Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-08-07
PARTY CAUCUS HELD.
The Democratic Clans in Solid Pha-
lanx at the National Capitol.

tue lower Drancn Oh tne National Leg
islature met in the hall of the House
of Representatives at Washington on
Saturday evening, the 5th instant, for
the purpose of holding the regular
party caucus, prior to the opening OF
the legislative session. The meeting
was called to order promptly at $50
O'Clock, by Chairman H. B. Holman,
who briefly stated the object of the as
sembly. 1t was known before this
hour, however, that Crisp's re-nomi-
nation as speaker was assured, Turner
of New York, after the action of the
New York caucus, declaring he was
not a candidate. Smith, of Texas,
seeing the landslide in Hurl's direc-
ton, withdrew from the doorkeeper-
ship race.
After a short speech by Holman,
Turner nominated Crisp for re-elec-
ton in a brief, but well-timed speech,
The nomination was seconded in
short, pithy speeches. Crisp was
nominated by acclamation amid ap-
plause.
He said "The extraordinary con-
dition of affairs throughout the coun-
try has necessitated our meeting in
extraordinary session. In so far as
that condition is attributable TO exist
ing laws, we are in no wise response
BILE therefor. Now, for the first time
in more than thirty years, we are in
full power. We can repeal old laws
and can make good ones. The people
! have entrusted us with that power
and expect us to exercise it for their
behalf Our financial system should
be revised and reformed. The strict
est economy in public expenditures
should be observed, and taxation
should be equalized and greatly re-
duced. To these purposes are we
thoroughly committed. We must re-
deem our pledges. Let us begin the
work at once. Let us lay aside every
other consideration than public good
and endeavor so TO discharge the du-
ties assigned us as to restore conf
dence, promote prosperity and ad-
vance the general welfare of all class
es of people. Sincerely grateful for
your confidence and esteem, pledge
myself to devote to the discharge of
the duties of the responsible position
to which you have assigned me, all
the energy and ability | possess"
AT the close of Crisp's speech Kerr
of Pennsylvania was nominated for
clerk by acclamation and the caucus
then proceeded to the election Of a
sergeant-at-arms, the leading candi-
dates being the present incumbent,
Yoder of Ohio, and Snow of Illinois.
The respective chances which each of
these gentlemen had for success had
been thoroughly can assed and a
warm contest was generally antici-
pated.
In few minutes it was apparent
that Yoder could not hold his own
delegation, for Representative Outh-
waite began spirited attack upon
his fellow statesman. He said that
six of the Ohio Democrats who stood
in the last Congress through thick
and thin by Yoder were now opposed
to his nomination. The reasons were
easily stated and should appeal to ev-
cry Democrat. Yoders first act after
taking the oath of Office had been to
appoint a Republican as his chief
clerk and lieutenant. Then he in
dorsed Republican for captain of the
watch and that appointee put in his
time by lobbying for bill in his own
interest. Tom johnson, another
Ohioan, repudisted Mr.. Yoder. Snow
made q ringing speech, winding up
with admonition to the members to
put none but Democrats on guard.
The ballot as first announced was q
tie, each having 93. A recapitulation
was demanded and this gave time to
the whips to get out into the corridors
and pull in members who had wander
ed away. Some of these voted and
that settled the contest. Snow re-
ceived 96 to 95 for Yoder and Snow
was declared the caucus nominee for
sergeant-at-arms.
Lycurgus Dalton OF Indiana, was
nominated for postmaster by acclama-
tion.
A. B. Burt, of Tennessee, was elect
cd doorkeeper by acclamation.
The candidates for chaplain were
Rev. Geo. G. Woodruff, Connecticut
S. w. Hadaway, Maryland; Rev. w. S
o. Thomas, District of Columbia
Rev. E. &. Bsgby, District Of Colum-
bia; Rev. M. II. Journey, North Carroll
ma and Rev. Geo. Elliott, District o
Columbia. One candidate DISPLAYED