Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-15
A CINE-L00KlNG BODY
- poANoI<E CONVENTION THO
norcuLy REPRESENTATIVE.
PLEASURE At ITS WORK.
.,crats I'm Washington Express
themselves "s Satisfied In Every
,,..x--ChaIrman Euyson's Grace
H., Acf-Thc I<IondiiSc-Etc.

IN a"
e,.D-1he large number OF delegates that
have passed through this city on their
NAY home from Roanoke are highly
,.tssed with the work Of the Democratic
convention Just held there. and are enth'-
ssstlc over the ticket that was nomi-
mated. Resident Virginia Democrats
here arc no less satisfied with the splendid
results Of the convention. They all agree
that the personnel OF the ticket is superb;
that the State. as 20 sections, IS well
represented on It. and that though there
De opposition worthy Of the name 1t
viii be elected by an Overwhelming ma
jority. The action OF Hon. J. Taylor
Ellyson I'm moving 10 make tho nomina-
ton OF Major Tyler unanimous and by
reclamation IS highly commended here
as graceful. manly. and patriotic. and the
unanimous reelection OF Mr.. Eiyson as
the party leader go the coming campaign
Is regarded as showing the high esteem
in which he IS held by the party. and the
confidence its chiefs have In his ability
and capacity as the State chairman.
The selection OF Hon. Edward Echols.
% Augusta. as the candidate for Lieu
tenant-Governor unexpected as II was,
IS looked upon throughout the Valley
and Piedmont sections OF the State as
peculiarly appropriate. and as a just re-
ward for the distinguished services OF
that gentleman 10 the party. The nomi-
nation OF Hon. A. J. Montague OF Dan
VILE. as the candidate for Attorney
General meets with the heartiest approval
OF al the Democrats throughout the
section OF the state bordering on the Pc
tonac. the people Of which were devoted
20 the late lamented Attorney-General X
Taylor scott II is n high tribute TO the
brilliant young lawyer. whose record az
the Department Of Justice as United
states District-Attornoy stands second
only as regards efficiency on the hst OF
such officers In all the United States.
WORK WELL DONE.
Atogethcr the ticket is one that could
not be improved upon, and the parry
throughout the State Is unanimous In the,
evrreesion that the work Of the conven-
ton was well and harmoniously done.
visitors TO the convention who nave
attended many previous assemDlagcs OF
the kind I'm Virginia say IL was by lar
the finest looking body OF men thai lhey
nd seen since the close Of the war Iney
were representative and splendid types
OF tho Virginia Democracy. Ihey demon
ftrated that tho party in al us Niclasl-
fudes. and sorely tried is IL has been, Is
s.fu true to its time-honored principles,
and that il is worthy OF the name ana
fame of its great founder-Je iferson.
The failure Of the convention 10 pass
the primary plan for the elecuoh OF
United States senators IS claimed mere
and across the Potomac 20 be due to the
great personal popularity or senator
Daniel: and those who supported H. ana
ere stu in favor Of the measure Cla'',
that the DELEGATES and Senators elected
10 the General Assembly. when United
states Senator is 20 be elected, VIII DC
chosen IN future by DELEGATES already IN
strrcted I'm the county and senatorial ais
triot conventions. which. they say VIII
amount 10 much the same thing as would
ndooton Of the primary plan.
Sneaker Ryan's friends, VINO were AZ
the convention. admit that he viii nave
opposition for the speakership IN the next
House OF DeleCates, but they feel no ap-
rrebeusion that he will not be reelected
~ the chair which he has filed so long,
and with such marked ability.
>rt<INLEY CIVIL-SERVICE ORDER.
Secretary George McAnerny, Of the Ma
tionol Civn-Seryice Reform League re-
Gently prepared "A statement relative 10
80 rocont order of the Preslueht
amending the civll-service rules. lie says,
.SThe new rule requiring that no removal
shall be made from position SUBJECT 70
81 competitive examination except io
fust cause. and upon written charses' "a
which the accused shall have run hollCv,
ond an opportunity 10 make defence VIII
have a far-reaching appreciation. II VIII
ornlv 10 every officer and employee III
M denartments at Washington. except
Ing officers confirmed 10y the senate, Ger
tain attorneys iu the Department or Jus
tice n few private secretaries, ana the
common laborers'
ALASKAN GOLD FIELDS.
There seems TO be no doubt now that
the gold fields Of the Yukon are in BRUSH
territory. as they are well to the east Oh
The last meridian. General Duiiield' OF
the Geodctc Survey, IS satisfied on TINS
point but he says that there mas Deeh
Great deal Of gold found on the Alaskan
e,de at the head OF Forty-Mile creek
west Of Circle City. at the head OF Blrch
creek. and one of It's tributaries, Preacher
creek. Gold digGlngs are In all or these
'localles. and they promise TO produce
well. and there is plenty Of the precious
metal I'm neiehbOring American localities.
The Geodetic Survey has prepared a
map which will show the routes to the
gold country. how TO get there from
Dvea. and the dangerous topography or |
The Chlkot and Chilkoot passes. There
e. a big demand for these maps, and they |
will only he issued upon orders OF mem |
hers Of Congress or sold AZ price about
eoual TO what IL cost the department TO
prepare and print them.
REVENUE STAMPS.
Tho new revenue stamps for cigarettes |
.ra the now Grade Of cigars (all-tODaccO |
ciearettes) are now ready, and are being |
issued from the Office Of the Internal |
Revenue Commissioner as rapidly as pos
sib'e
AN the machinery Of the Dingley tariff |
bin is now in working order, but so tar /
the promised prosperity Of the new
administration has failed TO put IN an
appearance.
VIRGINIA NATIONAL BANKS.
The following is an abstract OF reports |
made to the Comptroller Of the Currency, |
showing the condition Of the national
banks i'm the State of Virginia at the close
OF business. on Friday. July %, 1891;
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. ..........$l47 OIL Is
ONeluidIts .s.... ............s.s.. f-vo- Vt
United states bonds 10 secure
circulation. ...... .......... 2,2)i,zoV w
United states deposits 49,. $4,000 %
United states bonds on hand. ~ $50 10
Premiums on United States
s,o5 S2sd' ..aaril.s ci:..: s,55 5:3 $ $
nSt1res ,..... '..... 49, .' 7a.7o7 81
Other real estate and mort
cages owned .... ......... 326 765 7S !
reserve agents.. -. -. siSleS co