Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-22
ALABAMA ALL RIGHT.
so SAYS HER DISTINGUISHED ExecU-
TIVE, r ON. THOMAS G. JONES'
But TALKS Pleasantly on Other Topics.
friend of Fitz Lee.

There were four big politicians in the
lobby of the Exchange Hotel last night
four men Of marked ability and undis-
puted prominence.
BY o singular coincidence they had all
gotten together. and for few minutes
they engaged IN a most animated and cor
dial conversation.
Foremost in the group was rotund fitz-
hugh Lee-the same jovial Fitz-who
came down to speak ct the meeting which
was % have been held at Forest-Hill Park,
but was postponed on account Of ram.
Near him was the striking figure Of Sena-
tor Eppa Hunton, q tall, grsy-headed man.
whose visit to Richmond was for the same
purpose as that OF the Ex-Governor. Con-
gresham George ID. Wise, fresh from the
stump at Hanover Courthouse. made the
third man IN the group, while Governor
Thomas Ct. Jones, the chief Executive Of
Alabama who was recently elected to
serve a second term, completed the per-
sonnel Of the distinguished party.
The last-named gentleman is oil on a
holiday, after q vigorous campaign, and,
though aifable and uThane 70 ali who ad-
dressed him, he seemed 20 rather yearn for
Il suroease from political discussion. His
visit here is purely OF private nature,
and unless great pressure is brought 20
bear upon him he will leave Virginia with
out giving the citizens of the Old Do
minion an opportunity 10 hear his elo-
quence.
WOULD NOT TALK POLITICS.
When the representative Of the DISPATCH
was introduced to the Alabama Governor
the scribe saw before him a handsome man
about 45 or 30 years OF age, who wore a
black SLOUGH hat aud a dark suit Of clothes.
A pair of bright, black eyes sparkled IN
the head OF the visitor, and his face indl-
Gated the intelligence for which he IS so
well known.
Governor" said the scribe. "can you
grant me the indulgence OF political
ckat?"
A comic expression came over tho fea-
lures Of the Governor, and he smilingiy
replied I'm talk 10 you about anything
else, but don't let's speak of politics. l
am Just from the stump, and am here for
rest
What about the Kolb faction, which
gave YOU so much trouble recentlyi" per-
sistently queried the pltiless reporter. re-
ferrlng to the recent gubernatorlal contest.
in which the Republicans and Ihird-party
men concentrated their forces against the
Democrats, who were represented by
Jones.
But the victim was evasive and he plea.
sanity answered: ION, we are oil right III
Alabama now
The Governor. whose recent election will
put him II the Executive chair for another
term. said no thought his opponents had
mostly been Republicans who used the
Ihird-party men TO help the Radicals IN
their struggle. Not more than one fifth OF
! them had ever been Democrats.
TIRED OF MAKING SPEECHES.
l,.A,a-,,,IoI ATaL 90 81, /
by tho reporter if he would make any al
dresses in Virginia. and he replied as fol
lows They asked me 10 speak OF Staun
ton, but ! cannot. | am completely tired
out. In tho last eighteen months | have
made $50 speeches, 50 you see l need rest
and am not il position to talk. | am like
| q boy who has eaten too much brown
sugar. Nobody in Alabama except my
secretary knows my address. They thlnh
| | am in Washington continued the Gov
! ernor, and | am not going TO let them fine
out better"
I've Richmond reporters wouldn't LEI
YOU slip us like that II you were our Gov
ernor," said the scribe.
IL Just stole off without saying thing
| TO anybody. go they couldn't find out my
| whereabouts" said the pleasant gentle
man.
HIS VIRGINIA CONNECTIONS.
Governor" said the reporter. II un
! derstaud you are from a Virginia family
| is that 80? If you can't talk politics Oul
people would at least like to know what
| kin they are TO YOU"
We'll" said the Governor, :" | was edu
Gated in Virginia and was at the Virgins
Military Institute when the war broke out
Nv grandfather and my uncle were Vlr
ginians-in fact, | have relations in thu
State on both sides or the house. Every
body is kin TO everybody else here any
how.
He then mentioned several illustrioUi
families, such as the Carriers Nelson's
| (Iordons, and Others who were his rela
| tons.
ALABAMA ~ ALL RIGHT.
| 1t was at this juncture that General Lee
/ accompanied by Senator Hunton and Con
| gresham Wise, approached the Governor
| Fitz had his two friends by the arms and
! introduced the Alabama Executive as
man who fit and bled for the Con
| federacy." All shook hands, and then TIN
Quartette engaged in friendly converse
! ton and the reporter retired, As the scrib
babe the party good-by Governor Jone
said Now, don't elaborate; just say Ala
bama is all right"
| Governor Jones was accompanied by hi
| two daughters, Miss Gena and Miss Mar
Gle. who are both exceedingly handsome
| and attractive ladies. The party, in com
panv with General Lee, will leave thl
| morning for Brunswick county TO visl