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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
eusY MAKING UP STATES.
aiauy of Them Likely TO BE Smashed
o,Ferrall Kent, aud Scott Fayorites.

O,Ferrali. Kent, and Scott Favorites.
Fverv train that came into the city yes
terday was more or less crowded with
delegates 10 the convention and IN the
afternoon and at night the hotel loboles
were AT times crowded 10 suiiocatlon., III
all reports heard are true every candidate
for nomlnation for every honor 10 DC
bestowed stood upon the shifting
sands of politics and nigh. well ask
Where am / at" Z As many complna-
tiOns almost were mentloneu rs Souiu oe
made in first-cass burglar-prool oomoi,
nation. lock, aud she chances are that IL
some of these could be played the ooLyen-
tion would be In as bad fix AS would De
a bank with its tlme-lock out OF ORDER
THE POPULAR SLATE.
The slate most frequently mentioned
during The day was OFerrall, Kent ana
scott and IN the early evening IT was
whispered around that tho Oferrail peo-
ple had made proposition looking 70 the
snaminp OF such ticket. This, however,
Colonel O'Ferral emphaticaliy denled;
and added that any report that ne hau
made any entangiing alliance was apso.
lutely false. Major Scott stated tnas M
no proposition for any com oihatioe
had been made TO him ana tnat sh. n1uo
would be accepted. His friends are hgnt-
mo tbs battle on hrs own strength ana oe-
heye that in addition 10 all other considera-
tions an account of his s.ewafoshlp as
Attorney General will neutralize the argn-
ment and influence of geographical Iooa.
ton. They hold that no matter 10 wnae
sections of the State the other TWO nolni.
nations 60 this record VIII nave great
weight. 1900
Senator Stubbs. who rs sacknowiedgcd 10
he tbe foremost representative OF the oyster
Interests OF the State, reached the city
yesterday morning. In referring 70 tne
platform, be said he thought u ougnt "a
declare for bimetsllisn, aud thatit shouia
contain plank protecting the oysnIe' yn ar an-
terosts from unjust taxation. he eA. s
,,ressed fhe belief that the ticket wouio
be O'ferrall. Tyler. and LATHE. o,y.-
Another ticket mentioned was UrsI-
rail. Tyler, and Scott; = third was re tyrse.'
LATHE, and Scott, and fourth VSsi-
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A Year Ago.


