Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-02
Hon. William 4. Jones.

make an appeal 20 every far-minded man,
OF whatever political persuasion he may De, 10
cast aside all party preiudlccs and c0nsidera-
tons long enough TO weigh tn the scales OF right
and justice the merits OF this worthy sOn OF VIZ
GINA. "Prnciples, not men, Il good motto
IN politics; hut whom We can combine III the
man the principles that Will promote our well
fare and our happiness we are doubly fortu-
nate, ard il becomes our duty 10 our feilow-inan
and to ourselves 20 support tnat man with All OF
our might and strength. Mr.. Jones has ably
commended. and will ever mhniully contend, Tor
the best interests 81 and all those principles
that are dear to the hearts OF all the people Of
the FirEt Congressional District OF virginia
Of Whatever shade OF political opinion.
Judging his future by his past career. We are
assured OF more' good 10 the people OF his
district than has ever been attained by
any representative We have had since
the war. Few people. indeed, know and realize
what a great degree Of talent aud iniOmtaole
energy II requires IN representative during
his nrst term IN Congress, amidst complex par
hamentary rules, older AMI moro experienced
members, and the great pressure and struggle
for precedence 10 make for ninsei much credit
in the discharge OF his difficult duty, and serve
his constituents as well as he desires Not ono
new member In fifty has ever accomplished
more or made a better record IN his nrst term
than Mr. Jones, and older members testify that
he ls ono OF the most useful members on the
floor Of the House. His talents, his influence,
his oratorica powers, and his great business
tact are oil pre-eminent and Will very greatly
enhance his usefulness 20 the people. How worse
than folly Il viii be for the people to ex-
change for him q man comparatively un-
known and untried, with no promise a. q
legislator, an orator, or OF usefulness as men,
Der OF Congress-, aud with record as
man that does not endear him 10 the people.
Mr.. Jones has been m )st persistent advocate
OF the free coinage Of silver In season and out or
season no faYOrs an income tax and nnancial
reform aud Othor reforms most essential which
tho Alliance and tho people all favor; ana MS
mn taa N md IN
Congress that we do not really desire those mea-
sures, we all profess, aud Ii would do US ire
parable harm, that We could not recover from
IN years. No one not blinded by party zeal or
prejudice can deny that his most valuable SER
vices as n champion Of tho peoples dearest IN
terests entities him TO the plaudit, NeE, done,
thou good and faithful servant" enter thou into
the gratitude OF the people. When the interest
and welfare OF our fishermen and oystermen
Wero threatened. his powerful arguments before
the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fish
eries In the House OF REPRESENTATIVES, defeated
tue attempt 10 bring before the House Dill 10
open our fishing and oysterlng waters 20 the out
side world. DO had himself by tact and innu-
ence put upon the Committee Of Rivers and Har-
Dors, where he could better serve the Interest OF
the people OF the First Congressional District,
aud there he secured m appropriation Of $780,
600 Tor the improvement OF the waterways IN
this district and 20 DO expended among our peo-
pie. He Is proyerbial for the prompt, strict, and
impartial attention TO business that any and all
OF the people have with the government through
him.
Are you a Third-party man? In the conyen-
ton that nominated M. Browne there were no
delegates from four or tive counties In the dis
trict. Aost OF the delegates present were SELF
chosen aud without constituency; some were Re
punlicans, and not all OF the delegates were In
favor Of making any nomination. The rank and
NE oi fhe party were opposed TO making q NOM
nation, and you are In no sense bound by such
n runp OF convention, the controlling element
consisting Of designing Republicans and rash.