The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

STANTON, Va, April 93.-The dele
gates 10 the Republican State conven-
sion were about early this morning; In
fact. many OF them remained up all
night. By 10 o'clock there was an i'm.
mense crowd around the Virginia
House, where the leaders have .heir
headquarters. Nine out of ten were
for Mckinley. General Osborne was
there doing missionary work for Ohio's
ex-governor.
Ex-Congressman Wsddill who got up
out of sick bed at Richmond TO come
here, had not been on the ground long
before an informal conference was held
between the leaders of the opposing fac
lions. 1t was pretty we'll understood
that efforts were making to bring about
q compromise.
At II o'clock Judge Waddill, Edgar
Allan, Col. Jsmes D. Brady. Congress-.
man Walker, Colonel Lamb and other
leaders were said to be in conference in
the Virginia House and the delegates
waited the result with impotence. II
anything WAS accomplished. those who
participated kept the fact to themselves.
Columbian Hall 10 perhaps the best
fitted building In the State for conven-
ton purposes. 1t seats 1000 people.
and Its acoustics and ventilation are
all that could be desired. 1t was
handsomely decorated. Back of the
stage were hung pictures of Lee. Jack
son, Lincoln. Grant, Hayes, Garfield,
Blaine and Mahoue. By noon most of
the delegates had arrived and taken
their seats. Fully thirds were
white.
Chairman Lamb walked upon the
stage ut 1905 o'clock and his followers
In all parts of the hall rose up and
cheered him. While waiting for the
proceeding the old Stonewall Brigade
Band played "Dixie" and other airs.
The convention WAS called to order ut
1915 and Rev. Mr.. Wine. Of S,aunton,
offered prayer.
Chairman Lamb apoke briefly. He
congratulated the Republicans on the
splendid convention. He said IL would
compare favorably with any convention
that ever assembled. His:reference to
she Napoleon of prote csion brought
forth great applause, which WAS con-
sinued when some delegate proposed
three cheers for Mckinley. References
TO Reed, Allison, Morton and others
were cheered also.
Coming to the close Of his remarks the
chairman said: LET us put aside dis
cord (applauBe). 1 am willing to encri-
fee myself upon the altar of nv party
(greAt cheering). Every honest Repub-
lican should eink his personal prefer
ences for his party's good"
Congressman James A. Walker came
In az Chairman Lamb took his seat.
Calls were made upon him for speech,
but he did not respond.
Col. w. K. Craig, of Stanton, WAS
named for temporary chairman. AS
soon as the announcement was made
Judge l.. l. Lewis went upon the plat.
form and the fight looked for WAS begun.
Judge Lewis started out in words of
warning to the convention to proceed
cautiously and to make no mistake. As
soon az 1t became apparen. that he was
to make nomination the Lamb people
yelled for Craig and for two minutes
Judge Lewis was not allowed to pros
coed.
Chairman Lamb appealed for order,
and Judge Lewis named Gen. James A.
Walker for temporary chairman. This
set the Waddill"Allsn faction wild with
joy. Col. James d. Brady seconded the
nomination Of Walker.
Charles Curry. OF Ssaunton, eulogized
General Walker, and criticised Judge
Lewis for putting In nomination gem
tleman In opposition to the choice of the
State chairman. Mr.. Curry urged the
convention to elect Craig.
AS soon as Curry took his seat Gen.
eral Walker went on the stage. Let us
have peace" said he. He said he felt
very much surprised. He did not wish
to stand in the way Of harmony, but
DR., ALBERT A. CANManAY