'Tis the time when roses bloom,
And 500 them every day:
They are cream and pink and Crimson
And all that is fresh and gays
know that they are lovely,
But do not feel them So
For nae they lost their sweetness
Ayear ago.
The sky has st,ll ifs axurc,
And tho tields are green and faRs
rhe birds are blifhe and tuuoful
A they soar IN the sunitt air.
But turn with untouched heart,
Tue world is fair know
But for ne 10 lost les Brightness
year sso.
Ihoar gay voices ringing,
And I join In their careless song;
! even dance with the rssSs
The caring mol Tor tho thr0ug.
They tell mo tfo h sseet.
And 90 not SAy taem no.
Bat Tor me II Lost its oladness
ixAzzs l,nun
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mend what has been done under Demo
cratic State rule for the past four years.
"As far as anv silver plank " concerned,
as there is great difference OF opinion
among Democrats on that question, IN my
humble Judgment all dissenting views
could be satisfied by an adoption OF the
general plank IN the platform OF the last
National democratic Convention bearing
on that subject. We carried this State ror
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TYLER about 500 and O'Ferrall the remainder
of the delegates. A staunch friend and
supporter Of Colonel Buford declared that
be had gained many friends during the
day, and would have even an increased
strength this morning. Major Tyler.
although he could not see the DISPATCH
man. said that he estimated that be would
go into the convention with $50 votes. He
allowed O'Ferrall 750 and Buford the re-
mainder.
THE o'FERRALL MEMS TABLE.
In support OF the claims Of the O'Ferrall
managers the following table, purporting
to give accurately the strength OF the dif-
terent candidates, is furnished:
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answered the friends WHO urged MN 10
consider himself a candidate for Lieute-
nant-Governor ii is pretty evident that he
will accept the nomination provided he
could consistently do so-that is to say,
provided he can find himself in accord
with the provisions of the platform adopt
ed by the convention.
SENATOR BARNES WOULD NOT RUN.
The name of Senator Barnes. of Nanse-
mond, continues to be mentioned IN con-
nection with the lieutenant-goyernorship,
but the Senator says he wants to empha-
size as strongly as possible his declaration
that he would not take the nomination
under any circumstances. Referring TO
the question of the provisions of the
platform. Senator Barnes said he thought
the financial question should be APP
preached with the greatest care, and that
the more conservative men IN the conven-
ton should be placed upon the Platform
Committee. He deprecated the idea OF
any debate upon the platform as calcu-
lated to do vast deal of harm.
WHAT Mr.. MARTIx THINKS.
One Of the most popular and generally
sought-after of all the eminent politicians
who thronged the lobby of the Exchange
yesterday, was MIR. Thomas S. Martin, of
Albemarle county, who is being 40 much
talked Of for United States senator.
MIR. Martin was seen by n DISPATCH re-
porter and asked for his views as 10 the
present fight. As to the chances Of the
candidates he did not care to talk. The
platform of the convention should. he de-
clared, reiterate the silver and currency
planks of the platform Of the Chicago
platform. and the remainder should be-
devoted to matters pertaining 10 the State
and her interests.
Mr.. X. G. Murray. editor of the Norfolk
Ldndmdrk. talking upon the situation, said
il looked as if O'Ferrall, hent, and Scott
were TO be the nominees of the conyen-
tion. The Norfolk people preferred
Blackstone or Little tor Attorney General.
They had not settled in their own minds
the question as to the selection of a Lieu
tenant-GoYe but thought he should
come from the Southwest.
A prominent gentleman from Petersburg
remarked that the Delegation from DIN
widdie county wanted O'Ferrall for Gov
ernor and McKenney for Attorney General.
They were not agreed upon Lleutena Mt
Governor,
WILL STICK TO TYLER.
Mr.. t. A. Lynch, q member OF the State
Central Committee from TaZewell county,
spent the whole Of yesterday afternoon
shaking hands with friends and acqualnt-
ances at the Exchange. Whe0 approached
by DISPATCH reporter ne saI we IRON
the Southwest will stick TO yler TO the
last. No: | do not think he would accept
the lieutenant -governorshIp again. He
should have first place"
A. j. Montague, Esq, of Danvlle, was
one of the delegation from that city who
did not hesitate TO express his views.
Danvllle, he said. was not settled as TO an
Attorney-General or Lieutenant-Goye
He believed that the platform TO be-
adopted should be devoted entirely to
State matters except as to reafirmation
of the Chicago platform.
SHOULD ENDORSE THE WHOLE PLATFORM.
Two of Virginia's most distinguished iu-
rists were accosted by q DISPATCH reporter
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THREE CENTS PER COPY.

ballot. and that no combination could
break his strength.
Colonel Bufords friends claim that he
Is gaining steadily all the time.
Mr. East, Colonel O'Ferrall's manager,
told q DIsphrcH reporter last night that II
Major Tyler did not withdraw and approve
the nomination Of Oferfall. the forces ott
the latter would fight Tyler tor second
place even If he wanted il.
THE PLATFORM.
There was no formal conference Of the
leaders regarding the platform yesterday,
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CONVENTION HALL-ExrERIoR VIEW.

as they leaned upon the cigar-case in the Ex-
change Office. They We're wiling enough
to talk, but not TO have their names gwen.
They had come TO Richmond expressly for
the purpose OF looking on" They agreed
that il would be a mistake for the conven-
tion 10 adopt a platform upon State mat
ters and only refer to part of the national
platform. This would split up things too
much. The entire Chicago platform
should be adopted. They were of the
opinion that the ticket would be O'Ferrall.
Kent. and Scott.
FITz LEE on THE PLATFORM.
There wasn't livelier. chirpier, OF more
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
KANT NOT A CANDIDATE.
wnl Accept Upon Certain Condition.
Lee aud Others on silver.

