Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

Z Magic City There Was one lluy on mo
platform, drawn hither, as many had
been in the forenoon, by desire TO near
Senator Daniel speak. Most OF the specta-
! tors were moved by the same desire. and
/ their hearts wishes were fully gratiiied.
/ They had TO wait for some time. but
their patience was rewarded by hearing
a speech Of rare eloquence and feeling
for even so distinguished an orator as
the gifted Virginia senator.
The first hour OF the afternoon session
was wholly wasted, and recalled the
memorable scenes Of the Staunton con-
vention a year ago. Chairman Saunders
called the body TO order soon after .
o'clock. and recognized Major Daniel. who
completed the reading OF the platform,
which ha had begun before dinner, while
the convention was waiting TO hear from
those who had figured In the attorney
generalship fight. The Senator first read
the platform as adopted by the unanl-
nous vote Of the Committee on Resolu-
tions. and printed IN the convention re-
port I'm to-day's Dispatch. and then sub
mitted as a separate recommendation the
resolution by Mr.. Jones to nominate
United States senators by primary. which
the committee had adopted by the vote
of 10 10 H.
Major Daniel asked that the platform
be adopted as q whole with the exception
Of this primary plank, and that this be
considered separately. This course was
decided upon.
RESOLUTION ENDORSING DANIEL.
After Senator Daniel had completed the
reading OF the platform, Colonel j. Bell
Bigger. the secretary. read this resolu-
ton, which was printed In to-day's Dis
patch. and which is as follows:
1--WE cordially and heartily endorse the
course of our beloved and distinguished
Senator. John w. Daniel. in the United
States Senate, and will oppose any cam
didate for the Legislature and Senate OF
Virginia who is not in favor Of his nomi-
nation"
AS Colonel Bigger took his seat, Cap
tain Camm Patteson, OF buckingham,
arose in the gallery and moved TO amend
the tariff plank. He wanted 10 be heard.
but the convention did not seem TO be in
favor Of hearing tariff speeches.
A motion Of Congressman Hay TO refer
the amendment TO the Resolutions Com
rnittee was finally reconsidered in order
that Captain Patteson might be given a
fifteen-minute hearing. He was invited TO
the platform after having protested
against being cut off, and about the time
he reached the rostrum Mr.. Liggett, or
Rockingham, came up with a resolution
embodying a motion 10 adopt the resolu-
ton endorsing Major Daniel. Both sought
recognition and insisted upon being heard.
CAPTAIN Patteson had not written cut his
amendment as required by the rules. so
Mr.. Iiggett got ahead OF him while he
was preparing the paper. Finally the
buckingham delegate got the floor and
held IL for the fifteen minutes, but very
few people heard anything that he said.
He had not uttered many sentences when
the Interruptions began. In a few Sc
conds pandemonium yeigned, and IL con-
timed until he concluded and took his
seat. No action was taken on the amend
ment but the vote on the platform re-
suited in its unanimous adoption. This
carried with il the endorsement Of Major
DANIEL. and In acknowledgment Of the
high honor he came forward and made a
brief speech thar was truly a gem. The
eloouent Virginian's voice treinbled with
emotion as he expressed his appreciation
~ the kind things said about him. Tho
senator was given great ovation
DANIELS SPEECH.
He said;
'I beg leave TO impose myself upon
YOU for few moments for the purpose
OF being very pTioi' dS ieel Inadequate
Ia express tho devotion which / feel TO-
wards YOU for the very generous manner
in which you approve my course and
for your Recommendation OF my re-olec-
tion. The Democratic party OF Virginia
has conferred upon me many offciai
honors; to-day it Is overwhelming with
its regard and with It's loving Kindness.
would search in vain FOR any words
,,hgch could give 10 Won an exnrcoslo,
OF the thoughts feel. but I can say that
I am deeply rooted in devotion to the
principles you represent. aud I appreciate