The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-12
An INVESTIGATIOY.
A Talk with Some of the Legislative
Members on tho Subject.

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Members on tho Subject.
Any man who ever enters the political
arena may just as well make up his
mind on the start that some day or other
ne shall meet defeat. The most accom-
pushed and expert matadore finally runs
across some well horned opposition that
puts him beyond the reach OF public APP
plause
There is q disposition 20 follow the de-
mands made by the Times for an inVcs-
tigatiOn into the circumstances of the
election OF some OF the members, and
such resolution was prepared last night
and. il is understood. will bee introduced
into the House this morning by Mr.. tu-
gene Withers. There has been some idea
that this investigation would have some
effect upon the vote already east for the
senatorial contestants. but this is not the
case. and the only effect Of the investi-
cation that Under any circumstances could
prevail would be to establish the.f fact that
improper methods had been used I'm the
selection of the members themselves. The
unlawful use of money. not I'm the final
senatorial vote but in the primary clcc-
ton Of some Of the members. has been
charged. and # Is with the establishment
Of this end in view that the resolution
will be introduced.
In speaking of the matter last night, a
number Of the members said they did not
consider that the present situation war
lanted any legislative investigation, but
all expressed a willingness to endorse it
should the Legislature so decide.
Senator James Hay who was the leader
of the Martin forces i'm the recent contest.
said: we have no fear Of any invesdga-
ton whatever and are ready and willing
I'D assist iu any eIIch urOg--a NINA ae NAV
be adopted. There are absolutely no fouu-
dauons for such rUmors or reports. and
no influence Of any Kind has been used i'm
the nomination Of Mr.. Martin"
Representative Charles +. NicOl who
was primarily for General Huuton. ana
who was subsequently "a devoted follower
of General Lee. said: I'm case of an in
vestigation as a VirEiuan ! sincerely
trust that nothing Will be developed which
win disclose any improper or dishonorabie
methods, still, should the resolution be
introduced, l will be compelled to vote
for H.
The history of our State conventions
and senatorial elections does not present
an exhibition OF rebellion ON protest.
When Senator Daniel won from Senator
Barbour the latter submitted with ID
grace which endeared him To both his
supporters and his opponents. When
General Lee vanquished Messrs John T..
Massey and i. W. Mckinney. there was
no kicking, and Colonel O'FerraIl and the
lamented Richard +. Be,rne retired with
out a protest. Lieutenant-Gover u.
Hoge Tyler has on two occasions acknow-
lodged his defeat in two speeches which
should be cherished as delightful depar-
lures from a disposition TO accept the
party decision as TO it's nominees upon
special occasions He has always held the
al d is M afr,rI.
tons, and its decree as worthy of his
cheerful submission
The Supreme Court judgeships are now
the subjects Of the greatest possible i'm
terest and after the wonderful trading is
over, for the present, il is certain that
the contest will be renewed. II was
rumored to-day that the following COM
binatiOn had been made, absolutely, how
ever without the knowledge Of the gem
tlemen themselves: Judges Uraham
Horsley. Mann. Cardwell. and Keith.
This was. however, Indignantly denied by
the friends of Judges Rely and Nc
Laughlin. who claim their champions
10 Doe in the lead. Senator Jordan is cs-
ptCially interested in the canvass OF
Judge Reilly. and is more than confident
of his ultimate succ' S. Judge Barton, or
Winchester. is also absolutely placed by
is friends on the list Of winners, and
Mr.. George NJ Harrison Of Augusta
county. is designated by many members
as candidate whose election would be
an honor TO the bench
Judges Brooke and Heath, Of Norfolk.
we're declared out Of the race by the
fight which occurred last week, and II IS
noe likely that the Second district VIII
be thought Of in the coming contest.
The bitter and intense feeling which
was engendered by the late senatorial
election is to a large degree subsiding,
and the explanation Of the vote Of several
Of the members does not seem to presage
the wrath that the first nights indigna-
ton would have suggested. The case
OF Mr.. Kenam. of Norfolk has many
more lights than was at first turned on.
and a summary Of his canvass and posi-
ton Will be prepared by MT kellam. |
which seems upon its face 20 refute the /
slightest imputation OF misrepresentation |
or treachery both Of which IN the ex- /
citement OF Thursday night were heard. /
The report published i'm another Rich /
mond paper on Sunday morning in regard I
TO colloQuy between Senators Stubs ]
and Washington in the Democratic eau /
Gus referred to Senator Washington as a 4
supporter Of Mr. Martin. This was an UNI 1
intentional error, as Senator Washington /
although a hold-over senator. and not /
INSTRUCTED WIS throughout "a SlauNcn I
supporter Of General Lee. ard was loyal |
10 what he believed 10 be the desire OF
his constituents
Senator Lovenstein, OF Richmond, in /
HIS speech nominating Mr.. Ryand for
Second Auditor. has been congratulated
IN all sides. His speech was finished |
me IN every respect. and has probably /
been the subject Of more comment than
my other made in the caucus last Friday
hight
Judge Henry w. Flournoy. who was
raded from his service 70 the State. and
Who in the face of defeat refused TO sur
ender even the promise OF a clerkship
or four votes rendered TO him, Will en-
age in the practice Of his profession in
his city after the first Of January.
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