Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-15
ITS WORK WELL DONE
CHAIRMAN ELLYSoN PLEASED
= WITH RESULT OF CONVENTION.
70 HAYE AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN.
whether the Opposition he Weak or
strong, the Democratic Forces
VIII lie Thoroughly Organized
for Effective Work.

FOES not yet appear what enemy the
Democracy will have 70 meet on the
seld OF battle. but there IS little doubt
hat the ticket nominated at Roanoke
viii have opposition. II the sentiments
expressed by Mcssrs. Hale and Gravely'
OF the Populist Committee. in q state
ment given out by them the day after
the Democratic convention refused to
nominate Captain Cooke for Lieutenant
Governor are shared by the other lead
ers OF that party II is likely that their
ticket will be made complete by the
naming Of candidates Cor Governor and
Attorney General. The Socialists, who
polled rs votes in Virginia IN the presi-
Dental election last fall. have put up
ticket. the Prohlbitionists will soon hold
q convention for the same purpose, and
the Republican State Committee meets
In I.ynchburg on Wednesday next 10
determine what course that party shall
pursue. Chairman Lamb and his follow
trs want TO make nominations and put
up a fight, but the Waddill-Bowden-
Brady faction seem to prefer rot TO take
Hny open part in tho campaign. The
result is. therefore. in doubt. but the
general belief is that there viii be
Republican or Independent ticket II the
neld before october 1st.
CONVENTIONS WORK WELL DONE
The Democratic leaders I'm Virginia are
enthusiastic over the work Of the koa-
noke convention. Chairman Elyson. dis
russing that great gathering OF virginia
best men last night, said:
1.-THE convention at Roanoke did us
work well. and the good people or the
Magic City entertained ms most hahd-
somely The rivalry for the several posi-
tions on the ticket was spirited but gene
rous, and the result was accepted IN per
feet good humor There was sense Oh
disappointment, Of course, TO those VINO
failed. but they will IN every instance
give TO their more fortunate competitors
"a most cordial support. Tyler, Echols'
and Montague make up a ticket whlch
will give satisfaction TO the people IN
every section Of the Commonwealth. Inc
platform Of principles adopted represents
the sentiments of the Democratic people
of the state, and will receive their hearty
endorsation. 1t tells In plain and forciDle
terms where the Democrats or the COlh-
monwealth stand on all the great issues
OF the day. / do not think 1 have ever
attended state convention whero there
was such n universal feeling Of good Will.
The spirit OF brotherhood was stronger
than / have ever known it. and If there
was any bitterness Of feeling ! failed 10
discover It. TO me personally 1t VIII al
WAYS be a delightful recollection That so
many hundreds Of the friends Of my
competitor, Major Tyler. called at my
headquarters and gave me unmistakapie
evidences OF the sincerity or their most
kind and hearty greetings, and l would
-. "a oil the finer emotions OF
my nature If j had not been deeply touch
cd bv the manifestations Of the conven-
tlon's confidence and high regard. II VIII
be a great pleasure 20 work FOR a parry
whose representatives manifested IN such
an enthusiastic manner their confidence
and appreciation Of my leadership
THE JONEs-DANIEL DEBATE.
"The closing debate of the convention
on the primary plan for the nomination
Of United states senators was altogether
the most interesting OF the whole session
The members rarely have an opportunity
to hear I'm debate two such distinguished
and able party leaders as Hon. w A.
Jones and Senator John w. Daniel.
Congressman Jones Is the idol OF
tho Democratic people OF tho First Dis
trict and is distinguished for his great
ability and fearless advocacy Of whatever
la believes to be right. Senator Daniel
f. easily among the distinguished Demo-
Gratis OF Virginia, primus interpares. and
the members Of tho convention always
love TO hear him. for. besides his great
eloquence he is even more popular 10y
reason OF his independence of thought
and expression on all public questions
The question was so entirely new one
90 most of tho members present that
they listened with the intensest interest
.f..r. fflf lh cd
that the hOnOrs OF tho debate were very
evenly divided between the two eminent
Democrats who represented the two
sides of the question.
MAKE AN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN.
"The campaign will be opened some
tiuo during the early weeks OF Septem-
bS" Mr. Euyson continued, land 1t Is
my purpose TO make it very active in
every section of the state. We shall be
ready FOR any position our political
opponents may take, and l do not be-
lieve that the Democrats were ever more
heartily united or more ready TO give
20 any state ticket a more loyal support
than they Will give 10 the one nominated
at Roanoke. These favorable conditions
however, Will not lul us into any sense
OF false security. The campaign will be
made active and vigorous, and l shall,
a. State chairman. take nothing for
granted but will endeavor so TO organize
our forces as TO be prepared for any
emergency l shall make The campaign
So active as TO leave nothing undone that
will ensure a glorious victory for our
ticket In November"
Major Tyler will probably open his
canvass in Richmond. Tho Powhatan
Club is arranging TO hold big ratif-
cation meeting early in September, and
Il is hoped that all three Of the nomi-
nees win be here TO make short speeches.
TO NAME LAW MAKERS
Now that the state ticket has been
named. the local political leaders viii
devote their attention 10 nominations
for the General Assembly. Some few
men have already been named for each !
branch, bot the great bulk Of those who !
Will bear the party's colors have yet 10
be selected There will be exciting con-
tests I'm many districts, as has been
snoWn hy the political correspondence |
up 10 this time and there will be many |
new races in both the Senate and House. |
Inc senatorial elections are OF special |
interest IN view OF the fact that the |
men who are elected this fail Will hold |
over Tor four years and have a voice |
IN the selection Of Hon. Thomas S. Mar
TN successor IN the United States |
Senate. The recent agitation OF the |
question OF making nominations by pri- |
mary may result IN some OF the coun- |
ties taking up this subject
The nineteen senators who hold over |
this year are Messrs. II. s. Kane. NJ. H. |
Claytor. Edmund Parr George B. Kee- |
zeh. j. G. McCune. +. III. Jackson |
George A. Mushbach, W. NJ. Flanagan. |
IL j. Flood Adam Clement. H. S. |
Lowry. Eugene Withers. w. H. Hall |
Robert Turnbull. joseph w. Southan |
n. J.. Boykin, Henry T. Wiclsham, }. T. |