The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-21
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Feeling After the Battle-Plans of the
Republicans.

Yesterday the political field was void OF
excitement. The Democratic troops. after
marshalng their chieftains. had selected
their captain, and, resting on their arms,
were gathering that rest that Will be needed
in the fight with the common enemy.
The anxious question. "NhO do you
think will be nOminatcdT' was heard no
more. The shadows of c0ntendng forces
no longer darkened the minds Of the Demo
cratic household. George -. " lse had
won the nomination. HIS forces were proud
of him, but used no bOastful words, except
To naturally eXclaim, I'VE put George
through, didn't WEI" The Cardwell men
and the Elicit men We're as earnest as men
could be in saying, our candidate must
and shall win. George Wise Is as much
our candidate now rs he would have been
if we had supported him for the nominal
ton"
There was great deal said in praise OF
the good order and decOrous behavior seen
in the convention. As "A whole, such con-
ventiOn has not been seen Tor years. The
most of the Tudeness and ill-iitting behavior
came from those who were not members,
but whose pressing demands and gorgeous
curiosity were rewarded by admission u
the room, which was entirely too small and
badly ventilated for holding such conycD-
ton AT such time. The heat was so Op.
pressiye in the place as 10 make attendance
there painful TO any but ldlcTs, aud the per
SEPARATION flowed freely.
True the expense was small. but "A baga-
ielle of this kind should never again influ
encc the authorities in selecting a place fOi
the transaction of such business. Another
very funny fact was that while no one was
in the cOnvention-rOOm, the door was guard
ed so strickly that only reporters were al
lowed 10 enter; but Just as soon as the dele
cations began 10 pour in the outsiders rush
ed in, filled the aisle, and even barred the
breath of good air that came in through The
few windows by sitting in them. All OF these
facts ought 10 be remembered in the futur,
and allowed weight by those whose duty d
is to provide comfortable and suitable place.
for holding such meetings.
RUMBLE OF WAX.
In a little while now the rumble of wa
will be heard, and il Will gather in NOlum.
and force from that time on. until before th'
DAY of election its thunders VIII shake The
old Third district through every solid foo
of its soil. odds are Of no consequence &
such Democracy as wields weapons Of den
ance in the Third district. such is the spir
OF opposition that actuates them. that ever
in friendly contests it glitters and is KEEP
bright. When turned upon the foe il is de
structiye. They will assume anything be
fore the thought OF defeat ever enters theii
minds. They know no fear OF defeat, anC
when the time comes they spring forward II
the charge with a swing that sweeps every
obstacle from their pathway.
Captain Wise is restless, ccaseless
fighter. His energy is proyerbial in thi,
district. He will not remain idle long
taking Just time enough 90 survey the ticlC
he will he found in the saddle. His swort
Will be keen. His district has been insulted
lie feels the injustice that has been done
him. The squadr0ns will form fOurs
draw sabres," and charge to victory.
THE ENEMY.
As to the enemy. there has not been seeI
as yet picket even. No line Of skirmisher,
have been thrown out, and their plans ar,
darby concealed. No headquarters have
been established, and no general orders is
sued. Some of their men have thrown Oui
the intimation that the leaders are de
moralized by the refusal oil the Senate, W
20 this time, 10 ri,et upon the South the in
justice Of bayonet fOrce-bill regulations al
the polls. a. laid down by Henry Cabot
Lodge, Of Massachusetts. and holly sup
ported by rabid Reed OF Maine. Let then
nominate il they wish. II wrl be Tor then
90 nominate and Democracy 10 defeat.
BRooKLAND CLUB, NO. l.
The true Democratic lights at Brookland
district, iienrico county, met together Tues
day evening at Jones's precinct, and perfect
ell "A permanent organization 20 further pro
mote the strength Of the county Democracy
The membership embraces men Of gooC
Democratic backbone, from which the fol
lowing were chosen as officers for twelve
Jnonths ;. Ii. CHM, president; V. l.. Floyd
Inst yice-prcsident; John Rebman, second
Nice-presidcnt; John Lindsay, secretary: n
u. Jones, treasurer; Thomas Carver. ser
geant-at-arins. Amer the officers wer,
elected, and the constitution and bylaw.
adopted, The following resolutions were
passed:
Resolved by the members OF Brookland