The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-26
Tho convention Question.


men to their wonted positions OF influence
rather than 10 take distinctive action on
public 1uestions--a sort OF goodish meet
ing, at which each may express his love
and admiration for those from whom he
has differed and pour out the intensest
hatred of those who still follow the Coali-
ton Boss. These are insufficient induce
ments TO move great party to meet in
general convention, at great expense OF
| time and money, i'm violation OF precedents
and "the eternal fitness OF things" The
history of party conventions Il not flatter-
ing TO the pride OF the American people,
and one should only be convened on great
occasions.
The Conservative-Democ party has
for several years extended friendly and
cordial invitation to all it, members, ire
spectiye Of local differences and questions,
10 attend its meetings and participate in it,
proceedings. In the presidential canvass
IL was sincerely proposed 10 unite on one
compromise electoral ticket of equal rights,
&c. On the last eubernatorlal ticket both
wings of the party were represented and
cordially supported. In the last General
Assembly the RCadjusters who opposed
Boss rule and oppression were earnestly
and successfully supported by the Demo
cratic members. In the last election the
field of congressman at large and the Ninth
district were yielded to the Democratic Re-
adjusters and their candidates zealously
supported.
The State Central Committee was totally
changed and conservative men appointed
to remove objections which were urged to
the more rigid policy Of the old committee.
With the same view q new Executive Com
mittce was appointed. The policy Of both
these committees has been most conciliaio-
~. To-day q Readjustcr Democrat who
had wandered so far rs to support Re-
publican Keller for Speaker over that
true and patriotic Democrat Mr.. RAN
dali is cordially welcomed back 10
the party fold without explanation.
What more can be done to prove a sincere
desire for reiinion and cooperation OF all
the elements OF the party! AT the first oc-
casion for a general convention, doubtless,
all viii again be urged to attend and par
ticipate. The officers. committees central
and executiye), will be appointed indis-
criminatcly fIom all wings OF the party.
The present incumbents Of the general
committees will gladly surrender their re-
sponsiblc trusts into the hands Of their
Successors. The most essential and effect
i've work must he done in the counties and
cities by the local organizations. These
can be re0rganzed and filled up without
IN enabling act of 4 State convention, and
should be done ~ carly ds practicable
where it is necessary. 4 convention could
only recommend the same.
The State Constitution provides that the
local municipal elections shall be held in
May, in order that they may not be iniiu-
enced by party politics, which are pur-
poscly set for November. BY common
consent, at the May elections general
truce has prevailed and the best capable
men have usually been elected. Rejecting
people are more interested in having trust
worthy custOdians of the local records OF
property and personal rights than in party
scrambles. We have everything to lose by
q departure from this wisely-established
usage IN large number OF counties. At
the November election different policy
can be pursued. for which there Is ample
time. y. IA.
Iscottsvllle Courier.
NO CONVENTION.
The claim that a convention is necessary
to insure success i'm the spring election i
not we'll founded. II is fact that IN
strong Readiuster counties the old Demo
cratic officers who were competent have,
with rare exceptions, been continued in
office: and il the next election is conduct
ed under the auspices Of the present local
committees Democrats who deserve the
confidence of the people will he reelected.
Governor Cameron carried nine counties
in this congressional district, yet we have
II. in, mir al a
tion. make a new platform. issue edictS re-
curing u square fight to be made in every
county, and we will lose one fourth OF those
we now control.
We do not doubt the LOYALTY OF sincerity
Of nine tcnths OF those who are clamoring
for convention. They only desire the
triumph of Democracy over Stalwart Re-
publcaniSm. They are honest. But
there are some recent rccruits--actiYe,
restless. selfish demqgogucs-wh are very
oilicous in this matter, and who have per-
sonal and selfish ends 10 attain, who are
trying to get control Of the Democratic or
ganization III Virginia that through il they
may acquire power, place, and pelf. \
convention held in the early spring would
be a very small body, indeed so small rs TO
fall an easy victim to a few selfish scbcmcrs.
We again protest against = convention
prior to the May election. Let our local
committees manage our local oflairs.
GClnch-valicy News.l
THE CONVENTION.
Although we were the first in the field
TO suggest a Democratic convention, the
general discussion OF the question has con-
yinced It's that ii ought not 10 be called
prior 10 the spring election. We don't be-
lieye the party can afford to take any action
that will look to bringing political issues
10 bear in county and fiscal matters. II
such. an issue is precipitated. let il come
from our adversarics; LET them assume the
responsibility. In this way our party viii
be likely to profit by all the mistakes that
are made.
shenandoah Herald
In This county we have not yet found
Democrat who is in favor OF holding a con-
yention this spring.
il the object be to give the MahOnoiteS
something To quarrel with us about, we
know OF no better means OF accomplishing
it. a short time ago the debt question
was settled: but now some OF their papcrs
are not satisfied, and having no other issue
TO present to the people, they are discuss
ing t%e old issue. As far rs the Demo-
cratic party Is concerned, the debt ques-
ton IL = dead issue. II the Giddleberger
bill be accepted by the creditors OF the
State, ii is satisfactory to Us. II the United
States Supreme Court decide the Coupon
Killer No. to be constitutional, we are
Ii the court decide otherwise,
we arc still satisfied. The issue now is
out OF politics. and it will prove heavy
weight upon the party that again drags it
into q canvass.
The issue Is now squarely and fairly be-
tween the larger political parties OF the
country. Let ii remain there. We do not
see that we can accomplish any good 10y