Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-14
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Richmond Convention.

line hlcnm0nQ convention.
RICHMOND, Aug. 1.-THE democratic
State convention, one of the largest bodies
of the kind that ever assembled here, met at
Armory Hall at noon to-day, and was called
to order by Hon. James W. Marshall, of
Craig. Messrs William Lovenstein and w.
W. Scott were chosen secretaries, and Thos.
F. Hicks, of Richmond, sergeant at-arns.
Mr.. Barbour in calling the convention to
order took occasion to review the career of
the party since 1883, and reminded the
party that the losses in some campaigns turn
ed out to be due 10 causes that can be cor
rsctsd, and referred 10 the capture of the
Fourth district by Vepabe as an instance of
the impetus of progress. "All personal am
bltion should" he said, "be forgotten in the
choice Of candi ate 10 the coming contesf.
General Malone Ia mastering his forces,
aud hopes with the backing of the National
Committee, high tariff aud new position
on the State debt, to divide our party.
When We get tbs tax taken off tobacco
and other products we may have time to
talk tariff" He dismissed the debt ques
ton with the remark that "the democrats
should adhere to the position of 1883, known
as the Rlddleberger bill. The color line," he
sald "has been drawn by our opponents,
and the white people have been forced to
accept it 80 the political line of battle. Vir-
ginia has given over four milione to the ed
ucation of the negro, but he has not pro
crossed In civilization. The slave of for.
mer times was doubtless better type Of
the race than his free descendant. The
federal administration" he continued, lis
opposed to US, which should call forth COM
pact union and united efforts to maintain
the temocratic supremacy, which i5 neces-
sary to our safety and prosperity" The po
sition OF Senator Barbour has provoked con-
siderable talk, as it is said he has been Civ.
ing aid and comfort to the Venable forces
Some assert that not only the Senator, but
Gov. Lee strongly favors VeDable's nomina
tiou The absence OF Gov. Lee from the
city at this tine occasions much comment,
as the democrats think be owes it to them
to give them the benefit of his presence and
advice at thi5 particular time. The conven
ton will have 1,5S2 delegates. Necessary
to choice. 767
The name OF Grover Cleveland when men
toned by MIR. Marshall in bis address was
rapturously applauded. His illusions to
Governor Lee. Lieutenant Governor Mas
sey, and Attorney General Ayers were also
received with manifestations of delight
by Postal Telegr .ph-Csbe Company
RICHMOND. Va, Aug. IA The conven.
ton met at IL O'Clock noon to day and was
called to order by Hor. j 8. Barbour. Mr..
]. w. Marshall OF Craig, temporary chair
man, said in his address that Massey knew
more about the complexion of Virginia
coupon than the good Lord himself. After
appointments of committees the convention
adjourned Till o'clock. NJ. Johnson, of
Alexandria, is on the committee on resolu
lions. The State central committee for the
Eighth district is Heaton, Marbury, Trip.
lett, Sbackelford and Bevin. The genera! |
impression ia that Mckinney will be nomi |
hneoo AoA 0o'oAhoi Oh ehD oCSOdu Va shiN
ballot; if not, break will be made for Ven |
able, but Mckinney ia considered too much
in the lead for such break. Tyler will
probably get second place. For Attorney |
General, Scott, followed by Gibson and
Mushbacb, is chiefly spoken of. Mr.. Bar
hour will not accept the craftsmanship of
the State comittee and Mr.. Gordon will be
elected. He will probably choose Capt.
Shepherd secretary. La.