The National tribune., 1893-08-10
OFFICIALS oFTHE HOUSE.
Democratic Nominees for Positions of Tr,
and Responsibility.

and Responsibility.
The nominations that, were made by the
Democrats in caucus for the House officials
seem to be very satisfactory TO the members of
that party generally. Mr.. Crisp turned out to
be the only candidate for Speaker, and he was
nominated by acclamation. All the rivals of
two years ago of Mr. Crisp, except Mr.. Mills,
took part in his triumphant denomination.
His little speech was declared by the enthus-
astic Democrats present TO have set forth better
than resolutions could have done the Demo
cratic campaign for this Congress.
THE extraordinary condition of affairs
throughout the country has necessitated our
meeting in extraordinary session. In so far as
that condition is attributable to existing law,
we are in no wise responsible therefor. Now,
for the first time in more than 80 years, we are
i'm full power We can repeal the laws, and we
can make good ones. The people have in
trusted us with that power, and expect US TO
exercise it for their benefit.
"Our financial system should be revised and
reformed. The strictest economy in public
expenditures should be observed, and taxation
should be equalzed and greatly reduced. To
these purposes are we thoroughly committed.
We must redeem our pledges. Let us begin the
work at once. Let us lay aside every other
consideration than the public good, and en-
deavor so to discharge the duties assigned us as
to restore confidence, promote prosperity, and
advance the general welfare of all classes Of our
people.
"Sincerely grateful for your confidence and
esteem / pledge myself to devote to the dis
charge of the duties of the responsible position
you have assigned me all the energy aud ability
l possess"
Mr.. Kerr, of Pennsylvania, was renominated
Clerk by accamation. the remem brance of his
efficiency in one term having been Il pleasing
one. Something of struggle, although not by
nnt, ag IVA cd 1a-
veloped over the position of Sergeant-at. A rms
ex- Congressman s. S. Yoder, of Ohio; ex-Con-
gresham II. w. Snow, of Illinois, and S. Z.
Johnston, of Ohio. being the favortes. Mr.
Snow received the denomination by close
vote Dir. Snow is man of immense energy,
it is said, and much executive ability, and
these have been demonstrated in his canvasses
in one of the strongest Republican districts in
Illinois
Lycurgus Dalton, of Indiana was nominated
Postmaster. his Que term having proved salts
factory to Democrats-indeed, SO much so that
he was renomnated by reclamation, no op-
ponents having appeared.
The exceptional record of Mr.. A. B. Hurt, of
Tennessee. as Doorkeeper, although he went
out of office four years ago. was also shown ap-
probation by his election by reclamation.
There were several candidates for Chaplain,
embracing almost as many denominations as
men. Rev. Mr.. Hadaway, of Maryland, was
nominated.
The contests have been remarkably good
natured, in strong contrast to their nature two
years ago. Mr.. Hurts people and Mr.. Smiths
people did not backbite each other, but on the
contrary had a good word for the opponent
candidate.
1t is to be hoped that similar promptness
will mark the disposition Of the public business
as was displayed at the caucus nominations by
the Democrats of the House of Representatives.
OF course the Republicans made their nomi-
nations. but they were nothing but nomina-
tions. Thomas Il. Reed wasIcbosen as Speaker
and responded in a characteristic speech. Four
months ago, Mr.. Reed said, they had left
Congress and returned to their homes, with tho
country in a prosperous condition. All the
mills were running, the spihdles playing, fur
naces roaring. labor employed everywhere and
the people happy. Now, be continued. We
are called back to find an extraordinary bust
ness depression, distrust i'm all circles, and
general Generalization Of the finances of the
country condition., Of course. precipitated
by Democratic failure to Iegisate In this
emergency the Democrats call upon the Repub-
licans to lay aside all craftsmanship forget any
thing that has been done iii the past and join
with the Democrats to get them out of their
present trouble. 1t%sh35
There was no attempt on the part of Mr..
Reed to outline party policy, and he con-
cuded by saying the Republican party would
be found discharging its duty in a way to fit in
with the broad measure of its past record when
it was in the majority, and if il did this it could
be asked to do no more.
The remainder of the ticket nominated was
as follows: Clerk, Ed. Mcpherson, Pennsylva-
mia; Sergeantat-Arms, A. J. Holmes. Iowa;
Doorkeeper, J. l.. Hathaway, Montana; Chap,
Rev. Horace Green, New York. These were,
with the exception of the Chaplain, the officers
of the DIST Congress.