The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-20
PERMANENT CHAIRWAN.
Hon. Marshall Hanger, Of staunton, Elected
by Acclamation.

Colonel Thomas Smith, Of Fauquier, offered
resolution providing that committee Of
one be appointed from each congressional
district TO draft appropriate resolutions IN
memory Of Senator Barbour. Carried.
Some Of the delegates by this time had be-
come impatient and member OF tho State
committee stated that this was the first Con-
vention he ever attended where 80 much busl-
ness had been transacted before the securing
OF permanent organization.
On motion Of Mr. William Ryan, of Rich
mond. General Fitzhugh Lee was invited 10
take a seat on the platform. lie did 80 under
great cheering.
Secret AIRY Fisher then read from TBE TINE
tho places where the several committees
we're expected 10 meet during the recess:
Committee on permanent organization at
Murphys Hotel. committee on resolutions at
Limmermann's Hotel. committee on creden-
tias at Sanger Hall.
Mr. AcAliister. Of Bath. moved that the
Convention proceed to the election OF per
manent chairman. The motion WAS irregular
and out OF order IN As much AS the committee
on credentials had not yet presented report,
but II WAS carried.
IT. r. TOLLARp.
Nr. Horny Il. Pollard OF Henrico. next was
recognized by the Chair. lie stated that u
afforded him the utmost pleasure TO appear
before tho Convention and 10 place IN nomi-
nation for permanent chairman a gentleman
whom he knew would be elected by acclama-
ton. the Hon Marshall Hanger OF Staunt0n.
lie knew II was 10 mean honor 20 preside over
a convention Of the Democratic party in Viz
GINA And before this honor had been con-
ferred upon him and he presided over the de-
Liberation OF tue Convention which nominated
the mOstp popular Governor Virginia had for the
past fifty years. While 10 WAS true that
his name had been mentioned IA connection
with this honor he most cneertully
yielded the honor 10 the interest OF unity and
harmony OF the Democratic party and be
hoped that Air Hanger would be elected by
reclamation. Mr. Pollard was greeted with
applause AT the close OF his remarks and his
motion was carried
Hon. Marshall Hanger was then presented
70 the Convention and in few appropriate
remarks thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred upon hun. Mr. Hanger
spoke as follows.
Gentlemen of the Democratic party of Viz
GINA. The proud honor which you have been
pleased 10 DestOw upon me. ] desire 10 ac-
knowledge with gratei illness. and tender to you
my hearuest thanks. In attempting 10 di-
rect your deliberations | ask your kind indul-
geuce and your active cooperation for the
promotion OF order and good feeling. / can.
not forbear abiding 20 the fact that o great
man has fallen. The Hon. John ;. Barbour. IN
gathered 10 his fathers lie was my personal
friend and therefore ! mourn him. He was
the pride OF Virginia and did splendid service
tor her in her hours of need. and his name
will ever 10 reyered and beloved throughout
this Commonwealth.
| hope We may have something of the in
plration OF his prudence and wisdom 10 guide
us IN our deliberations on this occasion.
There is divergence OF opinion as 10 who
will be the choice Of the National Convention
IN Chicago, but we are all Democrats. and
whoever he may be he will lie Il Democrat.
and know the Democracy of Virginia well
enough TO say that when the selection is made
they Will all rally with one voice 10 his SUD-
port. and will march on 10 triumphant vic
tory. | hope. gentlemen that all wo may do
here to-day will rebound 10 the honor OF the
people OF Virginia and Of their common coun-
try.
JUDGE PIERCE.
Judge ID. s. Pierce. OF Mythe. then arose TO
make an announcement lie stated that
upon consultation between the leaders nm
agreement had been reached on the previous
evening by which ali differences in the Demo
cratic party OF Virginia might be- healed.
Tho friends OF the two great political leaders
bald conferences and each aide nut forth fonr