothing 10 be gained ae A
issue In taking q contrary position II is said py
his friends that Mr.. Crisp will follow q con-
servative and impartial course. preserving no
W but lOnONllk out tI0
settled policies of the democratic party, with
the best interests Of the party in view
When the nominations for Speaker were
made In the House tins morning that Of Reed
was the only one greeted with applause. Jerry
Simpson, acting for the Farmers Alliance
party Of nine, nominated Watson Of Georgia.
and a smile spread over the House.
When Judge Holman placed Judge Crisp in
nomination the democrats reserved their ap-
plause for the moment when he should be de-
clareQ elaCfQf and ha lad int fha
Ex-sPEAKER REED cHEEREp.
But at the name Of Reed the eighty-three r.
publicans made all the noise consistent with
their numbers, and their votes we're all CASE
in q peculiarly loud voice. to show that they
were there.
During the roll call Mr. Mills stood back be.
hind the rail on the democratic side straight-
ened up to his full stature, and when his name
was called voted with his usual depth Of voice
and earnestness Of manner.
Messrs- Hoar and Williams Of Massachusets.
who were Mr.. Mills most active workers, did
not vote.
The silence on the democratic side remained
unbroken while the tellers counted the vote
Crisp 23S Reed So and Watson s-but when the
clerk announced that Mr.. Crisp was elected
Speaker q wild burst Of applause 6lled -
House.
CRISP ESCORTED TO THE caAn-
Mr.. Mills and ex-speaker Reed we're an.
pointed to conduct the Speaker TO the chair.
On his appearance in the hall all the members
stood in their places, clapping their hands and
cheering.
The Speakers address was not over ten lines
in length, expressing q sense Of the honor be-
slowed upon HIM, purpose 10 execute the off
nee with justice and impartiality, and express
ing the hope that the work Of tho
session would be such q 70 promote
the prosperity and glory Of the country. Judeo
Holman administered the oath Of o{6cs and
the swearing in Of the members vas proossdsa
with.
AFTER TEE MINOR oyYIcEA
The scramble after the minor ofacs began
In earnest a. soon as the names Of The ohoosa
officers were known Enough spplicass -
consume all the patronage many dmo osse
crowded the Capitol building today and an in
mense amount OF wire pulling b being done.
Members who but twenty-fcur hours ago
we're the leaders IN the spsakership strueglo
and whose infuenoe vss bsing sought hnmbly
by the candidates for the minor o(icss a Gko
Houss are nov praying for patronags fro0
the men Who we're bat yesterday pasadi1g -
their votsa.