Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-18

1t was after II o'clock when the roll Of
100 counties had been called. and O'Fer-
rails nomination for governor Of Virginia
announced to the convention. The hall
was packed with people. and despite the
fact that twenty-five electric fans were 60
ing the heat was oppressive. Many of the
delegates sheiied their coats and not a few
their vests.
The greatest interest was manifested in
the voting and close tallying was kept up
by everyb body. 1t was evident before the
voting had gone far that OFerrall was
leading and was gaining 80 fast that he
could not be beaten.
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At the announcement the convention went
j. Hampden Hoge Of Montgomery moved
to make the nomination unanimous and 1t
was carried with a rush. The delegates
were in the humor Of doing things fast
When the convention voted to go on with
the nominations Judge Duncan OF Lee
county nominated Col Robert c. Kent for
once suspended and Kent was put through
in short order.
When a motion to go on with the nomina-
vailed. r. c. Marshall of Portsmouth re-
sisted 1t. but the delegates swept the oppo-
siuon away and voted to 90 on; although 1t
Roanoke nominated Senator ]. w. Blak-
stone for attorney general
William r. Aylett of King and Queen
county then nominated R. TAYLOR Scott the
present attorney general
Ex-Attorney General r. A. Ayers of Scott
county seconded the nomination. The con-
vention was becoming very impatient and
kept calling time on the speakers. fifteen
minute speeches having been ordered early
In the evening.
r. c. Kent was nominated for lieutenant
governor and r. Taylor Scott, the incum-
bent. for attorney general, 1t was 2 o'clock
nomination for attorney general At its
conclusion Chairman Cardwell announced
that Scott had received a majority Of the
votes. Mr.. Flood, who had been making a
fight for Blackstone. moved to make it
unanimous. which was agreed to. The Of
ficial vote was not announced. but Scott re-
ceived over 900 votes. There were more
speeches. the platform was read by Judge
Goode and adopted, and the delegates ad-
One Of the incidents Of the Convention wa.
the announcement during the afternoon
that a young Grover Cleveland had arrived
with cheers. and on Gen. Lees motion It
was decided to- send a telegram Of con-
graduation to Gray Gables.
The Platform.
The committee on resolutions reported
the platform as follows:
The representatives OF the democratic
party Of Virginia, in convention assembled.
reafhrning their allegiance to the principles
Of the party as formulated by Mr. Jefferson
and exemplifed by a long line Of iiiustrious
Virginians. and congratulating the people
upon the benefcent results OF democratic
administration whenever the democratic
party has had control Of the state and fed
eral government do declare:
First The democratic party having found
ed the public school system of Virginia
and having secured its efficiency by wise
legislation, pledges itself to the people that
1t will continue to extend to the system a
loyal and generous support until every child
in the commonwealth shall receive the ben
efits OF an education.
Second. The democratic party Of Virginia.
being largely composed Of farmers, and be-
dependent upon the success Of agriculture
pledges itself that 1t will, by the encoura ge.
ment Of desirable immigration and enact
ment OF proper legislation, do ali in its
power to promote and advance the aericul-
tural interests of the state.
Third. The democratic party favors the
most rigid economy in the Administered on
Of all the branches Of the state government
revision Of the laws regulating the Grim.
inai expenses Of the state. and the enact
assessments Of property returned for taxa
tion The meager returns from ;lgricultl1re
arouse the desire to relieve as far as posi-
BILE the lands OF the state by the impositi On
OF taxes upon associations. enterprises and
other interests which can better bear the
burden.
Fourth The democratic party OF y,rs,n,,
regarding the oyster industry as one of in,
estimable value to the state will foster n
for the benefit Of its own citizens, will pre-
serve TO them the use of all the natural
oyster rocks beds and shoals, and will on
pose the transfer or surrender of the public
rights therein to individuals, corporation
or syndicates and we pledge the party to
the correction OF all unequal and unjust
taxation which may exist upon this great
industry. o-~~>
Fifth. The democratic marty n, v,-,,,,.
remembering the unselfish services OF her
patrlouc defenders during the civil war and
recognizing her sacred obligations to care
Tor her surviving sons who were fisshiaS
during that great struggle and the widows
OF those who sacrificed their lives viii con
tlnue to favor such liberal appropriations
wltnln the resources OF the state as Will
tend to the accomplishment of that end
sixth. We believe that the construcfion NJ,
sooa foaos VIII largely promote the pros
perity OF our people by attracting immisra-
ton, enhancing the value Of real estate ana
securing better facilities for transportatin ron
70 market we therefore earnestly recon-
mend the enactment Of such legislation y q
may be necessary for the DEVELOPMENT ~
the condition OF public highways.
Sexentn. we cordially indorse the wise.
Patrotic and 5udicious administration n;
GOV. Mckinney. We congratulate the neo-
PIE or Virginia that the settlement OF her
sa oent mas been at last perfected on the
orable to the state and within the limits OF
her ABILITY to pay The final and successful
complished under democratic administra-
.ian ana through the efforts " democratic
o01c1alS.
Eighth. We denounce the policy n, r.a-
eral control OF elections to which the remit
nsa st party has committed itself as frausht
the repeal Of all Congressional Ieegsla tn
that countenances interference with the
freedom OF elections by the appointment Of
FEDERAL supervisors to revise the Registration
lists ana scrutinfze the ballots. and federal
marshals TO overawe the people by their
presence at the poles
Ninth. While ii is true that only state
officers are to be chosen at the approachinS
election in November. we cannot ignore the
fact that Virginia, as a sovereign and CO.
equal member Of the Union. is deeply and
vtaIly interested in those questions Of tariff
reform and financial relief which are now
challenging the earnest thought and DELHI
crate attention Of the American people
Upon the great question Of the currency we
reiterate the principles announced in the
national convention al Chicago and Endorsed
with such unparalleled unanimily by the
people or this country at the polls in No
vember last. and We urge our Senators and
Represen tatives in Congress the speedy en-
actment Of such laws as will carry out the