The times., 1899-12-03
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
General Henderson Named fOI
Speaker by AceIamatfon.

General Henderson Named for
Speaker by AccIamatfOn.
The Republican caucus for the nomina-
tion Of the next Speaker OF the House and
other oaicers, was called to order in the
hall Of representatives last night ct s
O'Clock Representative Charles H. Gros-
yenor. Of Ohio. presiding.
Next in importance TO the nominations
was the adoption Of former Speaker Reeds
rules for the coming session
Representative H. G. Loudenslager Of
New Jersey acted as secretary Of the
caucus.
Representative S. E. Payne Of New York.
after a few remarks. in which he -acited
The long service and loyalty Of the candi-
dEte. nominated the Hon. David B. Hen
dsrscn for Speaker. The domination was
seconded by Representative A. J. Hop
kins Of Illinois. The nominating address
was received with great applause and Mr.
Henderson was elected by acclsmation
Alexander Mcdowell of Pennsylvania,
Tor Clerk. was placed in nomination by
Representative C. A. Grow Of Pennsyl-
rania, seconded by A. J. Hopkins Of MI
EOis. Henry Cassou was nominated for
sergeant by Representative Cooper
OF Wisconsin. Joseph c. McElroy Of Ohio
vas nominated for postmaster b. Seth
Brown CT Ohio. TIE Rev. Henry n Cou-
cen was nominated for chaplain by Repre-
sentative Edgar Weeks OF Michigan VIII
liam J. Glenn was nominated for door
keeper by Representative !. :. Sherman Of
New York
All Of the nominations were mace by ac-
clamst0n.
committee consisting Of Representa-
uTes Payne Of New York and Hopkins of
Illinois was selected TO escort Mr.. Hender-
son 20 the chair. The entrance of the new
iy elected Speaker was the signal for q
1olud e applause which lasted for several
minutes. When General Henderson had
taken the chair and the demonstration had
subsided he arose and in a brief speech
thanked the members for the honor be-
slowed upon him.
The next Speakers address was as fol-
lows.
''GeHtlem5n: You VIII permit me 10
speak nom ms mind and from my heart
OF this occasion. Perhaps no man has
ever f-d more reason for being graceful 10
the Republicans Ct this great legislative or
ganizarol than / have at this hour. aud
assure sou thar no nan ever felt more
grateful than ] Go. The manner in which
THIS nomination has C0me-the lrienGzbin
nay say II IN affection loaded
me down with obligations which 90 not
attempt TO conceal
Those who aspirsd TO the same high
ONCE nave. by their generous treatment
ot me, only demonstrated the greatness OF
tle men who aspirzd with me to your rec
oguiLioD; and their generous follow rs
blending into one kindly body. made me
feel how Worthily they were supported
We have great responsibilities upon Us
ID this Congress. and greater responsible
ues IN the coming year. and upon our wise
action much deDends for thz prosperity or
lnis country We all love May I impress
upon your minds the absolute necsssitg
lot devotion 10 the Republic in more thar
one particular Economy must be our
NatcnNoro-care in the expenditure of th
peoples money. At the same riua Ter us
be large enough in intellect TO grasp the
situation which presents a growing coun-
Try with opening and expanding condi-
tions. which demand our careful and pa-
Uiotic consideration.
We are going 10 be met by a wei or
eanlzed and able minority. LED by accom-
plisaad leaders This involves The necessi-
ty icr the Republicans touching elbows in
Jhe great work before US
We have got 20 realize that in this Con
gress with our small majority. every man.
like true soldier. must be constantly az
his post c. duty and ] urge with great
earnestless that this viii be the GetsrgDf-
nation Of each and all
Accepting this generous nomination as
co. have 10 fear but that the united
wisdom and work OF mis- great body viii
increase the confidence and happiness OF
me Republic. Profoundly and gratefully
] thank you I ask that / may lean uron
each one Of You. and that Is The highest re-
guest that j can make tonight 90
The address was received with much an
plause and the Speaker was congratirl.ite5
by scores Of the members.
Representative Payne Of New York ten
introduced q resolution which demanded
thar al Republican members OF The Ho.se
should be present during the entire session
owing 10 the small Republican majo, i.y
The resolution was adopted
Representative DalzclI Of PENNSYLVANIA
brought UP the question of the rules By or
ferlug resolution that the caucus should
adopt the rules Of the Fifty-f0urth and
ffJy-hfth Congresses Mr Dalzell in
brlef speech proposed the adoption Of tha
Reed rules without change. Mr. Hepburn
was opposed 10 the rule regarding rec0g-
milton. Mr. DalZeH after referring 10 the
recognition matter. which under Mr Reed
Interpretation gives the Speaker the right
10 recognize whom he pIeases remarked
that 81 was opposed By those members only
Who could not get recognition when they
wanted g.
Mr. Hepburn being the most prominent
member opposed 60 The rule. took This
thrust as being directed al him personally
and felt ID an the more keenly because he
has always stated that his fight against
this rule was entirely mpcrsonal. mas
much as he had always been able 10 secure
recognition whenever he desired Re was
on mis- feet 10 a moment and delivered
strong speech repudlating the attack and
cenounclng in unmeasUrCd terms The rule
which gives the Speaker the right 90 deny
hearing 10 q member OF the House on
any subject during the entire session
should the Speaker 80 desire
Ar. Hepburns vigorous argument
aroused opposition 10 the rule. and 10 head
i on those who supported the rules pat
forward their strongest speakers. Mr
Hepburn vas followed by Mr. Cannon Of
Illinois. % whom he replied briefly Mr
Reeves ~ Illinois then spoke for few
moments IL support Of Mr. Hepburn. bus
Ar. Moody Of Massachusetts. Mr.. Payne Of
New York. and Mr. Grow Of Pennsylvania
followed with addresses IN which they
urged that Mr.. Henderson should not be
deprived Of the power which had been be-
slowed upon Mr.. Reed.
u was proposed that the Committee on
Allesi having SO much power. should be
enlarged, but this was rejected on the
ground that the more members there were
on mat committee the more difficulty there
would be IN dealing With It. after SIR.