New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-07-30
FITZHUGH LEE NOMINATED.
ACTION OF THE BoURBoNs IN VIRGINIA.
THE CONTEST FOR THE GovERNORsnIP TO BE BE-
TWEEN WISE AND A LEE-ANTI-NEGRO "a
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tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNR1
RICHMOND, Va, July 29.-The proceedings
of the session of the Democratic State Conven-
tion to-day tame and spiritless In tho
extreme. There was an utter absence Of
enthusiasm, and the convention went about its
work like body of men moving in the shadow OF
impending defeat. It is strictly convention Of tho
white mans party" of Virginia. Among the 730
delegates there is not single man Of color although
there are 100000 negro voters in tue State, Of
whom, II the Bourbon leaders tell the TRUTH vote the
Democratic ticket 1t is apparent that nearly all tho
delegates belong to the class which of the Bourbon
organs fond Of styling the bona de people, OF Viz
ginia The common people arc not represented by
men of their class aoy than the negroes.
But both Chairman Barbour and the temporary chair
man. Captain Crockett, repeatedly addressed the del
egaes as the representatives of the people of Virginia,
and the custOdaDs for the time being Of the honor and
all the interests of the grand old Commonwealth.
The entrance OF Chairman Barbour provoked faint
applause and when Congressman Daniel hobbIed in on
his crutches little later, there feeble attempt
to arouse the convention to real enthusiasm IL re-
suited only in Rebel yell weak that it would have
brought disgrace upon a single platoon of Rebel in
fantry ON the battle field. While Chairman Barbour
speaking a delegate called for three cheers for
President Cleveland. There response, and the
lonely and forlom delegate, who probably hopes to
a Federal office, shrank into his and
heard from more.
Mr.. BarbOurs speech and the manner In which IL was
received in striking contrast to General Mahones
speech and it, reception in the place two weeks
ago. Malone spoke with vigor and eloquence on the
involved in the canvass, and in scathing words
arralgned and rebuked the Bourbon leaders for
their false pretences. Every sentence he uttered
provoked hearty and enthusiastic applause. Mr.
Barbour read his remarks with hating indistinct
aud embarrassed voice tn audience which nado
scarcely response and almost the entire burden OF tho
speech "spoils." There effort TO set forth
the issues between the two parties was there an ap
peal his any higher ground than that ofmcrs
party triumph for its sake anu for the spos which
such triumph would bring. The speaker showed con-
siderable courage the beginning Of his remarks, when
he said: We not here today for personal Objects
but for the honor of that grand old Commonwealth
which you and represent" This courageous, be.
cause at least half the whom he addressed
believe and assert that for months past
Mr. Barbour whom they do not scruple
call Boss Barbour, been straning every nerve to
up" this convention in the interest of his own
candidacy for the United States Senate. There was
faint applause when he alluded to the fact that Demo-
cratic President sits in the White House aud when ho
declared that "he meets all the requirements OF his
position" Mr.. Barbour congratulated the convention
because the Government is no longer In the hands OK
men unfricndly to our people," and said: "No longer
shall powers Of Federal Government be admin
stered tho oppression of sovereign people wo
are in possession OF tho citadel hold the fort and we
have come to stay"
He thought the Democratic party OF Vir'
ginia could afford, the WHOLE to
hold up the hands of tho President
and bid L..- sodspee." He spoke OF the sowness of
the Administration In turning the rascas out" and
tbatn nauno IA had Ri Ia
that account. He had grumblcd some rs others had
done, but he begged his hearers to remember that
took time revolutionze, etc. the machinery OF the
great Government and cheered them with the nforTna-
that already there has been complete change In
the "nferna" Internal Revenue Service In Virginia.
having been put in the PAGES OF fRepubcals
that nearly all" tho postnasters who are Republicans
have removed and that tine pap.rs are really TO
clear out the rest OF the gang"
lie recurred to the glorious results OF the campaign
of $50 which was marked by the "Danvc occurrence
as he calls it, and "Sow is opportunity to repeat
the victory OF 1888 We the power and the ability
to accomplish this grand result aud we must do 1t
Under the changed conditions the Democrats must
win"
Mr. Cleveland has shown his disapprobatlon OF Copah
methods in Mississippi but in Virginia he has already
recognized and rewarded men whose purposes ana
methods are equally hostile to the freedom and purity
OF elections. Republicans, and not few decent Demo-
Gratis Virginia also keeny watching TO see "etu'
er he and his Administration Will Wink ~ practices IN
this state which subversve OF the rights OF tho
people AS any which prevail in Mississippi Every man OK
intelligence in Virginia knows full well that nothing
more is needed reasonably fair
election and honest count here next fui
than "a mere ntmaton that the Nj
tlonal Administration will regard with disapproval an
attempt by the Democrats the state by fraud-
lent means should Democratic success be aehevedb by
the methods which It is now proposed TO use, tho
country will be informed OF 1t aud Mr. Cleveland and
his Administration will be held responsible forit
When the convention reassembcl after the recess the
committee Oh resolutions asked aud obtained permission
to retire the chairman stating that no report from tho
committee can bo expected before tomorrow morn1s
This WAS damper upon the friends OF Fitznu.h Lee.
They seemed anxious to force the lighting aud suo-
sor%y ,s rnslsIS Of in nomination aud the taking
OF a ballot until after the adoption OF the platform
order, there long and awkward pause Inc mea
who had speeches prepared were ont OF inc way.yy.
each waited for some other man 10 open the oae.
The chairman was worried, and finally II sheer dcspr
alton turned the musicians for relief and the band
struck up a mournfu tune. -,
AT last Holmes Conrad. Of Winchester, came 70 tne
front and in strain Of ahs on Fshg efea .s @
mention Of whose name aroused great entn1s!aso. ~
St %.S onm IH'sa Wise, Se % but Invariably ssd ma
homes man or :" Mahone's candidate lie descnent
,uston 10 the csorcd delegates therein spoke Of tho
sulphurous smells which accompanied the nomia.,
ton Of Wise This elegant remark provoked hearSy
laughter and applause among the represen'atsss q.
the mos sgnifc ant part Of the speech was the decar
lion that Northern Democrats have formally ana abso
iutcly guaranteed "A largo campaign fund I'D case OF
Lees nomination. ,..., n -. Ia
The cause OF r. W. Mckinney was adyccated oy an on
ona,eman who seemed to familiar with the works OK
Shakespeare and Burns. who proclaimed his earnest 10
sire for real gully washing victo,y In November
General Fled spoke long and earnestly
IN favor of the nomination OF "Parson" Massey lie
reminded the convention OF the Wholesome put appss
emily truth that In order TO deserve success
the Democrats nominate man whose past rcc1ru
is IN harmony with the platform when is u oe adoptr:
a man with consistent record Mr.. Field threw sJno
cold water upon the convention by declaring ~Wo
must ourselves II at all party of prnci-
ncs Toward close of his speech he was uninefci-
iuv ieered by "A large number OF the delegates.
III I1e name oy Baker r. Lee Editor OF The Indusffsos
SouiS the DELAY of whose appointment as Collector o1
has glYcl the BOurDOn ncWall.