Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-15
PUT OFF TWO WEEKS
THE CRY COMMITTEE PosTPoNEs
THE PRIMARY UNTIL MAY 9Th.
An Intcrestlns DiscussioB--Mr. warwick
Epps Elected from jackson ward
Resolutions OF Respect.

An interesting and well-attended meet
ing Of the City Democratic Committee was
held last night in the Circuit-Court room.
A committee consisting of Msssrs. ID. j.
0'Neil. Flournoy. Wallace. Hicks, and Ro-
sens presented suitable resolutions on the
death of Mr.. Dennis Wren.
The superintendents Of the various
wards submitted theirreports Of the places
where the precincts will be located on pri-
mary election-day; also, Of the judges and
clerks who will serve.
MR. EPPs EIEoTED.
Br. ID. J. O'Neil stated that the Jackson
Ward delegation wished 70 recommend
hr. Warwick r. Epps 10 III the vacancy caused
by the death Of Mr. Dennis Wren. BE was
unanimously elected a member Of the commit
tee and superintendent Of the ward
Mr. Epps was brought In, introduced 20 the
committee. and returned thanks IN few words.
The Secretary was instructed, on motion OF Mr..
Tomptine, 10 publish az soon as practicable a
ist Of all the registrars In the city, their resi-
dences, and place OF business
PosIPoSNa THE PRIMARY.
Mr.. Wallace stated that since the last meeting
he had been AMONG all classes Of people In the
city and there was among them all strong sen
timent that the primary should not be held on
such an early day as that s9t, the 2lst. Having
him 10 move a reconsideration. He would ask
that some cne who had been IN the majority
would do 90.
The Chair moved that motion 10 reconsider
would not reach the point. His idea was that
tho plan was now the law, and an amendment
w8s the proper course.
Mr.. Ferriter could sec no use Of changing the
date. To his certain knowledge Mr.. Smith would
prefer a later day, but now that II had been set
be was opposed 70 making any change.
CIAY-wARD BOUNDARIES
Mr.. Philips asked that the boundaries Of the
pre,sincts In Clay Ward be published. This, no
said, IL necessary In consequence OF the changes
foAde In tho ward last fall by the adding OF n
new precinct. As matters stand, hundreds Of
voters who lived IN what was formerly the First
precinct are now In the Fourth. The people
have lived at the same place for years, and have
no idea that they have been moved.
II was shown 10 Mr. Philips that those people
whose names had been left of the books could
register on primary-election day.
Mr.. Knowles advocated and seconded Mr..
Philips motion. lie understood the trouble
thoroughly, having had the same trouble In his
own (Monroe) ward.
Mr.. Philips being asked what paper was the
best 20 advertise IN, replied "the DISPATCH; II
has the largest circulation" IL was 90 ordered.
SHOULD HAVE MORE TINE.
Mr.. Wallace offered n resolution providing that
the primary be postponed until Tuesday, May
9th. During the past week he had been from
Chimborazo 20 the reservoir and everybody
good reason why Il should not be done and every
reason that II should be.
Mr.. Murphy agreed with Mr.. Wallace, and
thought the postpone ement was due the tax-pay-
ers OF the city and Mr.. Childrey.
Mr.. Seay thought the committee should stand
by its former decision.
Mr.. Rosene moved 70 lay the question on ihe
table.
A recorded vote was taken on this and the mo-
tion was defeated by the following vote:
AYEs-Messrs. Blackburn, Graves, Calder,
Botto, ID. j. 0'Neil, Philip O'Reil, Epps, Philips,
Rosene, Sherwin, and Seay-11.
NoEs.-Messrs. Bigger, Feniter, Berry Far
rar, Hicks, Knowles, Murphy, Robinson, Tenser,
Tompklns, Lamb, and Wallace-i2.
SHOULD GIVE REASONS.
Mr.. Barry claimed that those who opposed
the postponement gave no reason for their
action, while those who favored 1t had good
Mr.. D. J. O'NeIl was in favor of the plan as
already adopted.
MIR. Knowles would vote to sustain the former
action of the committee II any member could
assure him positively that the report Of the In
yestigation now pending would be made public
before the 21st. He could not see how post
ponement could do any harm.
Mr.. Hicks advocated postponement. IL could
do no harm 10 the party and might DO much
good.
Mr.. seay wanted 10 know II there was any GER
tainty that the report would be In by May 9th.
Mr.. Wallace replied that unfortunately the
committee did not set the regular eleetion-day,
although, 30 FAR as he was concerned, the day
before would be soon enough in his opinion for
the primary.
Mr. Graves opposed postpOnement
Mr. Knowles reiterated his point hat no harm
could be done by an extension Of time
THE PRIMARY POSTPONED.
The recorded vote resulted.
AYEs.-Messrs. Bigger, Bowry, Farrar Hicks
Ferrfter, Knowles, Murphy, Robinson, Tenser,
Tompkins. Lamb, and Wallace-12.
NOHs-Messre. Blackburn, Graves, Calder,
Botto, ID. J. ONeil, Philip o'Neil Philips, Rosene,
Seay, Shervin, and Epps-11.
The motion was declared carried and the Com
mittee adjourned.