Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-29
RICHMOND
Governor Tyler Confident That He il.
VIII Be Chosen Senator.
Tho s,a.o Democratic Committee
aIoos. ana Carries ONT mo w,shes
in-serionsrroubsc
in Charlotte County "a Poss,bllity.
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Richmond, Va, Sept. Ex-Governor
Tyler returned to Richmond to-day. In
an interview tonight he said:
81 Wish to emphatically deny the re-.
port thnt I intepd to withdraw from
the Senatorial rnce. I am in to stay,
and Will be there when the sun goes
down on the day OF the election. when
my victory Will be announced." h
THE STATE ,COMNfITTEE.j
The meeting OF the State Democratic
Committee ut the Jefferson Hotel this
morning drew q large number OF prom
inent politicians, among them Sena-
tors Daniel and Martin, Representa-
tives Hay, Swanson and others.
Tho committee held a short execu.
tive session, after which the doors were
thrown open. The first contest taken
up was that OF Shenandoah county
Both sides were given q hearing, and q
resolution was adopted favoring the
Bauserman faction, which is friendly to
Senator Martin. 1t is by no mems GER
tain that the opposition will consent to
withdraw It's candidate, despite this
decision,
THE CHARLOTTE CONTEST.
The Charlotte contest next came up
and consumed the entire afternoon, the
scene at times being very lively.
nee who is Martin man. made a
statement and friends OF MIR. Rice, who
Is opposing Priddy, spoke for him. One
gentleman said that lf the Priddy peo-i
pie should attempt to ride rough -shod
over the Democracy OF Charlotte there
might be scenes there this Fall be-
side which the Danville riot OF 1883
would be but n small affair.
UNFAIR TREATMENT.
o1oi,, u-oa fraaly mo do .thof A.
Martin element in the committee was
using it's strength unfairly, and the
feeling WASH OF an altogether friendly
one.
! ALL FOR MARTIN.
The committee adjourned tonight,
having accomplished the following:
Affirming that S. B. AIiley Is the Shen>
andoah county chairman, and that the
regular House nominee is ]. L. Feller.
That Dir. a. S. Prlddy Is the regular
nominee in Charlotte county, and ]. o.
Watkins the regular chairman.
That s. B. Barham, Jr.. is the regu-
lar nominee from Surry and Prince
George.
That r. S. Boykln is the regular SEN
atorIal nominee in the Thirty second
District.
That C. Fenton Days committee is
recognized In Isle of Wight.
That Thomas N. Jones Is the regular
House nominee in Isle of Wight.
The Lancaster Richmond factions
were given nm opportunity to harmon
iZe their difference. but If at the end OF
ten days the troubles have not been
adjusted a committee OF five from the
State Committee. which was provided
for. is TO lnterpose and finally decide
the contest
The decisions all favor Martin men.
NOMINATIONS.
The Senatorial and Legislative Con-
ventions were held in Manchester to-
day. Mr.. P. v. CogbilI was nominated
for the Senate from the district enr-
bracing Manchester city and Chester
field, Powhatan and Goochland coun-
ties.
w. w. Baker and D. L. Toney wer.
nominated for the House from Chester
field.
Resolutions were adopted instructing
the nominees for Martin for Senator
and declaring in favor of the election
OF Senators by direct vote OF the peo-
Pile. q