Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
WEDNESDAY. .......JULY 26, 1899.
To-uoRRoW's PRIMARY.

one OF the resolutions adopted by the
May Conference OF Democrats provided
that in case Of non-action by our state
Committee appeals should be made 20 the
Democratic county and city committees
10 give their voters opportunities 10 eX-
press their preferences for candidates for
the United States Senate. And another
resolution pledged the supporters of the
movement 10 abide the decisions of the
committees IN good faith and in good
spirit While most Of our people are dis
appointed that a direct vote between the
senatorial candidates was not ordered
here. that is no reason why they should
absent themselves from the polls. The
proper thing TO do is TO make the best
OF the situation.
Though the senatorial contest IS upper
most in The thoughts OF the people of
Virginia at this time, members of the next
Legislature will have many other ques-
tons OF prominence before them besides
that of exciting = senator. Richmond has
important business interests which may
be afrected for good or evil by the next
Legislature. And it follows that the
Democrats Of this city ought 70 see 90 il
that out of the candidates Offering for the
House the five best and worthiest are
chosen.
our city needs representatives who
know what our interests are and who
know how TO guard and protect them, and
who Will be prompt, diligent, and taetiul
in the discharge OF their duties. 1t is well
10 have some members who are gifted
in speech; 1t is even more important that
we should have members who can make
friends with Delegates rom other parts
of the state, and who are capable of en-
listing their interest in our affairs.
In all legislative bodies there are many
members prejudiced against the large
commercial and industrial communities.
All the large cities in this country have
suffered from this sort Of feeling and
Richmond has not escaped. 1t Is our
duty TO check that feeling and remove
that prejudice whenever possible. And the
best way 90 do it IS TO nominate
and elect men who will take the trouble
to put themselves in touch with members
from other parts OF the State and who
will not foolishly antagOnize local in
terests.
We beg our Businessmen and voters
generally not TO lose sight of everything
else in this senatorial contest. The real
work OF the legislative session comes
after the senatorial nomination has been
made and dismissed from the public mind.
out OF the list of candidates you may
easily frame a good ticket; one that Will
be serviceable 60 the city and represcn-
tative OF its greatest and best interests.
The Democratic primary election Is to
be held tomorrow and the thing for
each good and loyal Democrat who wishes
his party and city well is To pick
out of the list five of the best men offer
ing and 20 60 the polls and vote Tor them.
ii YOU would like 20 see "a suitable ticket
nominated do your part towards having
proper selections made. Don't stay at
home and when your fellow-citizens have
expressed their choice grumble at the
result Como out and vote We repeat
that from the list OF candidates submit
ting their claims 60 the decision OF the
Democratic primary I've creditable nomi-
nees may DO chosen; men who will be
capable of representing Richmond's
varied interests: men who understand
our cliys wants and who will attend TO
their duties. Now, the thing for you TO
do is 90 exercise your choice intelllgenty
and 10 30 60 the primary polls and there
record that choice.