The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-13

Newberrys and Rufins, and Ladys will
find 'Funders' a. ready to extend their
hands as they were two years since to greet
the Barbours. Aliens, and Moffetts and
Lewises, and equally willing 10 accord
them full participation in the honors Of the
party"
We were never clearer In opinion on any
point than on this, and we regret to say
that the views OF our distinguished friend
are by no means In accord with those held
by the people, as far as we are able 10 in
terpret them. The rank and file are tired
of the present way OF lighting battles, and
the sooner they are put in good heart by
reorganization the BETTER Norfolk Land
mark.
THE CONVENTION, AGAIN.
Mr.. A. NJ. Kelley, chairman OF the Con-
servatiye Executive Committee OF Virginia,
has written to the Richmond Dispatch q
letter expressing his judgment against the
holding OF State convention OF the party
in the early spring. 1t cannot be denied
that Mr.. Kelley makes some strong points.
There is force In these objections, but
after all the difference between Mr. Kelley
and those who advise the calling Of State
Convention In March appears TO be but n
difference as to time. He thinks March too
early. III state Convention can do no.
thing towards efIecting more thorough
local organizations for the May elections,
and inspiring the party to greater zeal and
activity i'm these elections, then later
period may do as well. We think the ques-
ton OF the time Of holding the Convention
all turns upon that point. For the pur-
poses OF the fall canvass later time would
answer as well or better dnuiiIe RegiS-
ter.
Mr.. KEnEY's LETTER.
We publish to-day the letter Of Hon. A.
NJ. Kelley, chairman OF the State Demo-
cratic Committee, in which I've gives his
reasons against the holding Of State con-
yention previous to the one necessary TO
prepare for the fall campaign. Mr.. Kelley
makes number OF strong points in favor
OF the position he occupies. The main
purpose for holding convention early this
year is that OF organization. The party
needs thorough organization, and to effect
this it has been the almost general opinion
OF the press Of the State, and many OF the
leaders Of both wings OF the Democracy,
that convention should be called. so that
Readjuster Democrats and Debt-Paying
Democrats could mutually have voice in
the work OF organization. TO settle the
question a meeting OF the State Central
Committee should be called. -Norfolk Vir-
gilman.
STATE CONVENTION.
A portion OF the Democratic press OF
Virginia is discussing the question OF cali
ing a State convention for the purpose OF
re0rganizing the Democratic party. In
our judgment no necessity exists for such
a convention. In the first place, the peo-
pie want some rest after passing through
the excitement attending the last cam
paign, and with this desire possessing them
we doubt il as many rs Il corpOraPs guard
could be gotten together to appoint dele
gates TO such q convention. In the next
place, no State election is to come OIL this
year, and the cordial relations estab-
hshed between Roadiuster Democrats and
Funder Democrats in the several counties
last fall do not call for any instructions as
TO how to preserve this harmony, or as to
how the county elections next May and the
legislative elections next November shall
be managed. Thirdly, il it is the object
OF the Democrats to patch up tariff plat
form-about which there is diversity OF
opinion-fOr the purpose OF bringing to an
agreement all the views entertained OF this
subject, the sooner that idea is abandoned
the better it will be for the party. Fourth
", our leaders have blundered before in
the party to a certain policy,
and they may do so again. Lastly, il seems
to be conceded on all sides that the State
debt question should be severely let alone
where it now is, in the courts.
We are not aware OF any other matters
for Il State convention TO deliberate upon,
and what relation the subjects above men
toned will bear to the presidential election
is matter concealed i'm the womb OF events
that will open in the early days Of 1884.
The counties can be trusted 10 manage
their party affairs with discreetness in the
absence OF any instructions from State
fact, all the burdens and
in the end deyolye upon
the county organZations-a wise provision,
rs the representative men thereof are well
acquainted with the needs OF the people,
which differ in different sections, but
which always press to the front in local
Clarlte Courier.
alexandra Gazette.l
Mr.. Kelley, OF Richmond, is opposed to
4 Stlte convention OF the Democratic party
before the spring elections. Well, there
need be no trouble about that, provided the
city and county organizations be so per-
iected that all Democrats, no matter how
they may differ upon the subject OF the
State debt, shall be represented in them,
md that they make proper and efficient ar
for consolidating the party and |
out the full vote next spring, for !
the officers TO be elected then will have pO- |
Iential influence in their respective cities |
and counties next fall, when the members |
Of the Legislature are TO be chosen. Then, !
TOO, there should be no gueSs-Work about !
the matter, as there was last fall. but the |
true political condition OF every city and |
county should be known weeks before the !
election, so that efforts might not be wasted |
upon strong places, but be concentrated !
upon those that are weak.
From the Lynchburg Yirginlan.I
But, plainly and briefly told, our reasons |
'or favoring the call Of q convention for
conference and reorganization are these |
There exists a good deal OF dissatisfaction F!
With the conduct Of the committee over
which our friend Mr.. Kelley presldes in |
not calling convention last fall, and fur |
her, OH account Of their management OF
lie canvass subsequently. Many members
If the party want Il new committee. We
refrain from all argument touching the
Justice or injustice OF these structures on
,he conduct of the present committee, but
simply state fact within our knowledge.
A convention Of the party, should it be
leld, might fully endorse the present COM
nittee; and they should not object to
making an opportunity for the people to
pass upon their conduct, il they desire so
70 do.
rnin II nllst be conceded that the |