Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-13
TURN THE ENEMY OUT
THE CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
TAKES A BOLD STAND.
They Resolve that 1t is Wise 20 Have Only
Democrats Employed In the
City Departments.

The City Democratic Committee met last
night.
Some time was spent in talking over the
glorious victory before the meeting was
called to order. which was done by Chair
man Guy at $3.50 o'clock.
The attendance was very large, nearly
every member being present.
TO WHICH PARTY DO YoU BELONG?
After some routine matters were die
posed of Mr.. James G. Lamb offered the
following preamble and resolution;
Whereas il has been brought 10 the atten-
ton of this committee that there arc
many persons in the employment OF TINS
city who are hostile to the interests OF the
Democratic party and TO the cause OF good
government in our municipal AFFAIRS and
who openly give encouragement, ala, ana
support TO anv party which may oppose
the cause of Democracy: therefore be IT
Resolred. That il is the sense of this conf
mittee that the interests of our party I'M
peratively demand that IN filling sucn po-
sitions preference should be given To those
of our own household of faith.
AN IMPORTANT MATTER.
Mr.. Lamb made very forcible remarks in
support Of his resolution. He was IN
favor of giving the spoils to the victors.
IL will stimulate and strengthen the Demo-
cratic party. said he, 10 turn ont every Re
publican who draws pay from the city.
To know that our political enemies are IN
positions which should be filled by good
white Democrats is calculated 10 weaken
the party. lie was willing 10 take the re-
sponsibility of his resolution upOn himself
and wanted every member TO express HIM
self fully upon the matter before vote
was taken.
JACKSON WARD IDEA.
Mr.. Britain seconded the resolution. In
doing so he named several Republlcans
now in the employ OF the city, and said he
could get good white Democrats To hll all
places occupied by our enemies.
Mr. Wren said he also endorsed the pa
per on behalf Of Jackson Ward.
WHO DREW THE LINE2
Mr.. Flournoy in speaking in behalf OF
the resolution. said the party lines were not
first drawn by the Democrats. The kepub-
licans commenced it, He had seen, the
morning after election. Samuel Taylor, q
negro Republican huckster in the Second
market, discharge Henry Christian. color
ed man whom he (Taylor) had employed,
because Christian voted the Democratic
ticket.
Mr.. Flournoy declared it is tune for the
Democrats to see that every position un-
der the city government is purged OF Re
publicans.
PASS 1T AND ENFORCE IT.
Mr.. Gates wanted 10 see tn resolution
pass and then he wanted to see that every
Democratic official under the city govern
ment is required 10 discharge the Republic
cans in their respective departments.
Mr.. Guy (Alr. Ryan IN the chair) made a
strong speech in advocacy OF the resoiu,
tion. He endorsed It most heartily, and
said if il we're possible he would like "a
see the matter carried further. He would
like to soc Democrats in any business en-
nlov ONLY Democratic labor. This IL done
at the North. where Republicans discharge
all Democratic employees, and he could not
see why the same plan would not work
here with the Democrats.
TIE ACTION.
After many other members had spoken
in favor of the resolution, the vote was
taken and the proposition was unanimous
| ly passed.
THANKS TO ALL.
After this matter was disposed of the
meeting turned into one Of thanks.
The chairman was thanked and praised
for his excellent management OF the CAM
paign in the city; the ward superintendents
were thanked for the able manner IN
which they managed the affairs OF the
party in their respective sections; the
l treasurer was thanked for raising th'
"sinews of war" 40 essential TO the prOpel
/ conduct Of campaign; Mr.. William Ryai
was thanked for aiding the treasurer e
raise funds; Mr. John Ratio and Captain
Il. A. Thompkins who had charge Of the
I headquarters, were thanked for then
efficient services; the Democratic press was
thanked. and so were the ladies and Others
who furnished refreshmentsto TO Democratic
workers at the polls on election-day; the
secretary, scrgeant-at-arms. and all gOOC
/ Democrats were given n vote OF thanks.
RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. Britain. who some time ago offered
! his resignation As Il member OF the conf
mttee. which at the time was laid on the
table, Withdrew the same at the earnest
solicitation of several members.
DIR. Jud. b. Wood was appointed az q
member of the Auditing Committee oio
Mr.. Cary. made treasurer.