The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-12
NEW NOMINEE.

Tee he dominated Mr. Henry \. Jordan for
the position.
NEW NOMINEE.
Mr. Toney spoke in eulogistic terms Of
Mr.. Jordan. llc said that he did Ot,knoW
a better Democrat, but that Mr. 5ordan was
disabled. and that he could not Tor that
reason attend 10 the business and the meet
inos of the committee. Nr. IOney con-
Guided by nominating Mr. James + Brad
ley. n. pr,d
lev. lie said that the committee wanted
man who would not ilinch one i0ta IA the
cause of Democracy and that Mr. Bradley
would make AN excellent officer.
MIR. Gaieeher stated that he had attend
cd several meetings. and had often oeen
Disguised with some OF the procedures
lie hoped that permanent organization
would Dee elected and felt sure that Mr.
Jordan could hll the place. lleiurlner salu
that he could remember when MIR. JORDAN
held the position of chairman years ago
ana that though lame as he i now. ne at
tended every meeting and t0 the business OF
the committee. \ ballot was taken; me
vote resulted I'm the usual deadlock five to
i've.
Mr.. simms moved that the committee go
into new nominations. which was carried.
lie then nominated Mr. j. X. Perdue.
Mr.. Toney then renominated Mr. Bradley.
lie stated that Mr.. Pcrdue has great deal
Ofwork in the Council. attended meetings
boards. committees. etc.. ana lhat he
Thought Alr. Bradley would have more time.
r.Simms stated that De did not THINK
the uptown DELEGATION was doing az they
mad promised. That they had promised
through the columns of The press io DO an
ia that they could 90 break the deadlock,
but De did not think they were doing Do.
Mr.. Ioney stated that as 10 finding any
thing AGAINST the nominees. no one could
do IL. but that Boz thought Mr.. Bradley
could do more work m tine committee.
Mr.. Gallecher made "a stirring speech in
favor Of Mr.. Jordan. lie reviewed his
Democratic career, bis Nal0r ON the lcid OF
battle. and concluded by saying that hc
| thought Mr. Jordan in every way qualified
0Dr the position: that his lamene7s had
nothin. to do with the case, and that Mr.
jordan had and would DO as much for
Democracy as any man iu Manchester.
ANOTHER DEADLOCK.
The vote was taken. resulted in the dead
lock four t0 four, Mr.. >mms being tled
with Mr. smith.
Mr.. Gallagher moved that the committee
adjourn. that we had given all eh0rt-to con-
-umaic "a permanent organization. but uo
results had been attained. The motion was
not carried.
Mr.. Toney moved that the matter of
Craftsmanship bo lclt tO mas--meciln- or
"a ward meeting.
Mr.. Galleehcr stated that Doe Thought tine
committee would establish bad precedent;
that Mr.. Pcrdue. If unanimously elected ln
the committee. would accept tine chairman
ship. but that bee would not make fight in
a mass Meeting: whereas Mr. Bradley
would do an possible to get the chairman
shin Mr.. Galie-her concluded by stating
that he would oppose mas--mectlng.
Mr. IT. spoke boo favor Of tine mass-meet-
ing. Mr. TOncy stated that Ar. h. {. j.
Farmer. member Of the state committee,
had had conversation as regards the
Craftsmanship with hartman j.. Taylor III
tyson. and Dee bad said that II The committee
did not agree on chairman. that the mat
Ter should Doe left to tine people in mass
meeting
ANOTHER one.
A vote was taken. and resulted in "the
old thin-" a. Dir. PITT stated DO.
Mr.. Toney made motion That tine whole
matter Doe referred to tine state committee.
Sir. Gallceher offered a- 70 substitute, that
/ "a true couy of an the minutes since ihe ufsl
meeting and communication cAll"lhih-
/ fha matter Dee addressed iO Mr. Ely SON, and
| taat Mr. EllN-0n shall take tue matter INTO
consideration. THE substitute was adopt
| ed.
ThemeeUu- then adjourned t0 meet next
Nondal NIGHT ar O'Clock m the Leader
I building.
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