The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-02
NEXT GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
An Open Fight in Which No Advantages
Are Conceded.
A NUMBER OF NAMES MENTIONED,
J. Taylor Ellyson and y. Hogo Tyler tn.
Most Promin insnt Cand dates, and II They
Pail of Nomination Il VIII BE a Mem.
ber of the Delegation in Congress.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. Especial
The approaching contest over the nomi-
nation for the goyernorshp IS attracting
general attention among Virginians here.
Several OF the members of the dclcga-
tion in the House are looked upon as
candidates, though none Of them have
made an announcement Of their purposes.
The name most prominently mentioned
here is that OF Representative w. \.
Jones, Of the First District. Representa-
tives Tucker. Otey and Meredith. are
also being talked Of In the general dis
cussion Of the situation, it seems 10 be
generally believed. that Chairman Ely
son. OF the State Committee, and ox-
Lieutenant overnor J. Hoge Tyler. are
now the most leading candidates. but IN
the event OF failure. by these gentlemen.
10 is also argued that Que OF tho mem-
bers OF the present House. Is likely TO be
nominated
MIR. JONES Is SILENT.
Representative Jones. IL being strongly
urged. by his constituents I'm the First
District and by friends I'm other parts
OF tho state. 20 allow the use OF his
name. In connection with the governor
ship. So far. however. he has RETAINED
from making any statement concerning
the matter. lie iB known. however. TO
be heartily In favor of Lloyd r. Smith.
Of the First district. as a candidate FOR
tho Attorney Generalship. and 10 secure
that nomination. would rolinqulsh. II IS
understood his chances for the gubernato-
rial nomination.
There is some conflict OF opinion regard
ing tho presentation 20 the convention OF
candidate from the Eighth district
FrF g.. - a NaH ...af
many OF his constituents. tho friends OF
ex-State Senator r. Walton Moore. OF
Fairfax county. Will endeavor 10 per
suade him 10 become candidate and 10
secure for him tho delegates from the
district.
\ CONTINGENCY.
The possibility OF either Mr.. Meredith
or Mr. Moorts securing the nomination.
is contingent upon the retirement OF At
torney-Gencral Taylor Scott who Is also
a resident Of the Eighth district
Mr. Scott, IL Is understood Will be
candidate for denomination. and unless
his defeat Is probable, il Is not at an
likely that any other man from the
Eighth district will be considered.
Mr.. Otey's candidacy Il IS understood
will be of a positive character but for
that matter all the gentlemen mentioned
here. arc likely TO await developments
before determining upon thcir futuie
plans. Il may be said however. that
they regard the fight as an open one ana
do not concede that any one has. as YET
any particular advantage IN the race.
STATE ISSUES.
The extreme silver men VIII probably
oppose with strength and bitterness. any
proposition TO nominate Representative
I Tucker.
They DO not agree that the money cues
tlon should be eliminated from the STATE
campaign. and are. therefore determined
that only "a man who gave his hearty sup
port to Mr. Bryan and the Chicago pat
form. shall be selected.
Whether this feeling will prevail I'm tho
convention. il IS still early 90 speculate
upon. Among conservative silver Demo
Gratis. however. there seems. 10 be .
growing feeling In favor Of harmony, IN
the party regarding state issues.