The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-25
FIGHT FOR THE LEADERSHIP.
TT MAY BE BETWEEN BANKHEAD
AND RICHARDSON.

saws the National Committee
wants an Eastern Man-BaiIey'S
FRIENDS VIII support Richardson.
# Is n Fight for Somewhat of an
rmpty HOnOr-EIIxlns Talked of
for Vice President.
washington. Nov. 24,-Representative
eu1zers arrival here to-day gave addi-
tional impetus to the contest for the empty
honor of leading the Democratic minority
IN the House of Representatives.
Mr. Sulzer comes from attendance upon
The meeting of the National Democratic
Committee at Chicago, and he claims that
the national leaders of the party favor his
selection as leader of the minority on the
ground that it would be good politics to
bestow the honor upon an Eastern man.
II is urged by Mr.. Suffers friends that
he desires recognition because of the gall
liant fight he made for Bryan and free sill
yer in New York, contrary to the advice
Of Mi. Croker.
1t remains to be seen what effect this
argument will have upon the Democratic
members when they reach Washington.
At present there are almost as many can
didates for the minority leadership in town
as there are Democratic members at the
postoffice Of the House of Representatives.
But thirteen members are known TO be
in the city. Five of these are from New
York
The supporters of Mr.. Sulzer claim that
they will have the solid Democratic vote
Of New York and New Jersey delegations,
in addition to a large scattering vote In
the South and West: Amos Cummings
will present Mr.. Sulzer's name in caucus,
and the nomination will be seconded by a
wen-known Southern man. whose name
will not be disclosed at present.
Bankheod VS.. Richardson.
AT representative Bankhead's head
quarters, in the Riggs House, but little
active canvassing was done to-day Mr..
Bankhead said tonight that nearly all
Of the Southern and Western Democrats
will come to Washington unpledged. as
they have in reply to written suggestions,
stated that they did not care to commit
themselves in advance. Mr.. Bankhead
saws there are so few members in the city
that he viii take things easy, until next
week. when there viii be more Congress
sonal material to work upon. He is quite
satisfied with his chances and Is count
ing upon receiving the Sulzer support,
should it become apparent that the New
York man cannot-win.
Nr. Bankhead is not responsible for the
statement, but it Is freely asserted at his
headquarters that the real contest is be-
tween Mr.. Richardson and Mr.. Bankhead,
ana at the proper time, at the command
OF Mr. Croker, the strength of the New
YORK delegation Will be thrown to Mr..
Bankhead
1t is also said that the friends of Repre-
sentative Bailey of Texas, who resigned
the leadership of the minority in the last
Congress, Will unite In the support Of Mr.
banknead to punish MIR. Richardson and
ms friends for entagonizing him.
In the meantime Mr.. Richardson is MAX
ing a systematic canvass, supported by
some OF the most influential members of
the minority. He has not established head
quarters at any of the public houses, but
Is making house to house visit to each
member as he arrives He had a long
ana friendly consultation with Mr.. Bank
mead to-day, and it is generally conceded
mat the race is between these two men.
Mr.. Dearmond of Missouri is practically
out Of the running. His support will prob
aoy go to Mr.. Richardson's who appears
70 he the favorite at the present writing.
As to the Roberts Case.
iFNP' S9tutdliNe Livingston, one OIL the
veteran Members Of the House of Repre-
seniatves predicts that there viii be
,ohs d'awnout fight over the SEATING of
AIT Roberts Of Utah.
Mr. Llvngs n Hho is ALSO a member of
tHe industrial Commission in session in
uls CITY, has had an opportunity to greet
lhe cw arriving members Of he House
ana discuss The prospects of the coming
seSSl n. In view of the universal interest
zen ellng around The Roberts case the
iuues6 investigation of the Mormons
, o.al9 70 seat in Congress will be de-
Ilr Livingston says that neary all the
ou TmDefs with whom he has convers ID
=" ue SUBJECT are of the opinion that on
Gle lfst day Of the session a formal OBJ
;,,oh VIII be made against Mr.. Roberts
",iHs ms seat. When The members are
eai.ei oet.re the bar of the House to be
"g'u 'l Mr.. Roberts viii come forwa d
oi rt axe his place in line wi his as o.
Ito'tS. Il is understood that someone on
r. ~ publican side Of the chamber n
sn' e 'n ms pace and form ally object to the
T.,I "s IN of The member-elect from
' ~ he speaker will be obliged to re-
ca Ni. Roberts TO stand aside and his
t5s,t ""l re referred to the committee on
. ta, When appointed. II is probable
tr "s entlfe Mormon question will be
do et in committee and the in
Rrd us are that there will be majority
tbr,,,. .i"lHoIlly reports submitted, thus
f., a. 'ns the case back into the House
-, vi al decision.
IN IA. livingston says there is no doubt
Of n "lAd that MIR. Roberts is the choice
ann majority of voters in his district,
ma was duly elected in accordance with
win 5"s OF Utah. A decision, however.
ccns.l Conn pend probably upon the technical
v5c5 zion placed upon the Edmunds act,
In M was intended TO abolish polygamy
,1e states and territories.
NiNins for Vice President.
sm aiminlsration circles the name ~
\ pri, stephen B. Elkins of West Vir-
4 tior , frequently mentioned in connec-
4 Rsn,"",, "",..H the vice presidency on the next
A c,bPl'..e9n ticket. Personally and noIfti-
acss,. senator Ekins would be a most
KIM, 0"'e running mate for President Nc
In t ln the next campaign. as they are
"A o,ss, o'sh accord upon all great national
N tee.- and the bond of friendship be-
n cera N'e TWO is almost as strong and sin
pr,.,'9 mat which existed between tbe
ltNeNt and the lata Nira prorfIa,t II,