Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-08
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
DIR. GEORGE. RipEs NOMINATED.
Proceedings or the Democratic Censres-
s'enai Convention Held In Petersburg Yes
'erdny-A Representative Body spirited

has attracted much attention throughout
the district and caused the fullest discus.
sion. The courthouse Is crowded with
spectators interested In the proceedings OF
the Convention.
The body Is representative one, and
composed OF men Of the highest nte'i-
gence and standing. On a call Of the roll
IL was ascertained that OF the 50 delegates
TO which the district is entitled the number
present was 81. as follows: Amelia, =;
brunswick, 8; Dinwddie. I; GIeensyllle.
3; Lunenburg. 3; Mecklenburg, q; Not
toway, 3; Prince George, 4 Prince Ed
ward, 2: POwhaian. I 4; Sussex, 4; Peters
burg, 10. Where counties were not fully
represented those present were instructed
TO cast the full vote OF the county.
A spirited discussion occurred on the
question OF allowing votes by proxy. Seve-
raj delegates elected from Grcensvile were
unable to attend and appointed a Peters
burg delegate to caN their votes by proxy.
The Convention refused to admit proxies
and authorized the delegates from Green's
willie to cast the vote of the county.
On motion of DIR. Booth, OF Nottoway,
the Convention ratified the nomination OF
Cleveland and Hendricks.
The vote was unanimous and cast amidst
loud applause.
The resolution offered at The former
meeting OF the Convention that it Is
inexpedient TO make nomination IN
this diStric: was taken up rs unfinished
business. II was read amid applause.
Mr.. j. Cooke offered the following As
substitute, which was accepted:
Whereas the Democracy OF the Fourth
congressional district, in Convention as
scmbled, believing that the interest OF the
Democratic party will be best promoted by
not nominating q candidate for Congfess
from this district therefore
ReSOiUed. That this Convention declines
TO make a nomination, but earnestly i'm
presses upon every Democrat the inpor-
lance Of attending the polls on the day OF
election. and by vote and wish endeayOr TO
secure the electoral vote OF virginia for
Cleveland and Hendricks, and abstain from
voting for either Of the Republican candi-
dates.
Mr. Cooke earnestly urged the adoption
" the resolution. He said il is impossible
to elect Democrat even il the Republican
vote is equally divided. Make a nominl-
lion. and Brady will be elected by union
Of the factions. Make no nomination, ana
the breach ietwecn the factions will be-
come wider.
Mr.. Jcffroys. OF No;towly, said the peo-
pie Of his county appealed TO the Conyen-
ton foI a candidate. Between thetw0 Re-
publican "R0ttcn DOughnuts they can
make no choice. Nominate Il candidate
and YOU will strengthen Evans ana widen
the Republican breach. Neither Republic
can will withdraw. Evans and Brady lntc
each other worse than the devil hates holy
water. II either should withdraw the
"A 4
crnlic cause he strengthened. II a Demo-
cratic candidate is nominated the Cleycl1nd
vote will be increased five or ten thousand
and the Blame vote decreased that much.
Now is the time 70 make iigh, and win
with the richt scr Of man.
K. j.. Davis. OF Petersburg, said there
ale many reasons why the Democrats
should make no nomination. The best
thing for this part OF Virginia i TO beat
Malone the malign influence that over
shadows one section. The only way OF
getting rid OF HIM Is TO break down his In
Guencc here at home. lie is the greIlest
cuisc that has ever been inflicted upon
IL. We have never been able 10 beat
him here, and we are threatened with
continuance Of his power. II we put
up candidate. we will be kept UNI
der lis heel, and will miss the only
opportunity ever had OF Kidding the State
OF Malone. The very moment You put up
candidate YOU heal the Republican breach.
just a. soon a. there is the slightest chance
OF Democratic success, word Will come
down from Washington or elsewhere 10
check the split. No Republican will dare
10 brave the influence OF the Administration.
The conservative colOrcd men through
out the district, who have uniformly
voted with the white people, are
supporting Evans. Without the fear
OF the Democratic candidate the ncgroe.
will generally be found supporting Evans.
But If the Democrats nominated they Will
flock to Brady. as will all the Republicans
who are opposed 10 Malone. We have
nothing to gain and everything to lose by a
nomination. No interest OF the State re-
ouires any sacrifice on our part, but every
interest OF the Fourth district requires Us
| 10 make no nomination.
Mr.. Irving, OF Prince Edward, said ht
came under instructions To vote for can
| dIdaie. Why should we iurl our banneri
| How can we send speakers 70 the noun
| tains and ask the people there TO help H.
when we are afraid TO raise our hands
| against negro: What guarantee have We
| that Evan, will be in the field on the an o.
| November? Let lis stand TO our colorS
| Make A nomination. and we will reduce
| the vote that will otherwise be given tC
Blame and Logan, even If we force one
| the Republican candidates OF the track
Or. Riyes, Of Prince George, said M
cared nothing for Brady or Evans. lie dl'
! not want to appeasc their wrath, nor di'
he care whether either Withdrew. lie rid
| iculed the idea Of not putting candidate
| i'm the field because we are IN the minority
| This i the tine to fight, when we hav
| sound doctrine TO proclaim, ana only ID
| stubborn fighting can we hope 70 VIM IL
| would never surrender. We cluShed MI
| hone last November, and ask no Ia'Ofs d
him. We overturned Malone ana Came
ron when they were unileu, an
now they are divided. In the last electo
we gained fiye members OF thc L'gislalul
In the black district. but not by lynn
down and begging Malone Tor mercy.
was done by hard work. the aSgreeal
majority OF the five members was aDou
laJ. THIS was the result OF hgh'ihg VIM
in the minority. The object OF putting
msn in the field Is to keep up "a
marty organization and unity; to ny
| hold the Democrats OF the Slsle an
country. Let us send out an appeal 10 ID
| Democrats OF the lnOuuldiH' h'iN mn
help us; let us tell them the c0iored pee
ple have drawn the color line, ana me
| will come to our aid. There VIII DE Il
gain 70 the Democratic party II either Br.
DIV or Evans is elected. II you defeat VI
hone with Evans. a worse man than NJ
hone springs up In Cameron. Brady pr
claims on every stump that Evans
the Democratic candidate and is kept in u
field by Democratic money. III we maj
anOmination we will put IN end TO the
crv. Who should 90 to Congress TO rel
resent the wealth. virtue. intelligence. an
chlyalry Of the Fourth district but Il Der
ocrat? Brady and Evans cannot do II.
appealed to the Democrats to Law aside e
pediency and make brave fight Tor pr
ciple. Not to do 30 would be base I'll
, render. The State Committee have recoi
| mended. as matter OF State policy, III
we nominate candidate, and We shou
follow their advice. We will there'
2 strengthen the Democratic candidates
/ other districts.
Amidst cries OF Question! Question !.
Mr.. Cogbill, Of Petersburg, arose to spel
lie advised the Convention 10 sop ~
think and not 90 TOO fast. The no"l'i
Y ton OF Democratic candidate Wod
e have very little effect on the popular vo
= | nj tho district Cleveland aud lic