The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-05
Respectfully submitted.
CLYDE W. SAUNDERS.

Respectfully submitted
CLYDE ". SAUNDERS.
Chairman.
James W Gordon Secretary.
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
The Committee on Permanent Organ
ization reported as follows through Chair
man S. l.. Kelley.
Chairman. n. NJ Smith. Jr
Secretary. James w. Gordon.
Sorgeant-at-Arms Henry J. Cohr.
Assistant sergeant-at-arms. Myer Angle
Doorkeeper. Joseph Douglass.
Mr.. Smith was escorted TO the stage
and briefly thanked the Convention for
the honor conferred upon him.
Another recess was taken 20 await the
report of the Committee on Resolutions
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions. through
Chairman jefferson Wallace, reported as
follows:
We the Democrats Of the Third Con-
erassional District Of Virginia in conven-
ton assembled. hereby reafiirm our 10y
atty 10 the time-honored principles OF our
party and resolve
First. We heartily endorse the declara-
tions Of the Chicago platform Of 1895.
Second. We insist that the issues Of the
present war must not obscure the ques-
lions Of reform that deeply affect the
welfare OF this country.
Third we denounce the war revenue
bill passed by the Republican Congress
for its inequalities and for exemption
clauses contained in IT.
Fourth We reafiirm tho Monroe doc
trine and insist that every honest EFFORT
should be made 20 carry out the pledges
Of Congress as TO cuba.
Fifth with pride and qualification We
give ardent endorsement and co-opera-
I L.. la. Of
! look with satisfaction al the probable
/ early ending Of the war with Spain I'm
| which such true and glorious manifesto
! lions of American bravery and valor has
/ been exhibited by sailors and soldiers
as m command the wonder and admird-
! ton of the world.
Sixth We heartily endorse the course
| 90 Hon. John Lamb In the present con
gross Of the United states.
Seventh. That all Democrats irrespec-
tive Of past party differences are hereby
earnestly requested 20 cooperate with MS
I'm electing the nominee Of this conven-
ton.
Mr.. Wallace stated that all the mem
hers but one signed the report. The
chairman Of the committee addressed the
committee I'm behalf Of the resolutions
and made a speech against the Repub-
lcan policy of imperialism
A MINORITY REPORT.
Mr. y. b. Harris. Of Goochland, Of the
committee submitted a minority report
substituting for the hith section OF the
resolutions the Bailey resolutions offered
and defeated i'm the Democratic conven-
ton I'm Texas Wednesday. lie made a
vigorous speech I'm behalf Of standing by
the Monroe doctrine and not seeking TO
govern people against their will. tie de-
nouuced the Republican policy of imper-
ialism.
The minority report was laid on tho
table and the majority report was unani-
mously adopted.
CAPT. LAMB NOMINATED.
Mr. Samuel p. Waddil. of Henrico. In
a very clever speech placed the name or
Capt Lamb before the convention. In
his tribute TO war heroes his reference
10 "Fighting Joe" Wheeler ELECTED ire
mondous applause.
There were no secondng speeches. Mr.
James w. Gibbons moved that Captain
Lamb be nominated by reclamation ana
the motion was carried.
Messrs Manly IA. Barnes, w A. Price
Samuel r. WaddNl and Isaac Digss We're
appointed a committee 10 escort captain
Lamb before the convention The popu-
lar representative was given an enthu-
siastic reception. lie spoke as folloWs'
CAPT LANES ADDRESS.
Gentlemen of the Convention:
Il am profoundly grateful for this evil
dence If your generous consideration
and return YOU my sincere thanks Tor
| this cordial greeting and the nomination
| You have Just made.
! when two years ago YOU placed your
| standard in my hands. after one or the
| most exciting canvasses this district has
! ever known. I felt the weight or the
! responsibility. lest l might not measure
/ up TO the expectations OF my friends. OF
| win the confidence and future support o.
| those who earnestly and conscithuousN
advocated the claims ot another to-day
! I rejoice TO see enrolled, as delegates 10
| this convention, the names or men VINO
J then stood IN generous rivalry with each
/ other. l proclaim here. In all sincerity
! that in the earnest efforts l have made
! 10 serve the interests OF all. have never
| stopped 10 inquire how any STOOD or
| acted in the canvass OF 1870. Inc gen
! erous support that each gave Wheh tne
issue was Joined with the opposing party,
! and the kind words of approval that
stirred my mind and warmed my heart
| as I stroVe TO represent the interests OF
| this district will ever be green spot
| IN my memory. and serve 10 stimulate
| my energies and quicken my resolve 10
| represent faithfully and worthily a con-
stitucncy of whom any man may be
proud.
TO represent any OF the districts OF
| this ancient Commonwealth I'm the Con-
| cress OF the United States is proud
privilege and a high distinction, and Is
sufficient In itself TO make any man
| prudent. cautious and self-restraining,
lest he fail to bring credit TO Virginia
and reflects honor uDon his noble consu-
tucncy To represent this, the metropo-
Titan district. so well known by our col
leagues. whether from the North or the
south. 10 simply state that you are from
the district in which Richmond is located,
and that You know every foot OF the his
toric soil on which the Federal and Con-
Federate armies illustrated the valor OF
the American soldier In the war between
the states. Is sufficient 10 introduce you
IN the favorable consideration Of those
who study tho history OF their country,
ard cherish admiration for the heroic
deeds OF our fathers and brothers, and
the self-sacrihcc and devotion OF our
wives and mothers.
PROUD OF HIS CONSTITUENCY.
ssAfter some OF our Southern repressn.