The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-12
The REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN.
congressional Nominations Left TO The
District Committees.
PAUL EDEUNDS NOT TO Be CANDIDATE
he Writes Letter Retiring from the Con-
gressional Race-Mshone Is Opposed to
His Party Making any Nominations.
ZINES BUREAU. RAPLRY BUILDINa,
WASHINGTON. June If, 1894.

LINES BUREAu. RAPLET BUILDING.
WASHINGTON. June If. 1894.
Pursuant TO the call Of Chairman
Malone the Republican State Committee
met at Chamberlain's Hotel, In this
city. to-day at u o'clock.
Out Of the fifty members which COM
pose the committee twenty-one were
present, while a majority Of the absen-
tees were represented by proxies.
Every district in the State was repre-
sented, except the Fifth.
As the object Of the meeting was not
mentioned in the call many absurd ru-
mors were started, and It was authorita-
lively stated by a gentleman present
that General Malone had called the
committee together for the purpose OF
rendering his resignation as chairman.
Ihls. however, was repudiated by the
most cFedulous, as the General has only
recently declared his intention Of remain
ing at the head Of the party until the
next State Convention shall elect his
successor.
There was a meeting Of the Executive
Committee earlier in the day, at which
General Malone, Hon. Suth Boiling Of
Petersburg, and Mr. Albert Martin II
Norfolk county. the gentlemen who com
pose this committee, were present.
no NOMINATIONS FAVORED.
At this meeting the political situation
In Virginia was discussed, and il was
unanimously decided that IT was the
duty OF the State Committee to de-
clare that they bellved II unwise and
inexpedient 10 call nominating conventions
for the purpose Of making cOnBres ssional
nominations In any district in the state.
Hon. 5. Brown Allen, Of Augusta, who
was present. fully concurred In the opin-
ion Of this committee.
In calling the State Committee TO
order General Malone stated that the
specific object for which this meeting
was called was 20 consider this mat
ter, and before he had proceeded very
far with his remarks IL was very evident
that II the General could by his ADVICE
prevent II, there would be no cOugressi0n-
al nominations made in Virginia by the
Republican party this fail.
MALONE OPPOSES NOMINATIONS.
The first business Of the committee was
a call Of the districts. during which the
representatives present gave their opin-
ions Of the chance fCr Republican success
this fall and discussed the expediency
Of calling nominating conventions. While
several members expressed themselves as
oI posed 10 any action tins fall, the unani-
nous expression Of opinion was that the
people demanded either nominating con-
ventions IN districts, or else relegdting the
responsibility OF their call TO the con-
gressiOnal district committees. After
every district had been heard from Cen
eral Malone made short talk In which
he strongly advised against making nOmi-
nations In any district In the State.
He was followed in the same tone by
General Boiling and Messrs. Albert Mar
tin and Browne Allen. IL was very evil
dent, however that the majority of the
committee did not agree with the leader
Of the party and that the voice once so
powerful Ia all the party councils had lost
It's potent charm. So apparent was de-
cot nnf % HFr.aa s.Ffr u
"the committee thought II inexpedient 10
make nomination anywhere I'm the State"
was not even reduced TO writing.
DISTRICT COMMITTEES MAY DO so.
After a somewhat protracted discussion.
the following resolution was passed BY
a vote Of 81 TO "A:
Whereas # has long been apparent that
no honest election can be had in Nir-
ginia under the existing election laws;
Resolved, That il is unWise for the State
Committee TO call congressional conVen-
lions; but this skall not debar the Con-
gressional District Committee Of any dis
trict from calling convention if it shall
50 subsequently decide.
After the transaction OF some unim-
portant business the committee adjourned
at o'clock.
This action of the committee to-day
means general fight all over the State
this faH Republican nominations Will
certainly be. made in the Ninth. Tenth
First, Third Eighth and Fourth dis
tricts The Fifth was not represented.
and 1t was the opinion Of the representa-
tives present that the Democrats would
be allowed a walk-Over I'm the Seventh
hiie no formal discussion was had by
the committee. the cOncensus Of opinion
was strongly averse to any coalition with
the Populists.
MB. EDM NDs RETfRTs FROM THE RACE.
Hon. Paul G. Fdmunds, who for three
successive terms. has been elected 10
represent the Sixth Virginia district. has
prepared for his constituents the follow
ing letter:
TO the People Of the Sixth Congressional
District of Virginia:
/ am compelled on account Of fl health
70 decline 80 enter upon canvass for
and election TO Congress
from the Sixth district Of Virginia this
fall.
l am deeply panied to make this an !
nouncement but my health is such that |
arr unable TO perform the labor incident |
70 the canvass II is due TO nv friends |
in every section of the district that / |
should make this announcement and also |
70 the able gentlemen who are candi- |
dates for this high position
IN retiring 10 private life I deeply re- |
gret 10 part with my colleagues. with |
whom | have served for six years and |
whose friendship ] shall gratefully re- |
member through life.
To my constituents, who have hOnOred |
me for six years-at each election with |
Increased majorues- ] return nv hearty |
thanks. and also TO those who have so |
kindly written me from every section OF |
the district asking me 10 again be a |
candidate.
l have no claim to distinguished ser
vices rendered my constituents, but I do |
claim that have earnestly and faithfully |
discharged by duties as a member OF |
Congress with what ability / have.
I |
as generous and noble as
my man ever had.
| retire tn private life with my people
If the county of Halifax, whom ! have |
served for fourteen years IN State and |
rational councils-a people with whom /
lave lived for nearly three score years
With a heart filled with gratitude and
owe. Very truly yours,
PAUL c. EDMUNDS.
MR.. EDMUSDs' ILL HEALTH.
Mr. Edmunds for the past six months
as complained OF ll-healtn, although he
as remained at his post with marked |
egularity. and has day after day visited
he departments and busted himself gen
rally In the interests Of his constituents
Ie has been a constant attendant upon
he sessions Of the House, and Toys the
and esteem OF the representa-
I've southern Democrats In Congress. lie
as been devoted 10 the interests OF the
gricultural classes, and as chairman OF
he Committee on Expenditures In the
gricuitural Department he has advocated
liberal policy that has eliminated IL |
he great advancement Of that depart
lent and Of material benefit 10 the farm
rs CT the country
In speaking personally OF the reasons
hat impelled him TO decline renomina-
on Mr.. Edmunds said: MY devotion 10
" constituents rather than any personal
rOtism prompts me 10 believe that my |
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