Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
A FLOOD OF LETTERS.
AN AVALANCHE or EPIsTLEs At
CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS.
ONE UNPAYORABLE COMMUNICATION.
Every Other Commcnds the Move
ment for the Popular Election OF
from some of Those Received.

They are coming IN from every quarter
Of the state. The writer's are, many OF
them. some Of the best-known men In the
State Democracy. 1t is big work re-
plying 10 all the letters received. but the
/ majority Of them are answered.
II is remarkable fact that while let
tiers were sent out from the bureau to
hundreds OF citizens without any refe-
renee to their position on the conference
question. the replies have in every in
stance save one been favorable 10 the
movement.
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.
Following are extracts from some Of
the letters received yesterday. the
names Of the writers being withheld:
staunton-I approve its uhe CALLS gen.
eral purpose as / believe our people over
here, for the most part, approve the idea
Of direct vote upon the question Of SEN
ators. / have never been candidate
Tor any Office or active in local or State
politics, though / have never voted any
other than the Democratic ticket
Newport News-I wish 10 say that the
call for the May convention has met so
far as | can see, with general approval.
Senator Martins friends however, though
NOT opposing the conference directly. are
taxing every opportunity 10 lassen the at
tendance. now expect TO be present.
Wayne.boro'-The proposed senatorial
convention has received my hearty ap-
proval and commendation. Shall continue
from now on until the convention to work
Tor It's success. The meeting will be no
table in Virginia politics.
Charlotte County-I am heartily IN
iaVor OF electing United States senators
by popular vote, and 1 believe l speak
the sentiment of our entire section
can see how any one in our State could
oppose It, The time is ripe for q change.
nope to attend the convention.
DanVille-l am in full sympathy with
me movement, and l am satisfied that |
can safely say al least 70 per cent. of the
VOTERS OF this city are of the same opinion.
Brunswick County, earnestly hone
thdt the conference called 10 meet i'm
Richmond will be largely attended bv
Democrats from every section OF the
state and that some plan will be adopted
whereby the people can say who shall
be their next representative in the United
States Senate.
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
Russell County-If there is any opposi-
ton 10 the May convention in this county
1t is not apparent.
Wythe County-The people of this sec
ton very generally approve the May
movement. 1t is directly and essentially
a movement In their interest, and il f.
being very generally endorsed in this
community.
Smythe County-NO movement in many
years has attracted the same attention
in this section as that TO give the people
d more direct voice IN the affairs Of their
government / shall attend the conven-
ton, and a number Of others have ex-
pressed like purpose.
Washington Countrywide best Demo-
Gratis of this county are heartily in SYM
pathy with the purposes set forth in the
address Of the fifty-twO Democrats who
called the May conference. Reserve seats
for a full delegation from Washington
county.
Madison County-Kindly advise me
what If any, credentials will be required
)f those Democrats from this county who
desire seats in the convention, and the
number 10 be accepted as the representa-
lives Of the county. God speed the move
nent TO an early and successful issue.
Henry County-The Democrats Of this |
section very generally approve the May /
l expect to attend, and shall /
,e accompanied by several others.
Prince William COunty-It is entirely 1
afe 10 say that nine-tenths Of the Demo- /
rats Of this county favor changing the /
method Of electing United States sena-
ors.
Accomac County-f there are any Dem
crats in this county who are opposed 10
ne objects Of the May 10th convention as
let forth in the call, they are making
very scarce. How many dele
.ates shall we send?
Observation-Disclosures in the conference
5 growing in this city. There are some
eople, OF course, who are opposing IT.
ut they do not represent the best senti-
lent Of the community. They have not,
or the most part the courage to attack
he principle involved. but pretend 10 see
ONE selfish motives behind the move
lent. OF course, Alexandria will be well
but you may expect 10 miss
he faces of some Of the politicians VINO
itherto have graced political conventions
18th their presence.
Louisa-I expect 10 attend the con-
erence, and i am heartily in sympathy
18th the movement. l shall be glad 10
o anything in my power to aid it, al
hough / am not an active politician.
STRONG IN LNNCHBURG.
Lynchburg-The movement which has
cen inaugurated to elect senators by
lrect vote is quite generally approved
this city. The political bosses are
ghting IT on the sly, bat the movement
ppeals too strongly 10 the popular heart
} be injured by such methods. We shall
ring you from here a good delegation
{ truly substantial and representative
tiZens.
smythe County-There is little division
: sentiment here as 10 the May 10th
invention. Our people favor the move
lent and l hope IL Will prove great
access
Orange County-The Democrats Of this
lunty are in full sympathy with the
Ovement 10 elect United States senator's | I
Y tho people, and we hope TO be well
.presented May 10th. Success 10 this
'eat reforml
Isle of Wight heartily favor the cleo
on of United States senators by the peo-
L.. and expect 10 attend the May con-
renee. / thlnk the general sentiment
nong the people Of my county is favor
Die 10 the move.
Bedford County, am heartily in SYM :
,thy with the movement looking 10 the
ecnon Of United States senators by di-
CT vote OF the people. ! feel sure this
the almost unanimous sentiment OF [
ie voters OF my county. Hope 10 be :
DE to attend the conference. ,
Shenandoah County-If | had not been :
yorable 70 selecting senators by pri- ,
airy prior 10 the last winter. l should :
IN be an advocate of taking from the J
ate legislatures the prerogatiye OF q
Iming them. The disgraceful scenes en- q
rcd in the legislatures OF half dozen 7
ates during the last three or -FOUR
onths would be Sufficient reason for me Z
he r,r.cppf TuaV,rpput in |