The Portland daily press., 1899-12-04
HENDERSON NOMINATED.
By Caucus of House
Republicans.
The Reed Rules Adopted After Some
Debate.
They Were Attacked By
Col. Hepburn.
Richardson of Tennessee Elected
To Lead Democrats.


tonight was out and dried affair. The
selection Of q candidate far Speaker by
the party In d power 10 usually very
animated affair. but months ago, ell the
9th sr candidates who entered the field af-
ter the retirement of Speaker Reed, aban-
doned the contest, leaving den. David b.
Henderson Of Iowa the unopposed candi-
date. His nomination was, therefore, n
foregone conclusion and he was nominal
ed tonight by reclamation. The officers
Of the last House. except Col. Russell,
the ssrgesnt-at-srms, was renominatsd
without opposition as follows:
Cierk-Alexandsr Mcdowell Of Penn
sylvAnia.
Doorkesper-w. j. Glenn of New York.
Postmaster--J. y. MnElroy of Ohio.
Chapiain-Rev. Henry Cowden Of
Michigan.
Col. Russell was not candidate for
re election, and Col. Henry A. Casson
Of Wisconsin was nominated In his stead.
The caucus was held In the House OF
Representatives and was largely attend
ed. 1t was presided over by Gen. Ores
venor of Ohio, who was reelected chair
man of the caucus. Mr. Louddenslager
of New Jersey was reelected secretary.
zen. Hsndersors name was presented
by Mr.. Payne OF New York and seconded
by Mr. Hopkins of Illinois, both of whom
had Teen candidates Originally. The roll
was not called. The nomination was
made by reclamation. Gen. henderson
came to the Capital and remained In
the Speakers room In the rear Of the
HOUSE lobby ultii after the House officers
had been selected. de was then escorted
to the rostrum of the House BY Aessrs.
Bopkins of Illinois, Payne Of New York
and Sherman of New York. His appear
anos was greeted with cheers and In re-
Spouse Gen. Henderson addressed the cau-
GUS
MR.. HENDERSON'S REMARKS.
Gen. Henderson said, "Perhsps no
man has ever had more reason for being
grateful to the Republicans Of the great
Legislative organization than have nj
this hour. The manner In which this
nomination has come, the friendship
Astounding. II 1 may say 1t, is affecting.
and has loaded me down with obligations
which do not attempt to conceal. Those
who aspired to the same high Office by
their generous treatment Of ME, only de-
monstratsd the greatness OF the men
who aspirsd with me to your reoog-
milton and their generous followers,
blending into one kindly body made me
feel how worthily they were supported.
(Applause.)
ave have great responsibilities resting
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 impress upon Jour minds
the absolute necessity for devotion to the
republic In more than one particular.
ECONOMY must be our watchword; care
In the exp ,nditure of the peoples money.
At the same time let US be large enough
In intellect to grasp the situation which
presents a growing country with opening
and expanding conditions which demand
our care and patriotic consideration. We
are going to be met by well organized
aud able minority. led by accomplished
leaders. This involves the necessity for
the Republicans touching elbows In the
great work before US. We have got to
realize that In this Congress with our
small majority, every man, like true
soldier, must be constantly at his post
Of duty (appiause) and urge with great
earnestness that this be the determine
ton Of each and all. Accepting this
generous nomination, RS 90, have no
fears, but that the united wisdom and
work of this great body will increase the
confidence and happiness of the rspub.
lie. Profoundly anu gratefully l thank
you. ask that l may lean upon you
each one OF you-and that Is the highest
request that can make tonight"
REED RULES ADOPTED.
Mr. Payne of New York called. atten-
tion to the narrow majority In the House
and the necessity OF having all the Re-
publicans present through the session.
He.offered a resolution which was Adopt
ed that no leaves of absence should be
granted except for urgent reasons and
that one member should be appointed
to look after the pairs.
MIR. DAlzell of Pennsylvania, who was
a member of the committee on rules in
the last Congress. offered resolution
declaring 1t to be the sense of the caucus
that the rules OF the 5ith and Both Con-
crosses. the Reed rules, should be adopt
ed by the incoming House. He made a
speech in support of his resolution. Un-
der the operation of the rules of the last
two Congresses. he urged. the majority
had been able to transact business to
their entire satisfaction and the satisfac-
tion OF the country. They We the only