Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-14

Is SrATU QUo.-Concerning the po-
ltical muddle in this city there have
been no new developments since yes.
rerdav evening and as stated then the
whole imbroglio is still in statu quo.
The friends of Mr.. Cation insist that the
convention called last Tuesday to nom
mate candidate for the Legislature
was regularly adjourned till Frida:
next and that the convention which re
assembled and nominated Mr.. Bend
helm was rump affair. The friends
of Mr.. b. say their convention had the
right to take the stand they did and
nominate that gentleman and so the
matter stands. The proposition sub
mittcd yesterday by Mr.. Harlow, for
the friends of Mr.. Cation, to Mr.. Brent,
for the friends of Mr. Bendheim, that
both gentlemen withdraw and let the
mutual friends of each name a candidate
was rejected by Mr.. Brent who claims
that the nomination must be by 4 con
vention or the people Mr.. Bendheim's
friends it is said are willing to withdraw
him if he is allowed to name the candi-
date, but this the Cation men will not
consent to. They say they want to be
perfectly fair and unbiased and for the
good of the party are willing to leave
the matter to the friends of both candi-
dates. Notwithstanding the fact that
no agreement has yet been reached it
is still believed that an amicable settle
ment will be made and split in the
party prevented.
LATER.-This evening Mr.. Cation
sent the following to Mr.. Barley:
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct II, 1898.
LoWs c. Barley, Chairman Of The Democratic
EyecRtice Committee:
Dear Sir : | regret exceedingly the unfortu-
nate condition of affairs growing out of the
legislative contest in the city and county Ct
Alexandria, and have endeavored to bling
abont settlement of the complications rs
wruld restore perfect harmony in the ranks
Of the democratic party, but without definite
results. believe that the position of myself
and those who are supporting me now, and
have supported me in this contest, in ignoril g
the regularity Of the nomination of Mr. Bend
heim is absolutely correct but in response 70
your earnest solicitation that should submit
some further proposition as basis of an AMI
cable settlement of all differences, and i'll a
spirit of party fealty and with a strong dcsi
for party unity, j beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing proposition as my ultimatum; viz:
First. That Mr.. Bendhcim and myself
shall each select three friends who shall I
in conference with W. n Febrey, II. ii.
Young aud James f. Clements, representing
Alexandria county, for the purpose of agree
ing upon candidate who shall be perfectly
acceptable both to the city and county! Of
Alexandria.
Second That Mr. Bendheim, Mr.. Thomp-
son and myself shall agree to withdraw
from the legislative contest in favor Of c
candidate who shall be agreed upon by Il g
conference of the gentlemen named above.
Third. That the candidate thus agreed
upon must be one acceptable to all the parties
composing the said conference and the can
didatc so selected to be nominated by the
democratic convention which will meet in
this city October 10th, 1898.
Lastly. This proposition must be acted
upon to day. Very truly yours,
JAMES r. CATION
The paper was submitted by Mr.. Bar
ley to Mr.. Bendheim, but up to 4
o'clock Mr.. Barley had received no re-
ply.
Later Mr.. Barley sent Mr.. Cate n the
following:
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Oct ii. 1898.
James r. Cation, esq, Alexandria, Va:
Dear Sir Yours of to-day with reference tc
the adjustment of'the differences in the con
test for the Legislature was handed to me Il
3 o'clock Upon inquiry have been inform
cd that Mr.. Bendheim is out of the city, auC
will not return until tonight. 1t will. there
fore, be impossible for him TO act upon you
proposition to-day, Yours very truly.
LOUIS &. BARLEY,
Chairman City Democratic Committee.