Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20

Special Disrstch 70 TEE RvrSrSs srsu
ffrrRssuo, Va. Sept 20.-Ths split In the
republican senatorial convention held al stony
Greek yesterday has been the subject az much
discussion In political circles here TO-DAY. and
the outcome is watched with much interest by
both republicans and democrats The matter was
thoroughly discussed last nigh. by Gen. Ma
none with some Of his leading political
supporters. How Malone will vancouver
now 70 restore harmony in the three
counties viz. Dinwiddie. SUSSEX and
Greensyiile, which counties composed
the convention remains only TO be seen Ma
hone Is much disturbed at the split that has oc-
harmony Is Restored in the sections where these
dissensions exist the democrats are sure 70
elect their senatorial candidate.
THE TROUBLE THAT Lid TO THE SPLIT
in the convention came about in this wav;
There we're two contesting delegations in the
convention, one led by s. Y. Gillian and the
other by A. W. Harris (colored). ex-member Of
the Virginia Legislature and a very shrewd and
smart politician. County Chairman Drewry
called the convention TO order and named
temporary chairman. As soon this done
there was great confusion and disorder, and FOR
a time Il looked as II a general row would en-
sue. The delegation headed by Gillian
who were supporting Judge X W. Arnold. vig-
orousiy resisted the naming Of the temporary
the delegation headed by Harris. who
were pushing the claims of J. L. Duane, the
present M mber of the state senate IRON the
district composed OF the counties of Dinwiddie,
Sussex aud Greensville were IN favor OF Chair
man Dre~ry naming the temporary chairman
OF the convention. After two hours or
mare OF wrapgiing Mr.. Boite of
Greensyille county, who was for Duane. arose
and stated that he wanted fair play though it
might defeat his man. He said that
EAln ia u a.
to name the temporary chairman
because that county had only the uninterested
delegation. After further wrangling and two
or three rows in which pistols were fired. but
nobody injured the convention split into Two
bodies and
TWO SEPARATE CONVENTIONS WERE HELD.
The convention, composed of the delegation
headed by s. y. Gillian, nominated Judge r.
W. Arnold OF Sussex county, and the other
convention, composed of the delegation led by
by A. W. Harms. nominated j. 4. duane Of
Dinwiddie county
Each claims to be the legally chosen nominee
OF the party. Judge Arnold told your corres-
of the party. and he will Doubtless
remain the field, whether IL pleases Malone
or not. Judge Arnold was Mahone's candidate
Tor Congress from this district but be was
defeated by L. {. Nenable. the democratic
candidate. He now holds the Office OF deputy
"a y. ~.
between whom and Malone the beet of feeling
does not exist Ii is more than probable t!at
as Duane Is an ardent Malone man Mahone
will uphold him and make every possible fort
to get Arnold TO retire IRON the field
Altogether the condition OF affairs is very in
teresting and the democrats are iubllant over
the confused state of things in the republicans
ranks
MAHoNE WORKING HARD.
Gen. Malone as flooding the post Office here
with his campaign documents and early this
morning he Sent to the Office an immense guam
tity OF papers which he is sending TO all parts
OF the state. He is making every possible
effort 10 secnre his election as governor aud it
IL near daylight every morning before he re-
tires. lie says chat the reports he is receiving
from all sections OF the state as to the pros
poets OF his election are highly encouraging to
hhm and serves 10 strengthen him in his efforts
to lead the republican state ticket to victory.