Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-22
BOSS BlLLY'S CLANS.
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE VIRGINIA
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The Faithful and the Kickers-A Dinner
Caucus-second and Third
Places.
Special telegram to the Dispschl
NORFOLK, VA, August 21, 1889.

llcan Convention 10 nominate Candidates
for Governor. Lieutenant-G Governor, and
Attorney General meets here tomorrow
in the Academy OF Music, and an ener-
getic effort, after the stalwart Malone
plan, will be made To unrayel the tangled
web of Virginia politics and lay pipes for
Republican success at the November
election. The situation is perplexing
one to the party leaders. The recent
compromise in Washington between
Malone and the WiseGroner lead
ers has fallen through complete
ly and ne Machiavelian Malone ma
chine methods are in full operation
to dismay and terrorize all malcontents.
The delegates are arriving in force to-
day from all sections. and at the vari-
ous headquarters the leaders are IN anx-
ious council regarding the work of the
convention. while the lobbies Of the ho-
tells present o busy scene among the
white delegates, though the bulk of the
convention-the Colored brothers-are
relegated to the back-street and alley
boarding houses, and are only seen at
district headquarters. General Malone
did not arrive from Petersburg until
this afternoon. He was met by
Colonel Lamb, Congressman Bow
den, aud n number OF the other
local lights, and escorted to his
rooms at the Purcell. where he
has established headquarters with the
members and officers of the State EX-
ecutivc Committee. All the notables of
the Malone faction are here, and Senator
Matt. Quay and probably other national
party leaders are expected, but the lead
ors OF the Wise-Groner opposition fac
ton are conspicuous by their absence,
and Ex-Governor Cameron and General
Groner insist that il is the intention OF
the kckers to leave the convention Sc
verely alone and wait quietly and see
what the action will be. If there is no
change in the present mode, which stiles
the voice of the people in the meet
ings all over the state, then the
kickers will certainly not support
the nominees of the convention, and
the Governor and the General
believe they are in full sympathy with
the leaders of that element Of the party
WHO are III IdFOI III dllOMli4b AAt pNOl'At
TO choose their own precinct chalrmen
and delegates. The plans of the klckers
will be laid by conference OF the
leaders which will be held shortly after
the State Convention adjourns. The
slate mt present discussed Is confused and
about as follows: Malone, for Cover
nor, who will decline after nomination {;
Judge NJ. b. Wood, of Scott county, or
Wyatt NJ. Elliott. of Appomattox, for
Lieutenant Governor General James \.
Walker or w. S. Lurty for Attorney
General, end some say ). NJ. Yost, of the
Valley, as there is disposition 10 give
the kickers something. though it Is not
known that he would accept.
The absorbing question, however,
which causes more agitation than any
other, is "Will Malone accept ?" He
will be offered the place by acclamation,
and Colonel Lamb says the entire Re-
publican party want him to take the
nomination, and he does not see how the
G6Leral can welt refuse il. II is thought
the platform will be short one, en-
bodying pretty much everything found
IN the State Democratic platform, and a
clause favoring the settlement of Nlr-
ginias debt on a basis that can be mar
rowed down to the satisfaction OF the
hondholders without an increase of taxa
ton.
The Purcell House is filled with Re-
publican delegates tonight, and each
incoming train and steamer brings more.
General Malone, since his arrival IN the
afternoon, has not been visible to the
rank and file, and only tire leadep are
admitted to his rooms. About half-past
4, in company with Congressman Bow
den. he drove to Morrisetts restaurant,
on Hill street. and there party caucus,
consisting of these two and Colonel
Lamb and Judge Wood, was formed for
dinner. While here the General was
called on by several reporters and dele
gates, but refused to see any one. 1t IS
believed that the final arrangements
were being discussed, but 1t seems that
no definite conclusion was arrived at, rs
another consultation is going on to-
night.
THE ORGANIZATION.
The organization, it is said, will be
effected with Congressman Bowden for
temporary and permanent chairman, and
when nominations are in order Colonel
Lamb will present the name OF General
Malone for Governor. There seems
now hardly doubt of Mahone's accept
ance. All are anxious for him 10 accept
except Judge NJ. b. Woods's people, who
III the past few days had Matched quite
a boom for the man from Scott The
idea was that Malone would certainly
not accept, but after being nominated
would hand over the honor to some one
else, and Woods's people were working
to make him that man. 1t Is reported
that they do not relish at all the change
of plan, and are disposed to show hght
in the convention tomorrow.
SECOND AND THIRD.
As TO tho second and third places on
the ticket there are no new developments.
1t is not improbable that Wood may be
satisfied with the acknowledgements
ship, but if he persists i'll his kick j. ).
Gillespie's chances will increase. For
Attorney General w. s. Lurty seems to
be m the lead. General James A.
Walker is said to be out of the race.
CUT AND DRIED.
Indications point to short and har-
monious session. and it is more than
likely that tomorrow night will wind up
the work. The platform will be agreed
upon tonight. In fact, everything will
be arranged so as TO expedite the work OF
the convention and allow the delegates
TO return by Friday afternoon at latest.
The weather to-day has been unusually
warm, and this is an additional reason for
early adjournment.
The fight now is principally for the
subordinate places on the ticket and the
Southwest is pressing various prominent
party lights for recognition. The latest
on the slate at midnight is as follows;
Governor, Malone, of Petersburg
Lieut. Mt. Governor. Campbell Siemp,
Of Lee county.
Attorney General, W. s. Lurty, OF the
Valley.
Mr.. Alyah II. Martin believes that this
slate will be broken tomorrow. The
conference tonight of the Executive
Committee and leaders is being held at