Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
-, coveRrssIoNAL DISTRICT.

No aoubt the Democrats OF the state
gensYally are anxiously watching the
routsoaI affairs OF the Richmond Con-
.r,..aionaI District, and are wondering If
,n November we are going to come out
.au rtght" FOR the party nominees LOT
President, yice-PresideDt, and congress
man.
The Dispatch's opinion is that II we
ne wise and prudent this district Wild
ne as safe for Us as any In the STATE
n,. NE can't afford 10 make any mis-
enc. or msssteps. One Of these has al
raadv been made IN ordering a new reg
,stration OF voters in October put We
trust that it il not too late to correct
this.
The Democrats Of Richmond have much
20 lose and nothing TO gain by canceillns
the old registration lists ana calling
upon every voter 10 come up ana res's-
.er anew. Unless a change occurs we
shau md In October that number OF
our voters will be glad not TO have heH
names on the registration lists. THIS VIII
afford them the excuse they wish ioi
NOT going TO the polls on November o.
on the other hand, Il the date for the
new registration be deferred until nex'
sprsng. we shall then have plenty OF time
"a reason with our lukewarm brethren
Indeed. IL Is quite within the range OF
probability that as late as the DAY OF
election they may be won TO our side
and persuaded 10 vote for Bryan ano
sewan and the party nominee for Con
gross.
n is quite true. we believe, that new
rezfstrstion is needed; bat we cannon
get a complete registration TVS year
pe.tieuisriy as our CITY Democratic Com
rn,ttee via be limited in funds where
With 70 pay runners 70 bring mp tardy
voters; but this work could well be done
next year.
Next year, be IT remembered, we will
not only vote on the question OF holding
n constitutional convention. but for Gov
srnor, members OF the legislature etc
30 we hope that the order for new
registration will be amended so as to fiA
che date for April or May next.
Il Is important. also. that We should
mot bsshurried into congressional nomi-
nation. Our district Is small and com
nact one. and Is easily and quickly can
yaased. The truth Is that the counties
REQUIRE very little canvassing. They are
eli right. Richmond win require much
more attention than the counties Of The
district. But a long campaign here il
not needed. Al any rate, we ought te
remember that the longer We wait be-
fore having the primary for the election
iof delegates 10 the nominating convention
the greater Will DO the number OF voters
,iRely 70 participate in the primary. II
We we're to have meagre primary here
she eject would be TO discourage many
OF our voters In the city and In the
country.
Another thing: We don't know hon
our congressional nominee Is 70 be fought
= lie may be opposed by an independent
Democrat. backed by the influence Of
waddsn. Allan. Treat, Bahen, John
Mitchell. Lewis. Lindsay. ct al. or, he
may be opposed by q straishtout Repub'
lican. who win count upon Democratic
insider@ce 10 secure him bis election
70 let us 20 about the selection OF oui
roninee thoushtfuliy and deliberately.
Meanwhile. however. Democratic meet.
!, inss for thu discussion OF the isEves OF
the canvass may be held especially IN
tie country. Mr. Bryan has positively
n,sor,ised Senator Daniel 10 come q