The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-09
.GRACEO HIS TRIUMPH,
Car Reed, Deposed, Escorts Speaker
Elect 6. F. Crisp to the
Chair.
But Eighty Three Left So Poor as
to DO the Ex- x-Autocrat
Honor.
Vocal Effort Of Isspubiicans to Identify
Themselves--TIIs Speakers Terse Ad-
dress.-R Routine Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, Dec. B.--The excited feel
ings so apparent throughout the speaker.
ship contest had no part in the procsoding
OF the house to-day. When McMillin ap-
peared many members who had not been
with him in the fight rushed up to shake his
.hand and tell him he made good stand
against the inevitable. Springer had on
his coat lapel bright scarlet pink, which
had been the emblem of his campaign.
Having cast his vote aid influence to Crisp,
he was in high favor with the victors.
When nominations for speaker were made
this morning that OF Reed was the only one
greeted with applause. Jerry Simpson,
airing for the Farmers alliance party Of
nine, nominated Watson, OF Georgia, and q
smile spread over the house when Hol-
man placed Crisp in nomination. The
democrats reserved their applause for the
moment when he should be declared elected
and was escorted into the house. But ut
the name of Reed the eighty-three republi.
cans made all the noisa consistent with
their numbers and their votes were cast in
peculiarly loud voices TO show that they
were there. During roll call, Mills stood
back behind the rail, on the democratic
side, and when his name was called voted
with his usual depth OF voice and earnestness
OF manner. Hoar and Williams, of Massa-
chusetts, who were Mills most active workers
side remained unbroken while the tellers
counted and announced the vote Crisp
23S, Reed eighty three, Watson eight. But
when tho clerk announced that Crisp was
elected speaker wild burst of applause
filled the house. Az Mills and Reed con-
Quoted the speaker to the chair all mem
bers stood in their places, clapping hands
and cheering. When quiet was restored
Crisp said:
Gentlemen of the House of Representa-
tives-For the great honor you have con-
ferred upon me / return my heartfelt
thanks. shall endeavor to discharge the
Office of speaker with courtesy, with firm
ness and with absolute impartality. Jap
labors here may result in tha advancement
Of the prosperity, honor alssa glory of our
beloved country. Applause.] I am now
ready to take the oath of Office"
The oath of Office having been admins
tered by Holman of Indiana, the work of
swearing in the members of the Fifty-sec-
ond congress was then begun. When this
ment of Kerr, for clerk Yoder, for SER
geant- at arms Turner, for doorkeeper, and
Dalton, for postmaster, democratic caucus
nominees, was presented. Henderson Of
fered as substitute, resolution for the
appointment of the present officers with the
exception of the chaplain, for which Office
Charles B. Ramsdell was named. Tt was
disagreed TO- and the democratic nominees
elected. On motion of Springer VIM. II.
Milburn was appointed chaplain. The
newly elected officers were then sworn in.
and resolution was adopted directing the
clerk to inform the senate that the house
had elected a speaker, that quorum was
present, and that the body was ready for
the transaction of business. The speaker
appointed Blunt, Reed and Breckenridge
(Ky.) rs a committee to join n similar one
from the senate to inform the president
that congress was in session. In the draw
ing for seats Reed, Holman and O'Neil, of
Pennsylvania, were permitted to select
theirs in advance.