The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-29
Many Communications Have to Be
Read at Headquarters.
REDUCED RATES ON RAILROADS,
Delegates to the Convention Will lie
Able to Come at Small Cost - Mr.,
Claggett Jones will Leave To-
Day-COl. Willard TO be in
Charge of the Bureau
Next Week.

Richmond yesterday evening from Scots
VILE After leaving Lynchburg he went
10 his home in Albemarle TO visit his
mother. Mr.. Martin loves his home, and
IL is a pride and pleasure for him TO con-
tribute of his time and means toward the
Improvement of the farm and the preser-
walton Of the residence
TIE Senator Will be IN Richmond to-
day, but will spend tomorrow with his
wife, who is visiting her father, Colonel
c. FentOn Day, In Isle of Wight county.
Senator Martin expects 10 be in Rich
mond all Of next week. \ good many Of
his out-of-town friends vii call to see
him.
The Senator found a big pile of letters
awaiting him, and he put in several hours
of work last night. He had nothing to
say about his visit TO Lynchburg, but
was in fine humor and evidently well
pleased with the political situation.
THE MAY BUREAU.
Mr.. Claggett Jones, who IS running
the May Convention bureau during the
latter part of this week. had his coat off
and his shirt sleeves rolled up. He had
many letters 10 read and number to
write. one that he received was par
ticularly gratifying To- him. IL stated that
the General Labor Union Of southeast
ern Virginia on Monday night endorsed
the May meeting, and Lodge %, OF Boiler
Makers and Iron Shipbuilders, OF Ports
mouth. took similar action.
Mr.. Jones will go home to-day and VIII
probably not be back until a day or two
before the convention. Colonel Joseph y.
Willard. Representative RiXey and Hon.
John c. Parker are expected TO have
charge Of the bureau next week.
II is now a settled fact that all the
railroads will give reduced rates TO the
convention. .
MR.. PARKERS : POSITION.
There was some surprise expressed IN
,oiiticsl circles when it became known
that Hon. John c. Parker had announced
that he would not be a candidate Tor re-
election 10 the House from southampton.
He is q young man or aDllty anu - "
signer OF the call for the May mee'lhs'
Mr.. Parker IS one OF the leaaiAs Hlvi"-
hers of the House lie might be Speaker
after serving a term or Two hloi1 " 80. ~.
An Richmond a few days ago Mt Parker
ssid he was undecided about becoming
candidate. Now he has written caro-
stating that he will not run.
r. ,s practically settled the May meet
,,., ,,ui decide to ask the State Demo
1.,tfc Committee 10 clall conNenlloh
,a. tho nomination OF d candidate LOT
s.rotor MIR Martin and his irends are
,.ilirg IN accept any method the Slate
committee may adopt. -..,,.,
SOME OF THE LETTERS.
r-.to,,ip,, are extracts from some letters
raceived at the May Meeting buIea.. ..'.o,,,,.
,l,rle- Our people seem pta'l'0'','
...,,.,ir,,,s in favor of the primary Hl'"r
- electing United states senators.
-, t,ere may be such am out-pou'i,'s
~ toth of May as will make l''
,'"a,eedines felt from one ena OK t"'
state TO the other o., fnu
prSsell-I beg 90 say tnat am u,
accord with the movement anu WI
,,,,,,b ratified at its success. Ihe ae.'i-
,-,ont If the Democratic masses oil TINS
,-o,,rtv nroponderates largely In FAVOR O.
80 mode of designating Senators Dy
NJ ,so,,le themselves. instead of by the
snail renresentati0n I'M the Leglsialui uie
Hanoyer-Every one in my sectioh VI
tIorover are i'm favor Of the election Oh
seniors bv the people. OF all counties
IN tbe state Hanover should stand OUT
t~svelv for this method. I hope the con-
ference will carry out its object
p,,laski-T am I'm thorough sympathy
,itb The move 10 elect Senator'S by pop
mar vo,e and believe the people OF thls
county are OF the same opinion. and that
n delegation will attend your conference
Washlngton-I am heartily in favor or
the movement looking 10 the election oI
Senators by the people and Will say thdt
a majority Of the voters OF this county
are of similar opinion. Washington VIII
have a representation with you on the
10th of MAY
THE EASTERN SHORE.
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objects set forth tn your call, and will
do all IN my power to further the same.
IL Is needless for me 10 assure you that
Accomac IS I'm thorough sympathy with
this movement and that she will be
well represented at your conference.
Highland-I am in entire sympathy with
the object OF the May Conference. Our
people are largely for il, and our county
will be represented AZ the meeting.
Rockingham-A large majority OF our
people favor the election OF senators by
the people and / expect TO be present. to-
eether with others from this county, at
your May Conference. and hope it will
be a success.
Winchester-I would say that I am in
sympathy with the move and hope that
tn. conference will be able 10 set forth
some plan other than the present one.
would say further that II will meet with
the approval Of a majority Of the Demo-
cratic voters here. other than the ring
politicians.
Charles City-I am cordially I'm accord
with the objects OF the meeting 10 be
held on the 10th proximO and shall at
tend the conference. There IS no question
but that the people OF this county are
unit In favor OF the election OF senator's
by popular vote.
Albemarle-f have thought for a long
time that our senator's should be named
by the people, and. therefore. endorse
cordially the call which has been made
for n conference. ! should think that the
history OF parties for the last few years
would lead the entire country TO think
such a change not only desirable. but i'm
peratively demanded
Coochland-I write 10 say that I am
in full sympathy with the call for
meeting on the 10th, and shall be with
YOU then. This county will be well repre-
sented. and I hope the meeting will be
harmonious and successful.
Augusta-I am heartily In favor Of tho