Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-09-09

pressed himself 10 party OF friends'
was rather reserved In his observations,
but said he was willing TO leave the mat
ter entirely with the committee whose
duty II was To determine the question.
Mr.. jackson probably prefers primary.
DON'T LIKE THE PLAN.
Mr.. John s. Harwood Is not all pleased
with Mr.. Halls plan and sincerely hopes
that the City Committee will heed what
he believes to be the voice OF the people.
rescind its action and adopt direct noni-
mating primary. II was originally TOT
convention" he said. 81 wanted con-
vention with delegates chosen by precinct
meetings. / have been opposed to ward
meetings all the time. But am now TOT
straight primary. and l believe nIteeh
sixteenths of our citizens are too. L con-
slider the plan adopted worse than no
plan at all. Lots OF business and work
ing men have declared that they would
not vote II the present plan Is adhered
TO. a straight primary Is the fairest ana
squarest and will give everybody
show. Let us have a genuine Demo-
cratic primary"
MIR Bryant's views conceded with those
expressed above by Mr.. Cahill. lie
thought the mode OF making nominations
was the business of the committee, not
OF the candidates. There were perhaps
more reasons why oOnTt ton would
be desirable to him personally than for
primary: but he was satisfied with
what the committee had done and would
cheerfully accept any plan that might
be agreed upon.
DIR. Steel was out OF the city when the
Dispatch reporter called to see him and
Mr.. Stratton was not seen, though the
fu a
mary. Mr.. Crump was very reserved.
He simply said II know nothing new
concerning the plan OF selecting candi-
dates. | hope the question will be finally
settled without delay"
WHAT WILL BE DONE.
Now the question is. what will the
committee do?. Chairman Patterson
who is the recognized leader of the pri-
mary forces, thinks IL will reconsider the
convention vote, heed the cry Of the
people and adopt primary. Mr.. Hall, the
patron of the plan already decided upon
does not think that the committee Will
reconsider. The former has been ap.
preached by many mechanics, merchants
and professional men who are clamorous
for primary; the later has been assured
by men from all the ranks that his
plan IS as good As could have been de-
vised In view Of the fact that before Is
adoption the committee had refused C
reconsider the convention plan. Mr.. Hal
makes the point. and It is well mad,
too. that the question Of a straight pri
mary had been defeated before he sub
mitted any proposition. He voted FOL
reconsideration but it was lost Then 4
was that he offered his compromist
measure. which he thinks Is the best pos
| sible under the circumstances.
OTHER POLITICAL NOTES.
Mr.. Ellyson. Chairman Of the Stat
| Democratic Committee. has returned fror
| Washington. where he held a most salts
| factory conference with the Virginia con
| gressmen and others relative to appoint
| ments TO speak.
The subcommittee OF the State Agri
| cultural and Mechanical Society appointe
TO consider the question OF having a Join
| political discussion one day during tn
fair will hold a meeting at Murphy's a
o'clock this afternoon.
| The Thurman Democratic club held a
| enthusiastic meeting last night with quit
Il large attendance of members. The cu
rendered SPLENDID service in the presider
tial fight last fall, and arranged the frs
mass meeting OF the campaign in tn
| city. at which Hon. j. l.. Gordon an
Judge Flournoy were the speakers. Tn
ranks were reformed last night and tn
club will be found on the alert to main
tain the principles Of Democracy in tn
State campaign. The annual election q
officers was postponed until next Frida
night. when a grand reunion Of the clu
| will take place.
| The regular monthly meeting of IN
Clay Ward Activcs will be held to-nlgt
at o'clock at Belvidere Hall Bushes
Of Importance will be considered by tn
| club.