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Show her of the house who desires to discuss dis-cuss assignments with him." This means that Minority Leader Clark will not enjoy the privilege accorded his predecessor, John Sharp Williams, of selecting tho minority members. It was stated that Mr. Cannon had concluded con-cluded that the plan was not tho best and that henceforth ho will not shift any of the responsibility for committee, commit-tee, assignments to tho minority loader. load-er. Tho atti title taken by the Democrats Demo-crats at a caucus held last evening. Is In sharp conflict with tho new policy. pol-icy. A resolution was adopted to prevent pre-vent members of the minority from accepting ac-cepting appointments without approval approv-al of Minority Leader Clark. MINORITY LEADER CUT OUT OF A PRIVILEGE Washington, March 16. Only five committees of tho house will be named by Speaker Cannon for the present Tneso will be the ways and means, rules, printing, mileage and accounts. In making up tho committee, it is stated on reliable authority, tho speaker will consult with "overy mem- |