St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-09
ORGANIZED FOR WORK
The House OF Representatives
Elects the Democratic
Officers.
Desirable Places on Commit
tees Are Now Engaging
Attention.
Massachusetts, Men Explain
Why They Did Not Vote
for Crisp.
Call and Dubois Sworn in as
Senators--Legislative
Routine.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The excited
feelings which were so apparent
throughout the speakership contest had
no part in the proceedings of the house
today. When Mr.. McMillin appeared
on the floor of the house this morning
many members who had been with him
in the fight rushed up to shake his hand
and to tell him that he had made a good
stand against the inevitable. Mr..
Springer had on his coat lapel bright
scarlet pink. which had been the EN-
blem of his campaign, and upon his face
a smile. Having cast his vote and his
influence to Mr. Crisp, he was i'll high
favor with the victors. and his smile
broadened into glow of good humor as
he mingled among his fellow members.
Mr.. Mills came in late and quietly took
seat among the men who fought and
fell with him. MIR. Crisp reached the
capitol before IL o'clock and was at once
installed i'll the speakers room, where
he was soon surrounded by members,
though his room was at no time crowded
and there was no noisy rejoicing.
The Chief Anxiety
of most of the members has suddenly
turned from the great contest to the
question Of committee assignments and
general house organizations. When
nominations for speaker were made in
the house this morning that of MI: Reed
was the only one greeted with applause.
Jerry Simpson, acting for the Farmers
Alliance party of nine, nominated Mr..
Watson, of Georgia, and smile spread
over the house.
When Judge Holman placed Judge
Crisp in nomination the Democrats re-
served their applause for the moment
when he should be declared elected
and be escorted into the house. But at
the name of Reed the eighty-three Re-
pHblicans made all the noise consistent
with their numbers, and their votes
were all cast in peculiarly loud voice,
to show that they were there.
During the roll call Mr.. Mills stood
back behind the rail OH the Democratic
side. Strengthened up to his full stature,
and when his name was called voted
with his usual depth of voice and ear
nestneSs of manner. MessrS. HOar and
Williams, of Massachusetts. who were
Mr.. Mills most active workers, did not
vote.
Mcpherson Does the HOnOrs.
Although there was an absence of the
rush which characterized the entrance
of the public to the house galleries yes
terday, there was this morning
no appreciate diminutiOn in the
able nook and Granny had ITS
occupant. and the bright dresses
OF the ladies formed pleasing frame to
the bustling picture below. At the
hour of noon. Clerk Mcpherson called
the house to order and the journal of
yesterdays proceedings was read.
The clerk then announced that he
was ready to receive any motion. Mr..
Holman, of Indiana, moved that the
house proceed to the election of speaker,
which was agreed to, and Mr.. Holman
placed in nomination Charles f. Crisp,
of Georgia.
Mir. Henderson. of Illinois, placed in
nomination Thomas 3. Reed.
Mr.. Simpson, of Kansas, placed in
nomination Thomas c. Watson, of
Georgia.
Messrs. Cultivate, of Ohio, and Hen
derson, of Illinois; Oates, of Alabama.
and Simpson, of Kansas, were appoint
ed as tellerS. and the roll was called,
with the following result: For Crisp,
DPS; for Reed, 50; for Watson, s (Messrs.
Baker. Clover, Davis. Halverson, KEN,
McKeigan. Otis and SIMPSON,.
Mills and Springer
were heartily applauded when, in re-
spouse to the call of their names, they
recorded their votes for Crisp. Besides
the three candidates, those not voting
were MesSrS. Bartin, Buchanan (Va.),
Fyan, Harmer. Hoar Sanford, Williams
(Mass.) and Wilson (Ky.)
The clerk having announced the re-
suit. declared Mr.. Crisp duly elected
speaker. amid storm of applause. The
clerk then appointed MessrS. Mills and
Reed as committee to escort the newly
elected speaker to the chair, an appoint
ment that was received with applause
not unmiXed with laughter. In few
minutes Mr.. Crisp entered with Mr..
Mills and Mr.. Reed supporting him on
either arm, and his march down the
aisle was perfect ovation, the Demo
Gratis ell maSSe rising and giving him
cneer after cheer. and the Republican
members rising also. When quiet had
been secured, Mr.. Crisp said:
Gentlemen Of the House of Represent
atlves: For the great honor you have
conferred upon me, return heartfelt
thanks. l shall endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office of speaker with
courtesy, with firmness and with abso-
lutte impartiality. [Applausel Let US
unite in the hope that our labOrs here
may result in the advancement of the
prosperity, the honor and glory of our
beloved country. [Applausel | am
now ready to take the oath of office.
Prayer and Swearing.
The oath of office having been adj
ministered by Mr.. Holman, of Indiana,
Rev. DR.. Milburn, the blind chaplain of
the preceding house, upon request of
Speaker Crisp. offered prayer. The
work of swearing in the members
of the Eifty-Second congress then
began, the oath being administered by
Speaker Crisp. The roll of states was
called in alphabetical order, and as
many members sworn in at time as
could form in half-circle IN front of
the clerks desk. The oath of office was
read by the speaker to the members,
who stood up, raising their right hands.
and signified their acceptance of ii by
an affirmative inclination of the head.
The last member to be sworn in was
Mr.. Q'Neill, of Missouri, who stood
alone in the area.
Mr.. Holman then offered a resolution
for the appointment of Mr.. Kerr for
clerk. Mr.. Yoder for sergeant-at-arms,
Mr.. Turner for doorkeeper, and Mr..
Dalton for postmaster. Mr.. Henderson,
of Illinois, offered as a substitute a res
olutiOn for the appointment of the pres
ent officers, with the exception of chap
lain, for which Charles b. RamsdelI
was named. Disagreed to without di-
vision.
Organization Completely
Mr.. Holman's resolution was agreed