The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-16
Mr. Ellyson Must Read the Paper
Before Reaching a Decision.
Mr.. MARTIN REMAINS SILENT.
Is Willing 60 Leave the Matter to the
Committee and Any Plan That
May BE Adopted VIII BE Salts
factory To Bim-Committcc-
men Opposed To- COnycn-
ti0n-othcr News

Senator Thomas s Martin. who spent
Sunday with his family IN smithhed. re-
turned to Richmond yesterday morning
and spent tho remainder OF the day at
his quarters i'm Murphy's Hotel.
The Senator told a Times reporter that
he had nothing 10 say ia reference TO The
request made by the conference held here
last week FOR a State convention TO noml-
nato candidate for Senator.
ut is not matter for me to decide
he stated. "rhe State Committee Is COM
posed OF good men and true Democrats.
and whatever may be their decision IL
VIII Doe satisfactory 10 md"
\ gentleman who has ascertained the
Views of quite a number of the. commit
tee, says about five out OF six are on
posed 60 calling a convention unless rea-
sons they are not already acquainted
with can be advanced Tor nominating a
senator by the proposed method.
The convention advocates say that II
they can secure meeting Of the COM
mittee arguments in favor Of a conven-
tion can bee advanced that will be con-
vncing 10 any who may be willing to
listen TO reason
40 PETITION YET.
Hon. VIM. 4. Anderson, the chairman
ot the May conference. held here last
week. is not expected I'm Richmond until
tomorrow lie is still down South and
wiu come TO this city before returning
TO Dds home IN Lexington.
Chairman Ellyson said yesterday he
had not received any formal request To
convene the State Committee. II was
thought Alr. Anderson might send the
petition by mail but he will probably
present IL in person. Mr.. Ellyson stated
that he could really add nothing to what
bee said Saturday. He is not prepared 10
say whether or not he will convene the
committee. &c wants 20 read the petition
first and learn exactly the nature OF the
proposition the committee will be asked
90 pass upon.
THIRD DISTRICT OPPOSED.
OF the five members OF the State COM
miitce from the Third District. Messrs.
r.. l.. G.. Scott. OF Hanover. Simon Solo
mon. OF Heniico. clyde W. Saunders and
Henry L. Carter OF Richmond, are said
% Dee opposed. viewing the matter In tho
lieht in which it is now presented. 10
calling convention. Mr.. T. V. Cogbill,
Of Chesterfield. win vote % call con-
ven;ion
Mr. VIM. VI McAiister Of Bath county.
who attended the Lly conference. will
probably be- candidate f0r the House
Cf Delegates Tie district embraces
Allegheny Bath and Highland and Is
now represented by Hon. a. i. Withrow
Mr.. John W Todd Of Augusta brother
OF Mr. Charles l. Todd. of Richmond.
Will run for the House next fan. lie
presided over the C0vingt0n convention
which dominated Judge Quaries for Con-
gress last June
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
Friends OF Mr. Saunders are putting
ig some good work FOR him for Speaker
~ the House Of Delegates There are
influences at work for him that viii make
his contest with Mr.. Ryan interesting.
II is understood that Mr.. Flood will be
q candidate Tor reelection 70 the state
senate. There was talk an one time II
Mr. r. W Hubbard running but now h
is said De will yield % Mr.. Flood
s novel contest may be- witnessed in
louisa county Former Senator ". r.
Blob and Dis brother. James T.. Bib.
editor of Che Louisa News. both want 10
come % the House. II looks now as II
the brothers would contest with each
other f0r the Democratic nomination.