The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
OLD DOMINION
SENDSDELEGATES
VIII Be Represented at the Demo-
cratic Conference.
OBJECTS OF THE MEASURE
1t is Meant to Carry Out the Old Prin-
ciple, ITO the Victors Belong
the spoils," Says the Patron
and Originator.
OBJECTS OF THE MEASURE

A couple OF hours were spent at the
Old Dominion Democratic Club meeting
last night in a discussion of whether or
not the club should send delegates to
the Democratic Conference TO be held on
May 10th. The question was finally de-
cided in the affirmative.
President w. W. Wood occupied the
chair. and Secretary James Taylor re-
corded. The club ordered a bill OF SIC
charged for the strvices of the band
at the last demonstration made by the or
ganizatIOn 10 be paid.
4 committee consisting OF Messrs. w
II. Mullen. j. II. Redwood and l.. c.
Haake were appointed 10 draft resolu-
tons on the death OF the late II. c.
Adams. and report al the next meeting
Of the club.
4 communication was read from the
PoWhatan club I'm regard 10 the proposed
club consolidation. This enclosed cir
cular explaining the objects and purposes
OF the movement, as recently published
and asked the Old Dominion club 10
elect three delegates 10 the next session
of the conference TO be held at the POW
hatan club May 10th.
OBJECTS or THE MEASURE.
club. explained the resolution passed by
the club and stated that the principal
object of the measure was TO overcome
the disadvantages heretofore experienced
I'm being unable 10 concentrate their
forces on election day. and in campaign
work. 49,,
Mr.. BEDFORD said that as the Old
Dominion Club was the mother or the
Democratic organizations IN the city ne
was unwilling that IL should lose IT'S
identity. He was opposed 10 the Old
Dominion club being disbanded, but was
willing that the various Democratic or
CARNATIONS be combined into one II they
would AN come in under the Old Domin-
ion Club and have that name. That club
was Organized I'm 1863, and was the old
est I'm Richmond lie was not Wiling
that the organization lose its name.
Considerable further discussion was
indulged IN as 10 the question OF dis
banding the club. 1t was explained that
the measure simply requested that a
DELEGATION be sent TO the conference, ana
that the advisability Of establishing a
central organization would there be fully
discussed the delegates reporting suose-
ouently 10 their respective clubs.
President Wood expressed himself as
being opposed TO the caucus feature as
provided In the measure. but was IN
favor of the appointment Of the deie-
gates 10 the conference.
T-non motion Of Mr.. Cohn, IL was de-
cided to appoint the delegation asked
for in the resolution. tn following dele
CATION was appointed: Messrs Mullen
Donleavy and President Wood
TO BEAT THE LEAGUE.
II was further explained by Mr.. wall
lace that the object Of the caucus feature
of the measure was 20 see that the Good
Government League when defeated
sbould not enjoy the fruits OF office. The
measure was aimed at the city Attorney
lie wanted to see no one occupy that
oaice who coud not stand flat-footed on
the Chicago PLATFORM. TO the Vlc;ors
belong the spoils." was the good old
Democratic policy he thought ought to
pr vail.
Mr.. TAYLOR asked what was the use OF
the Democratic caucus so long as they
had a majority of from five 10 twelve
as was admitted TO be the present situa-
ton. He thought the adoption OF this fea-
ture would help TO widen the breach in
the Democratic party.
Mr.. Mullen said he didn't see how this
would be. The Good Government League.
ne contended. had widened the breach
as much as they could already, and had
resorted to some very dirty methods TO
do so.
Tn caucus feature was then adopted
and the club also decided that its mem-
bers petition the members Of the Chy
Council to drop the question OF selling
the city gas works. the petition TO be
made through the conference.
Mr.. Donleavy was appointed a member
of the Membership Committee 10 succeed
Mr.. Adams, deceased.