The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-10
THE BATTLE NOW ON
Republicans Schemlng TO Capture the
Next Member Of the Legislature,
BY FUSION WITH THE DEMOCRATS
No Names Have Yet Been Mentioned
I'm this Conncction-Senato Daniel
Sends Congratulations ana Words
OF Good Cheer to the Bryan and
sewall Free silver Club.

That portion Of the long suffering pub
lie which fondly hoped that with the
election of a President of the United
States the political saviors and would
De saviorS OF the nation and the nations
honor were going to ring down the cur
tain for another four years, will find
themselves badly mistaken.
AS matter of fact the show appears
to have just begun. All over the coun-
try there is q general crystalizing and
amalgamation of forces and II planning
for future maneuvers. Even so small Il
corner of the earth as Norfolk city has
caught the fever, and already the lead
ers of the several parties here are look
ing forward with something more than
speculative interest to fight for the next
member OF the Legislature from this
burg.
In the Republican camps, particularly.
there is unusual activity of mind along
this line. and all sorts Of combinatinn
are being schemed for by which q Re-
publican may obtain the coveted seat.
TO this end they are looking for local
fusion with the gold Democrats The
latter are being asked to votc-the Re-
publtcans have promised to do the rest
Just how far these plans may carry re-
mains TO be seen, but it is noticed that
up To the present very little terror has
been struck to Democratic hearts.
ON THE OTHER SIDE.
On the other side there has been ms
yet very little talk. and comparatively
little planning. 1t is believed that when
the time comes for the Democrats to
nominate man, citizen will he put up.
representative not only of the principals
of Democracy, but Of the best interests
OF all classes. and no such thing as de-
feat is looked for
LET THEM STICK TOGETHER.
The following is being extensively cir
culated:
Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 18th, 1896.
To the Silver Clubs Of Virginia:
Our great leader, VIM. Jennings Bry-
an. said In his ringing address after de-
feat:
I'm the face of an enemy rejoicing in
victory let the roll be called for the mex t
engagement and urge all friends of BIZ
metallism to renew their allegiance to
the cause Let each advocate
OF bimetallsm continue the work; let
all oliver clubs retain their organization
and hold regular meetings and circulate
literature.
Echoing his sentiments. I invoke your
attention TO them ana would urge action
in harmony with them.
While we all regret our temporary de-
real, there is Stlll no cause for dismay.
PETER j. OTEY.
Member National Democratic Commit
tee for Virginia.
FINISHED AT LAST
The Commissioners of Election met
yesterday and completed their extended
canvass of the vote of Norfolk city in
the recent election. Some important
changes We're made in the count.
Dr. c. l.. Charters, president of the
Bryan and Sewall Free Silver Club Of
this city, has received the following
communication from Senator Daniel:
Lynchburg, Va, Nov'G, 1896.
c. l.. Charters. Esq. Norfolk, Va:
Dear Sir:-I beg leave TO tender my
congratulations upon the election of our
candidate in your district. and my COM
plimcnts upon your services ms chief Of
the Bryan and Sewall Club. We have
lost the fight. but our cause was Just
one and will yet be vindicated. | am
with great respect,
Very truly yours.
John w DANIEL.