Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-22
I'd EDITION.
Latest TeIeglamS to The Star.
THE CONVENTION ASSEMBLIES.
Virginia Republicans Called Together
by Gen. Malone.
HE Is GREETED WITH GREAT fxrHUsrAsN And
MAKES A SPEECH REVIEWING THE usTolY OF
THE PARTY FOR THE PAST TEN YEAls-A Pnx-
pIcrIoN As TO THE TICKET.

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. pat midnight Of last
night the morning dailies Of this city were
cropping in darkness regarding Gen. Mahons's
designs on the governorship Of the state. To
an editorial Of the Landmark, appearing In
today's issue, dec laring that Ma
hone will not accept the honor
of standard bearer to his party,
for reasons that appear to his friends TO be un-
surmountable and overwhelming there IL APP
pended postscript in these words: Since the
| foregoing editorial was written We have re-
ceived trustworthy advices that Gen. Malone
will accept the nomination" The SrAa's an
| nouncement yesterday of his intention TO do
so, telegraphed some hours in advance even Of
his arrival in this city, was made by authority,
and is, of course, correct
He will be renominated today by acclama-
ton and with great enthusiasm. He will accept
and then, with little or no opposition, Col.
Campbell G. Slemp of Lee county will be made
the nominee for lieutenant governor. He was
a colonel In the confederate army and was o
member of the state legislature for two terms.
He Is strong man in the southwest Capt.
Warren s. Lurty of Harrisburg will probably
be selected for attorney general. He also
served in the confederate army md is q cousin
of the renowned Stonewall jackson. The Dress
OF the ticket is confederate gray. 1t has tho
| stars and bars Of the major general, the colonel
and the captain. Its politics are endorsed by
Sherman and Quay. 1t is the best appearing
| republican convention that ever assembled in
the state, and every indication
POINTS TO HARMONY AND PEACE.
A long conference was held last night be-
tween Malone and his lieutenants regarding
the platform of the party. The trouble was as
to what the party should declare about the
state debt. This still remains difficult prob
lem, demanding consideration from every con-
vention OF both parties.
The democrats in the late great gathering at
Richmond renewed their assurances Of con-
sideration for the Riddleberger bill and again
Endorsed it as final and ire
vocable settlement Of that matter. Ma
hone, who was never O readjuster at heart.
of way through the republican platform that if
given the necessary executive and legislative
power be means that this question shall be
settled satisfactorily and honorably to both
debtor and creditor.
This concession however slight, will be al
most sure to send Riddleberger to the Demo-
Gratis. Yosts Valley V,rg.nfon, the leading Re-
publican paper of the State, will probably 90
in the same direction, but for reasons personal
Father than political.
COL. LAMB WILL PRESENT MAHoNf's NAME.
1t has Just been arranged that Gen. Malone
city. Lamb was soldier Of conspicuous gal
lantry and known in Confederate war history
as the Hero of Fort Fisher" He is brilliant
and eloquent speaker.
The metrical address of the late James Barron
Hope recited a few years ago Oh the anniver-
sary Of the battle of the Crater before
the hOn. SURFING hvna officers and men Of Ma
convention. If not recited by Col Lamb
IT will be by some other speaker. 1t is stirring
production, full of praise of Malone and
Mahone's brigade. Many thousands of this
address are to be printed
MALONE GREETED WITH CHEERS.
Malone, at the opening of the convention at
noon today, was received with a great shout
1t was not the ordinary cheering of many
Threats, but an enthusiasm that reared itself
hoarse in admiration and devotion to the
man. He surprised even his friends by
the aggressive and determined nature of his
remarks. 1t is now evident that the tariff and
state debt are to furnish the business material
Of the campaign, while the confederate color
ing Of the nominees for the three state Offices
in controversy is to dissipate all fears Of negro
domination.
The Convention Called Together.
CONVENTION HALL. NORFOLK, Va, Aug. a.
When Chairman Malone called the state re-
publican convention to order at 1890 this af-
tcfuOOu, tuo hCdutWy Oh MUSIC was
filed to overlooking with delegates, al
| ternates and visitors. The air was
intensely hot and close. At 1926 o'clock
| the band struck up Dixie, and, amid uprorious
applause, Gen. Malone appeared upon the
stage. Chairman Malone introduced Rev.
Vernon l. Arson, who opened
the convention with prayer. The
chairman then addressed the convention. He
held his address, which was in proof Slips in
| his hands, referring to it occasion
ally to refresh his memory. He said
he returned to the convention the
craftsmanship which he had held since
the Mozart hall convention ten years ago. He
reviewed the history of the party since that
time and made a sharp attack upon what he
termed the unfair methods Of the democratic
| party at the polls.
He contended that neither men nor capital
would seek the state so long this condition
of things lasted. He charged that the demo-
cratic party had wasted the public money in
foolish and vexatious litigation in the matter
of the public debt. He believed the thought
| full and best people of the state demanded that
the state debt should be honorably settled
! The people of the state were not disposed to
bear the burden Of the present taxation when
/ over twenty-five per cent of the expenses of
| the government were unnecessary. At 1850
/ O'Clock the chairman introduced II. G.
Wood Of Scott county as temporary chairman.
After the Introduction and adoption of reso-
| lutions for the appointment of various COM
! mittees and call of the roll the convention
| took recess until O'Clock.