The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-20

They Held Caucus in tho Theatre
Work They Accomplished.


The caucus of delegates whose first choice
is Cleveland met at the Richmond Theatre
shortly after the close of the morning session
OF the Convention Hon John Goode pre-.
sided aud opened the meeting wltha address
cOunselng harmony and Cancellation. he re-
ferred 10 the conference OF leaders at tho Us.
change the night previous as being an attempt
by those who had the welfare of tQe State aud
party at heart 10 heal all differences. aud that
"A compromise had been agreed q which iil
been partially carried out; that 'tle Other
wing" had make concessions as show hy t.e
permanent organization having been gwen !
Cleveland men He said the conference w4sI
called by Hon. Basil Gordon, the prospecttoi
chairman OF the party. who had laid the wl0l5
matter close to his heart and did not cell
that be- could afford to take thsi
helm with a divided party A compro
mise had been agreed upon by whichl
each side should have TWO delegates-at-large 7
aud that the four delegates elected by each
wing should return their trusts 10 the bodies
that appointed them aud that they wOuldl
each appoint two delegates instead of four
Mr.. Go0de closed by Offering 90 the caucusS
the return of the nomination or himself antl
the three other gentlemen nominated for \
delogates-at-large by the Cleveland caucusI
the night before. tie was frequently inter
rupted during his address. and spirit Of OBJ
position was manifest. 40 tho close of hsy
speech dozen jumped 20 their feet 40 once.
Mr. Ball a delegate from Northern Neck.
gained the attention Of the Chair. Tie Op-
posed any action looking 20 compromised
and moved that the caucus again nomnatsV
four delegates.
An EARNEST APPEAL.
Before a second could be offered Hon. ku-t
fus A. Ayers gained the attention Of tho bodyl
and made an earnest appeal % the caucus III
meet the other side hall way, carry ont II
..I faftb IN 20 "a far4Fn.t
and heal all differences for the good ~ thol
party.
General Fitzhugh Lee followed In tho samol
spirit and SAID that two delegate moIe -
less. for Cleveland did not amount 20 ro" o-l
pins. because he would be nominated az Il.-'
cagO before Virginia was reached in t-4
column. lt was more important 20 be united
IN the main battle than 10 wrangle over $50
delegates whom they were not necessary ~
the nomination of our candidate
Mr.. Jordan, Of Pulaski stated that he lli
just como from the room OF Colonel ID Ief4.,
who was too sick 10 attend the caucus. ana
read two kilograms rs follows:
atlanta. g.. May l9-IO Hon. @. j. ID ei'
rail-. Commend Georgia 20 virginia. les-.I-
days convention Endorsed Cleveland a.i
elected Cleveland delegates. Hill and iiiAaA
was kicked clear out. CLAUDE y. Bg,s.I.
Washington. u. g., May lg.-Io Hon. 4. It.
0'fcuGll: Our Democrats commend
course 90 20 Chicago as a delegate. Ito
principles of the Cleveland phaalX stand .-'
a stone wall DORsEf IIt.ut ..
The reading Of these two kilograms ddn.,
tend 10 smother tho spirit OF opposttoniD
compromise.
Mr. Ryan offered motion Ia opposition %
tho acceptance Of the designations W no
oelegates-at-large previously nominated.
Mr.. u. y Pierce al once offered - .uD'.'
tute providing for the resignation of Che +f
delegates nominated ana tho election ol ."'
others
Mr.. Dowing OF Warren. opposed the pro-
ceedings as undemocratic snd advocated D..A
sides Withdrawing thor delegates and lsa.-
ing Il out In open Convention. according %
the Democratic principle that the ma orY
should rule.
CYCLONE Jrf.
Hon }. W Marshall saved the BODY from
a scene o. confusion by one Of his cYc pro
movements aud made "A ringing speech ilf
Cancellation and announced his wi.Angle.'
TO abide by anything that tho conference ai.
yocated
Hon. Holmes Conrad was then recognize.
by the Chair among a dozen aspirauts AMI
made ringing speech. lie said no knew 'l'
people OF Virginia would DO willing % uai
the good of the party ia tho hands Of Dane.
Lee. PAYNE 2ad Gordon. He said DO VS.
manacled by MS own free will to vote for llf
Cleveland first. last and all tho time. bur ii'.
he would consign him 10 pcrditiOn before 10
would spht the Democratic party ia Virgins;
lie made grand appeal for harmony aa
unity, and though frequently interrupt
with dissenting cries, II was evident '
speech was the turning pointin the accep.an'
Of the wise counsel which finally prevail.
While lo WAS speaking Colonel OiDI.'
after whom "a friend had gone. came into
Theatre. and at the close Of MAJOR Coma
speech was conducted TO the stage IN respt.
10 yoclierous calls. Colonel Ofergai 500
am now from my sick bed. but came "
add my feeble voice towards settlement i-'
compromise Of these questions 1 hope
have reputation OF making fight when .ti.
Is necessary. ] AN no; Of tho compron ii-
kind. but when hayo my foot ou il
enemy's neck. then think can afford to ''
magnanlmious. This IL fight between
Democrats. II il were an enemy would Sd.
Lay on Macduh and damned bs be VINO ti',
cries hold. enough. ;" but we are friends ana
should not let uissensions split them on -'-
count or two votes. which ! 90 nc. oeieN'
Will make any differences at Chicago
TIE OTHER FgtLOws.
Genera, Lee here announced that the oths'
caucus had selected Senator Daniel and Hon.
>. Wexford Corbin as their two delegates.
Mr.. W. I. khsa. Of Bristol. moved As an so'