Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-13
AT CULPEpER COURT.
JOINT DISCUSSION MONDAY BETWEEN
CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.
Oueook for Democratic Success in the
Petersburg District-rcrsonai and
Other Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, September i2--(Spo-
cia')-Sonator Hunson has made an en-.
s"sement TO speak at Culpeper next Mon
cay, which IS the regular County-Court
gay Tor that county. and. therefore, II
is certain very large attendance OF
The people win be secured.
II is also learned that Congressman
Meredith has an appointment 20 speak
at Culpcper next Monday. and Colonel
rat McCaull and ''Stecny" Mason. the
candidates respectively of the Republic
cans and the Populis,s. will likewise put
In AN appearance. 1t is understood there
will be a joint discussion between the
congressional candidates.
According 20 what the friends OF Nc
Caull say, he expects 20 poll big voto
In the district. and ia actually enough
OF a rainbow-cha 10 claim he viii be
elected in n district that is good for a
Democratic majority OF anywhere from
1900 TO 5000. Colonel Pat IS scheme ~
well understood by those who know him.
This year he Is running simply with an
eye 10 the future. lie has an idea that
possibly the Republicans may win the
presidency in 1896. and in that event he
wants 10 be in position 10 not only con-
troll Federal patronage but calculates on
getting for himself about the incest plum
that may be ready To drop for virginia
lie is keen enough TO know that his
former political boss, General Malone. ~
played out and has lost caste with Nir'
GINA Republicans and those OF national
prominence. and never more can hope 10
hold the reins. Then again. should the
next House be Republican, ii IS probable
that McCaul will make "a contest against
Meredith for the seat. That Is believed
20 be the plan OF most OF the Republican
congressional candidates in Virginia
They will base their contests on the Wall
ton election-law.
a letter received to-day by the Dispatch
correspondent indicates that the meeting
n Culpeper next Monday Will be lively
one. and IL Is expected that many people
from the adjoining counties viii attend.
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
Virginians who have been in the city
during the past few days are taking con-
siderable interest in the Fourth-Dstrict
contest. but, strange 10 relate. very few
seem 10 have any idea who will he the
Democratic nominee. SO far there has not
been much Of n hustle for the nomination
among the Democrats and comment Is
made on the fact that two of the leading
candidates are taking the position that II
the nomination is offered them they viii
not only consider IL a great honor, but
viii accept. so far II is stated by the
visitors that Ex-Governor Mckinney, OF
Prince Edward. and Mr.. Mckinney. Of
Petersburg, are the candidates most
talked Of but within the past few days
there has been an animation that the
friends OF State-Senator Williams. of
Mecklenburg county, viii between now
and the holding OF the convention pre-
sent his name If they can get his con-
sent. some time ago he was solicited 10
become a candidate. but. having two more
years 10 serve in the Senate. he did not
then appear willing TO let his name be
used 1t IS said that inasmuch as the
Republican candidate IS from Mecklen-
burg county, many of the Democrats OF
the district. In view Of the fact that Gov
ernor Mckinney and Mr.. McKenney are
not putting forth any personal efforts to
secure the nomination. think it might be
well 10 insist on bringing out Mr.. Will
liams. II is asserted that the latter can
probably poll fully COO more votes in Neck
lenburS county than any Of the others
against Mr. Thorn. Of that county, who IS
the candidate OF the Republicans. Senator
Williams. II Is reported win be approached
within the next few days and asked TO
let his name go before the CouYe uti0n
and, should h. give his consent. it is
stated he would rely on his friends TO
work with all their might for his nomi-
nation At this end Of the Lire, of course,
very little is known as TO what will be-
done and. as the convention viii be held
on the 18th instant. there is not much
time for combinations.
Nirginians who have been here within
the past week are confident the Fourth
~ l--ttil94i> c&p- be carried by the Democrats
If they organize property and put up a
candidate who Will draw out the full
party vote.