Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-15
FIELD OF POLITICS.
AN ENCOURAGING LETTER RECEIVED
HERE FROM CHAIRMAN HARRlTY.
Tho City Committee. and tho PowhataD,
Drummers', and other Clubs Prepar-
Ing for Big emonstrations.

Chairman Hariiy. of tho Democratic National
Committee. in a letter 10 Richmond gentleman
says: ave shall bc disappointed II Virginia
does not give decided majority for the Demo
cratic eicctorisl ticket
"The situation here is as good as we have n
right 70 expect. Our friends In New York city
and 10 Now York state seom confident Of thor
ability 10 give New York's electoral vote for
Cleveland and Stevenson. The general belief Is
that there will not be a second Democratic coun-
~ and city ticket nominated in New York that
will have q forInica abo following. There may be
n second Democratic ticket nominated, but II IS
not likely 20 be strongly enough sustained TO
make II a menace 10 the presidential ticket.
ave are much encouraged as 20 the outlook In
New York, New Jersey, Conn ectlcut, and lndiann.
We feel as hopeful az 70 Wisconsin and, Of
course. we shall get electoral votes from Michl-
gan. Our friends in Illinois and Iowa are making
a gallant battle for success In those States"
PREPARING FOR BIO MEETINGS.
regular meeting Of the Powhatan Club was
held last night, with President H. VI. starke in
the chair and Mr.. Roddy Tenser as secretary.
The committee appointed 10 make arrange
ments for the demo1etraticn which viii be held
in this city reported that they had decided TO
have the RELY on the night o. the 3lst, unless
Senator David b. Hill, who will be invited to stop
here while en- route 20 Lynchburg, decides TO
come, when, OF course, m earlier date Will have
20 he Fixed. TIE members of tho club will o,-
cupy seats upon the plat orm.
Hon. George L. Christian aud Colonel John b.
Cary we're elected members OF the club, and n
number OF routine matters were attended TO-
Short addresses were made by seyeral OF the
members.
DRUMMER DEMOCRATS AT WORK.
The Commercial Travellers Democratic Club
had n largely-attended meeting last night at
their headquarters, No. 1928 east Main street.
Arrangements were made 10 secure speakers
and other matters were arranged for the great
demonstration which the knights OF the grip will
have on the evening Of November 7th. Rel orts
from men on the road In all sections OF virginia
are very encouraging. Tho club viii meet
again next Friday night at o'clock. All OF the
members are expected 70 bo present.
BRIEF POLITICAL ITEMS.
The officers Of all the Democratic clubs OF
Richmond and the chairman, secretary, and
treasurer OF the City Democratic Committee arc
invited TO meet in tho Chancery-CouIt room to-
night at o'clock for conference regarding sons
important matters. Every onlcer OF each club
Is urged 20 attend.
Chairman Paites0n, Of the City Democratic
Committee, has secured the use OF the Academy
for Thursday night, November Sd. Hon. John
RaudOlph Tucker has accepted an invitation TO
speak here on that occasion under the auspices
OF tho City Committee.
The Brookland Democratic Club will have a
1ag-rasing and public speaking Monday night
at their hall. ON tho Brook turnpike, not far from
Bacon's-Quarter branch. Among tho speakers
will be HOn. George u. Wise, Colonel Meade
HRskins. and Mr. George ID. Carter. There Will
bs refreshments after the speeches.
The Jackson-Ward Democrats Ind nne
meeting last night at kain's Hall. Stirring
sneeches we're made by Messrs. NJ. l.. Spotswoo1,
j. r. Tucker, and others.
Tho Rockets Democratic Club held fne
meeting last night and perfected arrangements
for tho big rally next Wednesday night at
whcn Messrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, George u. Wise,
II. NJ. Smith, Jr., and b. t. Crump will speak.