The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-14
THE ROANOKE CONFERENCE.
The Indications Now Are That II Viii 10
Well Attended.
GENERAL FIIz LEE FORA CONV LINTON.
senu or Daniels Letter Attracts eonsiderA-
Bile acknowledgements for the
Conferencs-it Meets Io-Mor-
row at NoOn.

ROANOKE. VA. Nay l5.-SpeciaL-A
call WAS issued on March 2Jth last. by
Nessrs. II. :. Trout. W. o. HardaN ay'
:. H. J,nes, and Charles T. stewart. Tor
a conference Of Democrats TO be neld IN
this city TO consider the question Of what
sters are necessary and advisable 10 Sc
cure the early holding OF constitutional
convention.
The conference viii assemble IN this
city Wednesday, May 18th, al u o'cl-- n
no On. The circular letter sent by ne
gentlemen above named Vas sent 10
number of the prominent men IN the
various professions and lines OF business
I'm the State. and a large percentage OF
responses have been received, most OF
them favorable 10 the movement.
The Indications now are that the con-
ference Will be- we'll attended, end that
the object I'm view will be- substantially
promoted. The committee in charge have
arranged no definite programme. and the
meeting is TO DC really what II was at
first designatcd-a conference. IL Is as
serted there will be nothing cut snd dried
or any effort TO railroad any particular
plan through The conference cOuntenanced
bv the original promoters. but every man
will have a fair opportunity 10 present
his views at the conference, snd con-
sultation is what Is really desired. jus
what form the final action OF the meet
ing viii take, IL is Of course, imposst-
bic 10 piedict as mat is a matter 10 be
determined by those who may attend.
SOME OF THOSE txPtCTED THtEg.
The committee state they have found II
impossible to send out circulars extern
sively. but All who are interested I'm the
constitutional will he
cordially welcomed al the conference
Among the prominent men who have
signined their intention OF being present
are Senator John W Daniel. Ex-Governor
Judge Waller r. Staples. Hon. Harry st.
George Tucker, Hon. Peter j. Otey Hon.
Eppa Huntor. Jr, Hon Eugene Withers,
Camm Patteson Joseph " South
an. r. T. Barham. of the Petersburg
Index-Appeal. Judge George l.. Christian,
of Richmond. and large number OF other
well-kuOwn citizens OF Virginia, among
them newspaper men, lawyers, members
of the General Assembly, as well as
large number OF the city and county
chairmcn of Democratic executive COM
mittees.
The conference will be called 10 order
by a member Of the committee issuing
the call. and Mayor =. J.. Jones will
deliver an address Of welcome.
GENERAL LEE's POSITION.
General Fitzhugh Lee writes that he
is in favor of constitutional conven-
ton and Will endeavor 10 attend the
meeting here II possible.
The people of Roanoke are preparing TO
give the visiting gentlemen who are ex-
pected a cordial reception, and 10 re-
ceive them with her characteristic hos
pitality. Reduced rates have been Sc
cured on the Norfolk and Western. the
Southern. Chesapeake and ohio. and
baltimore and Ohio railroads. the price
being about a fare and third for the
round trip.
SENATOR DANIELS LITTER.
ROANOKE. VA. May f3.-Speciai.>
The letter Of Senator John W. Daniel 70
" O. Hariaway. faVorlng constitution
al convention. has ELECTED much favorable
comment here among those interested I'm
the movement. ana the leaders are great
ly encouraged by the action Of Senator
Daniel 1t is believed that his declara-
ton Will cause many TO come who were
hcsitating.
The Evening World. whose editor is a
member of the committee issuing the call,
SAYS. in "A leader this afternoon.
"The letter of Senator John ". Daniel
20 Mr.. W. o. Hardaway, which we print
in fuli to-day, IS worthy OF the most
serious consideration OF every patriotic
citizen Of Virginia. and especially every
one who has not yet given attention 20
the discussion Of the question of hold
ing a constitutional convention.
Senator Daniel aptly describes the sit
uation when he says that Virginia has
not lost the art OF cOnstitution-mlking.
but that it is In danger of rusting from
disuse. Senator Daniels letter viii un-
doubtediy strengthen the conference 20
be held Wednesday. and his presence
will add great weight 10 whatever action
may be taken"