New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-06
MR.. CRISP FOR SPEAKER.
CAUCUS NOMINATIONS MADE.
A RATTLING FIGHT FOR THE PLACE or
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS.
OHIO DEMOCRATS DEFEAT THE OHIO CANDI-
DATE-JUDGE CRISP SAYS THAT NO TINE
MUST BE LOST IN GETTING
DOWN TO BUSINESS
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNE.1

DOWN TO BUSINESS.
(BY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUNE1
Washington, Aug. 5.-The Democratic caucus
which met in the hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives this evening to nominate officers for
the Lid Congress found little left for it to do
but indorse selections already made by general
party consent. The renomnaton of Judge Crisp
as Speaker has been foregonc conclusion for
many weeks-in fact ever since the announcement
was made early in April that he had arranged .
treaty of harmony with the head of the Ex-
ccut'ye branch of the Government. The caucus
held tonight readily accepted the results of this
treaty" and Mr.. Crisp was made his partys
choice for the third highest place in the gift Of
the Republic without single dissenting voice.
EX-Rcpresentative Kerr, of Pennsylvania, the
clerk of the last House. and Lycurgus Dalton it,
postmaster, were also renominated without op.
position, while eX-Iteprsentative Turner, the
iceman," doorkeeper of the last House, finding
himself deserted by the New-NorL delegation, de.
icctcdy abandoned his contest for that humble
yet influential and lucrative post leaving clear
field to the two Southern candidates for the
place. Mr.. Smith, of Texas, and Mr.. Hurt, OF Ten
nessce The latter, with the aid Of the seceeding
New-Yorkers soon had his rival hopelessly beaten
in the race, and when the caucus met Mr.. Hurs
walked the course alone.
10 make up for any lack of personal interest ana
partisan intensity in the selection Of the leading
officers Of the House violent struggle was pre-
cipitatcd over the office of sergeant-at-arms and
the 90 and odd Democratic Representatives, who
had sat rather lisessly through the tame and dec
orous proceedings which accompanied speaker
Crsps denomination, were reused to something
like old time interest and enthusiasm by the battle
for the place of chief high constable TO the
House. DR.. Yoder, of OHIO, the present law-and'
order officer Of the body, was pushed for re-
election by part of the Ohio delegation and OPP
posed by another part, and this nternecine light
among the Ohioans, which led to a lively war
Of words on the door, gave the caucus a decided
flavor Of the violent contentious of less dgnilied
nominating bodies. DR.. Yoder was beaten finally
| by single vote his successful competitor being
eX-Representative Herman Snow, of Illinois.
The contest for the chaplaincy was also hotly
urged. No one of the many candidates could gee
majority at first, and after several ballots it was
decided that the leading aspirant on the next
trial should have the nomination by acclama~
tion. The Rev. Mr. IIadaway, Of Maryland,
Methodist Episcopal minister, was the lucky man.
Ii is to he noted, perhaps, that he was not one
Of those who went on record before the caucus as
favoring the onc-minute PRAYER plan.
The hall was we'll filled with Democratic merns
bcrs when, at $: 80 MIR. Holman, chairman Of the
caucus, called it 10 order. After short speech ~
Mr. Holman, Mr.. Turner, of Georgia, nominated
Mr. Crisp for reelection in a brief speech. ms
nomination was seconded by Messrs. Coombs. Of
New-York; Hatch, OF Missouri, and Wilson, OF
West Virginia, after which Mr.. Crisp was nomi-
mated by accamation. Messrs Springer, Hatch
and Wilson were selected committee to notify
tho Speaker and few minutes later brought him
into the ball. where he introduced by Mr..
Hatch Mr. Crisp spoke as follows:
The extraordinary condition OF affairs throughout the
country has necesstatci meeting in extraordinary
session. in so far that condition i attributable -
existing law, in wise responsible therefor.
Now. first time I'm more than thirty years we are
I'm fun rower. repeal the laws and can make
GOOD ones people have entrusted with that power
and expect us to exercise it for their benefit.
our financial system should be revised and rcformcds
The -trcest economy In public expenditures should bo
observed and taxation should be equazed and greity
reduced To these purposes thoroughly committed
We redeem our pledges Let us begin the work AZ
Let lay aside every other consideration than
the public good endeavor discharge the duties
assigned u as to restore confidence prosperity ano
ad,ancc the general welfare Of all classes Of our people,
sincerely grateful for your confidence aud esteem.
pledge myself the discharge of the duties OF
responsible position you have assigned me all inc
energy and ability l possess.
At the close of Speaker Crsps speech MI.
Kerr. of Pennsylvania. was renomnated clerk BY
acclamaton and the caucus then proceeded u
the election of sergeant-at-arms.
II was known that whatever WAS to DE exc
pected in the shape OF a contest would develop
in the struggle for this office. Representa~
tive Leighton, OF Ohio. put Mr. loder IN
nomination. and Representative John {. Black,
of Illinois, nominated Herman w. Snow. In
few moments 1t apparent that Mr. ioder
could not hold his own delegation. for Represel-
tative Outhwaite. without naming another candi-
date, began spirited attack upon his tcliow
statesman. lie said that six of the Ohio Demo-
Gratis, who had stood last Congress through thick
and thin by Mr.. ioder, wele now unalterably
cpposcd 10 his nomination. The reasons were
easily stated, and should appeal to every, Demo-
crat Mr. Yodcr's first act after taking the oath
of office had been to appoint a Republican as his
chief clerk and lieutenant. Then he had indorsed
a Republican for captain of the watch. and tle
appointee had put in his time around the IapitoS
in lobbying for bill in his own interest.
Representative Caminctti, Of California, came 20
Mr. Ioder's assistance with Il statement tna' m9
had carefully inquired into this last charge aha
found il to I've bascless. Representative Mere1I.n.
Of Virginia. joined Mr. Caminetti in Mr. iodes %
defence and declared that the latter had 'd taken
and no other good man could be found 20 take ,s'
Tom" johnson, of Ohio, repudated Alr. ioaeI,,
and went to the length of S'condins the ho"iin"'
'''i' The e ballot as first announced was tic, eara
candidate having 03 A rccapitulation wis de-
manded and this gave time to tie WHIPS hes ="
& Sg, o%s mad MA Wandered away Some of these voted.
md that settled the contest WI, Mr. Sho" receN-
M IN" 30 candidates for chaplain were the Rev:
George woodruff trfsS{terdi Mefbodist
ne We, p, Ran w ( G Thomas District of Columbia,
~" r"nt;st r the Rev f. G. Bagby, District of Column
a s,ndSsi tns ssv HT and SrRey te Rsy or
I1iIn,t lro,r'" District of Columbia. Methodist.
RvPrBLICANS NAME EX-sPEAKER REED.
CHAR ,crERIsrIc SPEECH IN REspoNsE-oTHEA
'"'''''> NOMINATIONS.
washington, Aug 5.-The room OF the Com.
,',,aa on Judiciary was too large to hold