The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-03
1T WILL REMAIN IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVE UNDER
SPEAKER HENDERSON
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS DEGREES
RULES THAT PREVAILED DURING
THE REIGN OF CZAR REED
TO REMAIN IN FORCE
MR.. HEPBURN MAKES PROTEST
He Is Overwhelmed by the Support
ers of the Proposition, and Final
ly Withdraws His suggestions for
Modification Mr.. Henderson Re-
ceieves Republican Caucus Nom
inRtiOn for Speaker.

MOdihcatiOn - Mr.. Henderson Re
ceieVes Republican Caucus Nom
inRtiOn for Speaker.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The caucus of
the Republican members of the house
was cut and dried affair The selection
OF candidate for speaker by the party
in power is usually a very animated af-
fair. But months ago all the other can
didates who entered the field after the
retirement of Speaker Reed abandoned
the contest, leaving Gen. David B. Hen
derson, of Iowa, the unopposed candidate.
His nomination was therefore a foregone
conclusion, and he was nominated by ac-
clamation.
The officers Of the last house, except
Col. Russell, the sergeant-at-arms, were
renOminated without opposition, as fol-
lows: Clerk, Alexander Mcdowell. of
Pennsylvania; doorkeeper, W. J. Glenn.
Of New York; postmaster, ]. c. McEI-
roy, of Ohio, and chaplain, Rev. Henry
Couden, of Michigan Col. Russell was
not candidate for reelection, and Col.
Henry A. Casson, of Wisconsin, was
nominated in his stead
The caucus was held in the house of
representatives and was largely attended.
1t was presided over by Gen. Grosvenor,
of Ohio, who was reelected chairman of
the caucus. Mr.. Loudenslager, of New
Jersey, was reelected secretary.
Gen. Henderson's name was presented
by Mr.. Payne, of New York, and sec
onded by Mr.. Hopkins, of Illinois, both
of whom had been candidates originally.
The roll was not called. The nomination
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 officers 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 appearance was greeted
with cheers, and in response Gen. Hen
derson addressed the caucus as follows:
THANKS HIS COLLEAGUES.
Mr. Chairman: You will permit me to
speak from my mind and from my heart
on this occasion. Perhaps no man has ever
% n%au more reason for being grateful to
the Republicans of this great legislative
organization than have at this hour. I
assure you that no man ever felt more
grateful than l do. The manner in which
abounding, If l may say it, in affection
mas loaded me down with obligations
which l do not attempet to conceal
Those who aspired to the same high
Office by their generous treatment of ne
only demonstrated the greatness of the
men who aspired with me to your rec
ognition, and their generous followers
blending into one kindly body made me
feel how ,worthily they were supported
(Applause).
I'VE have great responsibilities resting
sponstbilities in the coming year, and
upon our wise action depends the pros
perity of the country that we all love
May l impress upon your minds the
absolute necessity for devotion to the
republic in more than one particular.
economy must be our watchword; 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 patriotic consideration
! we are going TO be met by a well or
ganized and able minority, led by accom-
plfshed leaders. This involves the neees-
sIty for the Republicans to work together
IN the great work before US. We have
got to realize that in this congress. with
our smaI! majority, every man, like a
post Of duty. (Applause.) And I urge with
great oarnestness that this should be the
determination of each and all
accepting this generous nomination. as
do, ! have no fears but that the united
wisdom and work of this great body will
increase the confidence and happiness of
| the republic. Profoundly and gratefully l
thank you l ask that l may lean upon
yOu-each one of you-and that is the
highest request that I can make tonight. "
THAT NARROW MAJORITY.
Mr.. Payne, of New York. called atten-
ton to the narrow majority in the house.
and the necessity of having all the Re-
publicans present throughout the session.
He offered resolution, which was adopt-
ed. that no leaves of absence should he
granted except for urgent reason, and
| that one member should be appointed to
| look after the pairs.
Mr.. Dalzell, of Pennsylvania who was
! member Of the committee on rules in
| the last congress, offered resolution de-
! claring it to be the sense of the ca11cus
| that the rules Of the Ffftv-fourth and
Fffty-ffth congresses (the Reed rules)
should be adopted by the incoming house
He made speech of considerab Bile length
! in support of his resolution. Under the
| operations of the rules of the last two
| congresses he urged the majority had
been able to transact business to their
| satisfaction and the satisfaction of the
country They were the only rules under
which the business could be done.
Mr.. Hepburn, of Iowa, who fought the
| rules in the last congress, attempted to
| argue several points with Mr. Dalzeu. but
! the later refused to yield When he had
concluded, however Col. Hepburn got the
| floor and attacked the resolution vigor-
ously. He insisted that the rules should
be modified. He laid particular stress
| upon the question of recognition. which
| he claimed should go to the first member
| who addressed the chair. This has been
! one of Mr. Hepburn's causes of complain,
| In preceding congresses. He also contend
| ed that the committee on rules should he
| entirely Independent of the speak ker. and
! that there should be a general decen-
| tralization of power from the speaker in
| the direction of the committees. The
| speaker and the committee on rules. he
| contended, had too much power under
! thc rules proposed to be adopted The
| power of committees and individuals
| should be expanded. He proposed an
| amendment to the resolution providing
| that the rules should be adopted for
| forty days, during which notifications
| could be decided upon. This amendment
met with little favor, on the ground that
1t would show weakness.
REED RULES ADOPTED
Mr.. Cannon, of illinois, who will again
| be chairman Of the committee on appro-
priations, warmly supported Mr.. DalzelPs
| resolution. He argued and cited manv
| instances to show that, while commit.
tees were theoretically equal, the bust
ness Of some committees exceeded that OF