The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-03
HENDERSON TO BE SPEAKER.
REPUBLICANS NOMINATED HIM BY
ACCLAMATION.

Republican Caucus Decided to Re-
enact the Reed RuIes-Omcers OF
the Last House RenOminated, Ex-
cept the serEeant-at-Arms-H
dersOn Urged Economy and a.
WatchfulneSs of the "AbIe, Minor
ity-He Wants Close Attendance.
Washington, Dec 2.-The caucus of the
House Repub leans which was he'd in the
hall of the House Of RepI Iesentatives to-
night, was both interesting and import
ant
The selection of the candidate for Speak
er and other House officers was a cut and
dried affair, but before the adjournment
of the caucus after discuss on lasting al
most two hours. the Republican members
without a dissenting vote, decided to re-
enact the Reed rules.
The nomination of Gen. David B. Hen
derson of Iowa was foregone conclusion
and he was nominated tonight by acclam-
alton. The officers of the last House. except
Col. Russell, the sergeant alarms, were
renomnatod without opposition, as fod-
lows:
Clerk-Alexander Mcdowell of Pennsyl-
vania.
Doorkeeper-W. j. Glenn of New York
Postmaster-J. C. McElroy of Ohio.
Chaplain-Rev Henry Coudan of Michi-
gan.
Col Russell was not a candidate for re-
election, and Col. Henry A. Casson of Wis
consin was nominated in his stead. The
caucus was held in the House of Repre-
sentatives, and was largely attended. 1t
was presided over by Gen. Grosvenor of
Ohio, who was reelected chairman of the
caucus.
Mr.. Loudens1ager of New Jersey was re-
elected secretary. Gen. Heuderson's name
was presented by Mr.. Payne of New York
and seconded by Mr.. Hopkins of Illinois,
both of whom had been candidates origi-
nally The roll was not called. The nom
ination was made by acclamation.
Gen. Henderson came to the capitol and
remained in the Speakers room in the rear
of the House lobby until after the House
ifficers had been selected. He was then
| escorted to the rostrum of the House by
| Messrs. Hopkins of Illinois, Payne of New
York and Sherman of New York. His ap-
pearance was greeted with cheers.
Gen. HemdersOn's Speech.
I'VE have greater responsibilities rest
ing upon us in this Congress-" said Mr..
Henderson, "and greater responsibilities in
the coming year, and upon our wise ac-
tion much depends for the prosperity OF
the country that we all love. May l i'm
press upon your minds the absolute ne
cessity for devotion to the republic in more
than one particular. Economy must be
our watchword; care in the ex-
penditure of the peoples money AT
the same time let us be large enough in
intellect to grasp the situation which pre-
sents a growing country with opening and
expanding conditions which demand our
careful and patriotic consideration. We
are going to be met by a well organized
and able minority, led by accomplished
leaders. This involves the necessity of the
Republicans touching elbows in the great
work before us. We have got to realize
that in this Congress, with our small ma
jority, every man, like a true soldier, must
| be constantly at has post of duty. (Ap-
plause) And l urge with great earnest
ness that this will be the determination of
each and all. Accepting this generous
nomination as l do. I have no fears but
that the united wisdom and work of this
great body will increase the confidence
and happiness of the republic"
Another session of the caucus win be
| held Tuesday night when the financial bill
viii be considered and plan outlined for
its passage in the House.