Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-29
THE VIRGINIA DEMOCRACY.
A Denial Of the story of . Bsrs ain Betwceu
senator Hanton ard GOV. Mckinney.

Senator Hunton ara Gov. Mckinney.
The Virginia politician. just now have num-
her of topics for political ,Ak besides the qucs-
tion Of an extra session aud the general policy
Of the democratic party. Quite a number are
pressing the claims Of Mr.. J. Randolph Tucker.
who IL regarded one Of the foremost iurists
OF the south. Cor the Office Of Attorney General
under Mr.. Cleveland. The term Of Gov. Mo
Kinney viii expire next winter. and the yir-
esnin constitution does not permit the re-elec-
ton Of an incumbent. there will naturally be .
struggle for this high distinction. The names
of eS-Gov. HtEhugh Lee. Congressman o'Fer-
r~b, Congressman Buchanan. Mr.. Basil Cor
don. chairman Of the state committee. and
others have been mentioned for the noniinA-
ton. The convention 60 make this nomina-
Non VIII not he held before next
summer, and, Of course. has not yet been
called. Gov. Mckinney received when elected
over al 900 majority over Gen. Malone. which
Was the largest figure tho democrats bad OBJ
tanned Tor number Of years. IL does not seem
10 be likely at present that there will be an
extra session of the Virginia Legislature: and n
not, Eppa Hunton. who appointed by the
governor 20 MI the vacancy occa-ioned by Seua-
tor BARBOUR death. will most probably serve
out the term. which does not expire until the
Sd OF March. 1885 such n result would be
pleasing to the residents Of this District, who
are not only acquainted with senator Hunton's
eminent services 60 his party. but remember the
friendship he exhibited 10 the District during
his long service in the House Of Representa-
tiyes.
GEN. HUNroS AND GOV M'KrSxEy
gentleman who is familiar with Virginia
politics and politicians discussing this subject
to-day said; 1T il altogether too early yet 20
say now who will be candidates for the position
of Senator before the legislature when u con-
venoF a from N af n hat will lf shatr
relative strength. In any case, IL will be a
friendly and not an acrimonious contest. The
appointment Of senator Hpnton by Gov Nc
Kinney when Mr.. Barbour died was a very
natural one. Ii ~ TO Encouragement Of the
other eminent gentlemen whose names we're
suggested Tor the position to say that in
capacity Tor public service Gen. Hunton
fully their equal. He had been distinguished
soldier Of the civil war. commanding one OF
the brlgades ir Pickett's celebrated charge NJ
Gettysburg. and had served four consecutive
terms In the House Of REPRESENTATIVES. lie
was a member Of the Judiciary committee
taxing very prominent part in the House dis
cussions Of 1876. when the democrats first nc
CURED control of the body. and holding his
own against even 20 brilliant n debater a. Mr.
Blaine. lis rank an the party was shown by
their selecting him to be one Of the famous
electoral commission and by other high dis
unctious. Although practicing law in Wash
lngton he retained his Virginia home and
residence IN Marrcnton and has been
ldenthed With every party contest for many
years. doing has fIih share Of party work on
the stamp and otherwise. In lsSs he was a
delegate 20 the ~. Louis convention which
nominated Cleveland and Thurman. In n word
he IL thoroughly equipped man in public
affairs, and hardly any one could have gone 10
the Senate when Mr.. Barbour unfortunately
died AID entered upon his work with 30 little
embarrassment. The idea thrown out in Ger
tam quarters that there was an understanding
OF some sort between Gov. Mckinney and Gen.
Hunton IL wholly uufoundcd. I know posi-
lively that Gen. Huutun never approached the
governor on the subject OF the appointment.
and no one that knows Gov. Mckinney would
ever suppose HIM cal able Of making bargain
about AN executive act. Trades OF this sort are
not made in Virginia"