Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-07-16
FRIENDS AGAIN.
Malone and Riddleberger Embrace Each
Other Before the Virginia Repub-
lican Convention; and
Agree to Forget Past Differences, to the
Great Delight Of Their Respect.
i've Partisans.

A Scene Of Wild Confusion and Disorder,
Almost eliminating in Free
Fight.
RICHMOND, VA, July 15-The Re-
publican State Convention met here to-
day in the Richmond Theater, about $50
delegates and alternates being present.
Of these nearly 200 were colored.
At 1920 o'clock Gen Malone made
his appearance on the stage, and was re-
ceived with tremendous applause. When
quiet was restored he addressed the con-
vention, acknowledging the honor bestow
ed upon him and expressing Lis apprecia-
tion of the continued confidence SO many
manifested; He did not court the trust
reposed In him because Of the tireless
anxiety it imposed, and would rejoice
when the time came when he would give
it up. Then he, as chairman of the State
Committee, called the convention to or
der and introduced the Hon. MIR. Lamb,
Lamb addressed the c6nvertiCn briefly,
Resolutions were adopted empowering
the Chair to appoint committees on Gre
dentials, permanent organization and res
olutions.
Upon the question of appointing the
Committee on Resolutions and Platform
great commotion ensuea.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. Brown
Allen, of Augusta, that the chair ap-
poiuf aaid committee
Col. v. Grover, of Norfolk, submitted
substitute providing for the appoint
ment of the committee by Congressional
district delegations; to whom shall be re-
ferred all resolutions on the party plat
form, nominations and organizations.
The discussion pro and con was ex-
cited and carried on amid great con-
fusion, developing in its course much op-
position to the Chair being the appoint
ing power. Finally, the main question be-
ing ordered, attempts were made to secure
decision by vipd Uoce and rising vote,
and, both failing, the roll by counties
was called, which resulted in the re-
lection of Growers substitute by a vote
of 235 to 495. The original proposition
was then adopted.
When the convention reassembled the
Committee on Permanent Organization
named Col. ID. Il: Lamb as permanent
chairman; P. Fl. McCaul, Of Pulaski, as
secretary, and one vice president from
each district. The Committee On Reso-
lutions submitted a resolution limiting
the debate on any question to thirty
minutes.
Senator Riddleberger took the floor in
opposition to it; and created some seusa.
ton in his preliminary remarks by re-
fecting upon the temporary chairman,
Lamb, whom he charged with represent
ing one faction in the convention and
with ruling in to-day's session unfairly
and in prejudiced manner.
Chairman Lamb rose and said that he
represented no one side, but that he
represented all the delegates in the con-
vention, and that any charge that he had
ruled Intentionally in the wrong was
false.
Mr.. Riddleberger persisted that the
Chair had ruled against him and that
the Chair could not control the mob be-
hind him while he (Riddleberger) had a
gentleman at his back. (Cries of
"Shame, shame" and Kisses from
various parts of the bouse.) Mr..
aRIddleberger continuing, said he was
| now done with that subject. He
had resented what he considered gross
| indignity, and was satisfied. He then
went on to discuss the thifty-minute
| limitation rule submitted by the commit
| tee, opposing the measure as unjust and
intended to choke off debate. He spoke
| at some length, taking very wide range,
and celebrating his own record
| Capt. z. II. McCaul advocated the res
olution, and gave Mr.. Riddleberger a
severe rasping. The resolution was
adopted by almost d unanimous vote.
Another resolution from the committee
required any gentleman whose name was
placed before the convention as candl-
date for Governor, whether he be nomi-
mated or not, to pledge himself to expend
the same amount of energy and time in
the effort to secure the election of the
nominee as if nominated himself
Senator Riddleberger characterized
this resolution, with all the emphasis
and responsibility that can back it up
with, as but another of your machine
methods, y which he proposed to resist to
the utmost.
| A w. Harris, colored, Of Dinwiddie
said he had been listening for eight hours
to the wrangling Of those be had always
believed his supeIiors, while none of his
own race had spoken a word, and he was
tired of it. He wanted work, and not sc
much talk. He spoke earnestly in favor
of the resolution, claiming it to be moth.
ing but right and proper. The coloreC
party to disgrace themselves.
Other delegates spoke to the resolu
tion, each being frequently interrupted
by calls of question"
The resolution was finally carried ,ant
VIM. J. Elan, editor of the Whig, thei
read the platform.
After fifteen minutes recess the chat
named the members of the regular com
mittees and the convention took reces
until 8 o'clock pm
The platform was adopted, after wbicl
plan of organization was finally adopte,
similar to the present plan.
, During the discussion, Senator Riddle
] berger went on the stage and undertoo
J TO speak, but the chair ruled hir
} out of order, and another seen
+ of confusion ensued A pumbe
of delegates crowded around tn
. chairman, and others surrounde
$ Mr.. Riddleberger. A delegate demand
t ed that the galleries be cleared, as tn
e people occupying them were not delegate
S and were cheering for Riddleberge
Cameron aud others. Gen. Grover mer
acingly stepped up to delegate and sal
he lied. The scene that follow
f ed beggars description, and for
b moment there was every indication tn,
g there would be free fight The stag
n was crowded with surging, shoutiI
e mass, and loud cries and oaths ringin
: out amid the diu and confusion. At tb
point Senator Malone rushed to tt
e footlight and waved his hand folfsilenc
: at the same time seizing heidelberg
by the hand. Quiet being thus restore
g Gen. Malone asked that Mr.. Riddle
: berger be heard, when the latter sal
e Right here l will shake hands an
e make peace" Instantly heidelberg,
and Malone were in each others arm
and this was the signal Fl
general embracing, which lastt
five minutes. When the conventic
K came to order, Mr.. Riddleberger sa;
Gentlemen, am not conscious of ha
ing done wrong, but if in your judgmel
: you think | have, charge il to Mahon
:, he can and it better than | can.'