Major Robert @. Kent, of Wytheyilie.
whose name is prominently mentioned for
the second place on the ticket. arrived
yesterday morning, aud with the rest OF
his delegation will support Major Tyler.
The distinguished and eloquent Demo:
crat. who has always 30 ably chsmpioned
the interests OF the farmers. was cordially
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17


Int n was given out at late hour that
they hoped matters would be so bar
monized in tho Committee on Platform as
to prevent fight on the silver question
in the convention. The platform as
outlined in the DISPATCH OF yes
terday morning was. II Is SAID. ap-
proved both by the candidates for
the United States Senate and the present
senators, In this connection il NAV be
stated that Ex-Governor Lee, Hon. John
Goode. Governor Mckinney, and MIR.
Thomas S. Martin were all at the Exchange
yesterday.
PERSONAL POINTS AND COMMENT.
Sergeant Junius A. Cosby will have
charge of the police arrangements at the
convention.
The O'Ferrall delegates from Norfolk
and Portsmouth want Judge Watts, OF the
latter city, as permanent chairman OF the
convention.
The friends of State Senator Blackstone.
candidate for the position Of Attorney.
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WHAT EACH CLAIMS.
0Ferraii, 1,182; Tyler, ESQ., Buford'
About 3oO-s,tuat atfsn nt Midnight.

OFerraII, I,lBEi Tyler, OoUi bui"ru'
About 30o-situatisn at Midnight.
At midnight the throng still surged In
Leaders were talking for their fayorites.
and there were no evidences Of sleepi..
ness anywhere. The headquarters OF
the candidates were still open, and
there was the regulation handshaking
and expressions OF confidence. Colonel
0'Ferrall's lieutenants claimed that he
would have i.i62 delegates in the conven-
tion. This allowed Tyler 3s2, Buford iS5.
and 80 as doubtful. At the headquarters
Of Colonel Buford u was said that he
would have about 900 supporters, giving
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DANIEL ON THE PLATFORM.
what He, Senator Uunton, and Others
Think should BE Dons.

Senator Daniel and Representatives
Marshall, Meredith, Wise. and a number
of others came down last night, arriving a
few minutes past o'clock cid the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway.
In speaking OF the platform that ought
to be adopted. Senator Daniel SAID that he
favored simple reafirmlng of the Chi
cago platform of last year. IL was plat
form. he added, broad enough for all true
Democrats to stand upon, as 1t provided
for bimetallism. Representatives Wise,
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TO FORCE A SILVER FIGHT.
Tylcr's Friends VIII Insist on a Free-Coin-
age Pistform-Antt-O'Ferr Meeting.

The Tyler men have boldly thrown down
the gauntlet arI will make fight for an
open declaration in favor OF free coinage OF
silver and the adoption of platform be-
fore nominations are made At 9 o'clock
last night the adherents of the Lieu
tenant-Governor went INTO conference
IN the winter dining-room OF the
hotel. but in less than half an
hour the assembly had resolved itself into
an excited anti-O'Ferrall meeting. 1t soon
became whispered around that the con-
ference was in reality an effort TO crystal
ize the free.silver sentiment among the
delegates and that il was open to all who
were opposed TO Colonel Oterrall. There
fore large number Of Buford people gave
the necessary pass word. and If they did
not actually participate In the proceedings
at least gave countenance 20 them.
TO MANAGE TYLKR's INTERESTS.
The conference appointed a committee
consisting of one from each congressional
district. with Senator James n. Stubbs, of
Gloucester. a. chairman, to take charge OF
Major Tyler's interests IN the convention.
This committee was also instructed to pre-
pare free-sllyer declaration and submit
IL 10 the Platform Committee and insist
upon its insertion in the platform.
Congressman James w. Marshall was in
the conference. and being called upon to
speak. made one Of his characteristic ad-
dresses. In referring to the financial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
NON i HnGE TYfEI.

General thinks that the House will vote TO
repeal the Sherman bill. but he believes
that the measure will only undergo some
amendments in the Senate. he thinks
the matter will finally be referred 10
conference committee and probably set
tied by them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

OPPOSED TO EXTREME VIEWS
II don't believe the popular ex-Gov-
ernor continued. in some peoples riding
up 10 the brldle-reins In blood on that sll-
yer question, or any other question. In
deed. do not believe IN extreme views on
questions of so great public importance,
and have great hopes in the wisdom,
torbesrance. conservatism, and patriotism
of the peoples representatives. and that
they VIII solve this very perplexing
problem which affects the interests and
touches the pockets of all classes and con-
ditions.
IF the present deplorable condition of
affairs IS attributable to legislation" the
General went on to say, the Republican
party must bear the burden of it. 1t Is
the legacy left TO Mr. Cleveland and the
Democratic party Of the country by the
Republicans. ! believe a compromise will
be effected in a short time which will be
satisfactory to the great masses Of the
people. and which will start the country
anew on its march of progress and pros
perlty. and add new morals to the party
which ndheres to the bedrock principles
underlying our form Of government"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

