The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-19

into a controversy as TO what had passed
between them relative 10 the amendment,
and they each declared In emphatic.
though parliamentary language. what the
other said was not true.
Mr.. Geary said that he cared nothing
whatever about Mr.. Warmers amend
ment. but he did not want the gentleman
10 intimate that he had done anything
wrong. He did not want any such re-
Election cast upon him.
Both gentlemen were very much ex-
cited and had II not been for the vigorous
uphoIding Of the rules Of the House by the
Speaker, there might have been per-
sonal encounter.
Mr.. Warner then offered his amend
ment, which was adopted. as was also
Mr.. Gearys, and the bill was passed
without division.
The House then resumed the considera-
tion Of the printing bill. The bill was not
disposed of at O'clock when the House
adjourned.
The Democratic Caucus.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. oct 1S.-There
will be a caucus at which the Democratic
senators will endeavor TO adjust the DIFF
ferences and reach some common ground
upon which they can stand. The caucus
was determined upon this morning when
MIR. Vest, who began work last night
secured enough signatures to authorize
the chairman of the committee TO issue
the call under the terms Of the original
request, directed TO Mr.. German as chair
man Of the caucus, and members who
signed II agreed TO bind themselves to the
action OF the caucus, whatever It might
| be. The silver senators readily complied
| with this stipulation, for the reason. il is
| alleged, that they believe they are In the
ma md frol a
number of repeal Democrats, however,
signed Mr.. Vests petition with the under
| standing, either implied or written, that
| they would not be bound by what was
done.
| Conference Instead of Caucus.
| WASHINGTON, oct. 1S.-The effort is
| now being made 10 have the proposed
| senatorial caucus turned into a confer
| ence, and to accomplish this 1t is not i'm
| probable that one or two Of those who
signed the request that Mr.. Vest circu-
lated will have their names stricken from
| that paper. This would leave il without
a majority. and relieve the chairman Of
| the caucus from the necessity Of acting.
| During the course Of the debate this af-
| ternoon a number of Democrats declared
| their intention of not going into any binds
| ing caucus, but indicated a willingness %
come together for the purpose OF dis
cussing the question as Democrats merely
For this reason the caucus may be trans
| formed into conference, although that
has not been determined.
| The Democratic Caucus Committee to-
day devoted its time to an endeavor 20
prevent what looks like a grave split be-
tween the two wings. There was laid
| before the committee a request for a eau
| Gus signed by twenty-three Democratic
senators, a majority OF all the Democrats
in the Senate, and under the rules Of the
party this is a sufficient number to COM
pei the chairman 10 call the caucus and
bind the Democrats TO the outcome. The
committee also received word from the
| repealers that they would not attend such
a caucus. The only way the caucus can
now be prevented is by the silver men
who signed the call Withdrawing their
demand. If they persist in the attitude
indicated, and the repeal Democrats re-
frain from attending. the consequences
will be awaited with much uueaslness.
The committee came to no conclusion, and
will hold another session in the hope of
averting an open clash.
Discon inue 90 cetors OF Customs.
! WASHINGTON, oct. lS.-Mr Curtis az
| Kansas, introduced in the House to-day "a
: hill directing the Secretary of the Treas
| ury to discontinue the Office OF collector
Of customs at the following places, among
| others:
Albemarle, ". c., Alexandria. Va. An
napolis, Nd, Beaufort, n. c., Cane
| Charles city, Va, GEORGETOWN. $. C..
Pamlico, N. c., and Tappahannock. Va.
The offices abolished are TO be consoli-
dated with the district adjoining them