The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-27
QUESTION or Of FUSION.
Possibility Of Republicans and Gold Dam
ocrals Forming a Combination.
BRYAN WILL NOT Be A CANDIDATE
Says the Suggestion IN ni,iieulous-
coionei Rrmdy's supporters sur.
prisetl-No Interest ti tho Election
-Mnupin Witi Run for i1ie House
Movetneut for Oh cap Gus.
Especial Dispatch to The virginian.)
Richmond, Va, May 90. 1897

(special Dispatch to The virginian)
Richmond, Va, May 90, 1897. 4
There has been some talk during the
past month or two that the Republican
leaders. or some Of them, prefer not to
place a ticket IN the field, but wish the
gold Democrats to make nominations,
IN which event the Republicans will give
their support to such nominees. It has
been said that Mr.. Joseph Bryan was
the choice Of those who looked approx
lngly upon such an arrangement. Mr..
Bryan was seen to-day and asked about
thts9natter. He said that the thing was
ridiculous in the extreme; that he had
no Idea Of running for Governor and no
Republican had approached him on the
subject OF coalition. He said he could
not speak for the other gold Democrats,
but he did not believe any of them
desired fusion with the Republicans He
added that he had no doubt the Repub-
licans would like to enter into such an
arrangement. Mr.. Bryan stated that he
had no apologies to make for his course;
that he was as much opposed to free
silver as ever; that he believed the silver
sentiment would gradually die out, and
that those who have seen fit to criticise
him would finally admit that his course
was right. Judge Waddill was too busy
to discuss the question. Mr.. Edgar AL
Ian Mid not know Of any scheme for
fusion. but he ntimated that he thought
Bryan II he should become Il candidate.
The published story to the effect that
Colonel James ID. Brady's chances for
the internal collectorship are not re-
garded at Washington as being very
promising, was something OF a surprise
to the Colonel'S supporters here. They
do not credit it. Said one OF them to-
day: II cannot see how the Colonel
| can be turned down. He not only has
influential friends III Virginia, but he
has excellent support from outside this
| state" AS stated in this correspond
ence yesterday, news from Washington
Is to the effect that the Virginia appll-
i cants for Office are not having smooth
sailing on account Of the factional
troubles. and 1t may be that this Is why
Colonel Brady's chances are said to be
| diminishing. d
| election to be held here tomorrow. The
only Office to be filled IS that or City
treasurer and the only candidate is
Mr.. Phillips, the incumbent Perhaps
the proposed constitutional convention
VIII bring out a few voters. but it is not
ceed 1000. Out in Henrico there is
lively contest over the small offices,
and q big vote will be polled But lit
| tie interest is manifested In Chesterfield.
hon. a: Maupin, author of the Maupin
antl.gambling bill. has finally decided
Tor reelection to the House in Henrico.
80 far there is no opposition to him, but
It is said the sporting fraternity will
use every endeavor to bring some one
out as his opponent. If Mr.. Maupln
goes to the House 1t is understood that
he will champion the movement to
abolish contract labor In the peniten-
| tiary.
There Is a movement on foot here
looking TO reduction in the price of
gas from 81 to IS cents per 1000 cubic
feet. Superintendent Knowles thinks
] the reduction can be made and the city
still secure profit. He Is an enthusiast
tic advocate Of the scheme. Ten years
| ago gas sold for $15O. The price was
reduced first to S1.25 and then to 81.
Arrangements have been completed
for the celebration Of the Hollywood
Memorial Day next Monday. There will
| be a parade Of military and veterans,
Of which Gen. a. L. Phillips Will be the
chief marshal. Governor O'Ferrall will
| ne the orator and will be introduced by
Hon. George L. Christian This will be
the first public address the Governor has
made iT several months, owing to his
| poor heath