Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-14
REPUBLICAN CONTENTION.
DeIeRste. Arriving-G Gusernatoriai Nomina.
iion-Boom for Bowen.


uon-Boom for Bowen.
A considerable number Of delegates
arrived here yesterday to attend the
Republican State Convention, which
meets tomorrow. There was a good
deal Of canyassing Of candidates
claims last night, and the general
opinion seemed TO be that Mr.. Wise
has rather the advantage of Mr.. Blair
in number, and he is also credited with
being the favorite of Malone. Ex-
Congressman Bowen's name is con-
stantly mentioned by the Southwestern
men, and it is quite likely that he will
somehow get place on the ticket.
There is some talk Of Wise for Gov
ernor. Bowen for Lieutenant-Goyernor,
and Blair for Attorncy-General. This
would be giving the Southwest two
places on the ticket; but it is in that
section they expect to have to make the
hottest fight. Another ticket is Wise,
Bowen, and Lurty for Attorney-Gene-
raj; but so far as the opinion Of dele
gates can be ascertained, there is dis
position to provide for Blair. II de-
feated for the gubernatOrial nomination
he will hardly be left out Of that for
Attorney-General, if he will take it.
Those near General Malone continue
to give out that lie will not accept the
nomination for Governor, nor even per-
init his name to 60 before the Conyen-
tion. That may be true. but in the
event that any very strong feeling Is
developed between the Blair and Wise
parties he may have TO come forward.
Bowen. who Is here, was much talked
about lastnight. Some Of his support
ers were credited with the desire to kill
of Blair. II is remarked that he would
be strong man for the head Of the
Republican ticket bat for the fact that
he is not a good speaker. and. therefore,
could not make such a canvass in that
respect as Wise or Blair.
80 far the Cameron Republicans seem
to be on the best Of terms with the
Mah0uei,es.
General Malone was in the city all
day yesterday. and was no doubt ar
ranging who the candidates and what
the platform shall he.
a special from Richmond to tn.
Washington star of yesterday says
81 Blair's most obvious strength is in the
country lying on the Tennessee border
and extending well through III region
known as Southwest Virginia. Should
Wise be nominated for Governor and
the Valley be complimentod with the
selection Of Yo~t lor second place Ais
friends would gladly tender - the
Southwest, where readJustment scored
It's earliest and Creates victories.
the nomination Of Blau f3r At
torney-General. Blair nominated for
Governor, would, 1t - assumed,
be pleased g. see NOst for Lieu
tenant-Goveruor and Eastern Virginia
complimented with the attorney-geue-
ralship for Wise. Wise's position gets
some strength by the suggestion Of the
name of cx-Congressman Bowen as a
possible candidate for Lieutenant Gov
crnor. This may affect the situation
in the Southwest, whence Bowen halls
and where he Is very popular, by d.
yiding Blsir's strength in the region
which is apparently solid for him.
While there are no indications Of pas
sion between the friends Of Wise and
Blair, either among the politicians now
here or among their friends through
out the State, the contest Will
grow hourly sharper until the
Convention shall meet, as the
support Of each candidate is very
zcalous. There ?, evidently some very
Wild counting. as to;h Nise's and
Blair friends claim tie nomination OF |
their fayorlie easily On the first ballot.
The drift Of outside prophecy inclInes
10 Nlsc's non nation. because Of the
belief that Senator Malone prefers
Wise. To-day there are hints Of pos
sible situation making the selection of
new material necessary for the State
ticket. and ingenious suggestions are
offered 10 show that Malone may at
last be made the choice Of his party for
Governor. Similar suggestions are made |
General Wyatt NJ. Elliott, |
lately a State senator, and for years
one Of the proprietors Of the Richmond |
Whig."
Blair will arrive here this morning
by the Allegheny tram. The Smyth |
delegation will come with him.
The Roanoke, Buckingham, Bote-
tourt, Page, Augusta, Shenandoah, and !
other delegations are here, n whole or
IN part.