Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
MINISTER M'D0NALD.
Assassination Of the Shah and Corona.
ton Of the Gar.
srLvEnITEs ENDORSE BRYAN.
virginians Elect Delegates to ST.
Louis and Instruct Them to vote
for the Chicsgo Ticket and Chi
cngo Money Plank.

Minister TO Persia, VINO - heAS va
annual vacation. witnessed Cor was pres
ent when they happened In three weeks
three of the most notable events OF lhe
present year. These were the assasslhd-
ton OF the Shah OF Persia. the instala-
;ion of his successor, and the coronation
Of the Car and Czarina of Russia, at
Moscow. Mr.. Mcdonald is suffering now
from a severe cold, contracted at MOS
COW, but is otherwise In excellent heailh'
He was shown as much attention at the
ancient capital Of Russia as If he had
been the duly accredited ambassador to
that country and his stay during the
coronation ceremonies was made very
pleasant by Minister Breckenridge. the
Diplomatic corps generally, and the Off
Gals Of the Russian Government The
entrance of the Car and Czarina into
Moscow, Mr.. Mcdonald says. was the
most wonderful spectacle he ever wit
messed, the horses alone being a sight
worth crossing the continent to see.
During the coronation festivities there
was something always going on, but per-
haps the most impressive scene was the
proclaiming Of the Car by the heralds.
who. escorted by squadrons Of cavalry, an
nounced the imperial coronation at vari-
Gus points in the city.
Mr.. Mcdonald attended the grand state
banquet and was presented 10 the Gar.
DIGNITY AND GRACE.
He speaks in the highest terms OF the
dignity Of the Emperor and is loud in
his praises of the Empress's appearance
and charming and gracious manner 10
everybody.
The grand ball given at the Kremlin
Palace, he says, was magnificent be-
yond dcscription-the uniforms Of the
| men and the tolettes Of the ladies being
gorgeous and bewillering. over 90 900 90
were expended In the festivities
At a delightful dinner given by Ambas-
sador Brecklnridge 20 Americans IN Mos
| COW, Mr.. Mcdonald met many old friends
| and acquaintances. among whom he mem
| tons Mrs. General Logan, General Nc
Cook, and Mrs. Potter Palmer.
Mr. Mcdonald. who has represented our
government for the past three years at
Teheran. IS well informed as to the habits
and customs OF the Persian people. as
we'll as their peculiar form Of govern
ment He telegraphed the sad news Of
| the Shah's assassination TO the President,
| and within twenty-four hours received n
reply. saying: "The President directs
| and coincidence, and adherence Of the
| assassination be given on behalf Of the
American people" This was the first
message Of coincidence received In Te-
heran from any government.
ARMENIA TROUBLES.
Asked about the Armenian troubles Mr..
Mcdonald said II know very little about
| them. Nearly all the news ] Get about
| them comes to me through the English
and American newspapers There have
| been no Armenian outrages in Persia,
| and 1 am inclined to think that the re-
| ports from other places are exaggerated.
Armenians form an important part OF
| the Persian population. They are re-
cognized officially by the government.
| are useful subjects, among them being
| leading merchants and mechanics and
they are fond of education"
Having disposed OF all foreign matters,
I asked the Minister what was his opn-
ion Of the POLITICAL situation I'm this coun-
| try. He said he did not know enough
! about II to discuss IT intelligently, but he
was free TO say that he would, as he
| had always done. abide by the decision
OF the National Democratic Convention,
and support the nominees of the party.
Mr.. Mcdonald is a Democrat
DIPLOMATIC DUTIES.
Minister Mcdonald drove 10 the State
| Department this morning, but the Sec
rotary and Assistant Secretary were both
! absent and he only saw Chief-Clerk
! Renick. with whom ha had a brief con-
versation. He viii visit the department
I again on Monday, when he hopes TO pay
/ his respects to Secretary Olney and dis
/ cuss affairs relative to his mission.
Mr.. Mcdonald intended TO visit Gray
| Gables, at Buzzard's Bay, TO deliver a
/ personal message he is the bearer OF from
/ the Persian Government to the President,
( bat was prevented from doing so by IL
/ health. and he will have to defer it till
4 some future time The Minister is now
under the treatment of physician, and
may have to remain here for several
| days yet.
SILVERITES ENDORSE BRYAN.
/ At a mass-meeting Of citizens Of Vir-
ginla held in the town of Herndon on
/ the 18th of July, 1896 under the call OF the
American silver organization. Captain H.
II. Garrett was elected chairman, and
T.. T.. Gillette secretary. Both are Of
Herndon. Va. Major John S. Duffie Of
fered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the people Of Virginia
impressed with the necessity OF relief
from present conditions, have assembled
y
to consider the plan proposed by the
American silver organization to unite men
OF all parties who believe that bimetallism
alone can bring relief 10 our suffering
countrymen and have decided to elect
delegates TO the convention called by said
American silver organization, 10 be held
in the city OF st. LOUIS on the 22d day
OF July, 1886
Resolved. That we have read and care
/ ftrffx u.
| convention held in Chicago by the Demo-
cratic party and. endorsing the monetary
plank In the platform there promulgated
and believing that the nominees of said
party have proved themselves by word
and work worthy standard-bearers in the
cause Of humanity. we select the follow
ing delegates TO represent the State OF
Virginia in the convention of the Ameri-
can silver organization, which Is 10 meet
/ IN the city OF ST. Louis on the 22d of July,
and instruct them TO use all legitimate in
fuence 10 secure from that convention the
endorsement OF the Chicago ticket-Bryan
and Swaziland OF the monetary plank
/ upon which they have been nominated by
the Democratic party:
Delegates at Large-Major John +.
| Dufie, OF Herndon; AlexandeIG Wedder-
burn. OF Fairfax county; /. l.. Johnson, Of
| Culpeper: J. w. Morton, Of Charlotte.
Delegates-B. f. Cogbill. Mecklenburg;
| c. r. Shear. Fairfax: Conrad Koun<ar
| Clarke county; c. L.. Campbell, Fairfax;
| John r. Norton, Prince Edward. r. c.
Hnlyer Newport News; William NJ Pey-
J ton, Henry county; r. II. Hutcheson, Ac-
, comac: w. p Dupuy, Roanoke; George
| w. Kolner. Augusta; James z. Machen
| Fairfax; Gus Davis. Fairfax; Randolph
Mead, Clarke county: Thomas s Stadden,
| Frederick county; J. S. Bukey. Fairfax
county; Hon. Absolom Koiner. Augusta;
| Hon Parke Agnew, Alexandria city;
| Hon Frank Hume Alexandra county.