The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-01

mlttee on permanent organization was
next appointed This committee recon-
mended that the temporary organization
DE made the permanent organization.
The recommendation OF the committee
was sustained by the convention.
Mr.. tlannaghan offered a resolution TO
the effect that the convention considered
IL inexpedient at this time to make a
nomination for Congress from the Fourth
district. This resolution provoked "A
lengthy discussion and was finally de-
feated by a vote Of % TO "a. The convea-
tiOn then proceeded To make a nOmina-
ton for Congress.
MB. THORPE DOMINATED.
The only person whose name was
brought before the convention for nominal
ton was Mr. r. t. Thorpe, Of Mecklen-
burg county, who was chosen by sccla-
nation. Mr. Thorpe accepted the nominal
ton in a speech OF aoout twenty minutes.
He said that he believed the Republicans
would win In the next congressional
fight. and that he hoped 10 carry the
banner OF Republicanism on 10 victory.
Speeches were also made by w. NJ.
Flannaghan A. w. Harris. Colonel Scott
Wood. d. +. Bats. OF Petersburg, Ross
Hamilton. and others. ,,,.,.
The nominee is a lawyer or hecklen.
burg county. and about forty years OK
age. The convention adjourned shorty
after O'Clock this afternoon unti
O'Clock tonight. for the purpose OF ADOPT
ing plan OF campaign. a..
convention making a nomination. .,,,,
one Of the delegates 10 the convention
told your correspondent this evening lhas
IL was his belief that the Populists OK
the district would also nominate a candl-
date for Congress.
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
The platform adopted contained a pre-
ambie Tecting the depressed condition
Of the country. and charging 1t 10 the
lack Of confidence OF the people In the
administration.
Whereas the Republican party has al
ways exhibited a power Of control and
efficiency of action that brought pros
perity to all, therefore.
BE 1t resolved, That In TINS Crisis OF
affairs, we, the Republicans OF the Fourth
district Of Virginia DESTROYS OF restoring
confidence and aiding I'm re-establishing
the prosperous conditions or past years,
do call upon all friends and lovers Of the
country irrespective OF party associa-
lions, TO aid us I'm securing for the Fourth
district representative in Congress who
shall truly and fully represent the Inter-
ests Of all the people Of this district
FOR FREE COINAGE.
Resolved, That we favor the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver al the ratio
OF sixteen to one and the making Of II "A
legal tender In all amounts for the pay
ment of all debts, both public and pri-
vate.
Resolved That we favor legislation pro-
hlDlunB the making or contracts, elther
public or private, conditioned upon pay
mcnt In gold.
OPPOSE THE WALTON BILL.
Resolved That we denounce the infa-
nous attempt made 70 destroy the fun
and free right Of the ballot In Virginia,
and declare the Walton bill $50 called
destructive of the secrecy Of the ballot
and unconstitutional
Resolved That we favor such tariit
legislation as shall afford the greatest
measure OF protection to the product OF
farm and mine. and shall assure to
American labor its full and proper re-
ward.
Resolved, That we favor in all disagree
ments between employer and employed
an adjustment of their difficulties by arbi-
tratiOn.
Middlesex Republicans
SALUDA. VA. July 3l.-Special.-A
large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Republicans Of Middlesex was held here
to-day, il being County Court day. for
the purpose Of electing delegates 10 the
First district congressional convention
to be- held at Urbano on the 18th Of Au-
gust. The delegates were unanimously in
structed to use all honorable means TO
secure the nomination Of }. a. 8ristow