Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
RIXEY RENOMINATED.
mr. THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
1 REPRESENTATIVE CONVENTION.
speech OF Temporary Chairman-The
ResoIutions-Chicag Platform ana
Bryan Endorsed-The War With
Spain-Mfssfng Report.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 2.-(Special)
The Eighth District Democrats assem-
bled In convention here to-day and re-
nominated for Congress Hon. John b.
Rixey, of Culpeper.
The convention was called to order In
the Opera-House by Committee-Chairma
Marbury at noon. The attendance was
very good, all the towns and ten coun-
ties being well represented. I. A. c.
Keith, of Fauquier, was chosen tempo
rary chairman, with X. y. Hutchinson,
Of Prince William, temporary secretary
Mr. Keith said he deplored the causes
that led up TO the Spanish war and paid
a eulogy TO the men who had gone forth
TO battle In 1t. They had done and would
do their full duty. he said. while those
they left at home were expected TO do
their DUTY also, and this was to beat the
Republican party and Wall street, and
put an end to McKinleyism.
Then somebody moved that committees
be appointed. Some favored this, others
did not, saying 1t was too hot and was
unnecessary. The contention over this
was kept up awhile, and then 1t seemed
that Mr.. Rixey would be nominated and
listened to all in jiffy, but Mr. Shackel-
ford, of Orange. wanted at least one COM
mittee appointed, and Mr.. Meredith, of
Prince William, wanted things done in
the regular way The stand of those
gentlemen resulted in the formation of
committee on organization and COM
mittee on resolutions.
EULOGIZED RIXEY.
The latter were given ten minutes to do
their work, aud before this was up Mr.
Meredith. was chosen permanent chair
man, with S. Carroll Chancellor, of Lou
doun, permanent secretary. Mr.. Mere
dith eulogized Rixey's course in Congress,
and said if we held the Philippines IL
would require large standing army, and
he did not want Hawaii. The war, as
Mr.. Keith had said, was largely n Repub-
lican war, brought about unnecessarily.
The Committee on Resolutions wanted
more time. Mr. NJ. h Harlow got in the
rostrum and said Mr.. Rixey desired every
delegate TO dine with him, and a good din
ner would soon be ready.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. J. +. Ryan, of Loudoun, reported |
the resolutions as follows:
I'VE, the Democratic party Of the |
Eighth Congressional District of Virginia, |
In convention assembled, reafiirm our al |
legiance to and belief in the principles |
Of the great Democratic party Of Jeffer- |
son, Monroe, and Jackson, and declare |
our belief in those principles as applied |
% the present conditions by the platform |
If the party adopted in 1896, and as up /
held in the ensuing campaign by our
natchless leader, William Jennings
Bryan, in whose wisdom, courage, and
devotion to the best interest of our coun-
ry We have an mistaken and abiding
rust.
"Recognizing that the successful con-
luct of the existing war with Spain is OF
paramount Importance to the country, and
hat the administration responsible for
he conduct of the war should receive the
arrest support of ali loyal citizens with
nut regard 10 party affiliations. we pledge
ur support TO the President and his adj
in all necessary measures
ooking 20 a vigorous prosecution of the
var 10 a speedy, honorable, and victori-
us peace.
we heartily endorse the course of John
:. Rixey, our present able. energetic, and
fhcient representative in Congress, on all
ublic matters.
I'VE congratulate him upon the restored |
tate of his health, and commend him es-
ecially for the persistent and intelligent |
interest he has manifested in those mea-
ures in which his district has peculiar
lterest, and call attention TO his efforts
, have an experimental agricultural sta
ION established at Arlington, as an in
lance OF this interest"
William Keen, of Louisa. submitted |
mid great confusion the minority report |
hitch condemned the war in unmeasured
erms. Judge Ashton, Of King George,
RED to speak for the latter. and some
ody moved to adjourned. The minority
eport was tabled, and the majority
dopted
Eppa Hunton, Jr, of Fauquier, then |
Mr.. Rixey in a short speech,
nd the nomination was made unanimous
v a standing vote. Mr. RiXey was then
scorted In and thanked the convention
n the honor. pledging himself to do all
e could for Democracy and the district
he convention then adjourned.
The delegation went down into Brill's
mex, where a sumptuous dinner was
rived.