The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-23
TIE STATE COMMITTEE
THE EXCHANGE AND DIS
S'. the POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
..rselns Reports from the Democrats
.uAious the Line-To Perfect Or
s.pirston--Joint Discussion.

.te Exchange b"'ci i"S' ''e'''"o' ~
"r.siag members were present.
io.'....i,,e committee-Messrs. T. NJ.
M II. Mann. T. l.. Martin, Leo
,,rbury c. V. Meredith. Claude
n'e su,nson. A. z. Thorn. and Joseph
Bryan. c..,,,oo ME-, die.
r Jones. King and Queen G.
Merchant. Fredericksburg; II.
H. 18th Eastville. Second district:
u Duke. Portsmouth. Il. Thomp-
J'seT Portsmouth: George Booker
s1h - Monroe: Dr. J. 4. Bryant,
i'ti,r. Third District: r. l.. C. scott
isiood. Isaac Digs; G.. X. Macon
Asopester. Sixth district; T. W. Scott
I-sEe's Branch. Seventh District: Ihos'
I'Sor.in Scottsvile; Winfield Liggeu.
; ,,s,nbprs. Eighth district: Leonard
nis,,tg-v. Alexandria; III. Shepperd'
....-.r,or represented by ". Kean; G..
~ r,nney. Leesburg; ". T.. Blob, Lou
- n n Tenth district: W. NJ. McAiis-
~ Warm Springs.
msirm4n EiiysOn presided and briefly
.sted that ne had called the first meet
--o,her late. I'm order TO give it's MEM
- an opportunity 20 become familiar
.,.b the public sentiment in their respec-
I'VE districts lie had not
,,.rulated any distinct plan. but having
Zen In correspondence with the various
unity superintendents and others he had
-.tbered a good deal Of Information.
psD0rts were received from the mem
ts-s present In regard TO the situation
r. fheir various counties. and the general
or.look appeared to be encouraging in
,be different parts Of the State.
MAYOR EllysOn spoke in n general way
,r1 explained the necessity OF thorough
organiratlon and OF a thorough canvass.
Il, should be recognized that the Populists
were stronger than in the last election.
,rieb that had been said In the reports
was the result Of opinion not OF obser-
vation There should be a thorough car
vass Of every precinct, and report OF
that canvass should be in the hands Of
the chairman before the first Of october.
or sooner If possible. Mr. Eiiyson said
no ana not believe that Virginia could be
'rrcsted from the Democratic party. He
A-ow she could not be II the committee
Mould see 10 IL that the organization was
perfect He was a believer in personal
work The party should not take anything
FOR granted II should not rely upon the
fact that the country was safe, but
should organize. He expected 10 give his
whole time 20 the canvass, and subordi-
nate everything else 10 the interest Of
the party.
Tn conclusion, Mr. Ellyson made num-
her ~ practical suggestions as to how the
work should be done by the members
~ the committee. and how they could
induce others 20 work. He expressed great
confidence that with organization the
State ticket and large majority OF the
members Of the General Assembly would
De elected
Mr. A. r. Thorn offered the following:
Resolved. I. That the committee de-
n0unce the system OF the Labor Board,
established under a Republican admins
tration, the effect Of which has been to
keep Republicans in Office and TO prac-
ucally blacklist Democrats; and we ask
that the same be abolished at least until
the public service has been organized IN
a spirit Of fairness and with proper
protection OF the rights Of Democratic APP
plcants.
?. That the chairman OF this committee
be and IS hereby requested 10 cooperate
with the local committees Of Norfolk
portsmouth and Norfolk county I'm ue-
gring the object above referred 10, and
.e appointment Of worthy and capable
Democrats, end especially Democratic
Mechanics and laborers TO positions m
he Norfolk navy-yard.
The Joint u scussion.
Much interest is being manifested IN
the proposed joint discussion between
the Democrats and the Populists at the
State Fair next month. and considerable
Importance is attached TO the idea as
drawing card for the Exposition.
The executive committee Of the Agri-
cultural Society some days ago wrote
90 Hon. j. Taylor EllysOn, chairman of
the State Democratic Committee. and Mr..
e. H. Person chairman Of the StaTe
Populist Committee. asking their views.
Mr.. Ellyson replied and accepted the IN
NtauOn for the Democratic party. and
named the conditions 10 govern the de-
bate.
Mr.. Pierson declined the conditions and
submitted a counter proposition. which
The chairman OF the Fair committee for
warded 10 Mr.. Ellyson last night
10 IS quite likely that the discussion will
be arranged. but It is a matter of ex-
pertinent as to the success Of the VENT
The City Primary.
The primary for the nomination of can
dllates FOR the State Senate and House OF
delegates is only five days on. Numerous
states are being figured on out Of the
seven candidates for the House OF Dele
gates.
Mr. Thomas Byrne, who is the recog-
nizad representative OF the working nen
on the legislative ticket. has returned
from the Northwest and entered the can
Nass With yigOr.
The other candidates for the House OF
DELEGATES are putting IN their best Hicks,
ana TIE campaign is waxing warm.
The announcement OF Colonel Cary for
the Senate has caused considerable stir
among the friends of his opponents. the
contest for the Commemorative Attoc-
Ntlsmp Is already growing interesting.
"lnolgh the election is seven months on,
1nl fhe candidates are each doing quiet
ana elective work.
me three candidates are capable and
Popular. They are Messrs TazewelI Ell
let ID. g. Richardson ana Harry NJ.
'mith The contest promises 10 be the
~'eaest seen in Richmond for some tirae.
Hcnrlco PoIHcs.
hon George -. Carter, OF Henrico
-"o served very acceptably in the House
% delegates last session, win not be
candidate Tor reelection. being unwill-
s To take the time from his law prac-
s Two others are spoken OF in con-
.on with the nomnation-Messrs.
d. hinford a contractor on the penin-
l.T division Of the Chesapeake ;nd
' road, and Marshall f. Burton, a
porous truck grower Of Brookland /
'ilcl' Both Of these gentlemen are |
WY popular among a wide circle Of |
,.. l,1'ihlances. IL is believed that there |
H. uot Poe more than two candidates.
Tax. u.e Henrico County Court Yesterday |
~, Ihonas was sent 10 Jail for three |
''0n'hs FOR beating his wife.
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