The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-04
die CAyGUSES.
NJ. Henderson, Of iowa, chossn BY
Acclamation.
SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE
Republicans Must ''Toueh Elbows"
In the House This Session, IS
They win be Opposed by a Well
Organized Minority General Dis
cushion as to Rules Of oEder-Rsed
Rules to be Maintained.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Dec. 3-The.
caucus of the Republican members of
the house last night was cut-and-
dried affair, The selection Of candl-
date for speaker by the party In power
is usually very animated AFFAIR, but
months ago all the other candidates
who entered the field after the retire
uent OF Speaker Reed abandoned the
contest, leaving General David B. Hem
derson. Of Iowa, the unopposed candl-
date. His nomination was, therefore,
a foregone conclusion, and he was
nominated last night by reclamation.
The officers Of the last house, except
Colonel Russell, the sergeant-at-arms,
were re-nominated without opposition,
as follows; Clerk. Alexander McDOw-
ell. OF Pennsylvania; doOrkeeper, w. j..
Glenn, of New York; postmaster, J. G.
McGlroy, of Ohio. and chaplain. Rev.
Henry Gouden. Of Michigan.
Colonel Russell was not a candidate
for reelection. nnd Colonel Henry A.
Casson, OF Wisconsin. was nominated
III his stead,
TIE caucus was held IN the house Of
representatives. and was largely at
tended II was presided over by Cen
eral GrOsVenor. OF Ohio, who was re-
elected chairman Of the caucus. Mr..
I.audenslager, Of New Jersey, was re-
elected secretary. General Hender-
sons name was presented by Mr..
Payne, OF New York and seconded by
Mr. Hopkins, OF Illinois, both OF whom
had been candidates originally, The
roll wns not called. The nomination
wds made by reclamation.
General Henderson came to the capl-
toll and remained in the speakers room,
in the rear OF the house lobby, until af-
ter.the house officers had been selected.
He was then escorted to the rostrum Of
the house BY Mr.. Hopkins. Of Illinois;
Payne, OF New York, and Sherman, OF
New York His appearance was greet
ed with cheers. and IN response GeneF-
81 Henderson addressed the caucus as
follows:
''Mt. Chairman and Gcntlemen-You
will permit me TO speak from my mind
and from my heart on this occasion.
Perhaps no man has ever had more
reason for being grateful to the Repub-
llcans of this great legislative organi-
cation than have at this hour. as
sure you that no man ever felt more
grateful than do. The manner in
which this nomination has come, the
friendship Astounding, II may say II,
IN affection, has loaded me down with
obligations which do not attempt to
conceal. Those who asplred to the
same high ofIce. by their generous
treatment Of men, only demonstrate
the greatness OF the men who asplred
with me to your recognition, and their
generous followers, blending into one
kindly body, made me feel how worth
ily they were supported. (Applausel.
1--WE have great responsibilities rest
Ing upon us in this Congress. and
greater responsibilities in the coming
year, and upon our wise action much
depends for the prosperity OF the
country that we all love, May linz
press upon your minds the absolute me-
cessIty for devotion to the republic In
more than one particular? Economy
must be our waterford: care, in the
expenditure OF the peoples money. At
the same time let US be large enough
IN intellect to grasp the situation.
which presents growing country with
opening and expanding, conditions,
which demand our careful and patriot
ic consideration.
eve are going to be met by well
organized and able minority. led by nc
complished leaders. This involves the
necessity for the Republicans touching
elbows In the great work before U.S. We
have got to realize that in this Con-
Eress with our small majority every
man, like true soldier must be CON
stantIy at his post Of duty. (ppplausel,
and urge with great earnestness that
this Will be the determination Of each
and all Accepting this generous nom
inatlOn as ! do, have no fears but
fliut the united wisdom and work OF
this great body will increase the conf-
LcnCe and happiness Of the republic.
Profoundly and gratefully ] thank you
] ask that may lean upon YOU each
one OF you-nnd that is the highest re-
quest Shat can make tonight"
Mr.. Payne. OF New York. called at
tentlon to the narrow majority In the
house and the. necessity OF having all
the Republicans present throughout the
session. He offered resolution which
was adopted. that no leaves OF absence
should be granted, except for urgent
reasons and that one membe: should
be appointed to look after the pairs.
Mr. Da1Zeil. Of Pennsylvania who was
a member Of the committee on rules In
the last Congress. offered q resolution.
declaring II 70 be the sense OF the eau
Gus, that the rules OF the iFlfty-fourth
and Bifty-ffth Congresses 1.-THE Reed