The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
NORFOLK.
Eight Intervlcws-Four Cleveland, Two Hill,
Rest Scattering.

NORFOLK, Mar. IA representative OF The
TINES recently interviewed several of the
prominent Democrats Of this section to ascer-
tain their preferences for the Presidential
nomination IN 1872.
Hon. John Nicely. Democratic elector on
the ticket in 1883, was seen, and IN answer to
the interviewer's question promptly replied:
Il am for Hill" In answer 10 the question,
if he had deserted his champion of lSoS. he re-
Piled: "Oh. no: not at all. favor Hill because
believe him to be the most available man.
The party should nominate Its strongest
man"
As to whether he thought Cleveland's silver
views had injured him, he replied
His letter was little unfortunate, but for
that matter believe Hills views are substan-
TALLY the same. though he has not been 50
pronounced in expressing them
Without further questioning Mr.. Nicely con-
tinued Il believe Hill IS stronger IN New
York. Cleveland has been b-aten and Hill
has not and fresh horse IS always better than
q loser in political race. Then, too. person.
ally. Cleveland Is the stronger of the two:
don't know either Mr.. Cleveland or Nh. Hlll;
never saw either one. but / believe Hill TO
be more magnetic
In conclusion he stated that he would Of
course heartily support either, or any other
candidate selected by the party.
judge Leigh r. Watts, of Portsmouth, a
LAWYER Of wide reputation and "A prominent
Democrat, was also seen.
Il am Cleveland man" said the Judge
enthusiastically.
Then you don't think his anti-free coinage
letter has injured his chancesy' was asked
well. no. His letter was perhaps little
unfortunate, but il was thoroughly IN line
with his fearless and candid policy. on the
other hand Hill lodges the issue and did not
answer hi. letter. The silver question Is n
J, |
form the leading question, and / believe II
Cleveland = nominated on that platform
he WI be elected. The people are
now educated on the tariff question, rs was
attestcd 10y the complete ylndlcauon OF MS
COS. views in the great Democratic victory
last fall. Altogether, believe Cleveland 10
be q stronger man than Hill. The latter has
a strong backing with a certain class. but l
believe Mr.. Cleveland 10 be the fayorlte with
the masses. He is equally popular III Massa-
chuse,ts and [ believe he could carry Mlchl-
gan. Wisconsin. and possibly Illinois. am
10 certain extent q supporter of the belief
that TO the victor belong the spOls." but
consider Mr.. HIS view rather too radical on
that point"
Judge VI. /. Eure. formerly an able lawyer,
but now a leading merchant of this city, was
also seen by your representative. The Judge
REPLIED 10 our question that Cleveland had
been his choice until his letter was made pup,
lie lie still considered that Cleveland would
make o fine President. but lie regarded him
"a, now ont of the race As 70 the leading IS
sue. he thought tariff reform entitled to that
place. but the farmer element holding the
balance of power overlooked that question
and made silver the issue. He therefore con.
sidercd that the nomination OF Cleveland
would be unWlse. Since abandoning Mr.
Cleveland as bis choice he had made no other
and thought ID would be rather premature u
choose one vet. However. he thought the
siens of the times indicated Western man.
Sir T. Z. 1hom. chairman Of the Second
District Committee was seen and admitted
hayinga choice. but declined toeXpress 1t yet
stating n WAS TOO early.
As far AS can be judged the masses seem to
favor Cleveland.