The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-06

iicans, 43; Democrats, 80; Populists, 9. II
remains to be seen what, II any, COM
binations will be formed. 1t is
by no means certain, however,
that Jones and Stewart, who are counted
as Populists, will refrain from voting
with their friends on questions of organi'
cation.
WHAT WAS DONE IN THE CAUCUsEs,
Reed Intimates That Congress VIII Not
Do Much Work.
The house caucus of the Republicans
was in session until past o'clock yester.
day morning, but in the time elapsed since
converting it had selected the officers Of
the house and heard a quantity Of oratory.
Galusha A. Grow, who is historical
character in the house, nominated Reed,
and there wasn't any one else spoken OF.
His election was by reclamation. There
are good many people outside of the
house who will be sorry that General Hen
derson of Illinois, did not win the clerk
ship. But he never had show.
The test was made on the vote for chair.
man of the caucus, position that Is per-
manent during the session OF congress-
Grosvenor of Ohio and Henderson of Iowa
were the nominees Grosvenor represent.
ed the combination on house officers and
he was elected-15S to "a. The vote on
clerk was; Mcdowell, 1911; Henderson,
of Illinois, a. That was about the vote
all through for the combination and the
opposition.
After Reed had been nominated he was
sent for and made brief speech, In
which he said, after the usual expression
- fNx, tb., or ViG-
tory will accord us praise for what we did
in the Fifty-flrst congress and 1t may ac'
cord us its praise in this for what we do
not do. We have unfortunately divided
government, which usually leads to small
results. But there are times when rest is
as health giving as exercise. We must
not forget our first and greatest duty is
to do all we can to restore con fidence to
business and that we must avoid all bust
ness legislation except in the direction OF
improving business Rather than run
risks we can afford to wait until we'll
matured plans give us assurance of per-
manent benefit. Crude and hasty legisla
ton is above all things to be Stunned.
"Could we cause our immense popular
majority to overflow into other branches of
the government, and could we have full
control we would create, not perfect
world, perhaps, but world rather more
fit to live in than we. have lately had.
[Applausel. That we shall be ready at all
times to furnish adequate revenue for the
government according to our sense Of pub.
lie duty no man can doubt This is the
great nation Of this hemisphere, and while
we have no desire to interfere with other
nations We shall maintain our position
here with firmness and self-respect, and at
the same time with careful consideration
of facts and that conservatism of action
which shall leave no bad question to
trouble our future. In this / trust the
whole government in all its branches will
be in accord with each other and with the
people,"
When Reed had finished his speech of
acceptance Foss of Illinois and Hilborn of
California each presented him with gavel.
These he accepted with appropriate re-
marks, in the course Of which he alluded
to the fact that he had spent some years
on the Pacific coast as a young man. In
closing his remaks Reed said: "To all
the audience must add that cannot un-
dertake to reconcile the difference of these
gentlemen as to their metallic views"
The point in Reeds last remark was the
fact that Foss made an alluson to
Sound money" while Hilborn talked for
free silver The gavel presented by Foss
was made of wood from the home of
Henry Clay in Kentucky. The gavel from
California was from piece of the old war
ship Hartford.
In the Democratic house caucus there
was no opposition to Crisp for speaker and
he was nominated with applause. Rich
ardson Of Tennessee was the spokesman
in this caucus and outlined Democratic
policy as follows eve should lay aside
all new-fangled doctrines, and continue
the battle for reduction of taxation on
the people, give them cheaper clothing
and supplies; broaden and make better
markets for the products of our farms and
manufactures; reduce the public ex-
penses for home rule and local self gov
eminent; for an ample circulating medi-
UNI for our trade and commences; for
sound money, the gold and silver of the
constitution"