The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
Custom Allows -Four to Be Recon-
mended by Richmond Delegation
A DIVISION IN THE RANKS.
One of the Nominees Opposed 70 Cau-
Gus Now, and VIII Not be Bound
by lt-AnOther il in Doubt.
Majority, However,, Say
That They VIII
Rule.

caucus Of the Richmond nominees TO
the House of Delegates 90 choose four
youths from a large number OK appli-
cants for the position OF page In the
House for recomm endation 10 the Speaker
may be held tonight. The subject Of
such caucus has been discussed Informally
among the nominees for some Time but
"A conflict of opinion as q the sdyisabhity
of calling a. s0 FAR in adYance OF ths
ass milling of tine Legislature has pre-
vented unanimous decision either way.
Three of the nominee -Messrs John E.
Epps T.. G.. F0lkes and George Wayne
AndersOn-are understood 10 be Ia favor
of the caucus now. Such. at least. was
asserted on excellent authority 90 be Tho
case yesterday
MIR PATTESONs POSITION.
Mr Patteson, when asked By a Times
representative yesterday as 10 tho caucus.
stated that he did not think 1t wise TO
hold it now; Go would be best. he was
convinced, 90 defer the selection of pages
until later date when asked if be had
refused to attend a caucus for thar pur-
pose. Dee replied that he had not I'm tho
event OF It's being called. however. ho
would not feel bound by its action. Nj.
ON very friendly terms and no friction had
arisen over the talk OF n caucus.
Mr.. Kelly, il was learned on the best
OF authority. had not made up his mind
yesterday whether he would participate
I'm the call for the caucus or attend 10
should the majority deem Il wise 10 issue
a CALI II was thought probable that h)
would take part IN the caucus.
ARGI' MENfr FOR CAIrlTrS
"What is the use OF deferring the mat
ter?' said one of the nominees yester-
day. ''rhe longer We put Off the matter
The more shoe leather applicants and ap-
plicants relatives and friends are wear
ing out hunting us up % present names
FOR the places and the more We are being
worried too. ] am emphaucally in favor
OF deciding the matter now once Tor
ALL"
AT one time it was said That the eau
Gus. when it should Doe held would take
nap the mater Of tho cerkshp Of tho
House. Two Richmond men are candl-
dates f0r the place. and the Richmond
delegation it is expected Will hnlly unite
ON one of them. The House clorkship will
not 30 can be stated positively. come mp
for action at the first caucus OF the nomi.
nees. j. was learned yesterday that an
effort will be made 10 have the caucus
tonight
THE sPEAkERsU1P.
A gentleman On this city IS I'm receipt
OF "a letter from Hon T.. W. Saunders. OF
Franklin county. in which DE writer Incl.
dontally expresses pleasure over the as
surances Of support he has received since
his name was mentioned Tor ODE Speaker
ship of the House. Tho recipient of the
letter who will have a voice in saving
who shall bo Speaker faid tho trend NJ
sentiment was decidedly Mr. saunders
way as gathered by correspondence and
he has had recently with
persons from various parts of 'the state.
The attitude of The Richmond eve Poe
wards The Speak'rship contest ls n1t
known but 30 is "a safe prediction thar
of them will vote f1r Alr. Saun-
iers as first choice
STILL a SUBJECT or GOSSIP
The Isle OF Wight result continues to be
70 subject Of frequent mention. Friends
1f Governor Tyler ring the changes 900 10
ana regard 70 as am uumIstakable indic1.
lion OF the direction in which the political
gale IS blowing on the contrary senator
Martins supporters assert that it was 10
fo local causes easy % explain and
which viii not operate ont of the county
certainly not outside ~ the senatorial
district n has been shrewdly suggested
HAT a primary nomination through the
Medium OF the old organization followed
ly "a contest before the State Committee
yill result IN tho recovery by Mr.. Martins
friends OF the lost ground