The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-29
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inints, ana as a step toward such action we re-
commend the coinage OF the maximum amonnt
nov provided ,I for by law 1900, 600 per month
futh fhat our party will foster the OYSTER
ana fls1llg interests OF our State and protect the
natural oystef-beeS For the sole use of our own
people ana VIII oppose the transfer OF these
IlSHts % any one, and especially to foreign
fishermen, as advocated by President Cleveland
IN ms Us message S on the Canadian treaty.
skill nat we are for the repeal of all laws
state ana municipal, whereby orr farmers and
truckers are required to pay special taxes for
monWealth - NV N0-i'
seventh That we proclaim as false the charge
that the success of the Republican party of Viz
ginia would endanger the social order and civi-
lization Of the State, and place Ignorance and
vice over intelligence and virtue That orr
party only demands the security of life, liberty,
anu bne pursuit OF happiness for all dWellers In
the Old Dominion, and that all shall be allowed
to exercise their political, civil and religious re-
Iatons ID accordance with the highest civiliza-
ton of the age.
THE DEBT.
Ana whereas there is no other public question
winch SO directly and largely involves the pro
gress ana prosperity OF Virginia and her people
or so seriously concerns the good name OF this
commonwealth as an honorable and conclusive
settlement OF the State debt, which the managers
OF tle democratic party for four years have had
absolute power and favorable opportunity to do,
and have mean while cOntented themselves
with measures that have only embarrassed the
creditors, enJfapped many of our citizens into
veXatlouS and costly difficulties, and generally
aggravated situation already intolerable; and
whereas the policy OF these managers in the
treatment of this grave and momentous issue
has been to postpone and procrastinate thereby
adding millions to the liabilities that hold in
mortgage all the property of the State, and
which in the end must be met and satisfied; and
whereas it is known that there is an opportunity
to effect the debt settlement SO devOutly desir-
ed; therefore the Republican party of Virginia
solemnly pledges itself
Eighth That if it be intrusted with the neces-
f. hn dnht
and the debt question wholly finally, and
promptly, as it has full knowledge that it can do
dens of the people, and will yet leave the Com
monwealth ample means for the current ex-
penses of frugal administration for a general
maintenance of our admirable system Of public
free schools, and for munifcent provision for
our charitable institutions and the care of our
disabled soldiers.
The Republican party of Virginia points to it's
past record as surety for present promise and
mental, it addresses the pockets as well as the
patriotism of the people, and sure it is right, it
will move straight on to, victory, constituting the
evaSive yet abusive cries, catch-WOrdS, and
epithets of passion and prejudice as Democratic
confessions of wrong and of merited defeat.
Peace and good will for all.
ORGANIZATION.
The committee further recommended that
of ten, consisting of one from each
district, be elected to amend the
present plan of organization and to certify the
new plan to the State Chairman to be promul-
gated by him.
In pursuance OF the ABOVE name from each
district is suggested, and it is recommended
also that the several districts elect five instead
of three to constitute the State Centinal Com
mittee.
NOMINATIONS.
Col Lamb them moved that the convention
go into the nomination of candidate for
Governor, and presented the name of Gen
eral William Malone, of Petersburg, in a ring
ing and eloquent speech.
est applause, which lasted for several minutes.
The nomination was secOned by S. Brown
Allen, of Augusta, in a spirited speech. Other
seconding speeches were made by r. A. Paul
colored), of Richmond, who said he former
~ had been kicker, but now would say:
Lead on master, I will follow thee.'' Also
oy Harris (colored), of Dinwiddie; Warm s.
Lurty of Rockingham; III. p. Gray, of Rocking
nam, and E: w. Hubbard, of buckingham. |
The speeches generly eulOgized General MAJ /
lone; adverted to the popular republican claim /
hat the Democrats are going to mako race |
dahone prosperity and equal rights for all;
On motion General Malone was declared |
jhe nominee by reclamation, and the cOnven-
ion rose, cheering vociferouSly.
Colonel Lamb, of Norfolk, and Mr.. Hubbard, |
If buckingham, We're appointed committee
10 notify the General OF his nomination.,
THE BOSS ACCEPTS.
The committee returned with the General
n twenty minutes. His appearance was the
occasion of another burst and ovation. At
er music I'll. c. Wood presented the general as
he next governor of Virginia. General Ma
zone gracefully acknowledged the high honor
conferred by his party, and in accepting the
he will of his party. He would have preferred
hat some one else should have been nomna
ed, but in accepting the nomination he felt
hat it meant no faltering or Shortcoming, but
| fearless and resolute discharge of his duty.
lie felt assured by the ernest work of the con-
yention that it expected every man to do his
luty and relieve the old Commonwealth of
l1rglnla of bourbon supremacy. He alluded to
he several interests affecting the State and
lrged that the policy of protecting industries
md the settlement of the debt be urged upon
he people on every court-green. While the
Democrats wish to let the tariff question drop,
t shall, he said, be pressed on every court
sreen in the Commonwealth The question, he
aid, is whether foreigners shall sell in this
market without a license, whether the harbOr
# Norfolk shall be denuded of American ship
)ing, whether the great mineral resources of
he Southwest shall be developed. The speak
II expressed his thanks to the convention, and
II asking the hearty cooperation of the peo
Nc predicted victory and left them to the
completion of the work for which they assem-
)led.
THE SECOND PLACE,
7. S. Blair, then moved to take up the nom
nation of Lieutenant-G Governor and presented
he name of Colonel Campbell Slemp, of Lee,
II glowing terms.
Mr.. Slemp was nominated without vote or
contest.
Capt. Warren s. Lurty, of Rockingham, was
nominated for Attorney General by acclama-
ion. Some opposition was manifested because
when o. s. District Attorney Hon r. + Hub
I'D was named, but Lurty was slated and went
through without friction, without a vote being
allied.
So Mahones convention nominated Mahones
icket, with scarcely ripple OF note of dis
ord 1t was most too harmonious to be
ealthy
The following is the committee appointed to
mend the plan of organization in the State:
!. A. Wise; Third district, Morgan Treat; Fourth
istrict, William Malone; Fifth district, D. II.
'annill; Sixth district, B. W. Bocock; Seventh
Iinth district, A. NJ. Dickinson Tenth dis
riot, William E. Craig.