The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-16

the motion was renewed, but Charm an
Stebbins refused finally to recognize
the dilatory motion on the ground that
no business hrd been transacted since
similar motion had been voted down.
This occasioned cries of gag law"
and A. L. Minter. the orator from Bed
ford, asked II delegates were to be
trampled upon. Don't ride u.s." he
said, 'because we do not like 1t. We
might rebel, although have no doubt
but that we will have to swallow moth.
otds we don't like, and l for one will
protest before they are rammed down
my throat"
An Exciting Moment.
Several delegates jumped to their feet
and half dozen were talking at once.
Finally Mr.. Scott, of Charlotte, received
recognition and moved to proceed to
ballot ut once.
This created another scene of confu-
sion, from which emerged Capt. John H.
Wright, who argued that no nomination
should be made until the candidate was
named.
1t WAS finally determined to adjourn
for one hour.
After recess the following resolutions
were presented by the committee and
unanimously adopted
The Platform.
Resolved, That this convention of the
Sixth district Democracy reaff1rms in
general terms the platform Of the party
adopted at Chicago and unqualihedly
indorses every effort made by President
Cleveland and Democratic Congress- to
carry out the pledges of the party to the
people.
Resolved, second, That the Demo-
Gratis Of the Sixth district favor the free
Mt Of hOt nd
silver at the earliest practic able mo-
ment, upon basis which will secure
the parity Of value of the gold and
silver dollar.
Resolved, third, That we congratu-
lats the party and the country upon the
adjustment OF the tariff question. insur-
ing, as we think, speedy return to
business prosperity.
The Nominations.
Mr.. Minter, of Bedford, delayed the
proceedings for nearly an hour by a
discussion OF Democratic principles. he
being frequently interrupted by cat
calls and requests to ''play ball" 1t
was the last card OF tho opposition and,
after playing it and finding it not to be
a trump, they permitted the nominating
speeches to be heard.
Ex-Mayor N. G. Manaon. of Lynch
burg, nominated Maj. Peter j. Otey.
This was seconded by B. w. Leigh, of
Halifax; Prof. o. L. Stearnes, of Salem,
and Don. P. Halsey, Of LyncAburg.
Captain John II. Wright presented the
name Of Honest John" Goode. The
nomination was seconded by ] e. Yonge,
A. B Pugh and Capt. R. B. Norman.
The ballot was then taken with the re-
suit as above written.
A committee of FIVE was appointed to
notify both the successful and the de-
feated candidates.
While awaiting the arrival of the gen.
tlemen John D. Goode, the talented son
OF Mr.. John Goode, addressed the con-
vention, pledging the cordial support
of himself and friends to the nominee.
When Major Otey entered the theatre
he was warmly greeted with cheers and
| congratulations. He delivered an elo-
quepce speech, teeming with sound
arguments in favor OF Democracy and
condemnatory of Republican misrule.
The speech will be published in full
and used as a campaign document.
Before final adjournment was taken
the following resolution offered by B.
w. Leigh was adopted:
Resolved, That we recognize in the
Hon. Paul G. Edmunds faithful and
efficient representative, who has served
his people with ability and fidelity, and
we regret the condition Of his health.
Resolved further, That we heartily
endorse his course and conduct for the
past six years, during which time he
has faithfully and efficiently repre-
sented US in the Congress of the United
States.