The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-05
Virginia Democrats In Convention Assem-
bIed Speak With No Uncertain Sound.
THE PLATFORM OPPOSES A THIRD TERM
Declares Against Trusts, Mckinley.
ism md the Importation of Pauper
labor : Declaration in Favor OF
Both Gold ana silver = Conven-
tioM Adopts the Unit Rule.

StauntOn, Va. June f.-(Special. )@lme
Virginia delegation goes to Chicago in
structed to vote for the free and unlimit-
ed coinage of gold and silver at the ratio
OF 16 to l independent of what any other
nation may do and for candidates who
are in sympathy with the platform
Every district was carried by the sill
verites except the Second. in which the
sound money people had majority.
In the State Convention the platform
submitted by the gold men was rejected
by a vote of 1.276 to 81, which was the
relative strength OF the two factions.
When 1t came to instruct.ng the entire
delegation. which meant the adoption of
the unit rule, Ill silver men voted With
the goldites.
There We're some stormy scenes this
afternoon. When Senator Martin made
his attack on Cleveland, there was ex
element (which was Increased when Con-
gressInan Harry Tucker immedtat ely
paid a noble tribute to the President. The
fight over the instructions were of mucl!
interest. Juuge Leigh r. Watts made a
powerful speech to the body not TO drown
tine voice of the Second District at Chi
cago.
Senator Daniel spoke eloquently for In
strucuons, and Mr. Munford. of Rich
mond. made an earnest appeal against
the unit rule.
Mr.. j. c. Parker, of Southampton, and
Colonel r.. c. Marshall. fought the .n-
struct.ons contained in the platform, and
Congressman Tyler would have done so
had ne secured recognition.
All tne district conventions We're tame
except that of the second, which was in
session about four hours.
MI. Parker, of Southampton. presided
First there was the Newport News con-
test to dispose of. The silver delegates
had no case a all, and the gold peo-
pie were seated. Had they been left out
the sound money people would not have
had majority. for Newport News The
two Eact.onE stood 106 for sound cur
rency. and &c for silver.
The committees were chosen as fol-
lows:
Organization-A. E. Warren. j. IT.
Lawless. c. f. Day.
observation-disclosures H. Barnes. l.. r.
Watts. j. E. Heath, Jr.
Credentials-F. NJ. Arthur D. j. Gala
han, r. II. Walton.
The following gentlemen were elected
70 the State Committee: j. II. Duke, E.
Thompson. Jr..> DR.. ]. +. Bryant. C. F.
Day, and w. j. Stores.
Staunton, Va, June 4.-(Special 1.-THE
Democratic State Convention was call
ed TO ord.r att noon to-day in Columbian
Hall by Hon j. T. Ellyson Chairman
of the State Committee. John Bell Big
gates. and veteran Secretary of the Dem
ocratic Convention was made temporary
chairman, and Joseph Br!tlon. of Apo
mattox temporary secretary.
In assuming the chair, Mr. Bigger
made one of the brt:fest speeches of his
public life. He al once proceeded to the
business before him.
Senator Daniel. who is the most con-
spicuous figun' of this big gathering, oc-
cupied seat with the Lynchburg dsle-
ga.t!Oc. in the body pf no hall
The usual committees on permanent
organization were appointed, and al
O'Clock the' convention took a recess un-
til $3.50 o'clock.
Senator Daniel s chairman of the
Platform Committee.
1ne convention re-asSemhled at 4
o'clock. The committee on Permanent
rgarizatlon submitted the name of
Micajah Woods, of Charlottesville as
permanent chairman, and j. Bell Bigger,
and Joseph Button, secretaries. These
recommendations were confirmed by the
convention.
Mr.. Woods, in assuming the duties Of
chairman, Impressed upon the body the
Importance Of :he minority submitting
to the domination of the majority,
While waiting for the recon: OF the
Committee on Resolut!onI continued
calls We're made for Senator Martin. to
whJch he responded, and at once COM
mended the cause OF free silver He was
confident tina; If all the Democrats of the
country Were insaired as those present.
they would elect their President thts
year, and one. ;:e said, who would be in
accord with his party. No one could he
continued. be 4 greater party wrecker"
Than the last one elected by the Demo
cracy. This sentiment evoked prolonged
cheers from the silver men, and some
tifsses from Ithe gold delegates Senator
Martin eadd there were some things upon
which he differed with his party, bu,
there was never q time when he was not
in accord with them on the money cues
tion.
Representative Tucker, in a speech
strongly commended Mr.. Cleveland as an
!ronest, upright Democrat. THIS was
heartily cheered by the gold Democrats.
The committee on Resolutions: submit
ted the platform. which was read by ITS
chairman, Senator Daniel
Mr.. b. B. Munford presented a m.norl-
ty report representing the views OF the
gold men on the financial question. This
was signed by the six gold members of
the Committee on Resolutions.
The Democratic party of Virginia. in
convention assembled, declares as fol-
lows:
81. We adhere to the principles Of
Democracy as announced by Jefferron
Monroe, and Madison, ard the patriots
OF their day, that this Is G government