The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-20
CONGRESSIONAL FIGHT.
xyo VIII BE NOMINATED PROM
rHE THIRD DIsTRICT.
a., opposition 10 the Present Incumbent.
ANumber of Prominent Democrats
Named for the once.

--,. coming congressional convention
..s Us probable results was widely dis
sod Yesterday among those who take
lively interest in national politics. The
..onc OF the meetings held a few days
n Manchester 10 elect delegates has
....-,l up the opponents Of Capt. George
r WISE TO considerable extent. ana
r.r are trying their very best TO induce
..-e good Democrat 10 oppose Mr.. wise
,.t-. The convention.
ur b. h. Munford. who has proven
.nscf IN the past a very able con-
....,uous. and faithful member OF legis-
,..,c bodies. is very popular with them.
i.t hc has stated on more IMAM one oC-
..u mat under no circumstances VIII
D.. d candidate or accept the nOmlna-
... d! rendered TO him
dclceauon OF some twenty-odd
...-h delegates called on Mr.. John :.
r.-aOn1 al mis- place OF business ycSter-
t.t morning. and urged him to become
..r date. Mr. Harwood, on similar
@.n~on a few days ago. stated That he
r.I not enter the field. but give his
...rf 90 Capt W Use. lie remained firm
.. decision. and his visitors left him
t.t convinced that nothing would induce
r to change his mind.
rI. opponents OF MIR Wise also at
..r.tsI 10 persuade Col TaZewcl tl-
.t .aI Mr. :. =. Il. PattcsOn 10 become
4tcs. hut they were not any more
successful with either of them. Col. Elicit
s..t.I that he would not become a candi-
..t. for private reasons. in the coming
t..t lc Was not the advocate OF any par
ocular aspirant, nor the opponent of the
r.r.-ation OF any one. Mr.. fotteson
a-..'s In similar manner. lie says NJ
a..r.. lates the honor OF being asked TO
r. but does not see his way clear 10
r.ke the hgnt.
III a. S Buford has also been talked
c. a possible candidate ana the name
o. ldge b. a. Hancock. or ChesteThell
- been brought out in connection with
o. coming nomination
JUDGE Wits FRIENDS
uice Samuel u. Witt. Of the Hastings
.rt ~ Richmond. was some time ago
Famed as the possible choice of the Dem
-...-.r convention. When seen on the
subject at that time. Judge Witt said
f..f ne hoped 10 remain where ne was,
Ina chat for obvious reasons he could not
become candidate for congressional
f0.nrs fls numerous friends IN this
rif, and elsewhere. however. were by no
means satisfied with such a statement.
DINING the past few days they have
hen lard at work. and have eagerly dis
c.ss,i the chances OF Judge Witt
SOB. LIONS FOR CONGRESS.
Mr. James Lyons has been approached
ty d number Of Democratic voters and
requested o. allow his name 10 be used
DIS a candidate for Congress tor this
district Air. Lyons has not made any
decided answer. bat he has the matter
..rier consideration.
There are still others whose names have
been mentioned in connection with the
r.u .rat.. and aiHO n- lnvm IolONel
Meade Haskins. Of this city; Mr.. +. l..
e. scott. of Ashland, the present chair
man " the Democratic Committee Of the
Third district. and Mr.. ROlfe T.. Glover,
d promising young business man Of this
c.,y and president Of the Common Coun-
The nsht over the representation of the
district IN Congress has OF course, great
stirred up the friends of Captain
Wise. and they are more than ever de-
'erMinei 20 secure him, II possible. a re-
domination. They state that all Of thu
delegates elected in GoOchland on Mon
lay axe for him. Hon. p. NJ. Parrish Mr..
vs. ise's old friend, II among those sent
.0 the convention. The latter is expect
D % arrive here within few days to
o0k after his interests in person.
The city Democratic Committee VIII
u-et on Tuesday evening 10 decide when
nd where the Richmond delegates snail
elected.
KIFCTTONs N HANOVER.
The Democratic County Committee of
hanover at a meeting held at the Court
i0use on Wednesday, fixed the follow ing
line and dates for the election Of dele
ates 70 the congressional! convention 10
PC held in Richmond on August 6th.
Ashland. four delegates, saturday Au-
ust 4th. l.. 81.
Halls shop, one delegate. Saturday, Au-
,ust 4th. =. NJ.
Blunrs. one delegate. Saturday, Au-
gust 18th. l.. NJ.
Higeinson,s. one delegate. Saturday. Au-
clay, one delegate. Thursday. August
cold Harbor. one delegate. Thursday,
Rural Point. Two delegates. Thursday
august 81. +. NJ
Rockville. one delegate. Friday, Au-
ust 3d. j.. VI.
Hanover county IS entitled to thirteen
elegates. bat under the apportiOnmeIH
ettled upon by the Third District Com
littee the thirteenth delegate could not
81 given 20 any precinct Consequently
y resolution OF the County Committee.
be- twelve delegates elected will meet on
le DAY Of the convention In this city at
A NJ at the Ballard House and elect
be- other delegate.
Each county and city in the Third CON
ressi0nal district is entitled TO the fol-
wing number Of delegates: Richmond
ty. "a. Manchester. 7, Chesterfield j,
.Ochlsnd g. Henr!co. %. Hanover Is,
ing William. 8. New Kent 3. Total |
lmber OF delegates, 1fi; necessary for |
u-ration. %. Richmond city alone will, |
.erefore, have d majority of the dele |