Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07

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". a. YOUNG.
er part OF his term. when ne was unseat-
ed, and DR.. Wise was awarded the certif-
cate by a party vote. Mr.. Young's re-
nomination by reclamation is evidence
that this action solidifed the district for
him.
The convention was held at Ocean View,
In the hall overlooking Chesapeake Bay.
1t was called to meet at noon, but the
time was extended one hour. Mr.. Young
had at least 100 of the 80 delegates pledged
for him, Young delegations being pres
ent from Norfolk city and most of the
towns in Norfolk. Charles City. Elizabeth
, City, and Princess Anne counties.
HOKE SMITH SPEAKS.
One of the first events of the day was
an address by Hon. Hoke Smith, of Geor-
gia, former Secretary of the Interior.
1t had been expected that Senator Mar
tin and Hon. j.. Taylor Ellyson would be
present, but they did not arrive. Among
those present were eX-Congressman d.
Gardiner Tyler; Hon. j. L. Lawless, Sec
rotary of the Commonwealth; Judge Nc
Cabe, Of Loudoun, and Mr.. Charles |.
Simms, of the Department of Justice,
Washington.
AT / O'Clock the convention was called
to order by Mr.. E.. Thompson Baird, Jr.,
Of Portsmouth, a member of the District
Committee, the chairman of that commit
tee, Colonel c. +. Day, OF Smithfield, be-
ing absent on account OF k m The
call for the convention was read by Mr..
John Whitehead, Secretary OF the Dis
trict Committee.
The following organization, proposed BY
the District Committee. was effected:
Colonel K. c. Marshall, Of Portsmouth,
chairman; Mr.. j. L. West, of Nansemond.
secretary; Mr.. w. S. Spencer, of Will
liamsburg, sergeant-at-arms; Mr.. j. Z.
NJ. Joyce, of Portsmouth. assistant SER
Eeant-at-arms
The convention reduced the number of
committeeman 10 one for each commit
tee from each city and county.
RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions made its
report through its chairman, DR.. Thomas
H.. Barnes. OF Nansemond.
The resolutions reafirmed allegiance
to the party of Jefferson and to the Chi
cage platform of 1896. endorsed the course
Of Hon. William A. Young in Congress,
and denounced the Republican party for
unseating him, as the election in This
district was as fair as was possible to
have an election.
]. p. Holland, Of Southampton, spoke
against the calling of early conventions.
and offered a resolution requesting the
District Committee in future to call she
city and county meetings not more than
five weeks nor less than two weeks prioa
TO any congressional convention.
John Whitehead. secretary of the Dis
trict Committee, hotly defended the com
mittee for it's action In calling the pres
ent convention.
NJ. T. Hughes, Of Hampton. offered a
resolution against territorial expansion,
and a policy OF imperialism on the part
Of the present administration.
The Holland and Hughes resolutions
were tabled, and the report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions was adopted.
At 3:45 o'clock Judge ID. Tucker Brooke.
Of Norfolk, arose and nominated Hon.
William A. Young. The nomination was
seconded by Judge William y. Portlock.
of the Norfolk County Court, and at 4:45
o'clock it was made by reclamation.
SKETCH OF THE NOMINEE.
William A. Young was born in Nor
folk, Va, May II. 1860. of a family well
prominent In the service of the Confede-
rate States. He was educated in The
schools Of Norfolk, Va, and upon arriving
at the age Of is years began the study
of law, which, however, he was forced
to abandon before obtaining a license. IN
order TO devote himself to mercantile
pursuits. to meet the requirements OF his
family, which had become dependent
upon him. He soon obtained recognition,
and early became prominent in political
circles. occupying at different times the
positions of chairman of the Democratic
party Of the city. and Clerk Of the Circuit
and Corporation courts of the city of Nor
folk. which last position he held for six
years. He was also a delegate to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention at Chicago
in 1892. He has taken a keen interest in
the development Of the city of his birth,
and devoted his time and efforts to pro-
noting her success. Many municipal and
Industrial enterprises now in successful
operation bear witness 10 his energy and
zeal.