The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-02
CLEVELAND', LEIIERS.
Those to Wilson and Catchings in the
Democratic Hand Book.
TISTFs UREAU. RiPLEY BUILDING.
WAsHlNGTON. October !, 1894.

Secretary Lawrence Gardiner was at his
morning, having just returned from a
personal visit to Grafton, W Va. The
object Of secretary Gardiners visit was
not % gain further it.siSut into the po-
/ htcal situation, In Mr.. Wilson's district,
as the committee Is thoroughly informed
OF the condition Of affairs there, and is
not the least apprehensiVe OF the result
in November
Colonel McGraw, who is the chairman
OF the congressional committee OF the
Second district Of West Virginia who has
taken personal charge OF Mr. Wilson 8
campaign, is one Of the shrewdest and
most active politicians in the country.
and Is said 10 he an organizer from WY
| back. lie has the entire confidence Of the
Democratic managers here, who are well
content TO allow him TO arrange the de-
;ails Tor the great batHe this fall which
viii make the second West virginia the
most conspicuous congressional district in
the country.
While at Grafton. Secretary Gardiner
had a full conference with Colonel Nc
Graw. At which the details OF the trium-
phdut reception 10 be tendored Mr. VIII
son on his return from his tour in search
of health were discussed
OF course. the political situation was
gone over in a practical business like
manner. aud Mr.. Gardiner returned to
his post well satisfied with the ootlo0k
III " est Virginia.
ATTITUDE OF RAILROADS
l enquired particularly as TO the atti-
tude OF the railroads iu the coming fight
.nd was assured h{ secretary Gardiner
that up to this time there had been
no manifestations of hostility from either
ot them. The Baltimore and Ohio has
always been very friendly To Mr.. Wilson
IN the past. and there is no reason to be-
leve that its course will be changed in
the coming fight The Davis corporation
mas not yet shown its hand but the busi-
ness interests of the district are so di-
N'rSihed that I'm the opinion of the
Democratic managers, a combination be-
tween this road and the coal interests
would not be regarded with great appre-
hension.
Mr., CLFvEGAND's LETTERS.
The report started by the Republican
press that the Democratic managers had
eliminated Mr.. Cleveland's several let
ters TO Chairmen Catchings Wilson and
others from the second edition OF the
campaign handbook is wholly untrue.
as copy Of the late edition just receiy ed
thls morning from the hands Of the
printer shows. Secretary Gardiner is at
loss 10 understand why his opponents
Should have started this story, as the
con mittee here has always considered
the Presidents letters among the best
campaign material they have furnished
the country.
hR' MARTIN CONFIDENT.
The only prominent caller from Vir-
ginia at Democratic headquarters this
morning was ScnatOr-elect Thomas :.
Martin. Senator Faulkner was absent
when he called. but he had a long and
satisfactory Interview with Secretary
J GGtdiurr.
The Senator-elect is sangulne Of Demo
! cratic success I'm Virginia this fall, and
! says that the State Will line up, as usual.
In the Democratic column.
There is no reason 10 fear otherwise &"
said Ar. Martin. Virginia is one of the
safest NJ the Democratic states. and.
with her natural Democratic ma iorty |
cannot even consider the result this fan
doubtful In some districts We are haV-
Ing hard hght. but that is Just what
was needed u bring out the full Demo-
ciduc vote. There was and is some in
ertia among our people and here and
there you would fnd a disappointed office
seeker who was somewhat sore and dis
gruntled, blf under the vigorous methods
now being used ln the campaign the
apathy Is fast Disappearing and the
average disappointed onice-seckcr IS a
good Democrat al heart, and will be
found IN line on election day. Yes / am
assisting Chairman EllysOn I'm the con-
duct OF the canvass. and from this time
until the day Of election Will devote all
the time can snare 20 the campaign.
Major Peter Otey is having "A lively
hght in his district. but he IS going 10 win
by safe majority. The people made a
wise selection when they chose him for
the Democratic standard-bearer I'm the
Sixth district, and will certainly show
their appreciation Of the wisdom Of the
Roanoke convention by his trumphal cleo
tiOn TO Congress.
Senator Martin remained only few
hours In the city. leaving for Richmond
on the afternoon train. II. l.. W.