General, asserted late last night that he
would lead tor that place On the first
ballot.
Mossrs. Conrad Kounslar and Samuel
Mccormick. OF Berryylllc: judge Il. Il. b.
Wright of Essex: Judge l}errvman Green.
of Dauville, and CAPTAIN f. :. Keller, of
Charlottesville, are among those stopping
at Murphy's
General Jubal A. Early. General Thomas
Rosser, Judge A. x. Leake, and ex-senator
+. NJ. Parrish, Of Goochland. are at Fords
Hotel.
Hon. Francis Rives Lassiter and Hon.
William Henry Mann, attorneys for the
United States Government, are IN tho city
in attendance upon the State Convention.
Among the visiting nowspaper-men IN
the city are Mr. Woodson. Of the Danylllo
Reqsfer: I. b. Lee, Esq, Of the Tappa-
hammock Times. and Mr. w. McD. Lee, OF
the FWginid citizen. lrvlngton, Va.
WiII Press for "a Vote.
There were still a good many people
moving about the Exchange at o'clock
this morning but everything was quiet as
COMPARED TO earlier in the night. IL Is
said 10 be the determined purpose of Colo
mel O'Ferralrs friends to press for vote
tonight. even though 1t be late before the
nominating speeches are made.
All of the delegates from the Third Dis
trlct will assemble at the Powhatsn Club
at 10 o'clock TINS morning, whom badges
will be distributed.
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Meredith. and Marshall conceded exactly
with these views.
Senator Daniel says he has not changed
his views in any respect on the financial
question. He Is still for the free coinage
Of both metals and contends that the
Chicago platform never meant anything
else. As to his action i'll Congress he
would not vote for the unconditional re-
peal of the Sherman law and thus place
the country on q single gold standard.
SENATOR HUNToH CoNcURs.
Senator Hunton's views relative TO the
silver plank in the platform exactly coin
eide with those of Major Daniel. The
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rail-, Ellyson, and Rhea. Several tickets
with representative from the Black Belt
were also spoken of
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What SIR. Alexander Nav Do-Candidates
Blret-Personal Notes, &c.

If Mr.. William r. Alexander should
make a speech in the convention to-day
no orator who ascends the platform would
be gwen more strict attention. The part
that he will take in the great Democratic
assembly has been Anticipated with keen
interest in view of the recent newspaper
correspondence between him and Colonel
OFerral!. Mr.. Alexander has declared
that 1t is not his intention TO attack the
personal life or character of Colonel O'Fer-
rail-, II he has occasion TO make any refer
ence 10 him ut ALL and he repeated
this declaration TO a DIsPArCH reporter yes
terday. 1t is not unlikely that Mr. Alex
ander will second the nomination of Major
Tyler. and IN so doing he is likely TO make
some thrusts at his political enemy. Il
am not here to knock chips off anybody's
head" said the courageous Winchester
lawyer, NOR do | intend to allow
nv hat TO be soiled by having chips
knocked off of 1t. 1t will depend entirely
upon circumstances" headded. whether
/ say anything at all in the convention"
Mr.. Alexander declared himself Ill favor of
a short platform and said he thought 1t
would probably be better not to allude to
national affairs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

and he shouted ont loud enough for oil
persons TO hear him: " am Democrat.
/ never refused to support the DehocIatlc
nominee, and never intend to-"
General Rosser followed Mr.. Alexander.
He said be was man of action, not OF
words. He was in favor OF adopting
platform before making nominations.
Nc. Quesenberry spoke IN the same
strain.
NO TIME FOR EXCITEMENT.
Senator Daniel. who was invited 10 at-
fond the meeting. was called upon to give
an ernression of his views relative TO the
financial status of the country. lie SAID
the situation was very serious one ana
that II WAS no time for excited remarks.
In his opinion the true. remedy was 10
carry out the Chicago platform IN good
faith and give the country the reiler that
il promises. e, -.
own position on the silver question, and
said that the situation was one IN which
men must not be too exacting about their
own opinions, but should approach each
other with the spirit and disposition OF
concession. He favored repeal OF the
State bank tax.
MAJOR TYLER SPEAKS.
Major TYLER took tho floor at the con-
clusion of Senator Daniels remarks ana
reaffirmed his well-known position on the
silver question.
II was stated last night late that If the
Platform Committee refused to embody In
the declaration of principles the silver
plank that will be drawn by the Confer:
en.e Committee tie Tyler silver men Will
make their fight on this issue on the moor
of tue convention.
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cAypIpArEs' coRpIAL GREETING.

