Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-18
NO HURRY ABOUT 1T.
souTHsIpE COUNTIES WANT THE
GovEaNORshIP DISCUSSED.
r,.x WIN Not Eiect Delegates to the
state Convention Until July and Au-
gus,-How tho Candidates stand.
,oo n, thu Richmond Dispatch. ]

r,orrespondonce Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
PrrynsBURe. Va, June 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis in the Southside counties VIII not
elect their delegates to the State conven-
ton until the July or early August terms
of their county courts. Asyet the guoerna-
torial candidate has not excited any
special attention. and not until the matter
IS seriously discussed will the people begin
TO know their individual preferences. lhe
three gentlemen now prominently named
for the Office OF Governor have each their
friends. but the time tor working ~ fcei-
ing IN the matter has not yet arrived
Colonel OFerrall IS undoubtedly very
strong IN this city. MAJOR Iyier Is rs un,
douotedly strong In the counties. CoioheI
Bti.Ord has many warm friends, who nave
not Gs vet actively bestirred themselves
NO ORGANIZATIONS.
No separate organization 10 behalf OF
INV one OF these candidates has as vet
been formed anywhere IN thissection' ana
until the canvass becomes warmer none
will be. Inc people OF Petersburg and OF
the Fourth District naturally feel under
obiioatlons to Colonel O'fcrTall tor tie
manly gtand he took in their behalf III the
troubous DAYS gone by and have CRATE
full feeling for the valuable services he mas
rendered them in their efforts 10 escape
from Republican rule. The visit OF MAJOR
TYLER attracted TO the latter many warm
friends. and the farmers desire 10 see one
OF their NUMBER who fills the bill 30 wen
nominated Tor Governor. The high
standing and reputation Of Colonel Butofa
a. a gentleman and man OF executive
talent make many thoughtful citizens lean
10 him. Ibis IL Just about now the mat
ter stands ~ TINS tine. Wien sentiment
is orystallized and the people are brought
to face hard facts. the situation may be
materially changed.
TIE pOPCIisT PARTY.
It is probable that the PopulIsts arc
stronger IN the Fourth District tnan IN ANY
other section OF the state. 1t IS under
stood that theg will nominate candldates
for both houses OF the Legislature in each
district. The president OF the State ALI
ance is a citizon Of Prince George county
q gentleman OF influence and esteemed by
all who know him. Major Mann Page.
who is here alluded 10, is not BY bis own
consent a candidate for the gubernatOrlal
nomination. lie really does not take any
active part in politics. and he may not, II
he can prevent II. allow MS name 10 go be-
fore the pOpulist convention Tor shat high
Office. Eut there il q wide difference De-
of acceptance OF a nomination, ana II the
convention insists tho Major may feoi 1t
his duty TO accept the call 10 the leader
ship. Ills final determination IS tho only
thing. it is thought. that can influence the
convention.
THE DEMOCRATS SOLID.
But the Democrats OF the Fourth Dis
trict, who have won success after many
hard-fought struggles and many defeats.
are as solid now as ever and confident Of
victory in the face of even the greatest
odds. They have ehectuaily broken up
the Republican party they feel confident
of beating any opponent that may rise up
IL its place.
SUCCESSFUL ACTOR.
Mr.. Mountjoy Walker. son of Mr.. Rich
ard +. Walker, OF Richmond. has been
PLAYING here all this week with the Pack
ard Opera Company. He has won many
friends. and mas shown himself - be one
Of the best comedians on the stage. lie
has d splendid engagement for next sea-
son. Mr.. Walker Is one OF the worst
wounded men alive, and can probably
claim T. have msde the LarrOWest escape
from death on record. His engagement
terminates tonight.