The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-12-04
A Compliment to Crisp.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Thirty min
utes sufliced to complete the work OF the
Democratic caucus, which was held at 3
o'clock this afternoon, to nominate can.
didates for the Offices Of clerk, doorkeeper,
sergeant-at-arms, postmaster and chap
lain Of the 54th Congress, which will con-
vene on Monday next. The roll call dis
closed the presence of IS members, an
unusually large number when the per-
remem bered. On motion of Mr.. Catch
ings, of Mississippi, Mr.. Sayres, of Texas,
was chosen temporary chairman. Mr..
Lester, of Georgia, proposed the names of
Messrs. Rusk, Of Maryland, and Robin
son, of Louisiana, as the permanent Sec
retaries of the Democratic caucus. They
were elected unanimously, a. was Mr..
Culberson, of Texas, for permanent eau
Gus chairman. Mr.. Richardson, of Ten
nessee, then nominated Ex-Speaker
Crisp, of Georgia, for Speaker, and in
putting him in nomination he said:
MIR. Chairman: The very pleasant task
has been given me Of placing In nomina-
ton for Speaker of the House In the 54th
Congress a gentleman who is my warm
personal and political friend. In doing
sentences for which I alone am RESPONSE
BILE. 1t goes without saying that this
gentleman has already been named for
the position in the hearts of all Of US here
assem- bled, and 1t only remains for the
formal word to be spoken. When the
SD Congress was about to assemble just
four years ago there appeared in this
chamber 240 OF the chosen representatives
of hopeful and triumphant Democracy.
Then it was, after sharp and brilliant
contest, that the gentleman am to name
was placed in the Speakers chair. Two
years later, when some 2l5 members OF
our party met here for similar purpose,
with the experience of past Congress to
capacity and ability, he was by unani-
again chosen our leader. We come now
a small band OF patriots to say again he
is our choice for this elevated office, but
recognize the fact that this time our
declaration is impotent. This Is not the
place nor the occasion to inquire why
this is true. I will be pardoned, how
ever, for saying do not believe it Is be-
cause those who have stood by Demo-
cratic principles in the past have deserted
the faith and en- braced the cause Of Re-
publicanism. To-day without doubt
majority of American voters are Demo-
Gratis, and If the white men of the coun.
try alone are estimated there Is no ques-
ton but that our party has majority OF
more than million voters. No Demo-
crat need then despair nor give up the
ship. Our party in the past has laid to
sleep In forgotten political grave each
party in turn which has contended against
it. have an abiding faith 1t will yet do
the same thing for It's present strongest
and greatest rival. To do this we must
cause the strife to cease within our own
family, choose for our leaders such fear
less and patriotic Democrats In all the
States and districts, as am about to
name, inscribe in our banners genuine
and time honored Democratic policies;
lay aside all new tangled doctrines, and
int language of the good book "Avoid
foolish questions and contentious, know
ing that they do gender strifes and are
Improbable and vain" continue the
struggle for reduced taxation, for cheaper
clothing and supplies for our people, tor
broader and wider, and better markets
for the products of our fields and manu-
factures, for economy in our public e1-
penditures, for simplicity in our govern
mental affairs, for reforms in legislation,
for home rule, for an ample circulating
medium for our commerce and trade, for
sound money, the gold and silver coinage
of the Constitution, and Democracy will
oe again triumphant, and our country
will stand forth redeemed and regenera-
ted. name for Speaker of the House OF
Representatives in the 54th Congress
Charles F. Crisp, q Representative from
the State of Georgia."
Mr.. Richardson's speech was warmly
applauded and Mr.. Crisp was unani-
mously elected. Mr.. Catchings, Of Mis-
sissippi, then placed In nomination the
following gentlemen Clerk, James Keer,
of Pennsylvania; doorkeeper, A. ii.
Hurt, of Mississippi; sergeant-at-arms,
Herman W. Snow, Of Illinois; postmas-
ter, John r. Ross, of Maryland chap.
lain, Edward B. Bagby, of Virginia, and
they also were unanimously elected,
Whereupon the caucus adjourned. After
the adjournment of the House on Mon
day the Democrats will again caucus and
select the minor Offices to which they are
entitled as minority Representatives.
The mem bers of the South Carolina
delegation appear to be in no hurry to
reach Washington, as they were conspi..
ruous by their absence from the caucus OF
Democrats held to-day. They evidently
realized that their presence was not
necessary in the perfunctory proceedings
CT the minority CAUCUS, hence their nom
appearance. They are expected here by
Monday.
1t is reported here tonight that DR..
Sampson Pope has arrived here, and to
emphasize his recent conversion to the
Republican faith, he will be candidate
for reading clerk Of the House.-,Speclat
to News and Courier.