The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-09-20
THE VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN
CHAIRMAN FAULKNER SATISFIED
WITH THE OUTLOOK.
second and Fourth Districts Only Ones Re
garded Uncertaio--No Money sent
Here to Republicans Net.
TIMEs BUREAU. RAPLIY BUILDING. !
WAsHIN0Toy, September 10. iSg4.


WARRINGTON. September 49, isgl
Through a steady downpour, which
transformed the asphalt streets Of Wash
ington into broad. shallow rivers florida
bic only at the street corners. Congress-
man Smith Turner made his way this
morning to Democratic headquarters.
once there, and in the smiling presence
OF Chairman Faulkner the Inconvenience
Of the journey and the inclement weather
outside was forgotten az one listened to
his cheering forecaste for Democracy this
fall.
With the appearance Of Mr.. Turner the
discussion naturally turned toward the
situation IN Virginia, which is highly sat
lstactory 10 the committee here. In fact,
WITH the exception OF two congressional
districts, the Second AMI Fourth, the
chairman has dismissed Virginia matters
from his mind. for the present at least.
In Congressman Turner's district the
seventh, there has never been any danger.
FROM the day OF his nomination IL has
only been a question OF tho size OF his
majority, and for that very reason there
was probability that apathy and in
cause slight falling of IN the vote In
this democratic stronghold. MT. Turner
mas, however. begun an active campaign.
mat ne Will continue without cessation
until the sun sets behind the hills OF the
shenandoah on election day. He has
agreed 20 a series of Joint discussions with
Walker. Of Shenandoah. which will neces-
SaTiIy create considerable interest ln the
campaign and 90 q great way towards
bringing out the whole Democratic vote
and ensure him his reelection by hand
some majority.
TIE SIXTH DISTRICT.
The situation in the Sixth district Chair
man Faulkner does not consider az SER
Gus as the newspaper reports would indi-
cate. He has high opinion of Maj0r
Otey as an organizer, and expects great
deal OF good from The personal FL nrts OF
Senator Daniel whom the committee re-
gard as sponsor FOR the Democratic nOmI-
nee in HIS home district.
There is a slight uneaslEess at head
quarters over the result IN the Second
district IL II f. possible for the Kepub-
Ncans 10 settle their factiOnal nights there
and agree on any one man who Will re-
ceive the unanimous support oil the party.
Chairman Faulkner, who spent his Vaca-
ton nj Hampton. ana while there com
blnel a little business with pleasure by
acquiring considerable knowledge Of the
political situation IN that district, has
great faith In Congressman Tyler ahil-
n 10 manage hts own affairs and thinks,
with what assistance the comuittee can
give him. he will be reelected by hand
some majority.
THE FOURTH.
In the Fourth district the situation viii
be very much simplihed ana l)emocrdic
prospects much improved by the hOinlh4-
ton % MIR Mckinney. OF Pet rsbulE. u
is stated here that the support promised
MIR Thorn the Republican nominee, ny
Malone viii not be forthcoming IN the
event Mr.. McKenney IS nominated. as
strong ties of personal friendship WIZ
induce the General to change MS mind,
and declare that this IS not the year 10
make Il Republican fight in the Fourth
district. In that event tne hsht WIN De
between the POpulist and Democratic can
dIGattS. 80 Alr. IhOip VIII be suItu!
chairman Faulkner has just received
the strongest assurances mat the Nlnth
district Is all right. and that judge Morr-
SON win certainly bee elected. The CONE
mittee thinks that q combination Of judge
M0rrisOn's immense popularity aud ''F-
clone Jim MdTshdllS cloquence Is lneNlla-
/ bic. and as the latter Is expected 10 40
some great work in This campalSn there
Il little concern felt az To-" democratic
headqu1rtcrs as to the result
As stated yesterday. neither Of the
committees outside Of tbcir literary labors
are doing much. except watching the
campaign and each olher
y. lfoSrY FOR Em ruLIcANs YET.
While Chairman Faulkner is aware OF
the fact that some cailpaisn ht.ratui e
IS being sent into Virginia by the Kepub-
| licAn managers, he Is satl>ucd lldt 80 ldI
they have not sent any funds TO that
state. Notwithstanding the fact that
Malone has ia the last few weeks made
several requests for material assistance
for several Of the Republican nominees,
who he pretends 90 believe have chance
for success this fall
Senator Gib~on's visit % Virginia hhd
no political significance Whatever The
Senator wished u get away from new s.
papers and tariff discussions, and with
that end in view made "a very pleasant
Visit To the counties OF Accomac and
NORTHAMPTON. where hc INDUCED in shoot
INK coast birds L. his hearts content
Congressman Turner called az The Post
once Department this morning and re-
quc~tei the removal ot the Republican,
postmaster at HaynelI. Frederick coun-
Is. which was ordered.
lie also visited the Agricultural and
Interior Departments and the Govern
ment Printing Office I'm the interests OF
his district'and constituents.
DID NoT 90 TO NORTH CAHOLlNA.
Chairman Faulkner viii not accompany
the party OF distinguished Democratic
orators who leave here tonight for IA