The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-04
THE SPEAKERSHIP
All the Contestants Seem Very
Sanguine.
MILLS AND CRISP ARE IN THE LEAD
The Iowa Delegation is for sprtnger-A Man
ifesto Issued from Mills Headquarters and
Counter One from Crisp's.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The speakershlp con-
test to-day shows increasing activity and it is
evident to all that crisis is rapidly approach
ing. Gossip is no longer directed so much 10
the relative claims of candidates as to specu-
lation regarding the probable withdrawal of the
weaker aspirants. AT the various headquart-
ers of the five candidates this morning it was
conceded from present indications with every
man remaining in the field no nomination would
be possible on the first ballot. With four -ffths
OF the Democratic Congressman in the city this
morning, indefinite claims are no longer pos
slble since every man is quite free to express
his preference for his fayorite candidate
THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE VARIOUS CAN
DIDATEs
/ at the present writing seem to be as follows:
Crisp first, Mills second. Springer third, Nc Mil
! Ian fourth and Hatch fifth
Strenuous efforts are being made TO day 10
effect the withdrawal of certain minor candi-
dates by working the diSintegration of their
forces. Only in the candidacy of Springer have
| there been any disquieting evidences of pos
| Slble dlSintegration. The Iowa delegation,
which up to this time has been unfaltering in
its allegiance to Springer this morning met
and again expressed its individual and collec-
tive preference for Springer, but decided should
events indicate Crisp might he nominated on
the hrst ballot, the vote OF the entire delega-
ton would be thrown to Mills ere the conclu-
sion of the first ballot to prevent that result.
| Representative Hayes, spokesman OF the
delegation said to an Associated Press
reporter: 1--WE desire it understood we are for
! Springer Just as long as there is possibility
OF his election, We are unanimous and will
vote as unit Should it become evident be-
tween now and the date Of the caucus that
Crisp is likely TO be nominated on the first bal
lot we will even up on the initial ballot, and
CAST OUR VOTES soLIDLY FOR MILLS,
to prevent such a result. We will do this be-
cause We are convinced the sentiment of the
great northwest is for Mills as opposed TO
Crisp
Other followers of Springer do not seem to
be at all alarmed by the conclusions of the
Iowa delegation, they say the contingency
upon which their desertfon is to be based will
never arise.
opringer's adherents were encouraged to-day
by the decision of the entire Michigan delega-
mon. with the exception of Chapman, to support
their candidate. This delegation will have
q formal meeting tomorrow afternoon and will
endeavor TO act as unit. Springer still claims
ffty-seven votes and is counting the support
OF Holman of Indiana but other candidates do
not concede him over thirty five or forty. The
friends of Mills are hopeful of transferring
nearly all the votes now pledged to Springer TO
their candidate, and on their belief in the sue
cess OF this endeavor they express confidence
IN victory, relying upon the impetus given to
Mills by the announcement of the great
accession OF votes from the west
and northwest to rally to their
standard nearly all the doubtful votes and to
cause breaks from other candidates on the part
of the representatives who wish to be on the
side of the winning candidate. Adherents OF
the two leaders express directly antagonstiC
views as to the probability OF Springer's with
drawal being forced and also of the result OF
such withdrawal
AN ARDENT SUPPORTER OF CRISP
said he did not see how it was possible to beat
Crisp even il Springer were able and willing
(neither of which he believed to be the case) to
. throw his entire strength to Mills. 1t is evi-
= dent neither leader Is giving out his full
strength and that in anticipation OF an an
nouncement of gains to Mills, Crisp has some
votes III reserve which he has assurances he
can count on If needed while Mills is working
for sudden and large increase in his vote Al
Hatch's headquarters this morning everything
| Is quiet.
, 1t has been generally reported here a caucus
viii be held at p. N, Saturday. This houI
seems 20 please all the candidates except Mr.
Mills who wants the hour to be 7:3Opm Satur
day. In case the candidates are unable tC
agree, Mr.. Holman, OF Indiana chairman of the
caucus, will probably be wired for a decision.
3 The three minor candidates. each as steadfas
as ever viii remain in the field until the finish
2 | ana the followers of each express the same
hope they will be elected The statement O.
q the Iowa delegation, who have been fol
Springer that they, in order to prevent the
election of Crisp would desert Springer anC
vote for Mills, caused Springer's Indiana dele
CATION, led by Congressman Shiveley, TO hold
| snort caucus. AT the conclusion Of the caucu!
Shiveley announced to the Iowa dele cation tina
their desertion of Springer would be the
signal for the Indiana men to vote solid,
|
The announcement was thunder clap to thC
Iowa delegation. During the afternoon Hayes
leader Of the Iowa men, after short confer
ence with Mills, said: II am prepared to take
the responsibility of being the first man to de
sert Springer. Our present intentions are t.
remain with him till the end unless the break
ing IS led by some of his other friends" Thi
is Interpreted to mean that Fithian, Form an
NewberrT and Wise all of Illinois, must frs
a desert Springer in favor of Mills. A strenuous
effort will be made tomorrow to unite the Ala
e bama delegation on Crisp and The Michigan OF
Springer.
, II is impossible 10 ascertain the complexion
OF the Wisconsin delegation, and good deal o
missionary work is being done in that direction
a Senator Palmer, of Illinois. arrived this even
ing He visited Mr.. Springers headquarter
where large number of friends called to SCI
e him. a caucus has been called to meet at 2 d
f N. Saturday.
A statement was given out from Mills head
r quarters late tonight reviewing the situation
claims of contestants, etc. and asserting Mill
has l26 on first ballot. or ten more than enougl
to nominate. Crisp, its says will get nearly hi
entire strength on the first ballot, while muc]
of Mills vote may be looked up with Syringe
T and other friends. When this statemen
reached Crisps headquarters. a counte
manifesto was issued, asserting their list ha,
7 steadily grown until now a gain of twelve vote
i would give Crisp a majority. Should an
candidate withdraw, CriSps nomination woul'
be inevitable on the first ballot. The nlinoi
delegation tonight unanimously adopted
f resolution to continue to work for Springer.