The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-04

Springer did not seem to be at all alarmed
py the conclusions of the Iowa delegation.
as they said the contingency upon which
their desertion is to be based will never
arise.
SPRINGER ENCOURAGED.
Mr.. Springers adherents were encouraged
oy the decision Of the entire Michigan dele.
gation, with the exception of Mr.. Chapman,
10 support their candidate. This delegation
will have a formal meeting Tomorrow
afternoon and viii endeavor to act as a
unit. Mr.. Springer still claims fifty-seven
votes and Is counting upon the support Of
Mr.. Holman OF Indiana, but the other
candidates do not concede him over thirty
nve or forty. Among his supporters this
morning were Gen. John @. Black, ex-com-
missioner Of pensions, Hon. Lambert Tree
and Hon. F. ;. Winston. Senator John NJ.
Palmer of Illinois arrived this afternoon
ana at once began work for the Illinois
candidate.
MILLS HOPE.
The friends Of Mr. Mills are hopeful of
transferring nearly ell the votes now
pledged to Mr.. Springer to their candidate,
and on their belief of success in this en-
deavor they express confidence of victory,
relying upon the Impetus given TO Mr..
Mills by the announcement of the great nc-
oession of votes from the west and the
ASA VI oSb W AoAAJ W puclT otduudFu nearly
all the doubtful votes and TO cause breaks
from the other candidates on the part of
representatives who wish TO be on the side
OF the winning candidate.
The adherents Of the two leaders express
directly antagonistic views of the probabili-
ties OF Mr.. Springer's withdrawal being
forced, and also Of the result of such with
drawaL
sAYREs sANGUINE.
Mr.. Sayres of Texas said to-day that he
was saDguine that Mr.. Mills would win.
His confidence, he added, was not based on
expectations Of votes to come, but on
absolute assurances, He was willing to
concede that MIR. Crisp was at present In the
lead, and that it was necessary for Mr..
Mills to draw from the other candidates to
win, and he had no doubt Mr.. Springer's
vote would go to his tSsyresN colleague.
HEMPHILL FULL OF HOPE.
Mr.. HemphilI of South Carolina, an ex-
perienced member and ardent supporter of
Mr.. Crisp, when questioned as to the effect
that Mr.. Springer's withdrawal would have
said he did not see how it was possible to
beat Mr.. Crisp, even If Mr. Springer were
able and willing, neither of which he be-
lleved was the case, to throw his entire
strength TO Dir. Mills. Mr.. Crisp,
he said, is too far in the lead. If
Mr.. Springer's solid vote went to Mr..
Mills, he would still not lead Mr. Crisp by
more than few votes, If at all. "And,"
he added, "such a thing could only be done
as the result of bargain, of which / see no
evidence In this campaign; and If it were
possible it would hurt the persons interest,
because the supporters of Messrs. McMillin
and Hatch would object. as its success
would leave them out in the cold. do not
believe they could be included in the ar
"a for thf,4lr H. ss kka
second rehoice OF q majority of them."
PLAYING 'PossUM.
1t is evident that neither of the leaders
are giving out their full strength, and in
anticipation of the announcement of gains
TO Mr.. Mills Mr. Crsip has some votes In re-
serve, which he has assurances he can count
on il needed, while Mr. Mills Is working for
a sudden and large increase in his vote.
At Mr.. Hatchs headquarters this morn
ing everything was quiet. "The day opens
bright outside pointing to the clear sky from
his parlor window aHd inside" said Mr..
Hatch bimself, the last remark having ref
erence to his canvass. II have no votes"
he added, THAT are not votes In earnest |
will be IN at the start with a fair compli-
mentary vote, and expect, after the mem
bers have skyrocketed around for several
votes, to augment my following steadily"
WV
Mr.. Mills sat in his headquarters to-day
and cbeerfulness and content and good
humor shone in his face and twinkled Ia his
bright eyes. Everything Is going on very
nicely" he said, and then he replied, as has
been bis custom throughout, that there was
no news and that he had no figures to make
public Mr.. Crisp was just as confident, and
in this respect the canvass, as its last
days approach, resembles the contest
for speaker In the Fiftieth congress when
Messrs. Reed and Mckinley each did not
see how It was possible for him to lose. Mr.,
Crisp reported affairs in satisfactory shape,
and one of his lieutenants standing by said:
"Our lines are close and compact and our
strength is assured. We are also gaining
with each day" 9Y
Mr. Mcmillan when seen was surrounded
by number of callers, and was actively at
work responding TO the good wishes of his
friends.
AN AWKWARD DISPUTE.
An awkward dispute has arisen to mar
the serenity OF the contest, and it is possible
that some bad feeling may be engendered
before 1t can be amicably adjusted. Mr..
Holman of Indiana, who is chairman of the
caucus, is not expected in the city until to-
morrow evening and formal
call for caucus has not
been issued. 1t has been generally
reported that caucus Will be held at
o'clock Saturday afternoon, and this hour
seems to please all the candidates except
Mr.. Mills. That gentleman this morning
declared that z 80 o'clock should be The hour
named. "For years." said he, ''caucuses
of the House have been held In the evening,
and it would be unjust to all Of
the absent members TO depart from
precedents and call the caucus for the after
noon. There are members OF the House
who will not be here by 2 o'clock p. m. Sat-
urday, because they naturally presume the
caucus will be held in the evening. 1t would
be great injustice to these men to change
the hour"
At the suggestion of Mr.. Mills, his
lieutenant, Mr.. Breckinridge Of Arkansas.
prepared paper, calling the caucus for
1880 O'Clock on Saturday evening. and pro-
posed that in the absence of Mr.. Holman it
should be signed by the five candidates for
the speakership as the best solution Of the
question.
OPPOSED BY THE OTHERS.
INQUIRY at the headquarters Of other can
didates at once developed opposition to the
plan of Mr.. Mills. For my part" said Mr..
Springer, ~ am in favor OF having the
caucus meet at the same hour the House Is
accustomed to meet, IL O'Clock noon. In
|. any event am opposed to calling 1t later
than 2 O'Clock, p. m, Saturday. 10 meet
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