Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-12-12
CRISP CHOSEN.
Ending of the Earnest Contest for
the Speakership.
The Able Georgian Gets II9 Votes, Which
dominates Him, with Several Votes
TO Spare--NIc NIiIl.n Gives In.

The Able Georgian Gets IIo ' otes. Which
dominates Him, with Several Votes
to Spare--McMiII:n Gives Up.
A despatch from Washington, Gays: The
contest in the House democratic caucus for
the speakership of that body was brought to a
close when Hon. Charles F. Crisp, of Ameri-
Gus, Ga, was nominated on the thirtieth
ballot, the final vote standing Crisp, ll9;
Mills, l05; Springer, 4; Stevens, ]; total 229
The caucus also nominated tn other House
officers as follows: Clerk, Jsmes Kerr Of
Ciearfeld, Pa sergeant-at-arms, exc Congress
'n4an Samuel $. Yoder of Lima, Ohio; door
Keeper, ex.Congressman Charles II. Turner,
of New York city, postmaster Lycurgus Dial
ton, of Indiana
Extras were issued announcing the selection
OF Mr.. Crisp for Speaker by the democratic
caucus. The news soon spread over the city,
and was at once the sole topic Of conversation.
In democratic circles there was strong feel
ing of relief That what was feared might be
come protracted aud unhappy contest had
been brought to so satisfactory conclusion.
"a course, there will be the disappointment of
the unsuccessful candidates, but the selection
hnaily made is of one so we'll fitted in all re
spects for the position that considerations for
the general good should rise superior TO
private disappointment. Those who know
Mr.. Crisp best are satisfied his record in The
chair, which he will be called upon to fill,
VIII compare most favorsbly with that of any
Of his predecessors.
At the beginning of the thirtieth ballot, and
before the call had begun, Mr. McMillin, who
had been standing in the rear lobby, entered
the ball. Instantly there was a burst Of APP
plause, as this was an unerring indication that
the gentleman from Tennessee was TO with
draw from the contest
Mr.. McMillin obtained recognition from
the chair, and thanking his followers for their
loyal and constantsupport, formally withdrew
from the contest amid applause. As the ballot
proceeded the followers of the Tennessee
candidate began to scatter, and Messrs. Covert.
tnloe and Kyle went to Mr.. Mills and Mr.
Washington to Mr.. Crisp. When the name
)t NcMillin was called that gentleman him
,elf voted for Mr.. Mills, Changes now came
n rapid succession, and at the conclusion of
me ballot Mr.. Crisp stood with ia votes snd
Mr.. Mills with l0S-the Georgia candidate o;e
short of a nomination. with Mr.. Springer and
ms little band Of followers hiding the balance
Of power.
1t remained to the Illinois leader to say Who
SHOULD be the Speaker of the Fifty-se,Ond
Congress. Great applause greeted Mr. Sprin-
ger as he entered the hall There was n
breathless pause as Mr.. Springer proceeded
10 his little group of supporters, and shaking
hands all round, thanked each for his LOYAL
Import. The House apnlauded this graceful
title act, and when Mr., Springer asked recoe
nition from the Chair and prepared TO vote
he suspense was more than painful. ~ de-
sire, said Mr.. Springer. ''to be recorded as
voting for Mr.. Crisp" The vote of Mr.. Sprin.
ger nominated Mr. Crisp, and the applause
which greeted its announcement was dea en-.
ing. \ dozen members rushed simultaneously
to grasp the lllinoisian's hands. and he was
the recipient of an enthusiastic ovation from
the supporters Of Mr.. Crisp. Messrs Bnsev
and Stewart. Of Illinois, Kribbs, of Pennsyl
yania, and Holman, of Indiana, followed their
candidate and after Mr.. Springer 5 withdrawal
voted with him for MIR. Crisp Messrs. SNOW.
Of Illinois, Bryan, of Nebraska, and Marlin
and Patton, of Indiana, remained on the re.
cord as voting for Mr.. Springer so that the
result of the final and decisive ballot was ms
follows: Crisp, 1l9; Mills, los Springer. 4, ami
Stevens l.
THE BALLOTS.
The following table shows The vote on each
ballot for SDea ker.