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

Never in the history Of the country has 30
remarkable convention as that held IN this
city yesterday been seen. After proioDseu
and very spirited and earnest contest between
the advocates of the nomination OF ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland and the opponents OF that
gentleman the election returns showed con-
vention OF over LOCO men, nearly equally
divided in sentiment. but with a iair work-
ing majority favoring M. Cleveland. When
this became known a lively fight was
anticipated the Cleveland men determining
TO push their advantages TO the utmost ana
their opponents being equally az determined
10 oppose them inch by inch. 10 TINS ehd
both sides held conferences Wednesday night
and selected separate tickets for delegates-at-
large to be presented 10 the Convention and
both sides slept on their arms. while excite
ment was worked up to fever heat IN antci-
patton Of the impending battle.
This was the condition Of affairs Yesterday
morning. and members OF the Convention be-
gan early to prepare themselves for the con
fict. Some time before the hour for the body
10 assemble, however. rumors Of compro-
mice between the two factions were circu-
lated and soon tho report was everywhere
heard and more or less credited. In a very short
time it was proven TO be true for 1t was devel-
oped that. after the conferences of Wednesday
night. the leaders met together and decided that
itwould not do to have family quarrel on such
a large scale as this pOrtended. and 50 1t was
agreed that both sides should withdraw the
tickets they had previously arranged and COM
promise on an equal division of the delegates.
two being for Cleveland and two unpledged
to any man.
This promptly met with the sanction Of the
Convention, and so what threatened
TO be general row was converted
as if by magic. into regular love-
feast. Senator Daniel, the leader of the oppo-
sittion. was received with the same applause
that greeted Hon. Charles L. OFerrall and
Ex-Governor Leo, the most prominent Of the
friends of Cleveland. All three occupied
seats together on the same stage; peace and
amity reigned supreme and the winter of our
discomfort was transformed in a moment into
glorious SIMMER over these sons Of New
York
At first many Of the friends Of Cleveland
were disposed TO rebel at this arrangement,
they reasoning that as they had won victory
they we're entitled to the fruits of that vie
tory. and they did not relish this Civ
ing away half of the advantages
they had fairly earned. Sober second
thought, however. suggested that the good of
the party demanded the sacrifice. and that
persistent antagonism between the factions
might lead to permanent split in the party
ranks, and so the compromise was accepted
and carried out in good faith.
We must heartily congratulate the Demo
cracy Of tho State on this settlement OF their
difficulties. II re-establishes the reputation
of Virginians for conservatism and wise dis
cretion, and is. happy solution Of what
threatened 10 be disastrous and most unior-
tunate division. which might have led to
serious consequence. As it is. all differences
are settled as fairly and equitaby as could
be wished; the delegates represent the full
sentiment of the Democracy of tho State. and
as al are unpledged. and are governed by tho
one desire to accomplish the best which WIS
dom and prudence may suggest for the good
of the State the party and the country. the
interests Of the Democracy Of Virginia may
safely 90 confded to their hands.