Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-23
The Republican State Convention.


The Republican State Convention.
STAUNToN, Va, April 23.-The State
republican convention assembled to-
day in Columbian Hall shortly after
noon. All during last night and in the
early morning large delegations of both
visitors and delegates poured in from
every section.
Ali the hotels and boarding houses
and many private residences have as
many guests as they can accommodate.
The Virginia Hotel where are estab-
lished Mckinley and Lamb headquar-
tiers present at all times a stirring ap-
pearance, with its hall and lobby teem-
ing with excited crowds.
Over 100 delegates have arrived, and
together with spectators ana visitors,
form a vast crowd at Columbian Hall.
Mckinley badges are worn by Very
large proportion of the delegates and
there are signs that his friends have
possession of the convention.
The Stonewall brigade band furnist-
ed music.
When Col. Lamb, the State chair
maU, mOuuIcO tuC iCSUi I'LL u'o AOA
lowers made it an occasion OF
a demonstration by way of showing
the Allan faction thing or two as to
their respective strength. On the plat
form were such prominent men as Col.
Brady, Judge Lunsford, Gen. Jas. a.
Walker, Col. Ashley, Jas. 4. Frazier,
Asa Rodgers, Jacob Yost and Col. s.
Brown Allen. The convention was
called to order by Col. Lamb and the
exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Wine. Following Col. Lamb
opened the session with an address at
some length. At the mention of the
name of "the Napoleon of protection
the delegates broke into shouts of wild
enthusiasm.
There was faint enthusiasm at the
mention of Reeds name, and scarcely
a voice was raised for any of the other
presidential aspirants. The speaker
declared that he was in favor of peace
and harmony at any cost, and to that
end was willing to sacrifice him
self and his interests if necessary
to save the State from democracy. AT
the conclusion of these remarks there
were great cheers.
Col. VIM. E. Craig, of Stauntop, was
named for temporary chairman amid
great cheers. Judge Lunsford Lewis
put forward the name of Gen
eral Walker for the position, but
as soon as it was known that ne op.
posed Craig there were Kisses and
groans and the convention became un-
ruly and could only be controlled by
the chairman's heavy raps of the gayel.
Judge Lewis was then heard.
Calls for Frazier brought the Rock
bridge man to the stand. He also
spoke in favor of Walker. At the ref
erence made as soldier under General
Jackson there were Kisses heard in the
rear of the hall, whereupon Mr.. Frazer
turned upon the hissers and with great
anger exclaimed, Kissing dog that
YOU are, the man who will
hiss at the mention of Stonewall jack
sons name, is meaner thar dog"
"Hell is much too good for that man."
Much confusion and expressions OF dis
approval here followed.
MIR. Chas. Curry, of this city, follow
ed the speaker in behalf of Walker
at this juncture and amid evident signs
of impotence from the factions.
Gen. Walker advanced to the front
and declared that he was not can6i-
date and in the best interest of peace
and harmony desired to have his name
withdrawn.
Judge Lewis here interrupted the
General and quoted the brewing row by
withdrawing the nomination. Mr.. Craig
was then made temporary chairman
without opposition and made concilia-
tory address, aud q resolution was Of
fered and adopted appointing one dele
gate from each district to constitute the
following committees-on resolutions,
on permanent organization and on
credentials. It was also further
resolved that special committee
should be appointed in like manner,
the same to constitute committee on
a plan of organization.
The convention then adjourned for
half hour to allow time for the district
delegates to select their representatives
of the various committeesand now will
come the fight; in spite of all efforts.
at concilliation the delegates arc in bad
humor and red hot
Up to this juncture the proceedings of the
convention have been characterized by great
confusion and excitement.
1t is probable that the convention will be
in sassion all night