The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-06
is SURE OF HARMONY.
Chairman fllyson Confident That Virginia
Democrats VIII Support the Nominee.
Mr.. GEE MAY WITHDRAW IN THE FOURTH
On Condition That the other Candf.
dRte Does Likewise Talk OF Coz.
Brady's Nomination In Tits Event
Much Larger Crowd VIII Attend
the Reunion Than Was Expected.

Richmond. Va, June 5.-CSpeeial)-
Hon. j. Taylcs Ellyson, chairman of the
Democratic State Committee. returned
q ON Staunton to-day. When asked for
his views on the convention he said:
AS the reports already Indicate, the
convention declared overwhelmingly for
free silver at 16 to 1. For the most part
the temper of the dominant element
was courteous Naile naturally disposed
to do whatever they thought necessary
to secure the full representation of their
views at the Chicago Convention Yet
the action of their leaders almost with
out exception Indicated a wish to do no
thing to offend those who We're not in
harmony with their views. There were
great many new men and great many
young men in the convention, and /
think these will go to their homes with
the earnest purpose of working earnestly
and enthusiastically for the ticket nomi-
mated at Chicago. The delegates with
out reference to their views on the cur
renoy question. declared their intention
10 support whoever might be nominated
at chicago. and on whatever platform.
nave full confidence that every mem
Der of the body, however much they have
oiffered In Staunton. will be found in line
IN tae coming campaign working side by
S.de TO secure the triumph Of the Demo-
cratic party in the Old Dominins- If
ANYBODY doubted the popularity of John
w. Daniel, all doubt would nave been
dssipated had he been a, the Staunton
convention Senator Daniel Is always
80 peasant and agreeable, SO gracious in
manner, so careful to avoid Unpleasant
personal illusions, that he wins the ad
mirat.on even of those with whom he
ieeis compelled to differ 1t is not sur
piistng, therefore. that the convention
should nave with almost entire unanimi-
~ heartily recommended him for place
on the national ticket to De nominated
month"
Mr.. Charles Gee, one of the Renuhl;-
can nominees in the' Fourth Congress
slohai district, was in the CITY to-day
ne met captain Asa Rogers. of Norfolk
VINO also spent the day in Richmond
what took place at the conference was
hot inaue public. Mr., Rogers Is high
and 1t IS understood that ha asked Gee
II ne would withdraw from the race If
inorp consented to do likewise t,ee
uiu not give an immediate answer. but
IL is known that he can be persuaded to
get out of the contest. Colonel Lamb
wants no pave the way to reward Col
BRADY Tor what he has done for hin,
particularly his help in elect!ng the Col.
onei aforementioned chairman of the Re
publican State COMMITTEE Messrs Al
Ian and Waddill will not object 10
BEadys nomination, as he helped them
fight Lamb
sui eomSs word that camps are being
organized and more veterans are comine
from far and wide to the big reunion. 1t
LOOKS now as though the estimate of
$4,000 veterans and visitors on that oc
casion would fall below the numb:r that
Will attend.
The Owl Cyclr Club will hold its nm
nual ten-mile road race to-morrow az
ternoon. There are forty-one entries
and splendid contest is anticipated