Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-30
Especial to virginlan-Pnot.,

Richmond, Va, July 29.-The state
ment which Senator Martin gave OUT
last night in reply to the charges made
by Hon. w. y. Jones in his speech at
Houston. Va, last Monday, has been
much discussed in political circles to-
day. II is generally regarded as we'll
written. l was Very carefully prepar-
ed. Its courteous and dignified lan-e.
guage is universally commended.
~ REMARKABLE STATEMENT.
The statement which attracts espe-
cial attention IS the declaration of the
Senator that he intends to vote. when
he has opportunity, 20 submit to the
reople 4 constitutional amendment pro-
NidinS for the election OF Senators by
the people. This is remarkable. Every
possible opportunity has been offered
him 20 express his opinion on this
subject. He has absolutely refused td
do so until now. $500 Z s, IN
THE PEOPLE HEARD FROM. -
He has heard from the people. The
friends, as well as the opponents of Mr..
Martin are now asking tho questions
II he fdvors the election OF Senators by
the people, why Will he not allow the
people 10 express their choice as to-
senatorial candidates? The differences
IN principle cannot be detected. He
mas mad to declare for the popular cleo
ton or Senators. The people are not
n Whit less anxious for tho popular
choice OF candidates.
AN AMUSING STATEMENT.
The statement made by Mr.. Mar+;rs
lhat tho railroad presidents were
against MIN when he ran against Gen
Lee created amusement. by references
10 the report of the legislative Inves-
tlgatins Committee as TO the methods
USED TO secure the election of Mr.. Mar
TN, 1t VIII be found that Mr.. willia n,
y. Glasgow, the counsel OF the NorfolE
ana western. admitted under oath that
the Norfolk and Western Company had
used all it's influence to secure the cleo
ton OF Mr.. Martin. Furthermore. Hon
Henry 7. Wickham. State Senator from,
tianoVer and the general counsel of the
chesapeake ana Ohio Company. with
headquarters in the general offices in
TINS city, and II salary OF $1,000 a year.
was the recognIZed leader of Mr.. Mar
TINS iisht. working night and day for
him.
ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT FACT.
Attention is also directed to the fur
ther fact that during the progress OF
we Lee, Martin fight that nearly every
pad railroad attorney in Virginia was
ut work for AIR. Martin, many OF them
pe'hE here IN Richmond for weeks.
CENSUS APPOINTMENTS 4
AS 10 the statement by MIR. MARTIN
mat he had nothing to do with the dis
tr!puton OF census appointments in
virginia, the friends of Mr. Jones citf.
tho testimony of several of the most
prominent Republicans in the State
These say and have been saving IL
WIN extreme bitterness for months.
mat President Mckinley listens all the
tlne 70 The recommendations OF the
TWO senators from Virginia. and paws
no need TO those OF the men who voted
for him.
GIVEN SWAY.
Regarding this point the testimonv.
81 one Of Senator Martins closest
trends Is of value. The gentleman all
luded TO told me the other day, in dis
vusSiilE the appointment of q supervf-
spf OF the census for the Second Dis,
trict. That Director Merriam had said
he Was determined to allow the seno-
tors from each state to superintcnd tho
Ils'rloutlon OF the patronage which
ne hld 10 give out. stating as a rea-s
son theret9r that the Senators had To-
NptS upon ms continuation This state.f
ment WAS made To me by a man an
Wei known in Norfolk as in Richmond 4.
ana regarded by MIR. Martin and rso.
oGniled by the public as his very clos
80 TREND. 1T is not necessary 10 give
his name after that.
MIR. JONES WILL. REPLY
Nj. Jones will unuuestionabiy replv
10 the card Of Mn Martin. lie is Mt HE
home. il Richmond county, and a
trend tells me he is hard at work nut
ting some additional counts in the in
dicLmcnt OF Mr.. Martin. which he drew
The card Mr. Martin has published he
MiIl hesir himself 10 demolsh what the
senator has said.
Dewey Looks nt Horses.