Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-17

rived from the adoption Of the resolu-
tions, saying that it was q patriotic
move on their part, and would put them
on high ground and have a tendency to
gain friends for them in their fight.
Mr.. Granger earnestly opposed their
adoption, and spoke at length in opposi-
tion, saying that the Legislature desired
to force local option on Richmond. He
did not see why the liquor.men should
want to pay their taxes in money when
1t was lawful to pay in coupons.
Mr.. N. j. Smith said that the men,
bers Of the Executive Committee made a
thorough canvass Of the city in reference
to paying taxes in money. Wherever
they went they were encouraged. He
said that the adoption Of the resolution
would not only help the old Common
wealth, but would help them with a
large number of people who are not
now thoroughly in sympathy with them.
The resolutions were adopted.
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
The following members were ap-
pointed campaign committee : Messrs.
Junius Morris, d. o. Davis, James
7. Ferriter, A. W. Rosene, Philip
0'Neill, Charles E. Harvey, P. Danti,
Charles NJ. Wallace, Phillip Shea, Will
liam NJ. Parrish, john Smith, Charles
L. Siegle. E. Thompson, Joseph Mid.
dendorf, f. P. Hill, John E. Griffith.
The president, secretary, and treasurer
were added-siessrs. Smith, Rsdford,
aud Thon.e -
THE TREASURY.
Mr.. Chris. Thon reported that the
amount Of money in the treasury was
s3s6, and that sl40 had been spent
and the balance deposited in bank.
ANTI-PR0HIBITION PARTY.
Mr.. Charles Millhiser urged that the
members who were in the wholesale
business organize an anti-prohibition
party in the city.
Mr.. Parrish was in favor Of changing
the name of the Association so as
to enable other merchants than liquor
merchants to become members. The
matter was referred to the Campaign
Committee.
AS TO AN ELECTION.
Mr.. Granger SAID that be had talked
with number of people who were
anxious to have the election over as
soon as possible, before the temperance
people had perfected an organization in
the city.
Mr.. Parrish did not think that the re-
quiste number Of names could be got
ten in this city to a petition asking for
an election.
Alr. Smith "We do not want any
fight. When they bring it on we will
be prepared for the attack"
The Association then adjourned to
meet at the call Of the President.
Manchester Wants an Election.
A meeting OF the Liquor dealers
Protective Association Of Manchester
g. ". Toby, president, d. L. Toney,
Jr.. secretary.) was held over Dayis's
saloon. Fourth and Hull streets, in that
city. yesterday afternoon. A resolu
tion was offered providing for the ap-
pointment OF a committee of five to
confer with the Association of Rich
mond at its meeting last night, and after
such conference to Lave the power to
take such action as said committee
might deem proper.
Mr. Merritt opposed this. The Rich
mond Association had not asked for
such a conference, and it should not be
pushed upon them. He was willing
that a conference should be had if
agreeable to all ps,ties, but did not
sec why Manchestef codld not mansge
the matter independently.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Mr.. j. p. Robinson offered a substi-
tute proposition, which met with the
sanction OF the Association, providing
for the appointment Of committee Of
three to attend the meeting in Rich
mond last night, and acquaint them
selves with the manner in which the
latter proposes to conduct the local
option contest. said committee to re-
port at the next meeting of the Associa-
tion. Messrs. Robinson, Davis, and
Bowen were appointed as the commit
tee.