The evening times., 1895-11-28

Tbe result of the conferences held last
| evening by the Indiana and Ohio drIeca.
tons materially changed the aspect OF af-
fairs at the various headquarters OF the
candidates who Seek TO obtain elective
offices In the organization of the House.
MAI. Mcdowell and Messrs. Glenn and
Russell early this morning resumed the
work of receiving the congratulations of
friends.
ihcre has since an early hour been a con-
tihuai stream OF members, visitors md seek
ers alter place seizing the hands of those
who have seemingly made their peace,
calling and election sure. Mai. Mcdowell
anu ms associates appeared happy and cuu-
tented, and received their well wishers
with graciousness and urbanity. The ma ior
said that 162 certain votes were already
in evidence; and this number would be con-
siderably Increased ON the final vote.
Gen. HendersUn's rooms were today filled
by members and friends, who propose 10 ad-
vocaie his candidacy until The last horn
oiows. Tie general smilinsly admitted that
MS success now seemed impossi ible but de-
eiared his intention of keeping his banner
upon the outer wall and going down O de
feat. IT such should be his ultimate fate
with flying colors.
lie Sill expects to make a very cred
liable showing in the caucus. and believes
that certain contingencies might yet arise
which will give him the clerkship.
BROKE UP THE DELEGATION.
Gen. Henderson appreciates the loyalty
or Representative Johnson OF Indiana, who
VIII break the unity of the State delegation
TO vote for him. He also has assurances
or one or two votes from New York and a
few others are likely Ia come from unex-
pcctcd sources. Three members uf the In
diana delegation reserve the right IL vote
as they please for sergeant-at-arms.
There Is stlil some talk of a Possibility
that the so-cailcd combination may be url-
able 10 control its forces after the cleo
ton of Mcdowell, and that breai. viii
De made 10 Gen. Henderson for the position
OF Sergeant-it-Arns. Should such an event
appear probable before the caucus Saturday
nigbt 1t is believed the Missouri dclega-
ton would kick over the traces and the re-
suit would he the dumping of Mr.. Russell
Capt. Mckee this morning. closed his
headquarters Us candidate for Sergeant
at arms, and viii be given the appointment
as journal Clerk. Henry Smith has been
making fight for this position, but was
unsucces sful in selecting the winners.
Col. Upton continues his canvass for the
boorkeepcrship with that unwaYesing good
nature which has chara cterized him from
the start. His chief manager, Repre- sent
alive Mccall, of Tennessee. says that the
fight is being made OH the sole principle
that Southern Republicans should be given
soInc recognition in the allotment OF House
officers.
The call for caucus OF members from
tile South has been generally signed a.id the
meeting will be held at s O'Clock this even
ing in the Riggs House. Mcssrs. Settle and
Pearson of North Carolina, have refused
to Participate but Gen. Walker of Vir-
nf kn. Il A..
tention of being present. The idea now is 10
emphasize the demand for recognition,
even IL the appeal is hopeless.
The Ohio delegation, in giving their nine
teen votes Ia the combination camel idate
avai,ed themselves of the opportunity of
placing chattel mortgage un everything
that comes their way. In addition TO OBJ |
tanning the House pustmastership for J. L. |
McElroy, Gen Gr,svenor was indorsed as |
chairman of the House CAUCUS. and the
Is made that his brIther. Col Dan |
Grosyciinr, is to be the assistant postmaster. |
In this connection it might he said that 4 |
letter has been received addressed Hon. !
Charles II. Grosyenor, care Times. City"
The communication is as follows:
House of Representatives, U. s.. Wash |
ngton, ID. c., Nov. Is. Hon. Charles II. Gros-
yenor-
''Sir: Southern Republicans take this |
method of presenting the Ohio candidate
or President in mourning. You have !
snapped the Presidency for the pos:mas-
ershp OF the House. II is a pity that Nc
Siniey he's TO snffer for tue acts of others,
but suffer he must.
Does brother Dan get place in he deal
hat knocks Mckinley Out of the Presi-
icncy?''
Accompanying the letter is an excellent
abinet likeness of Gov. Mckinley. taken
'yNewsboy of New York, elaborately bound
II black tape.