The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-08-21
Murphy and Richard Carter Aftermath
j. II. Crutcb1eld.
THE PosTMAsTERsHIP.


Blair Morris for postmaster OF Rich
mond. which created considerable dis
cussion. and for which Edgar Allan
offered the following substitute;
ResOlred. I. That We. the kepubli-
cans of the city of Richmond. IN City
Convention assembled express our
hearty approval of the action taken by
the conferees who. representing all the
elements of the Republican party in
this State. recently arrived at an ann
cable adjustment Of the differences
heretofore existing and approved the
plan by which our State Convention.
now about to meet, was called. beilev
ing. as We do, that the harmony engen-
dered by these mutual concessions fur
nished an augury OF coming Republi-
can victory.
.. That the bold, brilliant and sue
cessful campaign led by the Hon. Ed
mund Waddill. 5r.. as our candidate
for Congress i'm this district 40 the last
election. resulting as It did IN trans
forming tbs stronghold Of Democracy
into a Republican district. has won for
him the united confidence and support
of those who followed him through that
campaign. while his determination TO
expose and check the frauds b. which
he was deprived Of many hundreds Of
votes entities him not only 10 the sym
patty and approval Of the Republicans
Of this city. but 10 the admiration. con-
fIence aud support of al who believe
IN a free ballot, a full vote, and FAIR
count.
3. That the fact Of Judge Waddill
being temporarily deprived Of the seat
in Congress % which be Is legally e.ti-
tied. should rather increase thsn di-
minish his prestige with the President
Of the United States and those in
authority under his administration,
and we DO here and now for
mally. but urgently. express the hope
that the President of the United States
will give 10 the recommendation OF
Hon. Edmund Waddill. Jr., both as TO
appointments and other matters Affect
ing the party welfare, the same consid-
Grafton aud heed that would be ac-
corded him had he not been
wronefully deprived of the seat in
Congress 10 whi,h ne Is entitled. and ~e
particularly urge such recognition ~
the selection and appointment oi "a post
m ssler for thecuy0f Richmond his own
home Office, believing that such course
will redOwn % the best Interests Of Che
Republican party
Tie chairman declared the substitute
ont of order. as not being germlne 90
the original resolution. Ar Ail-u APP
pealsd from the decision Of the chair
and the appeal was sustained.
CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION
eusued. Mr.. Allan asserting that the
Morris resolution showed a want Of
confidence in Judge Wadiill and On
the substitute declared confidence in
him: that the resolution was Blair
/ Morris from the tOp-stOry TO the
cellar. and not one word IN DO about
the Republican party; he Alan was
ready at any time 90 work with Judge
+ WaddIll for The proper candidate. but
he did no. think the resolution was the
way TODD it.. he was not fighting tine
candidate for the p0stoiiice. bot only
asking MIN to put himself IN the hands
Of the Republican party.
Dir. Morris said there was nothing in
/ the resolution intending TO reflect ON
Judge Wadil. 10 was well known
that Mr.. Allan was an earnest supporter
OF Major Randall for the p9stoilice first
last and oil the time.
Mr.. Allan denied this, and said
when Mr.. Morris came to him
months ago about the posloiiice ho
told him he would promise nothing
unit The status OF judge Waldill
at Washington had been determined
when he would be ready TO- g0 ia
! and work with him for the canGi-
date. and the insiDualiou that bee WAS
pledged to Judge Randall. whom he
/ ALLAN bad never spoken to three times
in his life. and whom be- would not
know If be met BIN. was untrue.
Mr.. Morri. said he did 100! wish 10
embarrass Judge Waddiil. and he was
willing 10 accept Mr. Allan 3 substitute.
HIS resolution was intended TO show to
the president chat General alahO1e aud
Judge Waddill had hot endorsed % man
not popular with the people of ibis
CITY.
Mr.. Allan's substitute was then
adopted.
EXPOSING MALONE.
Major Walker offered a resolution
inslrucung the delegates 90 the Norfolk
+ Convention 60 vote for General ManOuo
for Governor.
A member moved to lay tha resolu-
ton on the table. when the r.soiutOn
was Withdrawn. ami substitute
adopted endorsing the administration
at Washington and Che work THAT
has been done under tine pres no
plan of organization. and tho chair.
manship of Gen. VIM. Malone.
ENCLOSING ALLAN.
Edward Thompson lcOl1reIl. offered
the following resolution. which was
adOptel without discussion.
Knowing the prominent qulliiic1-
ton Of our fellow citizen. General
Edgar Allan. 10 discharge tine hign aud
responsible duties pertaining io the
ofiica Of Attorney General. We ear
nesily commend him % our publican
brethren about 90 assemble ll the city
of Norfolk 90 name "a candidate If our
party for the said Office, and promise
them that NJ nOminl.cd Doe viii
render no small pant lu
bearing our banner 90 victory. and If
+ elected that in hun the Commonwealth
viii have ON officer in every way
competent % discharge the high
and delicate duties of lhe of
F flee. ard one who will be- q
worthy successor ot tine many emmi-
+ nert ard iliustrl0us Sons " Virginia
who have heretofore occupied said po.
sition.
All \. VI adjourned.
RlCHMOND'S MORTALITY.
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