The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-23
THE CONVENTION
AGAINST FLOOD
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now was "A Democrat. but with whatever
party he afiilia-ed be was always irere
from sense OF principle. Turning 20
Judge Loving. ar. Hubbard SAID ne had
been informed that the Judge VAS goIo
Democrat.
The Judge was quickly on HIS feet and
he deliberately and coolly said ne de-
nounced the statement as unqualihedly
untrue and demanded that HUBBARD should
give his authority.
The Buckingham statesman did not re-
member who had told Tim.
Mr. j. W. Todd. OF Augusta, raised the
point Of order that the past pohticai
actions of the delegates should not be
discussed. and Acting-Chairman button
sustained the point.
Mr. ELLYSON'S OPINION.
Colonel Catlett and Mr.. Anderson made
a brilliant fight for their side. They con-
tended with much force that the COM
mittee had absolutely no authority 10
make up the rolls.
on tie other hand, as assisted by
Thomas Whitehead Jr., and Clarence D.
Campbell. defended the committees ac-
zion. Mr.. Hubbard read a telegram from
state Chairman ]. Taylor Ellyson In re-
plv 10 a message from Mr.. Button, In
which he gave IL as his opinion that inc
committee had a right TO make up tne
teporary rolls. and he SAID TINS was
usually done. Mr.. Hubbard wanted 10
know If Colonel Catlett ala not cohsiu0i
Dir. Ellyson good authority.
The Colonel replied that Mr. Ellyson
Indictment no doubt was very good III
como matters and ne had the greatest
respect for him. but added the Colonel,
II know right from wrong ana don
wish TO see a great injustice done 10 the
Nelson county Democrats
Mr. John w. Todd read a letter from
Mr.. Ellyson in which he made practlca-
ly the same statement he did In the tele-
gram but said IN addition that contests
should be settled by the Committee on
Credentials. The Glasgow people cneer-
ed this and Colonel Catlett said II bore
out their contention.
Mr.. Button ruled that the Nelson men
had a right 10 vote and based bis de-
cision upon the action OF the Nationai
Convention Of two years ago, in allowing
the Michigan and Nebraska delegates,
whose seats were cotested To vote as be-
tween Daniel and Hin for temporary
chairman
THE CHAIR REVERSED.
Colonel Catlett appealed from the DE-
Anderson charged the majority OF the
committee with attempting TO usurp au-
thirty. In deciding the appeal the same
old trouble with reference TO Nelson came
up.
Mr.. S. =. Whitehead stated that In
what he said before the committee ne
represented only himself and not his
entire delegation. In the interest OF
harmony and fairness. he hought the
Nelson delegates and the five from Bote-
tourt whose seats were contested should
refrain from voting until the contests
had been settled. on the roll call Bote-
,ourt cast only ten votes and Mr. White
head remained silent when Nelson was
called. Dr. Fitzpatrick of Nelson,
jumped up and said he would cast four
teen of Nelson's votes 10 sustain the
Chair Mr. whitehead said he had the
right to cast two and six-sevenths OF Nell
sons votes and he would vote them
against sustaining the Chair The Glas-
Cow people went wild AZ this.
BY "a vote OF So to 6S the convention re-
versed the Chair and the minority re-
port recommending Mr.. Haden for chair
man was adopted by vote OF II TO S..
Nelson and five of Botetourts delegates
not being allowed to vote until the action
OF the body in reversing the Chair
Mr. Haden made no speech but got
hCit down to work.
LIKENED TO REED.
Botetourt having one-third OF It's seats
contested the Flood people contended
that the county should not be represent
ed on committees. Mr.. Haden ruled
against them. An appeal was taken but
the Chair was sustained.
During this fight Clarence Campbell
lkencd Haden's ruling unto those OF Gear
Reed.
The convention at p. NJ. adjourned 70
o'clock. At that hour the Committee
on Credentials was not ready TO report.
4 recess was taken till o'clock and still
the committee was not ready.
The Committee on Credentials was en-
gagged until II O'Clock IN hearing the Nell
son county case Many persons testified
on both sides. Ahdavits were submitted
TO the effect that many Flood men were
drunk at the Lovingston meeting. Mr..
Flood denies this In letter TO the COM
mittee. He saw some witness wearing
Glasgow badges drunk and was told that
one McGinnis had offered to convey them
10 Lovingston. and pay them day
wages # they would vote for Glasgow.
TO SEAT FLOOD DELEGATES.
The committee by a vote OF seven 10
six decided 10 recommend that the Flood
delegates be seated. Tie Flood and Pet
tit men voted together as did the GAS
Cow and Quarles delegates. There VIII
be a minority report. Mr.. Flood ADAM
doned the contest In Botetourt.
The Committee on Resolutions decided
10 report I'm favor or reafiirming the
Chicago platform. and TO recommend that
hereafter district meetings be held on the
same day throughout the Tenth District
tor the election OF delegates 20 the Con-
erasslonal conventions.
The Committee on Permanent Organi-
cation agreed upon John ". Todd, OF
Augusta. for chairman.
The convention reassembled at l2:lj A.
NJ. and determined 10 remain in session
until nomination Is made.
Tho Glasgow delegates from Nelson
were seated by a vote OF 76 IN g.
A. MA ballot will not be reached
FOR some time yet and II Is understood
that after one is taken there Will be an
adjournment.
The Flood people practically concede
his defeat. They are talking OF throw