Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
SICKNESS THE PLEA.
fhs tho Only Reason Why Nj. Hul-
ply Did Not Serve
Ne Assures the state Chairman That
He II in Full sympathy with His
Action-Both Factions Claim TO
Have the Inside Track.

Mr.. Michael Murphy, who. as announced
IN these columns. sent to Colonel Lamb on
wednesday letter resigning the chair-
manship OF the City Republican Committee
20 which he was appointed last Friday
was seen yesterday by a Dispatch re-
porter, and asked his reasons for taxing
this action. He said II was so,ely on a'-
count Of the III health OF his wire ana
his physical inability to attend 10 tne
duties OF the office at this time that
caused him TO give up the posiuon
of city chairman. He thought, ne saiu'
health was OF more Importance than poll
tics. certainly 1t was TO him.
MIR. Murphy said he never wished tne
chalrmanshlp to be bestowed upon MN.
and. In replying to letter from Coionei
Lamb. in which the latter offered him
the honor, he said that he did not care
20 accept IL, and suggested several gen.
tlemen whom he thought would be g'a'
10 be at the head OF their party In ihis
city. Colonel Lamb had, however. he said.
sent him his commission. He said though
ne could. as had been suggested to him,
work, he did not care TO be stick
He had not been won over TO the other
side, however He believed in subordina-
ton to the head OF the party, and SAID
that If the Republicans throughout the
State did as Mr. Allan and his followers
were doing that chaos would reign In the
party Mr.. Allan though. he said. might
have Just grounds for his action. He
did not know as to this. He knew that
Colonel Lamb he'd been elected to his po-
sition by large majority, and saw no use
OF having a leader II every one was going
10 manage affairs to suit themselves
LETTER OF RESIGNATION.
He said as yet he had received no reply
10 his letter of resignation, of which the
following IS a copy:
Colonel William Lamb. Chairman Re
publican State Committee. Norfolk. Va:
After most careful consideration, /
regret to say that am compelled to alb
eoiutely decline the Craftsmanship OF the
Republican Committee of this city. and
] herewith return to you the commission
md other papers in connection there
with that l have had the honor TO receive
from you. Upon reflection l find
that II will be impossible for me
to attend to the duties Of this office
Aside from other considerations which
1 have, my wife is confined to her
bed at present by sickness. and is likely
TO remain there for some time. Besides.
] am physically unable TO discharge the
onerous duties which would devolve on
the city chairman at this time. / desire
to sustain you as State chairman in
every way i possibly can.
Earnestly hoping for peace and har-
mony In the Republican party In Nir-
ginia. which is of more Importance than
anything else, am
MICHAEL MURPHY.
MR.. ALLAN'S POSITION.
Mr. Edgar Allan yesterday morning re-
ceived a friendly letter from Mr. Muir
ply, stating that he had resigned the po-
sltion to which he had recently been APP
pointed. Mr.. Allan, when asked as 10
whether Colonel Lamb would appoint any
one else I'm Mr.. Murphy's place, said that
he did not know. He said, however. that
II Colonel Lamb was going to appoint
persons TO the position as fast as they
resigned he would have TO devote most
OF his time TO that task. and would hav,
little time for real campaign-w0rk.
HE has shot off more ammunition,
said Mr.. Allan. land spent more none,
already since the campaign started thar
was ever spent on campaign in Virgini'
before As yet he has not fired one sho
into the Democratic ranks. but all hi
attention has been turned against Re
publicans whose record In that party.
ranks are far brighter than his own.
81 don't see," continued Mr.. Allan
show he can carry out his boast of carry
ing the State by 5000 majority when al
his efforts are directed against member
Of his own party. In this district we ar
solid. and were in this city, until he ha'
that secret meeting called at the Henric
county courthouse on January 2Sd. {
which people were only admitted b.
ticket"
WILL WIN ANY WAY.
One OF the leaders among Colone
Lambs followers said Mr.. Murphy's &C
ton was not unexpected. He said hi
footing. however, could beat the opposi
ton any way they chose to 90. Colone
Lamb he said had the bit between hi
teeth. and was not going to be stopped
Both John Mitchell and Alderma
Bahen called upon Mr.. Murphy yesterday
TO ask that gentleman's reasons for n
signing the position TO which he had bee
appointed.
Two out of the four white rrecinS
chairmen appointed under the iahe
organization have informed City-chail
man Edgar Allan that their names WEI
used without their consent, and .hs
they will stand by his committee ss N
regular organization. Their names are .
III. Childrey and /. w. Throckmor:on.