Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-30

1ull ueIeuSo VI oil VIC mStuOuS as speaker
for which he has been so sharply ar
raigned by the Republican press. In
addition he maks COULTER attack
on the newspapers which, if
reports here are correct, is about IN the
style of The one with which he closed his
career as speaker. The fact that he insists
upon holding his letter from members and
the press till an hour when it could not af-
feet caucus action, is affecting members
unfavorably, as they say they do not care
to vote for Gen. Koiifar upon probability
that they may be called upon to repeat it
whsn his alleged screed to Mr.. Phslps ap
pears in print. They think it fair that
they should know its char aeter in ad-
vance
THE sE.GEANTsY AT ARMS.
The Democrats of the Ohio congress
SIGNAL delegation held meeting yesterday
Gsddes, for the purpose of settling the
squabble among them relative to the con-
test for sergeant alarms between J. g..
Thompson and Ex-Congressman Leedom.
All were present with the exception of
Messrs. Foilett, Warner and Paige, who
are not in the city. Judge
Seney presided, and stated that the object
of the conference WAS for the purpose of
amicably settling the question of the con-
test for the position Of sergeant alarms so
far as the Ohio delegation is concerned.
When it came to voting for the two candi-
dates, however. Frank Hurd made special
request that the matter be deferred until
tomorrow afternoon, out of consideration
for Gen. Warner, who was not present. Ben
LefeYre suggested that they could count
Gen. Warmers vote for Mr.. Thompson.
Judge Geddes closed the discussion by
suggesting that in the interest OF har-
mony it might be well that the motion of
Mr.. Hurd to postpone further action should
be agreed TO, 30 that the defeated candi-
date could not claim that they had taken
snap judgment upon him.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-On yesterday
evening, while Lieut.. Darlington, com
mander OF the Greedy relief expedition, was
riding fractions horses in the park at the
soldiers home, the bride rein parted and
the horses bolted, and ran against tree
with great force. The heutenant's knee
cap was fractured, his head was also
severely cut and his shoulder dislocated.
Though suffering intense pain, Darlington
held control Of the animals, and rode TO the
residence of Gen. Sturges where he was
obliged to remain some time before it was
prudent to remove him to the city.
Springer, of Illinois, has addressed the
following letter to members of the house
in his state:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.---To The members
of the Illinois delegation Gentlemen
1 respectfully place my candidacy for the
speakership in your hands, and request you
to pursue any course in the matter as IN
der all the circumstances you may deem
best. Signed WIN. M. Springer.
The delegation held q conference as
result, and the following reply was sent 10
Springer:
Springer Dear Strive have received
your communication of this date and are
unanimously of the opinion that under the
circumstances now surrounding the con-
test for the speakership it is not advisable
to present your name to the caucus as
candidate. Signed, A. A. Ronshaw, W. R.
horrlsou, II. w, IOWns6nu, James NJ.
Riggs, N, E. Worthington, W. R. Neece, s.
w. Moulton.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The Democratic
caucus for the nomination of the officers
of the house meet at 7:30 on Saturday
evening.
Soon after the organization of the
house General Rosecrans will introduce a
joint resolution proposing an amendment
to the constitution, forever prohibiting
polygamy in the United States and to put
all places under its jurisdiction.