The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-08

ward changed their votes. giving the Geor-
gian 119 on the official count to los for
Mills.
After the caucus Mr.. Mills was invited to
furnish the press with his views upon the
result. but answered: II have nothing to
say to the press"
In commenting upon the result of the
contest Mr.. Hatch said: II am entirely sat-
isfied with the result. voted for M T.
Crisp because believe he possesses in the
most eminent degree all the qualification s
to make an able, cons ervative and
successful Speaker. i have never at
any time during this campaign shared in
the feeling against Mr.. Crisp from the
statement made that he was not as able
and conscientious a tariff -reforiner rs Mr.,
Mills, or any gentleman in this Congress. 1
am better satisfied with his record on the
silver question than that of Mr. Mills. since
the latter gentleman's speeches in Ohio. l
have no regrets TO express in regard to the
result. It will prove a good thing for the
Democratic party and for the whole people
of the country"
sPRINGER'S VIEWS.
Mr.. Springer said to q reporter: "The
canvass Tor the speakership. SO far as I am
concerned, has been conducted on the the
ory that good politics required that the
speakership should 60 to the Northwest.
and especially to the State of Illinois.
where it would contribute in some degree
to the success of the Democratic party in
the presidential election of 1892 but
it seems that the representatives
nf fha namocrafiC m
do not take that view of the question; and.
while had not contemplated q choice be-
tween Mr.. Crisp and Mr.. Mills when the
time arrived at which 1t was necessary for
me to act. / chose that course which 1
deemed would be best for the interests of
the Democratic party generally. Mr. Crisp
will make an able and impartial presiding
officer. There will be no scenes of disorder
or ruling which would cause any Democrat
to regret that Mr.. Crisp Is elevated TO this
high position. have always insisted that
the Office of Speaker should be filled by a
man of judicial mind. who would, under all
circumstances of excitement or calm, be
able to maintain order and preserve the
ton of tariff reform Is concerned, / have
taken pains to satisfy myself that In Mr..
Crsps election it Will be preserved as the
paramount issue of the presidential cam
paIRn of 1892. But there are other is
sues which must Do kept in view,
and especially that of economy in
public expenditures. We must make a
record in this Congress which will con-
vince the people that we are In favor of an
honest and economical administration. and
that no money should be expended except
such as is absolutely necessary for public
purposes. Tue election of Mr.. Crisp will
not cOmplicate the presidential contest.
No candidate for President will re-
oeive any advantage OF disadvantages
from 1t. The national convention Will
be left perfectly free to make the choice of
our candidate, unintiuenced by the result
of the speakership contest. The Demo-
cratic party IS the party of the people and
not party of combinations"
Mr.. McMillin. when asked for an in ter
view. said his sentiments were expressed in
his speech IN the caucus and he would let
that go for the interview.
Representative Mcclellan showed q
strong disposition to take care of himself
In the speakership contest, without a great
deal Of regard for his Democratic constitu-
ents. Messrs. Bynum. Morss. Holman and
other Democratic lights have stated num-
ber of times that Crlsps position on the
tariff was lnimical to the Demo
cratic platform of Indiana, and that
no good Democrat in the State could con-
sistently support him. Mcclellan, how
ever, wanted a committee chairmanship.
and it was whispered in the early part of
the contest that he believed that he would
be provided for in that way if Crisp was
Mr.. Crisp. Mr.. Shively stood during all
of the contest for Springer on the
ground that the Illinoisan was favor
able TO free trade and the free coinage of
silver. Shiveley was inclined to support
Crisp. and did SO in the end. but the Geor-
gian's well-known record for free coinage
did not wholly suit him. He thus worked
with little hope of personal reward out o!
the House organization. although he very
much desires the chairmanship of com