The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-23


convention, however, rejected the recon-
mendations Of the committee, the entire
Flood opposition uniting 10 accomplish
this.
Mr.. Flood won his second victory be-
fore the Committee on Credentials, which
the convention reversed in short order.
seating the Glasgow delegates from Nell
son by a vote OF 76 TO g.
THE FIGHT BEGINS.
The convention met al noon in the ball
room OF the lntermOnt Hotel, which made
a delightful meeting place. IL was a
matter of some comment that Fitzhugh
Lees picture occupied the position OF
honor among the decorations OF the
stage. lie has generally been credited
with being a sound money Democrat, and
whether or not true. the silverites have
been DISPOSED to accept IL as much. The
The only other pictures displayed were
those of Admiral Dewey and Colonel
w. j. Bryan.
District Chairman Button called the
convention to order and announced that
the committee had decided upon Mr.. VII
liam NJ McAnister of Bath county, FOR
temporary chairman. Then wrangle
commenced and II continued hot ana tu-
rous for two hours.
The combined opposition to Mr. Flood
fought together and won u victory. Hon.
william A. Anderson, OF the District
Committee. offered a minority report
signed by himself and Mr.. Allen w.
fTnch. recommending Mr.. Ben Haden, OF
Botetourt, for temporary chairman. Nc
Allistcr was known TO be a very enthus-
iastic supporter Of Flood, while Hoden
was favorable 10 Glasgow.
4 HIGH PRECEDENT.
Mr.. ]. n. Crawford. OF Augusta, start
ed the bali TO rolling by intimaung that
the majority Of the District Committee
seemed disposed 10 run the convention to
suit themselves.
This brought forth a hot reply from Ed
mund w. Hubbard. Of Buckingham,
member OF the majority and Mr.. Flood Is
floor leader Mr.. HUBBARD was unfortu-
nato in crlticlslng the minority for bring
ing In its report.
Mr.. Anderson reminded him that he
should remember that his own beloved
John w. Daniel, was made temporary
chairman OF the Chicago convention by
the silver men upon the recommendation
OF a minority of the National Commit
tee. This hit elected much applause from
the anti-Flood delegates.
The real fight began when Nelson
county was reached on the roll call. Col
onei Robert Catlett. OF Lexington, pro-
tested against the delegates from that
county whose names appeared on the
rolls beng allowed to vote. The major
ity OF tho District Committee had de-
cided that the Flood delegates were en-
titled to participate In the temporary or
ganization.
The Glasgow people contended vigorous
" that the committee had no authority
whatever TO make up the rolls.
Mr.. Button. who occupied the chair.
L., Urf
test al this point. He said the roll call
must first be completed. and then the
convention could decide whether or not
Nelson's votes should be counted.
Nelson cast fifteen votes for the ma
iorlty report and Mr.. Button announced
that the result was 10 for the minority
and 81 for the majority report.
He then submitted TO the convention
the question Of whether or not Nelson
was entitled to vote.
MIR. HUBARD'S POLITICS.
Judge w. G.. Loving. tho leader OF the
anti Flood delegation from Nelson, made
an impassloned appeal TO the body TO do
justice by his people. He stated that he
and Mr.. s. Il. Whitehead-the latter head
ing the Flood delegation-went before the
committee and both agreed that neither
set OF delegates should be placed upon the
rolls until after the convention settled
the contest Yet i'm the face OF this, the
majority had seated one set OF delegates.
Referring to Mr.. Hubard's of,-repeated
statement that he was always consistent
I'm his actions in politics, Judge Loving
wanted 20 know II the Buckingham gem
tleman had not been member OF nearly
all the political parties.
Mr.. Hubbard thought Judge Lovings
speech was in vsry bad taste. He had
no hesitancy in saying that he had been
a Readjuster. thcL a Republican, and