Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-16
Taylor Ellyson, Hon. b. b. Munford, and
MIR. Q. V. Meredith.
PLATFORM BEFORE NOMINATIONS.

A question being considerably discussed
Is whether the platform should be adopted
before making nominations or not. A ma
jofity OF the delegates seem to think that
the course usually followed of making
nominations first should be adhered TO
now. but by many men OF weight
IT is thought that the code Of party
principles should first be laid down and
then the nominees chosen who embody
such principles. With this question IN
current gossip Is also coupled that of re-
quIring the candidates for Governor to
give the convention, before nominations
are made, their views upon the important
subjects that are now agitating the pub
lie mind.
The work Of fitting up Shelburne's Hall
is progressing rapidly. Indeed. IL was
nearly completed last uigbt and there is
no doubt that it will be all ready for the
convention by noon Thursday when it
will be called to order by Chairman Cor
don.
wELL-ARRANGED HALL.
A platform has been erected against the
north wall. upon which will be placed 200
seats and in frout OF this and rallied off are
sub-plstforrns for the working members OF
the press. 1he press arrangements VIII
give access 10 the secretaries. The per-
mdneDt secretaries will probably be Colo
mel John Bell Bigger and Captain Ham
Sheppard.
The decorations ore profuse and in ex-
cellent taste, consisting as they do OF
flags. shields. bunting III streamers, lam
brequlns in various colors. On the wall TO
the rear Of the platform Is On allegorical
centre piece tianked on either side by
portraits of Cleveland and Steven
son and the coat of arms of the
State. All the pillars in the hall are
wrapped with bunting, shields supported
with flags are blazoned irregular intervals
around the side and rear walls, and the
woodwork Of the open roof is nearly con-
cealed by festoons and banners, banner
Directly over the stage is large sound
ing board. and electric-lights and electric
fans have been introduced.
THE PLACES DRAWN FOE.
The CITY Committee held a meeting in
the convention hall yesterday afternoon
and attended to q good many details
Lots were drawn for the positions OF the
district delegations The Eighth gets the
space 10 the left or east OF the platform
and the Sixth and Third como IN order
back of it; the Second and FIRST
secured the choice locations Just IN front
of the platform and the Fifth and Seventh
are Just back Of these two; the Ninth gets
the space to the right or west of the stage
with the Tenth and Fourth further back
on the same side. The Third and Fourth
are therefore turthest of. The positions
were drawn. not assigned. There will be
lObbies at the rear and ON each side.
CALL FOR YOUR BADGES.
Members of the City Committee, the
pages, and doorkeepCTs are requested TO
call at Chairman Patteson's Office at noon
to-day for their badges and instructions.
Both visiting and resident members OF tho
press can get their tickets at the same
time.
MIR. Bluford has finished putting in the
electricians and the lights are all In readl-
nes: for the current to be turned on.
CAME II LATE.
Mr.. Lloyd Smith, member Of the state
Committee, arrived In the city on the ll:2O
train Of tue Richmond, frederlcksDurg
and Potomac railroad last night.
Senator John W. Daniel was expected to
reach Richmond last night on the 7:l5
train. but I'D not come lie will probably
arrive in the city this morning.
The OFc5rall Association of this city
held short meeting IN the Circmt-Court
room last night and completed their plans
for the convention, after which they
called upon Colonel O'Ferrall IN body at
the Exchange Hotel.
Mr.. William Il. Alexander is at the Ex-
change and was prominent Inquire in the
lobby last night.
Mr. g. i. f.. Lane. formerly of the DIS
PATCH. came up last night with several
other members of the Mathews delegation.
Among the visiting newspaper here
are Messrs. IL. l.. West and Edward Ingle,
of the Washington Post. and h. &. Hard
ing, of the Baltimore 4nlericdi.