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

when the Democracy Oh 'H@''" '' -
stand upon principle, and. no matter VINO
may DO tho standard bearer, they Will vote
for him.
Democracy muzzles not the mouth and re-
strains not the will. Every man III the Deih-
ocratic party IL private ana every lnan y
general. Every man has right 10 express
MS opinion as a man. -,
There is but one platform upon which
Democrats must meet, and the test whicn
that platform lays down is. ls he Democrhl,
liz he dev )ted TO the principles proinu'gateu
py Jefferson. maintained 10y Siauisoni h..
tanned by Monroe and by many leading hsnes
OF the past, That IL the test OF De,
mocracy: not whether man is Hill
man or Cleveland man.
Now. Mr.. Chairman. my object IN arlsinE'
as sad. was simply 20 second the houilha-
ton OF Major Conrad. of Winchester. re-
peat that ask at the hands OF this Conveh-
ton the election Of this gallant son OF the
county of Frederick. pledging 10 you that no
will carry that banner bravely-a man
well ablo TO cope with any man
no matter who he may be- from ths
North or elsewhere ! saw now that
hope IT Will be the pleasure of this Convention
70 elect MAJOR Conrad; place the DenocIaliG
banner IN his hand. and he will carry II al
over this district and all over the state Win
honor to himself and with entire satisfaction
70 tho great Democratic party OF this State.
That IS all desire to say.
State Senator b. b. Munford renewed the
nomination OF x. G. Kent. which was heartily
seconded by Hon. j. w Marshall.
The nominations then closed and the vote
commenced 10y the call of counties.
ATEDIoUs BALLOT.
Tho taking of the ballot took nearly two
hours aud the result was ~ follows: Total
number Of votes cast. 1869; necessary to
elect. so. Conrad. S8S Marshall. o3i; Brent,
4G Kent. 1929; Mushbach DO Hoge, 29s.
Messrs Kent and Conrad were declared 20
be elected.
Congressman w. A. Jones then arose to
make nomination for the Office OF chairman
of the State Democratic committee. He
spoke as follows
desire 10 call your attention to the fact
that there yet remains n most important duty
for this Convention 10 perform. You have per
formed we'll part Of the duties tor which YOU
assembled here. In politics, as in all things.
deeds speak louder than words. AMI 1t IS only
necessary for me 10 direct your attention 10
the fact that. having marshaled your forces TOT
the intended struggle. It now devO!ves upon
you 10 choose your leader for the great struggle
which IS before Us; therefore. shali
simply point 10 the magnificent majority OF
10000 Democratic votes by which the present
Democratic Executive Of this COmmOnwealth
was borne into the Office which he honorary
aud IN such distinguished manner ms To-
day In that cam paign the Democratic hosts
were led by that Young and gallant DemocIal
from the county Of RappahannOck; and &c
sire now simply to place before the ConVen-
tiOn as the chairman OF the state Democratic
committee Basil b. Gordon,ot kappahannQcK;,
Senator Basil g. Gordon was then called
for and responded in the following manner
in response to calls Mr.. Gordon SAID he teit
sense of gratitude for the honor conferred
upon him.
Said he: To have been thought worthy TO
have succeeded one so identified with success
az my immediate predecessor would nave
been high compliment IN itself worthy Oh
any one. but TO have been thought worthy o.
being elected to the Office associated with the
memory of our lost leader John = Barbour. Is
the highest tribute Is \lrglnian can be PAID.
Gentlemen. there may be those among you
who are under the impression that the lie
publican forces are 50 badly shattered that
they can offer only 4 show OF opposition 10
US | wish / could lend myself 10 that peas
ant belief but cannot. That party IS made
I'D of men with whom hostility IS rellsla n
and treachery al instinct. They 10 more
need preparation or instruction 10 vote
against tho men who support them aud edu-
cate their children than viper need he taught
10 strike in the heel. believe that they Will
give US Il desperate opposition. and al our
chances OF success. our success Itself. depends
upon the absolute realization of that tact.
Continuing he said. | would not accept
this position. high as II is. If did not have IA
profound moral. as we'll as intellectual. con-
victiou that we ought 70 win. l believe the
Democratic party Is the safest guardian Oh
pOpular liberty IL recognizes what no other
patty ever dld-the responsibility 20 party
and tic rights OF property
Gentlemen. your duties IN the selection OF
delegate, 10 the Chicago Convention Will be
arduous and delicate. Upon them rests the
responsibility of framing "a declaration or our
principles and of selecting nominee who
I'LL d. Iffo ON.
duty. Whoever tho nominee. whatever the
platform. the cardinal principles OF Democracy
are on trial. IL IL needless 70 remind 4 Demo
cratic audience that the blessings OF such
government "a / have described can DO Sc
cured only by the united eXertlOn OF the peO-
pie themselves Local organization and indi-
vidua effort must DO the work. Take care of
the precincts and the State will take care of
itself
Concluding. Mr.. Gordon said: Let us 60
away every man with q stern determination
TO use our individual influences 10 bring Il ma
iority to the polls. and It is my conviction
that We will win II we do with such victory
as viii restore our state once more TO the
rank to which she belongs, and enable us for
some years 10 rest upon our laurels.
hr NJ. Glennan. OF Norfolk then offered
the following resolution.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the De-
m0cracy of Virginia are extended O. Hon j.
Taylor Ellyson the late chairman OF the State
executive committee. for the faithful and
patriotic manner IN which he has discharged
the responsible exactng duties OF the Office
entrusted % his keeping. Ever wise IN cOun-
Gil. conservative IN thought and prompt in
action. he conducted the affairs of tuo party
in manner that secured brilliant victories ia
both the congressional and legislative cam
paigns fought under his leadership securing
in the one an unbroken delegation and in the
other an overwhelming Democratic represen-
tation His splendid services are appre-
clated and Will ever be remembered by the
Democracy Of Virginia.
After q few appropriate remarks by Mr..
Glennan the resolution was adopted aud a re-
cess taken until $50 i. NJ.