Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-15
I'd EDITION,
--latest kilograms to The Star,
wise's Chances Improving and Blair'a
Friends Incensed-SenatOr Rlddleber.
ger Working for Bowen.

Special Dispatch 70 the EVENING STAR.
RICHMOND, VA, July 15.-The latest devel-
opments increase the probability of wise's
nomination. Blair's friends are incensed at
the invasion of their territory and the breaking
up OF the solid support of Blair in the counties OF
the southwest, but will be urged by Blair him.
self after he shall have been dropped from the
race, to support Wise rather than Bowen.
RIDDLEBERGER ACTIVELY SUPPORTING BOWEN,
Senator Riddleberger is active In support of
Bowen, and with more time for organization of
his forces, Bowen would make q formidable
fight. Riddieberger opposed the machine in a
vigorous speech soon after the tempo
rary organization was effected to-day, hoping
to save Bowen from sacrifice by the operation
ofthe rule OF dropping the lowest candidate az
ter q certain number of ballots.
The convention met in q sultry atmosphere
and with indications of possibly sultry deliber.
ations. Gen. Groner, of Norfolk, was selected
Of Organization, aud, addressing the chair from
stage box with great GOODNESS and firmness,
opened the ball skillfully. Riddleberger fol-
lowed with just enough of dissent from Groner
to dispel any suggestions of collision.
"REPUDIATIoN OF MAHoNEIsM"
Col Hubbard, of Richmond, advocated Gre
quotation OF Mahoneism,'" while retaining Ma
hone himself in a speech OF power, which ev-
identity gave no pleasure to Gen. Malone and
his friends.
On nearing OF the spirited discussion going on
Governor Cameron, who is directing the fight
Tor changed plan of organization, expressed
himself as satisfied with the record his friends
were making, even il they should be defeated.
BY Associated Press
senator Malone Calls It to Order and
Ex.MayOr Lamb Is Made Temporary
Chairman.
RICHMOND, VA, July 15.-The republican
state convention met here to-day in the Rich
mond theater, about $50 delegates and alter
mates being present OF these nearly 900 were
colored.A AT 1920 o clock General Malone made
MS appearance on the stage and was received
with munitions applause. When quiet had
been restored he addressed the convention,
acknowledging the honor bestowed and
expressing his appreciation of the continued
confidence SO warmly manifested. He did
not court the trust reposed in him because of
the tireless anxiety it imposed, and would re-
joice when the time would come when he
could give 1t up. The cause in which they were
engaged was the cause of human rights and
American unity; the cause which gave prOtec-
ton to American labor. They were here to
give expression to sentiments of an outraged
people, and by this outspoken sentiment they
might rest assured that in November next the
people OF the commonwealth would sig
nify their adherence OF the manner in which
affairs had been administered. The campaign
would be inaugurated to enforce the readjuSter
settlement Ofthe public dObt and defeat the en-
forced reputation, which their bourbon oppo-
nents would impose. Gen. Malone closed
with scathing TRADE against bourbon leader
ship and bourbon methods in the state. He
then, as chairman of the state committee,
called the convention to order and introduced
chairman. Mr.. Lamb addressed the conven-
ton briefly and then called for business Reso-
iutions were adopted empowering the chair to
appoint committees on credentials, permanent
organization and resolutions, the latter COM
mlttee to report platform.