Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
STRONG SPEECHES IN HIS BEHALF.
Earnest Words Of EulOSy Coupled With
Resolutions Endorsing His Claims
nun PRIMARY PLAN MOST UNFAIR.


.,. picbmord friends of Hon. J. Tay-
..,,...,, are determined that his in
......s .n This city IN the race for the
,,.-.o.,.tlc nomination for Governor
-..r mo-, be- neglected or allowed TO
suffer.
.-,.. are equally determined that GER
49,. ,..r,ros OF the plan adopted for
,,. urinary here on the 2ith. which are
..,r.i a. unjust to him and contrary
r..,,,.ritic policy and practice, shall
...-.i4cred and amended or, in de-
,.. . hs hat the people shall be
.....ed AS to overcome the effect Of
r.. Injustice by polling such a large
,... .s io insure him the representa-
r., f.caation that they feel he would
receive .u O. primary conducted under
l4r aul proper plan.
These Two facts were clearly demon
s.ratsi m the conference Of Mr.. Ely
s.s friends held at Sanger Hall last
,..rt. These were the sentiments Of the
,r..1... made and resolutions adopted.
..5 -l. vociflrous cheers of the repre-
sentative gathering showed that all pre-
s.rt were 900 mu ac ord with the ideas
th.. s.t forth Tie meeting was one
of he best ever held in Richmond. and
WAS marked boy an enthusiasm and
earucsuess ~ purpose that promise well.
THE HALL TOO SMALL.
This was tle first general conference
held ty Che local supporters of the Rich
uoal candidate for gubernatOrial honors,
and f. far exceeded all expectations.
lt had been arranged for me meeting
Do h. hclI 40 $50 o'clock in the upper
IT,. Camp Hail. the lower and larger
one being otherwise engaged, but this
proved utterly inadequate TO accommo-
date those who came.
Long before the hour designated the
room and The hall approaching it were
crowded. and arrangements were at once
made to transfer the meeting TO San
ger Hail. Within a few minutes after
the doors We're opened this large as
e.why hall was crowded, and many
stood about the doorway. The gather
inr was thoroughly representative one.
Prominent business. professional and
w0rku.mcn were present and all
,vfrced the most lively interest in the
proceedings.
THE CHAIRMAN'S FRIENDLY WORDS
Mr. r.. c. WalthaH called the meet
ing 90 order. and Mr.. Jackson Guy was
elected chairman. Mr.. Guy said the pur-
pose of the gathering hardly needed 10
Dee stated As friends of one of their
worthy towusmen. they had met for
counsel and TO throw their influence in
his behalf I'm some measure, in order
10 make successful i'm the Roanoke con-
yention the accomplishment Of the pur-
4 A..,,.f ,.fr.rr. .
They did not look upon this as a duty
but as a pleasure. Mr.. Ellyson. who had
made a useful citizen. was born and
reared in this city, and those present
knew and hOnored him: knew of his
abilities and attainments, and of the
conspicuous fidelity and success with
which he had discharged every duty.
whether to the city or as chairman of
the party in the state. (Applause) His
merits and his service alike entitled him
% reward. In closing Mr.. Guy said the
purpose OF the conference was 10 try
and secure for Mr. Ellyson such hearty
and united support on behalf of his
home people as would insure his success.
For secretary of the meeting. Mr. 5.
I. Kelly. a prominent young member
% the bar was placed in nomination
and unanimously elected
TRIBUTE To MIR. ELLYSON.
Hon IS. f. Reddy. being recognized
by the Chair. offered the following paper
which was received with marked evil
deuces Of approval:
The Richmond friends Of Hon. j. Tay-
l1r Ellyson desire to record their belief
in him AS the most available Demo-
cratic candidate in the coming guberna-
t0rt contest His public life is one
of mbrokcn victory. Whether serving
DIS feuOw-citizens Of Richmond in the
halls OF Nirginia's Legislature or as the
Chief magistrate Of Virginia's capital,
or doing larger and greater service for
tae Democrats Of Virginia, without re-
gard 10 locality as chairman Of the
State Committee. his duties have been
v-u and admirably discharged.
Public honors have come TO him as
testimonies Of private merit. His init
mate knowledge Of public questions
closely affecting the interests of the
S.ate his thorough business training;
Dis capacity never yet found wanting.
make him AN ideal candidate for the
high Office OF Governor of Virginia.
Resolved That We hereby pledge TO
Hon j. Taylor Ellyson our unfalterng
ana continuous support and commend
him Co the consideration of Virginia
Democrats as our next Governor.
HE DESERVES LOCAL SUPPORT.
Ar RedIy made a very happy speech
in support Of his resolution. which he
SAID wa. open 10 the criticism that many
things which might well be said were
in. contained in it. But Mr.. EllysOn's
Friends were not assembled 10 laud him.
Among those who knew him as those
present GIj this would be q useless task.
'f were present 10 pledge their fealty
aHI to say 20 Mr.. Ellyson that they
wc..l hold up his hands and stand by
nm untl the battle was over. let victory
ifht where 10 might The speaker said
d. tat hoped for greater local pride than
me people had thus far shown in the
matter OF supporting their home candi-
Gate and he rcjoiced in this rallying of
forces IL there was opposition TO Mr.
Ll} ION or preference on the part Of
some citizens OF Richmond for one Of
the other candidates. this opposition
would he increased by the apathy or
lessened hy the earnostness. activity. and
enthusiasm OF Mr.. Eliyson's friends
DIT. heioy. continuing urged those pre-
sent TO 30 20 work. declared Mr.. Ely
son 10 Doe an ideal candidate. and said
ne Iet DO 70 be the duty. as he believed
would be = pleasure. for those as
sembled 90 stand shoulder 10 shoulder in
DIS support Quoting the words OF the
poet be said Mr.. Ellyson had done more
than 10 command success. he deserved
H. lie could not. however command
success unless those here gathered with
the other Democrats Of Virginia com
manded for him the success that
he 50 richly deserved. Mr. Reddy's
speech aroused great enthusiasm.
but very heartily IN Mr.. Elyson's be-
half lie fully endorsed the sentiment
~ the resolution offered aud all that
hr Rcddy had so well and pointedly
SAID For his parl. all that he could do
10 advance Mr.. Elyson's interests would