Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-26
Ex-Congressman Brady Talks In
terestingly on the Subject.
GEN. MAHOnE'S PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
Presidential Preferences o. Old
Dominion Republicans.
LIVELY CAMPAIGN NEXT YEAR

Ex-Congressman Brady of Petersburg,
Va, a prom nent republican cf that state,
and at one time chairman of the state COM
mittee, was asked by a representative of
The Star today concerning the probable
successor of Gen. Malone, who at the time
of his death, was filling that office.
1.-The question is to be decided next
month";" Col. Brady replied. 1.-The commit
tee will meet then and fill the vacancy, and
at the same time recommend member of
the national committee. Gen. Malone rep
resented the republicans of the state in
that capacity, too. I have no opinion to
express as to who is likely to be chosen for
either place, or as to whether. as in Gen.
Mahone's case. one man shall be named for
both. We have some excellent material in
the state, and I expect to see the two
places well filled. Congressman-elect Wal
ker is mentioned for chairman of the state
committee, and understand is willing to
serve"
Col. Brady was reminded that his own
rame was under discussion for the place
II know, AID I'm much obliged for .he
compliment, but I do not desire the honor
again. My law practice is taking up all
of my time"
Condition of Affairs.
What is the condition of affairs in Vir-
ginia at this timer
Everything in the way of election ma
chinery is in the hands of the democrats,
and they are completely the masters of
the situation. But there is a growing un-
rest in certain quarters which shows that
many influential members of that party
favor change in the law in the interests
of just decision at the polls. We do rot
get that as the law new stands and is
executed. Then, with a new law and under
new leadership. the protection sentiment
In the state. which is very strong, would
I'M ay aCCfN fnn t,n1 1nf h<xv md hn
vote of Virginia would be found in the re-
publican column. I don't think there is
particle of doubt about that. In the south
western part of the state the protectionists
are very numerous. and although many of
them have been affiliating with the demo-
cratic party on local issues, on national
issues their sympathies are all with us.
These men want the state developed, and
they believe that this is only attainable
under the policy of protection
Presidential Candidates.
What is the talk in the state about pres
sdential Sandidates?'
so far as I am acquainted with it, 1t is
divided. Mr.. Reed is very popular. and
Gov Mckinley is also highly considered.
What is known as the old Lewis following
is friendly to Mr.. Allison. Mr.. Reed, how
ever. is easily in the lead at present, al
as to what the convention next year to
select delegates to the national convention
will be likely to do
How about Gen. Harrison?'
1.-The eX-President is not strong with the
Virginia republicans. You rarely hear his
name mentioned in connection with next
years nomination."
Shall the republicans of the state enter
upon lively campaign next year?'
A Lively Campaign Likely.
That seems to be the feeling among
them. We may not get such local reforms
as we desire by that time but with good
national ticket IN the field, and platform
appealing to the business interests, there
will be inspiration for the very best work
we are able to do. And Virginia ought to
respond, as the majority of the states are
likely to do, to policy for the upholding
and advancement of American interests
everywhere. The south is for protection.
The issue is sometimes o5scured, and some
times adroitly forced into the background
by the democratic leaders, but in the day
when it is fully and vigorously presented to
her the south, as well as the north, will
vote for the further building up of this
country"