The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-01

nun proceeded ieerS came slmultanc0u-if >
with hand-clapping. Groans were followed
by shouts Of applause. Cries Of ">it down,
''Good-byc." and "llire hall' came from
the Republicans. shouts Of ''GO H. By
num- 4" You're right - speak ~ the end r"
ffpw the pemrcrais. Members tOse In their
seats and shouted for recognition i0ih The
/ Speaker.
The scene was one Of general confusion.
and tie raicfie. hencd IL Mr.. Bynum
ended his remarks by appealing from the
decision Of the chair, in refusing tO allow
bis motion 10 adjourn. The Speaker made
a brief reply.
ANOTHER VAIN APPEAL.
Mr.. Crisp endcayorcd 10 raise the ques-
tion of consideration. and tried tO appeal
/ from ihp decision of The chair hut the
| ~peakcr refused 80 entertain the appeal.
Mr. Crisp denied ile rigIt O, inc chair %
class bis motion as a dilat0ry motion, and
protested against the Speakers action,
which be said was in disregard Of all par
iiameniary riiles'
Mr.. Dalzcll then took the Goor ari began
10 present the views OF the majority Of the
Election Committee ON the contested elec-
tion case Of smith against jackson. The
Democrats showed a disposition on the start
f0 interrupt Mr.. Dalzell. but Alr. Crisp. of
Georgia. rose. and addressing his Dgme-
cratic colleagues. said ihst tAc election
ease had been taken Up against their pro-
test, bat that it. wes mp, and they should
give it quiet healing. 80 that they might
pass upon it inielligenfly. This advice was
acted upon. and Dir. Dalzcll continued his
argument.
When he finished, the House, at $3.50 p.
NJ, adjourned.
MR.. BLAINE's DAUGHTER VERY I'LL.
NJ. Cnpplrrrr. uifeof iicuicnari Colonel
COppinger. United -iales ARMY, and eldest
daughter Of Secretary Blaine. is critically
I'D with Inflammation of the brain, at hei
fathers residence m this city. Mrs. Cop
Dingcr has been sick for some time, but late
Yesterday afternoon she grew rapidly worse.
and this morning her condition was regard
ed as 20 serious HAT a consultation Of physi-
clans Was had ana size hts pronounced
critically I'D. President Harrison called al
the Blaine mansion personally at II o'clock.
10 extend mis- sympathy. Lieutenant-Col-
Onel COppnger. who is now on tour 0s In
-pecIon in the West has been summoned
hy telegraph.
TIE DEMOCRATS DETERMINED.
The Democratic caucus lh tine House to-
night was well attended. Mr. Holman, the
permanent caucus chairman. presided, and
in taking the chair. announced the object OF
the CAUCUS which was i'm effect % discuss
policy for the government of the minority
du.irg the present tight The chairman had
read "A note from ,ir Randall, in which the
cX-spalkcr urged a continuance ot the light
that has been carried ON for the past three
DAYS.
SIR. Crisp. of GEORGIA. and others. advised
caution in the proceedings OF the House,
hgt the consensus OF opinion favored a con-
iinuati0u Of the fight until the adoption OF
new rules.
Amer a long discussion the caucus adj
| iourned. having come 90 no conclusion. e1-
cept an informal one. 90 pursue the dilatOrA
tactics ~ the last three days.
Mr.. RUssELL's CONFIRMATION.
Mr.. Otis H.. Russell, who is now before
the ~enate for confirmation as postmaster Of
Richmond. will hardly De confirmed unless
the reports 90 j. A. Jewell and G.. &. liche-
nor. filed In December lSs, IN the Treasury
| Department. which have been asked for b,
senator Daniel, OF Virginia, be openly pro-
ducod and made public.
General" Edgar Allan came in ON the II
O'Clock train.
ANOTHER CONTEST.
The contested election case Of Threet
against Clarke from the First Alabama
district. was called Up before the Elections
/ Committee to-day. Counsel for lhreet made
argim. nt and when De concluded the conn
miltee adjourned until t0-m0rON, when Mr.
/ Clarke viii argue his own case. Ihreet is
a c0l0red man.
MRS. COPpINGER IMPROVING.
The physicians attending Mrs. Coppin-
ger, (Sccretary Blaine's eldest daughter)
report late tonight n marked improvement.
and am amelioratiOu Of the dangerous
symptoms noticed during the earlier part of
/ The day. While still In "a very critical condi-
/ ti0n. more encouragement is felt by her
physicians who cannot. as set, say What
/ The result may be.
CAPITAL MOTIFS.
The Democratic member, Of the House
will hold caucus tonight 90 determine
/ upon "a course OF procedure.