The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-22
this evening. Our men. however, stand as
they did when they left home.


Hon. John Goode the chairman OF the del
eration. this morning remarked 70 DR. Bryant'
of SoutLanpton county. and other Hill men
on the delegation that it would be the proper
thing for Virginia TO cast her twenty-iour
votes soidlv for Mr. Cleveland. This was a
matter. though, for the gentlemen on tne Gel
egation who differed with him 70 determine
for themselves The ants say that they VIII
cast their twelve votes for Hill or some Otner
candidate and unless some change takes
place tonight the vote Of the Nirginians VIII
be twelve for Cleveland, ten for hill ana t"o
for GoTmaD or some other person. -,
The North Carolnians have not materially
changed their attitude since YESTERDAY. WDhe
no pol has been taken II Is known that most
of the delegates from that state are now ols-
posed to vote against Mr. Cleveland, as eN-
planned last night This opposition comes
from n fear that 20 vote tor the ex-Presldent
would be 20 embarrass the Democratic state
canvass in North Carolina this year. At hesrt
Dearly oil Of the Tar Heels desire 10 vote ioi
the man Of destiny; They think thouEH, il.ae ~
is good politics with the Alliance fight before
them Senator Matt Ransom. who IS here
with the delegation from his State. sees tne
handwriting on the wall and comedies that
the opposition is without hope.
vIRGIN1ANs APPLAUDED.
The Virginia delegation marched into the
convention hall this morning headed by Sen
ator John w. Daniel aud Hon. John Goode.
who were arm in arm. The coming OF the
Nrginans was not heralded like flany other
delegations by gorgeous banners and they
did not receive as much attention as they
would otherwise
In calling the list Of committees every
mention of Virginia was cheered. Senator
Daniels name as a member OF the committee
on resolutions called forth hearty applause.
al over the great convention bail. Charlie
az A ma ler al
organization. evoked applause.
The Virginia delegation occupied seats TO
the right If the speaker's platform, and
probably about the centre Of the hall. The
representative Of the Old Dominion attract
especial attention from tho Pacific slope dele
gntions. This morning the States head
quarters ut the Palmer House were visited bY
California, Colorado and Il tab men. Among
those from the Golden State who called was
Mr.. Paxton, q native Of Rockbridge county
Va.
INVITED TO VISIT LIBBY PRISON.
The owner Of Libby prison was also among
the visitors at the rooms of the Virginia dele
cation. he says that the removal # the old
wgr prison here has been a great financial
success. The owner OF this old war landmark
gave the Richmond boys pressing invitation
20 visit the building before they leave the
Windy City No one manifested any desire to
avail themselves of the gentlemans invita-
ton.
There are twenty-five or thirty Richmond
meu here The most Of them are quartered
at the fremont and the Hotel Marquette.
There were probably 100 Nirginians around
the State headquarters this morning waiting
10 secure tickets 10 the convention Zach
delegate had fve and these were given to mss
constituents here.
Will HILL RETIRE?
report tonight that Hill would retire
from the race and that Cleveland wOuld be
nominated by acciamation stirred up the Hill
men of tho Virginia delegation Alr. Brant
of Southampton Mr. Nicol of Prince William.
an alternate from the Eighth district and
other aDh-Cleyeland men quickly sought
TammanyB 3 headquarters at the Auditorium 20
learn the truth Of the story. These and other
Hill men insisted that the opposition should
90 down fighting. They could get no definite
information from those high in authority.
The small ,Tammany chiefs disclosed that the
anti-Cleveland people would be accommo-
dated with some ono upon whom they might
throw away their votes. The south Caro-
linans still stand ont against Cleveland and
say they will not vote for him. The delega-
tion now Is seventeen against and one for
Cleveland. but when the time comes they and
all other Southern delegates will fall into line
and give u solid vote for Cleveland.
THR VIRGINIA DELEGAIEs DEED.
Mr. Joseph Bryan, Of TIE RICHMOND TINES
who arrived here this morning gave dinner
tonight TO the Virginia delegation and other
prominent visitors from that State in attend
ance upon the convention. The dinner took
place at the Delnonico of Chicago Among
those present besides the delegates were: Hon.
j. T. Ellyson. Colonel c. OBJ. Cowardin. OF
the Dispatch. and MT. n. V. Randolph
It is said tonight by Senator Daniels per-
sonal friends that he will second Hills nomi-
nation. This. of course is in case the New
York Senator does not withdraw his name be-
fore the ballot is taken. 4. b. g.