Colonel O'Ferrall and Major Tyler both
arrived at the Exchange early on Tuesday.
but they did not meet until yesterday
afternoon. Their greeting was hearty and
cordial. Major Tyler was standing on the
first landing of the hotel steps talking to
O DISPATCH reporter whom the Congress
man came up. They chatted PLEASANTLY
for few moments and each passed on to
greet other friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
aoy. J. TAYLOR ELLYsoN.

mittee on Credentials. They involve the
delegation of Botetourt county QD. that
from Locust Dale District. Madison coun-
~ az 4 of the delegates from Clarke
county. and possibly of the Albsmarle
county delegates. In the Clarke contest
the O'Ferrall delegates have the certlfi.
Gates. IL is understood that the Locust
Dale contestants are not here. Much in-
terest ia centred in the decisions OF these
questions by the Committee on Creden;
fials. O'Ferralps managers say they Will
fght for everything to which they are en-
Az midnight practically nothing new
had developed in the way OF tickets.
though tho slate-makers were still speeu-
DR.. Holt, of surry. had arrived. and
when asked his views regarding the plat
form. replied simply Chicago Major
Kent anthorizes the statement that he is
not a candidate for the heutenant-sov,,
ernorshIp, but il 1t came to him he would
takeit
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THE SILVER FIGHT ON
The AnlI-0'Ferrall People Will De-
nand a Pronounced Expression.
HAVE A LIVELY MEETING.
yeus alexander and Thompson Down on ihe
Congressman.
WANT THE PLATFORM FIRST.
/ Committee appointed 10 Urge This and
the Currency Plank.
SITUATION AT MIDNIGHT.
!gl,, East Claims Over LOO; BufOrd and
TlIr still Hopeful.
w3. GORDON NOT HERE.
gsrg Too Unwel to Come, Mayor EIIys-
son VIII Gail the Body to Order.
TEMP0RARY OFFICERS.
Tho committee Makes Selections and In
c,cascs the Sum' 'er of Delegates
VIEWS ON THE PLATFORM.
r.u Daniel Senator lIunlOn, and Others
Favor conservative Action
TICKETS THAT ARE TALKED OF
Man, combinations. but All Put the VAL
le, Man at the uesd-IncidenU
ana Personal Points.
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rxouou TO soMrSArE.

At Major scott's headquarters Y was
stated by his managers that he bad sum
cieut cirectly pronounced votes 70 nomi.
nate him for Attorney. General On the nsst
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Mr.. MUNrORD CHAIRMAN.

MIR. B. b. Munlord was unanimously
elected temporary chairman Of the con-
veutlon: William n. Mann, OF Petersburg,
temporary clerk. and Thomas kivleghan,
Of StauntOn, temporary sergeant-Gt- arms.
A committee was appointed TO wait
upon MIR. Munford and inform him of his
election as temporary chairman. Dir.
Munford came INTO the presence OF the
committee and expressed his gratitude for
the compliment paid him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

the candidate on that platform by 10000
majority and elected the nominee of that
convention by an overwhelming majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17
CLEANED IN ALL QUARTERS.

Totals. ..L672 I,IO9 97-3O 339 135
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CONIEsTING DELEGATIONS.

There are three. possibly four, contests
TO be considered by the conventions Com
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

The Committee Makes Selections and In
cfcases the Sum' er of Delegates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

TEXP0RARY OFFICERS.
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The discussion Of Mayor Ellyson for
IAenten6nt-Goyernor was heard IN many
groups. and frequent were the deelara-
nons that with O'Ferrail. Ellyson. aud
hhea as the nominees the party could not
cond, THIRD. and Fifth districts would
support him unanimously, and that the
53Yuthwest. where he could count on all OF
hneas friends. would give him good
Vote
:, Senstor Jordan. of Halifax. said that
A.chmoads Mayor wss immensely strong
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-17

There wasn't livelier. chirpier, OF more
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question he said that he was confident that
Congress in Its wisdom would do its duty.
The next speaker was Senator Stubbs,
who came ont fat-foote1 for free and un--
limited coinage Of silver, and insisted
upon such plank being inserted IN the
plafforn