The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-19
cor. RUSSELL FOR CLEVELAND.
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Texas sSenaforship---Other Political Notes

Texas SeDaforship---Of POLITICAL Notes.
BosroS. March fs.-At dinner last night
commemorative OF the two hundred and fifty
fourth anniversary of the granting Of the
charter of the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Company. Governor Russell was present
for a short time and was introduced by Cap
tain Taylor as "the next President OF the
United States"
This announcement created the widest en-
thusiasm. the Governor Intellectually trying to
make himself heard for several minutes.
Finally. when the NOISE had somewhat SUBJ
sided Governor Russell said; Much as ap-
preciate the compliment OF the introduction
/ feel that must rise and declare the fact
that I disclaim any ambition or high aspirs-
tons for that high office and proclaim my
honest aud loyal belief in the candidacy OK
another, whom shall earnestly and hsSl.ny ~y
support" Loud cries Of "Clevelendl Cleve-
land ~ TO which the Governor smiled very
significantly
COLUMBUS, O., March is--The caucus OF
the House OF Representatives last night
agreed upon plan for congressional redistri-
button. This PRACTICALLY determines dues-
ton which has been the cause of Tuch con-
tention during the whole session. Under the
new arrangement the Republicans will have
sixteen aud the Democrats five. The Demo-
Gratis AZ present have fourteen. congressman
Cultivate. Hare and Layton are the only
Democrats left in safe districts and are likely
to be returned. The bill will be reported into
the House next week.
WILL Chiffon WITHDRAW
AUSTIN. Tex March,. 1s.-The impression
prevailed last night that Chiffon Is coming
from Washington to withdraw from the sena-
torial race. This talk INDUCED by Cnllton
men gives color 10 the report. Ii is suspected
10 be q shrewd scheme of Governor Hogg.
who appointed Chiffon and desires 10 show
that he is not opposed 20 Mills as Mills popu-
larIty with the rank and file OF the party has
developed in remarkable degree. as shown ty
primaries and poll OF preferences in the Gal
weston and Dallas News from all parts of the
State during the past six weeks.
At the Culberson caucus last night II was
agreed to withdraw Culberson from the sena-
torial race This was agreeable to telegram
from Culberson saying he was convinced .
majority OF the members are opposed to his
election.
His friends say this is not in the interest of
any candidate If no other develops II Is
likely Mills will get several of Culbersons
votes. which will more than insure his cleo
tiOn.
Mr.. Culberson has withdrawn from the
senatorial race. His friends say this Is not
IN the interest OF any other candidate. ft 10
believed. however. that number of his sup
porters will 90 over to Mills, which will insure
! Mills election.
OTHER POLITICAL NOTES.
NASHVILLE. TENN.. March is.-At the meet
ing of the Democratic State executive COM
mittee yesterday il was decided to hold sepa-
rate conventions for the selection of delegates
TO the Chicago Convention and tor the nornI-
nation of a candidate for Governor. Both
conventions will moet in Nashville. the first.
on Thursday, May 10Th, and the Gubernatorlal
Convention Thursday August 25th.
Las VEGAS. ~ NJ. March ls.-Ihe Demo-
cratic central committee yesterday Endorsed
Delegate Josephs course in Congress. de-
clared for statehood aud appointed May 9Th
at Albuquerque as time and place for the Ter
rtorial Democratic Convention 10 nominate
delegates TO the Chicago Convention.
GRAND RAPIDS. MICH, March iS.--Chair-
man Dickie. of the National Prohibition Con-
vention, who is here attending the State Con-
vention.s announced last night that the
National Convention would be held in Cincin-
natl instead OF ST. Louis. The ST. Louis Pro-
hibitionists are few IN number and lacked
confidence in their ability 10 handle the big
crowd. Hence the change