Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
TICKET WILL WIN.
THIS THE PREDICTION or MANY
LEADING POLITICIANS.
BRYAN WILL SWEEP THIS STATE.
Outlook for Our d-Benrcr's
Triumph This Fall Very Promising
Boltocrnts Persona-Non-Grata to-
CIay-Wnrd Actives.

Doltocrnts PcrsOna-Noa-Grata TO
CIay-Wnrd Actives.
The Bryan meeting Friday night at
tracted to this city a number OF Vir-
glnla's leading politicians, who were
eager to hear the boy Orator OF the
Platte" and they returned to their
homes yesterday. all well-pleased with
the meeting at the Auditorium, and with
the nominees speech.
Many Of these gentlemen were seen
by Dispatch reporters, ere their de-
parture and all. with one accord. ex-
pressed themselves as being confident
that Democracy would sweep Virginia
like one vast tidal wave this fall.
\ VOICE FROM TIDEWArER-
Judge Ct. r. Garrett, OF Mathews, said;
There is not a half-dOzen go.d-bugs in
my county. and Of that number only one
has said that he would vote for Palmer.
The others say they will vote for Bryan.
Some of the most prominent Republl-
cans in this county viii vote for Bryan
and Sewall. The most intense enthu-
sasm exists in the county among the
Democrats. that l have ever seen ex-
hib.ted In any political campaign IN
twenty-seven years"
In the county Of Middlesex. do not
know Of but three gold Democrats, and
Two, If not all three. of them. will vote for
Bryan. l never saw as much enthusiasm
fIa. In, ff... I ~
that there viii be a large increase
in the Democratic majorities in the two
counties. The people are aroused as /
have never seen them befor The Rich
mond Dispatch IS largely contributing %
the good work. It's editorial columns
are eagerly read. commented upon, and
c0mplmcnted By everybody. And our
entire people most heartily endorse its
magnificent defence Of the rights Of the
working classes and farmers"
OTHER ENCOURAGING WORDS.
Hon r. G. Pitcher, member OF the
House OF Delegates from Fauquier, was
seen yesterday at the Jefferson, anu
when asked as to the prospects for a
Democratic victory IN Virginia tbs tal,
said he thought them excellent. There
isn't a bolter IN my county" he said;
I'VE are not that kind of pcop.s."
Hon S. s Thomas member Of the
House from Clarke and Warren, accom-
panied Nj Pitcher 10 Richmond, and he
spoke most encoursginsiy of the pros
poets "a tho Seventh District, saying
majority vote would certainly 10 given
Senator Hay. and that the valley was
absolutely safe for Bryan and sewall
II5n. John s. Harris, eX-memner of the
House from Albemarle said that his peo-
pc We're taking great interest IN
the campaign, and would roll up big
majority for the "Boy orator Of the
Platte" Mr. Harris has taken an active
part IN politics for years, aud he predicts
that Virginia viii show large Democratic
gains this tall.
state-Senator Edward Echols. Of Staun
ton. said that his section was in first
class shape and would do its part in be-
Lalf OF Bryan and Sewall In November
ie remarked that there was a little ais.
affection in the city OF stanton, bu'
that ne thought much OF this would be
l.speilcd before elccUOn-day He was OF
tile opinion that the Democratic nominee
would have no trouble in carrying Fir-
siula by an overwhelming vote.
THE SOUTHWEST SAFE.
Major Jones, Of Roanoke. speaking o.
The condition Of affairs in the Southwest
said that it was exceedingly gratifying.
lie IS a member OF the State Democratic
Committee, and has made a canvass o
The Sixth District. He has no doubt tina
tho Democrats will elect their congress
man
General George j. Hundley, Of Amelia
aid that the party was in good shape ir
OBJ. Fourth District. and fine work was
being done there for Bryan and Sewal.
and Epes. lie believes the Democratic
ticket VIII sweep Virginia this fall.
fenatcr Morriv of Albemarle spoke
most encouragingly OF the situation ir
his section. lie has the utmost confidence
n the strength of the party in Virginia.
Colonel John s. Cunningham, Of North
Carolina. A member Of the committee tC
escort Mr.. Bryan through the ola North
state. Is I'm the city. He said yesterday
that the Tarhecls would give Bryan and
Sewall at least 10000 plurality this fall
TO TURN OUT BOLTOCRAT5.
Notwithstanding the inc.omency of the
weather the Ciay-W ard Actiyes held a
god meeting at Bciyidcre Hall last night
About fifty members Werc present, and
President Evan Snead filled the chair.
The club has started a movement 20 expel
from membership in the Actyes all mem
Dars who are not supporting the nominees
OF tho Democratic party. \ committee
on statistics was appointed 10 go over the
rolls Of the club and make such recon-
mendations as might be deemed proper
Last night Mr. Robert r. RalstOn. ex-
Sergeant-at-Arms Of the City Council
made a vigorous speech touching this mat
ter. He said he did not think the club
should have persons IN it who would go
around and work against the nominee.
OF the party. and at the same time pro-
claim that they were members Of tho
Clay-Ward Actives. No action was
taken upon this matter. and probably
none VIII be taken until the report Of the
committee is submitted
4 letter was received from Congressman
William A. Jones. OF the First District
stating that he would certainly be mere
next Friday night. when he will address
the Democratic voters at Belvdere Hall
a large amount Of routine business was
transacted, and the club adjourned.
POLITICAL NEWS NOTES.
The Fulton Bryan, sewall, and Lamb
Club will meet az Boltz's Hall. corner Or
leans street and Williamsburg avenue
tendance is requested, as business OF i'm
portance will be transacted. Several good
speakers will address the club on the
issues OF this campaign.
Secretary Joseph Button, of the State
Democratic Committee, spent yesterday
at his home, IN AppOmattox, and news
was scarce around Headquarters. Mr.
Buttons corps OF assistants were buslly
engaged In sending out literature.