Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-28
CALL UPON DANIEL.
COMMITTEE FROM MR. asTERN's
CLUB RECEIVED. q
PLEASED At COMPLIMENT PAID Hin.
Hon. III. ID. Flood Denies q RepoRt
That He Was '.knifcd" by Sena-
tor Echols In the Last Campaigns
Other Political Gossip.
Other Political Gossip.

In his splendid apartments on the fourth
floor OF the Jefferson. Senator John w.
Daniel last night received a delegation
from the John w. Daniel Democratic
Club. and quite a pleasant informal re-
ception followed. The deputation was
headed by Mr.. S. stern. president of the
club, and Congressman John Lamb ard
his private secretary. Mr.. George Med.
Blake, were also along. by invitation.
Others in the party were Messrs. David
Connell. r. c. Sullivan, and John j..
Driscoll.
After welcoming his callers, who were
introduced by President Stern, Senator
Daniel said he recalled the pleasure 1t
gave him when he gave the club pcrnis-
sion to take his name This breaks down
the intimation that the organization had
not obtained this privilege from tho
Senator himself,
Mr.. Stern told Senator Daniel how tho
people Of Richmond admired him and his
course I'm politics, and an hour or more
was spent In social intercourse. Major
Daniel was invited 20 appear before tho
club tonight. but as he is here on busl-
ness I'm connection with the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company. and
the Common Council meets this evening
to consider the ordinance granting this
company the right TO come into Rich
mond. he was forced 10 decline.
DANIEL on THE NEW TARIFF.
Yesterday afternoon while chatting
with party of friends at the Jefferson.
Senator Daniel spoke briefly OF the new
tariff bill. lie said ne did not think
il was going TO work satisfactorily. lt
went too far. 'frbe passage OF the bill
was a foregone conclusion" he said.
"and it was therefore best that 1t should
pass as soon as possible. Its passage
should strengthen some industries and
will make wealth for few. IL cannot
carry relief 10 the great body of the
people II will now argue itself into tho
political situation OF it's inability TO re-
turn the conditions Of prosperity"
"IIad the Republicans been satisfied TO
act with moderation. there would have
been a sentiment to drop the tariff as
subject of acute controversy, but the IN
ordinate greed OF those who think that
high prices Is n great thing for them.
for what they have TO sell and low
prices for everybody else's goods, has
carried the Republican party 10 extreme
action. from which there viii be a tre-
mendous and continued revolt"
MIR. ECHOiS WAS LOYAL
Another well-known Democrat who
was at the jefferson last evening was
State Senator III. -. Flood. OF Appomat-
tox the Democratic nominee for Congress
i'm the Tenth District last fall who was
defeated by Jacob Yost. Senator Flood
Is a hold-oyer member of the Virginia
Senate. and will of course be In that
body next winter Speaking or politics
generally throughout the State. he said
he thought the outlook was most hope
full 10 the Democrats I'VE have got
walkover," said he. Il don't believe the
Republicans are going 70 do anything,
and the Populists are going % vote win
us In my district. especially In my coun-
| ty the Republican party has gone all to
Speaking Of the probable result OF the
| Roanoke convention, senator Flood re-
marked that he was glad TO see his
| friend Hon. Edward Ech0ls. OF Augusta
| being endorsed for Lieutenant Governor
.Hs Il I'm every sense deserving OF tho
| honor" continued Mr.. Flood. II have
| noticed with keen displeasurc that some
| of the State newspapers are charging him
with having knitted me I'm the contest
last fall. There is not one word or truth
i'm this Prior 20 the Chicago convention
Senator Echols was a gold man. but ar
terward he accepted our platform, was
made chairman Of the party I'm Augusta.
and rendered full, faithful. loyal and
efficient service for the entire ticket
ran ahead Of the ticket I'm Augusta I'm
that contest. and the poor showing OF
the Democrats made IN the county was
I'm no wav attributable 10 Senator Echols.
He is my friend. and last fall he gave
me his loyal and untlring support"
TO APPOINT DELEGATES
The city Democratic Executive Com
mittee VIII meet at noon Saturday To
appoint delegates TO the Roanoke conyen-
tiOn The delegates will be selected by
the friends OF Mr.. Ellyson and Major
TYLER. respectively and their appointment
by the committee ~ only a necessary for
mality.
Mr. Ellyson is now engaged In making
up his list. They will not be given to
the public until they are ratified by tho
committed