Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-05-02
REPUBLICANS AGREE
A RINGING PLATFORM.
Colonel Lamb Elected.
DELEGATES AT RGB.
A Harmonious Session.
VTnToRY THE WATOHWORD.
VICTORY THE wATOHwORD.

SrAUNroN, VA April %. 1896
The Republican State Convention /
met here this morning at noon. Pre-
vious to that time the streets were hll-
ed with delegates from all sections of
the state. The houses were decorated /
with flags and bunting and the hotel
where the headquarters of the Repub-
lican leaders were located was profuse-
ly decorated.
ing itself despite the hilarity of some
of the delegates and disagreements
! were discussed in a most friendly way
Mckinley was the favorite for Presi-
dent, and the badges upon which were
to be seen his Napoleonic countenance
was everywhere in evidence.
The troubles in the Second and Third
Congressional Districts were being
quietly adjusted and the spirit of COM
promise was manifest. In the midst
of it all Judge Edmund Waddill.
though unwell was in his headquarters
using his means and devoting his time
in conjunction with Gen. Edgar Allan
to secure the defeat of Col. William
Lamb as state chairman. Money was
used freely and no words were too Sc
we're to use in connection with the able
statesman from Norfolk.
The Allan pamphlet against Col.
Lamb was circulated but no one SEEM
} ed to have the time TO read it. Here
r and there In the cutters and on the
streets could be seen copies which had
been cast aside.
! tt was soon evident that matters
were not going to the Allan Waddill
} people and vague whispers OF COM
promise floated in the air.
John Mitchell, Jr., had been in con-
sultation with the chieftains and came
out with knowing look and his face
5 wreathed in smiles.
2 Messrs. Allan and Waddill did not
2 seem to be in favor of anything which
did. not give to them the Craftsmanship
t 1t was understood that il the Allan
Waddill delegation in the Second
D Lamb's) District were seated then the
Lamb delegation from the Third Dis
trict would be seated and vice versa
The same arrangement would prevail
D if they were seated on half votes.
The Lamb leaders out-generalled the
] Allan forces at every point. They quiz
D city gave their delegation from the
Richmond District delegates tickets.
: This kept off the fight which Allan
2 had prepared TO make from the floor.
provided he had been thrown out and
gave the Lamb element an Opportu-
u nifty to take a fresh holt and to do ex-
ira work for the reelection of their ia
vorite.
When the Convention was called to
order at u o'clock the band had been
e playing patriotic airs and as Chairman
: Lamb lifted the large maliet which
n was dignisied with the designation of
gaVel there was silence broken only by
J the loud cheers which greeted MIN as
y he proceeded to make his opening ad
dress At the close he designated
Col. w. Craig as temporary chairman
The Allan people thought this was
p their opportunity and ex-Judge l. l..
: Lewis of Richmond was on his feet in
= an instant and hurried to the stand.
l.; He protested against the selection
i of Col. Craig, and declared that peace
could only prevail by the election of q
/ temporary Chairman. He nominated
{ Gen. James A. Walker for the position
e There were half dozen others who
: came forward and in impassioned tones
: seconded the nomination of Gen. Walk
e er.
i Some of them were interrupted and
h one or two Kissed. Colonel Brady and
d Mr. James A Frazier and Mr.. Brown
ing were those who spoke in favor OF
Gen Walker.
e Finally MIR. Charles G. Currie OF
k Staunton took Judge Lewis to task foI
It his course IN opposing the nomination
of Col. Craig.
He said he was in favor of Gen. Walk
er for anything, but advised the con
vention TO stand by Chairman Lamb
! There was wild cheering as the name
y of Col Craig was mentioned which
A. was renewed at the mention of the
. name of Col. Lamb.
&c Gen. Walker arose and it was
- thought by many that it was for thu
= purpose of declining, but he did not dc
= so, contenting himself with saying
~ that if he could promote harmony 10y
accepting the position, he would bow
~ to the will of the convention.
10 1t was then seen that Col. Craig
81 would be selected regardless of Gen
u Walkers candidacy and Judge Lewis
> hurried to say that he would with
draw his name. With this, the hopes
D of the Allan addill combine fell t,
. rise no more.
l, Col Craig was elected by acclama
~ ton and the machinery of the power
~ full organization was in the hands o
u Col. Lamb to remain.
rs s4Then all had an opportunity TO gaZ
III upon the magnificent auditorium il
~ which the convention met, decorated
~ from one end to the other will
IL flags and bunting and composed o
IL about seven hundred delegates, two
III thirds of whom were white.
The committees were appointed ant
the mighty machinery was put il
prevalent save over in the Second an,
Third Districts where Gen. Allan wa
IS, solemn and thoughtful and Mr.. Bow
ed den downcast and sad.
1t They realized that they had lost th
of day and contented themselves wit
or securing whatever minor advantage
a which fell in their way.
The hopes of the Lamb people ha
risen, and they were jubilant. An ad
jourment was had.
At p. M, the Committee on Per
manent Organization made the repoI
G. as follows:
on Permanent Chairman. Gen. Jane
ISL A. Walker; Secretary, Asa Rogers
OF Assistant Secretary, Major r. F. Walk
All er Vicc-Presidents, First District,
TO A. Coles of Northumberland Second
er l.. p. Harper of Nansemond Third, /
IsI L. Lewis of Richmond Fourth, s. i
r. Gillian of Dinwiddie Fifth, +
Brown of Henry; Sixth, Charles 4
" Heermans of Montgomery Seventh
y: A. X. Grimm of Page Eighth, A. v
Dodge of Prince William; Ninth, VII
liam Godlar; Tenth, J. X. Campbell {
Ia Allegheny.
When Gen Walker was elected pei
manent chairman, many of the ALA
people thought this made him stat
were happy, but were rudely awaken
De ed to find that this was not true.
T.. The following platform was reporte
Ids by the Committee on Resolutions an
no was adopted:
nd
THE PLATFORM.
1. The Republican party of Virgin
ia, in convention assembled. reaffirn
it's allegiance to the principles of til