Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-26
" ALLACE is CHOSEN.
ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE CITY
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
JACKSON WARD IS LEFT OUT.
The Fractional Differences There
Must BE Settled Outside of the PrI-
mary-severnI Changes In the on
GERS.



The City Democratic Committee met in
the Powhatan Club last night That the
session fulfilled the expectation of those
who believed it would be interesting, may
be inferred from its length-since It lasted
from o'clock until l1-and from the
sounds of perfervid oratory, which ever
and anon floated through the entire build
ing.
The body met behind closed doors. and
a resolution introduced by Mr.. III. NJ.
Tyler, Jr.. that the representatives of the
press should be allowed to be present
failed of its mark, though the author
urged the unfailing courtesy of news
paper-men, who, he said were always
ready to respect the wishes of gentle
men in regard to matters which it was
desirable to keep secret.
CHAIRMAN DAWSON RESIGNS.
Chairman Dawson called the meeting
to order, and in the absence Of Secretary
Wallace, Mr.. Gordon, the acting secre-
tary, read the following communication:
Richmond. Va, February "a, 1898
Jefferson Wallace. Esq. Secretary City
Democratic Committee, city:
Dear Sir,-I beg 10 tender herewith my
resignation al chairman of our committee,
the same TO take effect at once My rea-
son for doing this is that professional
business of the most urgent importance
will take me from the city on the LIST Of
March, and l will not possibly be able TO
return for at least three or four weeks
/ had hoped, up to the present moment
to delay leaving until after the primary
but L now find that il will be inconsistent
with my duty to those whose interests
have been entrusted to me for me to do
so.
1 take this step with no misgivings
however. because our vice-chairman Is
thoroughly familiar with the existing POI
htical conditions and with the work OF the
committee, and Is, therefore equally as
competent to direct the affairs of the
committee as myself. if not indeed, more
so, until my successor is elected.
1t is needless for me TO say that l sever
the relationship which has heretofore ex-
listed between US only with the deepest
regret. l have now had the honor of be-
ing your chairman for a period Of nearly
four years. During that time the rela-
tionship which has existed between US
has been. on my part, at least, OF most
pleasant nature; and / desire TO express
mittee for their uniform courtesy, con-
sideraton, and kindness t. me at all
times and under all circumstances.
The work which the committee has done
for the party during the time above mem
toned has been some of the most useful
in its history, and was possible only be-
cause of the unselfish and earnest devO-
ton which the members Of the committee
have always given 20 the interest Of the
party. Very truly yours,
MARION L. DAWSON.
MR.. WALLACE is CHAIRMAN.
The resignation was accepted with re-
greet and on notion nominations tor
chairman were called for. Mr.. Gordon
nominated Mr.. jefferson Wallace, aid
Mr.. koyce seconded the nomination. No
ether candidate was put up. and Mir.
wallace was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Tyler nominated Mr. j. w. Gordon
for secretary, and he was elected by ac-
clamation. Messrs. James 3. Doherty
and j. II redwood were nominated Tor
the vice-cha'rmanship, and the vote re-
suited in ;hc election OF Mr. Doherty.
JACKSON WARD DIFFERENCES.
Much OF tire time OF the committee
was consumed IN trying 10 harmonic the
differences existing in Jackson Ward, as
a result OF the recent mass-meeting CT
Democratic voters, in which 1t was de-
cided not 10 enter the primary and can
dtdates were named for The election.
Nj ed. Roscher and Mr.. Beck appeared
before the committee 10 represent those
who were dissatisfied with the results Of
that meeting. and asked that the ccnl-
mittee should not interfere. but allow
them 10 fight out their own differences,
II
half of the ticket named, and asked the
committee TO ratify that action.
The debate on this question, which was
a long and heated one, resulted In the
exclusion Of Jackson Ward from the orl-
mary. as far as the election OF council
men is concerned. Section NO Of the
urinary plan was amended to read as
follows:
There shall be nominated at SAID pm
mary n candidate for each OF the follow
ing of1ces-viz.: Mayor. COMMONWEALTH .
Attorney. Commissioner OF the revenue
huditor CITY Collector, Sheriff, High
constshle City Sergeant: also five coun-
ctImen for each ward OF the city, except
Jackson and aldermen as folloWs. Gay
Ward. p Monroe Ward. |; Madison Warn,
/: Jefferson Ward. 2; Marshall WARD, 2;
3 Justices OF the peace Tor each on salu
wards. except Jackson. and 1--WE members
~ Inc CITY Democratic Committee Tor
each of said wards
The remainder Of the plan. which has
already been printed, was approved.
To Hold Mnss-Meeting.
AT an enthusiastic joint meeting OF the
Trrdon and Marshali-Ward Democratic
clubs. held last night at Springfield Hail
NJ and Twenty-sixth streets. II Vas oe-
cided IA hold mass-meeting Of the voters
OF church Hill and the city at Corcoran
Hall on Friday night March uth. COM
mittces were appointed TO make AL and
very elaborate arrangements tor TINS o.
casion and a grand rally OF Democratic
forces is looked for. Many Of the candi-
dates were present last night, and pre-
sentcd invitations for the suffrages OF the
people In their behalf
The Monroe Ward Club met last night
at Pickett Camp Han. and the John w.
Daniel Club at Thon's Hall Many candi-
dates spoke at both places. There was
also meeting in Clay Ward.