The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-27
THE FIELD OF POLITICS.
THE CONDITION OF THE PARTf
LOCALLY And ABROAD.
No Chance of Democratic Defeaf-Ihe
Next Legislature-soinc Of the Candi-
dates for Ofice-Politicai Comment.

As election day draws near the political
battle wakes warmer. and the
party leaders are making more
strenuous efforts. There is no ap-
prehension manifested Of Demo-
cratic defeat but it seems probable that
a few more seats may be taken by the
opponents OF Democracy. In the last
House. all told. there were twelve Re
pubIicars, Populists. and Independents.
This year a new party has come into
the hcld-the Fair Electionists"-but
there seems to be little to fear from
them, though there Is a possibility tnat
they may manage 20 take a few seats.
There are a number OF side-issues IN
the campaign. but the main interest
seems to centre upon elections. and II
seems almost foregone conclusion that
some change. though II may be slight
will be made in the Walton election law,
as most OF the nominees of the Democrat
&c party have pledged themselves to WORK
for that end. The Fair Elecuonists'
should any Of them be elected, VIII NOT
hayo the power to make any cnange III
the law, since they will doubtless De rev
I'm number II Is thought that the OH
at Petersburg some time since VIII never
be heard from again.
10 10 this time the canvass mas D'eh
rather lullewarm, except I'm the SOUTH
western counties. where considerable en-
thusiasm has been aroused, ana large
crowds have been hockips TO hear Sena-
tor Daniel in various parts or the S'a''.
His speech before the Democracy OF
Manchester Thursday night Is believed
10 have accomplished great GOOD III 'ia'
CITY. and TO have, to a great extent, near
cd the discussions existing IN the DEM
ocratic ranks I'm the Sixteenth district
While the stunp-speakcra nave p's"
r,ot-,n their voices heard I'm the land, the
a,,,et workers have been putting in some
good ticks for the cause. Chairman III
tyson has visited many sections OF the
state. and personally overlooked campaign
ARRANGEMENTS. while Col. John Bell Big
ger has been busy with the work OF or
ganizatlon.
There arc only few contests TO de-
mand the attention Of the Legislature
when the session opens, and 1t Is thought
that they will get down 10 work early.
and accomplish a great deal Of business
during the session. From present indi-
cations IL seems certain that Senator
Vim. Lovenstein will be chosen president
pro tenn. OF the SENATE - I'7lNiNh wi
which he is well qualified by long years
Of experience and an unfinching integrity.
Mr. Joseph Button. of Appcmattox, Il
q candidate for Clerk Of the Senate. OPP
posing Or. j. ID. Pendeton; and Col w.
J. Robins. of this city, will oppose Mr.
Lawless for Secretary Of the Common
wealth. Mr.. Epes, Register OF the Lana
Office will have for opponents ex-DeIe-
gate Philip Brown, of Botetourt, and Mr..
Jesse Irving. Of Bedford. The Superin-
tendsnt of Public Printing, Capt. O'Ban-
non. will be opposed by Mr.. W. II. Tom
ney. Of Washington.
During the session an effort will be made
TO have an Investigation into the matter
# sending military 10 Pocahontas. The
Governor I'm his message will call atten-
ton 10 the alleged lawlessness in AleXan-
dra county, and will ask for legislation
10 meet the requirements Of law and or
der. He will ask for a law prohibiting
glove contests I'm Virginia. The matter
Of improving the public roads OF the state
will be n bic subject 10 deal with Ef-
forts will be made to secure a larger APP
preparation for the disabled Confederate
veterans. and many other subjects OF in
terest 10 the whole State will have 10
be legislated upon, 10 say nothing of the
local measures that will come up for con-
sideration.