Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-16


will be elected by a large majority. In
fact. it will not have any opposition
worth the name. The call issued by
the Republicans for a meeting OF their
state Committee at Lynchburg, August
the 18th. TO decide whether a state con-
veution shall be called and ticket
placed In the field this TALL is merely a
precautionary measure. They wish the
gold Democrats 10 put up n ticket, but
the latter will do nothing Of the KIND.
On the contrary the great majority or
tho Gold Democrats a. Ils. year VIII
yote ,hc Democratic ticket IN the state
election. regardless Oh the platform.
The Republicans have nothing 10 gain,
and every thing to Lose by putting a
ticket in the field, and they will not
attempt IT, They will rather, with the
aid Of the gold Democrats. make a fight
for the Legislature, and 1t Is with
view to organizing on that line that
the committee was called together at
I.ynchburg. They know it will be i'm
possible to defeat Daniel Tor the Senate,
and the Lynchburg meeting will have
little more TO do than hold a conference
over the spolls. and prepare slate for
the President by September, and then
adjourn and go home. and keep quiet
until the hot weather IS over"
PERSONAL.
Mr.. r. Carter Scott, Of Richmond, son
Of Attorney-General Scott, of Virginia,
was in the city last night, and lett by
the early train for home this morning.
T.. G. Richard and wife Of Virginia;
Joseph Wallersteln, OF Richmond. Va.
and Mrs J. y. Busscy, Of Culpeper, are
at the MetrOpOlitan
g. W. Edwards p. II. Smith, II.
Lodge j. T.. Gates, and W. B. Capers.
CT Virginia-Howard House.
Mrs G. l.. knight, G.. Schlefiey, Win
ston, Y. c.; +. 5. Warwick, Richmond,
Va; w. II. joyce, North Carolna-St.
James.
e. Stephens and Miss Stephens, Hen
dersOn n. C.-Natonal.
T.. G. Hooper, Norfolk. Va.-Vendome.
r. c. Buck and w Ballard. Bedford
City. Va; T.. Moss North Carollna-Jef-
ferson.
TRAVELLING MEN AS CONSULS.
Mr. Joseph Wallersteln. OF Richmond.
Va who is president Of the Travellers
National Protective Association. accom-
panied by Representative John Lamb.
called at the White House this evening,
and had a prolonged interview with the
President. Representative Lamb intro
duced Mr.. Wallerstein. who advocated
the claims and qualifications Of travel
ling men TO hI many Of the foreign con-
suships. irrespective OF party. lie said
that numbers OF the travelling men had
extensive business experience both in
South America. the West Indian islands
Japan and China, Australasia, the East
Indies and all the countries Of Europe
Mr. Wallersteln demonstrated TO Mr.
Mckinley that the travelling men were
peculiarly fitted for these positions, on
account OF their intimate knowledge OF
the commercial relations OF the various
countries with the United states. and
that they could advance the interests or
this country much better than the class
from which consuls are usually selected.
Representative Lamb supported the
views OF President Wallerstein in
strong and effective argument.
President Mckinley listened attentive
ly 10 all that was said, and was evident
" deeply impressed with the Views set
forth By Mr.. Wallerstein. So much was
he pleased indeed, with the practical
and business-like arguments advanced.
that he asked numerous questions. show
ing that ne was giving the matter his
serious consideration.
GOT EN- ON THE LIST.
BsfoIF the NlritpiS lrll klt tlfrAlfut
asked Mr.. Wallerstein TO leave him a list
OF the names OF travelling men and their
addresses. for the purpose OF making
inquiries concerning them. He Will pro-
badly communicate with United States
officials In the various States In which
the travelling men are located. and ask
for reports concerning them.
Representative Lamb and President
Wallerstein were charmed with their re-
ception By Mr. Mckinley. and II wa,
noted that the latter was more cordial
and attentive 10 his two Democratic call
ers than he had been to any Republican
delegation for week.
Mr. WalleTstein returned 20 Richmond
by the evening train, feeling very much
naftered by his success at the White
House. -
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