The record-union., 1891-12-09
Special to the REcoRp-uN1oS.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s. The excited
feelings so apparent throughout the
Speakership contest had no part in the
proceedings of the House to-day. When
McMillin came in many members who
mad not been with him in the fight
rushed up TO shake hands and tell him he
made good stand against the inevitable.
Springer had on his coat lapel bright
scarlet pink. which had been the emblem
of his campaign. Having cast his vote
and influence to Crisp, he was in high
favor with the victors.
When the nominations for Speaker
were made this morning that of Reed
was the only one greeted with applause.
Jerry Simpson, acting FOR the Farmers
Alliance party of nine. nominated Wat
son of Georgia, and smiles spread over
the House. When Judge Holman placed
crisp in nomination the Democrats re-
served their applause for the moment
When he should be declared elected and
escorted into the House. but at the name
of Reed the eightythree Republicans
made all the noise consistent with their
numbers, and their votes We're cast in
peculiarly loud voices to show that they
were there.
During the roll-call, Mills stood back
behind the rail on the Democratic side,
and when his name was called voted with
his usual depth of voice and earnestness
of manner. Hoar and Williams of Massa-
chusetts, who were Mills most active
workers, did not vote.
The silence of the Democratic side re-
manned unbroken while the tellers
counted the vote-Crisp 23S, Reed s..
Watson S-but when the clerk announced
that Crisp was elected Speaker wild
burst of applause filled the House. AS
Mills and Reed conducted the Speaker to
the chair all the members stood up in
their places clapping their hands and
cheering.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Dec s. Immediately
after the reading of the journal the oaths
We're administered to Jones of Ar
kansas (re-elected), Dubois of Idaho and
Call of Florida. The papers in the matter
Of the credentials of Davidson, the claim
ant for Calls seat, were referred 10 the
Committee on Privileges and Elections,
with instructions to report at an early
day. a like reference was made of the
papers in the case Of Claggett, claiming
the seat of Dubois.
The Senate then took q recess till 2 p. NJ.
On reassembling, another recess was
taken to O'Clock, after the appointment
of Sherman and Harris as a committee to
join the House committee in a visit to the
President.
At 3:2O the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-When the House
convened this morning there was large
crowd present.
At noon Clerk Mcpherson called the
body to order, and on motion of Holman
the election of Speaker was proceeded
with.
Holman placed in nomination Charles
z. Crisp of Georgia.
Henderson of Illinois nominated Thos.
j. Reed. Applause on the Republican
side.
Simpson of Kansas nominated Thomas
U. Watson of Georgia.
Tellers were appointed and the ballot
ing commenced.
The roll-can resulted: Crisp DDS, Reed
s., Watson s.
Mills and Springer were heartily ap-
plauded when they recorded their votes
1or Crisp.
The Clerk announced the result and de
clared Crisp duly elected Speaker, amid
q storm of applause.
The Clerk then appointed Mills and
Reed as committee TO escort the newly
elected Speaker to the chair The ap-
pointment was received with applause,
not unmiXed with laughter.
In few moments Crisp entered, with
Mills and Reed supporting him on either
arm, and his march down the aisle was a
perfect ovation, the Democrats in mass
rising and giving him cheer after cheer,
and the Republican members rising also.
When quiet was secured, Crisp said:
Gentlemen cf the House of Representatives.:
For the great honor you have conferred upon
me / return heartfelt thanks. / shall en-
deavor to discharge the Office OF Speaker with
courtesy, with firmness and with absolute inn
partiality. Applause-l Let us unite in the
hope that our labors here may result in the
advancement of the prosperity, honor and
glory of our beloved country: lApplause.l 1
am now ready to take the oath of Office.
The oath of office having been admins
tered by Holman of Indiana, the work of
swearing in the members of the Fifty
second Congress then began. When this
was concluded a resolution for the ap-
pointment of Kerr for Clerk, Yoder for
Sergeant alarms, Turner for Door
keeper and Dalton for Postmaster was
presented.
Henderson of Illinois offered as a sub
stitute a resolution for the appointment of
the present officers, with the exception OF
Chaplain, for which Office Charles B.
Ramsdell was named. Disagreed to.
Holman'S resolution was then agreed
with an amendment offered by
ringer for the appointment of William
Milburn as Chaplain.
ne newly elected officers were then
RI in and resolution adopted direct
the Clerk to notify the President of
lection of the Speaker and the Clerk.
motion of Holman the Clerk was
ted to inform the Senate that the
sc had elected its Speaker and a
um being present it was now ready
usiness.
e Speaker appointed Blount, Reed
Breckenridge of Kentucky, a COM
ae to Join similar one from the SEN
to inform the President that Con-
s was in session with q quorum
sent.
resolution was adopted directing the
3aker to appoint a Committee on
lies, Accounts, Enrolled Bills and
lileage, each to consist of the same
lumber Of members as in the Eiftieth
Congress, and referring the rules OF the
last Congress tc the Committee on Rules
1t was ordered that the daily hour for
the meeting of the House shall be Il
O'clock.
The House then proceeded to the draw
ing for seats. A resolution, the effect of
which was to permit Reed, Holman and
O'NeiL OF Pennsylvania to select their
seats in advance. was adopted.
At the conclusion of the call the House
adjourned until tomorrow.
REPUBLICAN SENATE CAUCUS.
action Taken Concerning the Repre-
sentation on Committees.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The Republican