Evening star., 1896-09-08

been reached The democratic congression-
al convention will not be held until the 18th
instant, but there Is lively preliminary
contest going on, with six or seven aspl-
rants for the nomination. D. Gardiner
Tyler, son of President Tyler, and brother
Of the president of William and Mary Col
lege, Is perhaps most likely to secure it.
Alvah H. Martin, county clerk, and MEM
Der of the state republican central commit
tee says that the republican prospects are
Frightening. The gold democrats include
many Of the leading business men, and
" lille no separate nominations will be made,
their votes will materially aid the republi-
cans. DR.. r. A. Wise Is the republican can
didate for Congress in this district. There
Is an unfortunate split over local matters,
and }. j. Dyer Is up as an opposition can
didate. The silver question does not figure
in this and Dyer will probably withdraw
This county is normally republican by
about 200 majority, and Mr.. Martin thinks
vote is small. There is no one of impor-
tance at the head Of it or in 1t.
Republicans May Carry the State.
DO you think that there Is any chance
that the republican party will carry the
state?"
Yes, do. 1t is, Of course too early to
make definite estimates positive predic-
tions. but believe the prospect Is good"
What effect will the result in Vermont
well, 1t will encourage US, of course"
Judge C. W. Murdaugh was seen, but he
declined making any definite statements.
II general way his views coincided with
state, he Is quite hopeful. He Is the law
partner of Judge r. c. Marshall, the grand
son Of Chief Justice Marshall, who is q
very earnest and influential Bryan demo-
orat and quite sanguine his republi-
can partner.
Judge d. Tucker Brooks of Norfolk ex-
pressed himself with considerable caution.
He is a gold democrat and says that the
gold sentiment is stronger than most pCo-
pie think. On the other hand. party ties
are strong, and many people strongly cp-
posed to free coinage will hesitate to break
away from their party. He thinks the
county will go republican.
A Different View.
William Young of Norfolk. an original
silver democrat and an aspirant for the
congressional nomination in this the sec
ond district, takes much more positive
view. He has Travelled extensively through
the district. which comprises fifteen cities
and counties in the southeastern part of
the state. He believes that there Is de-
cided change in favor of the democracy.
Those who have heretofore heen driven off
into the populist. even the republican.
party are coming back. There is some gold
sentiment in the cities, but 1t is not infu-
ential. and does not reach the masses.
Norfolk city will give about the usual
democratic majority. The gold vote will
not exceed from three TO five per cent, and
will be nearly offset by the republican sill
Yer vote. Free coinage is The chief issue.
He has had very little tariff discussion.
The democratic organization is very COM
pete. A new club has been organized in
the third ward, and clubs exist in every
ward of the city. There will be a small
detection in the cities throughout the
state, but he believes that it will not
amount TO more than 1000 votes in all,
and that 1t will be very much more than
offset in the rural districts. This district
will give an increased democratic majority,
and the state will give from 10000 to 80.
600 In Mr.. Young's opinion those who
think there is chance of the republics
carrying it are lacking in political fore
sight ana judgment.