Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

hearty welcome when he arose TO follow
Mr.. Anderson. After some humorous al
fusion TO the number OF initials he had
he declared that as he was the youngest
OF seven children ordinary names had
run out. He told how he had worked al
his life for the party. once he had borne
the entire expense OF a primary I'm this
city.
Mr.. Pattoson declared It was his I'M
alterable purpose - Introduce senate
rial primary bill. If elected 10 the General
Assembly lie thou sht the people should
have the privilege OF expressing their
choice for the Senate. without having 10
ask the consent Of any city committee.
This sentiment was greatly applauded'
Mr.. Patteson denounced tho land-grab-
bcrs' law. declared for Judge Wit. and
FOR the restriction Of negro suffrage.
Mr. John y. Epps made "a brief. sensl-
BE talk OF "A few minutes. in alluding 10
his position on the senatorial question
Mr. Epps said he desired to be Instructed,
but as he had been denied this he would
declare that he would vote for Senator
Martin lie declared he was for Mr.. Mar
tin because he was endorsed by every
labor organization I'm the country. lie
denounced the land-grabbers' law.
MIR. HARTMAN AND COT. ANDERSON.
Mr.. a. c. Hartman declared for Senator
Martin, saying. however, that he believed
in the popular election Of senators and
senatorial candidates. He declared he
was opposed 10 the land-grabbers' law.
Colonel George Wayne Anderson spoke
very forcibly. lie said he had never held
office. He had always labored o. pri-
vate in the ranks and on the stulhp for
the good of his party. He denounced the
~ll q 10
said he regretted there had not been a
senatorial primary held in Richmond but
would vote for Mr.. Martin. All OF Colonel
Anderson's speech was fOrcible, and por-
tons were really eloquent
MIR. CARY AND Mr.. WALLACE.
Mr.. Hunsdon Cary, after a few grace
ful Introductory remarks, took M the
land-grabbers' law. which he said, had
been kicked about the field by all the can
didates like a football on the gridiron.
lie thought the Democratic party had
been dealt the greatest blow which had
been delivered IT i'm ten years by the ac-
ton of the City Committee refusing to
grant senatorial primary. He declared
he would vote for Mr.. Martin II elected.
lie said he had in his office a bill de-
signed 10 enable the state TO meet the
increased expenses next year by reason
OF the increased interest on the century
bonds. He thought the next Legislature
should take steps 10 restrict negro suf-
frage. He declared that all the States
tax laws needed amendment He made
Sn able speech.
Mr. Charles VI. Wallace was accorded a
| warm reception when be arose. Mr.. Wal
lace reviewed his record as "A member Of
the City Committee. as a worker in DEM
ocraic clubs. as a presidential electOr
and speaker from the hastings. and as
| a member Of the General Assembly. He
| said ne had been successful in reducing
! the penalty feature OF the laud-grabbers'
| act 20 S. He said ne had tried chiefly
while a member OF the Legislature, TO pre-
vent Objectionable legislation, rather than
secure the pCesago of bills OF his own.
IN conclusion Mr.. Wallace said he would
simply call his hearers attention 10 the
fact that he was the only candidate VINO
resided east of Shockoe creek.
DIR DORSET FOR TYLER.
Or. Dorset was to have spoken next
but having been called away. Captain
John A. Booker spoke in his stead, ad-
vocating the claims of Or. Dorset. Cap
tain Booker denounced the land-grabbers'
act for his candidate, and said he would
vote for its repeal. He declared that if
elected DR.. Dorset would vote for Gov
ernor j. Hoge Tyler for the United States
Senate.
The applause elected by this remark
was much greater than was expected as
the applause accorded every other speak
or. when he declared for Senator Martin.
had created the impression that II was a
Martin audience. The prolonged hand
clapping, stamping. and cheering showed
that Governor Tyler had a great deal Of
strength in the audience. The applause re-
ceived by Captain Booker was by far the
heartiest accorded any speaker. lie con-
cluded his speech in a few minutes but
several times he was forced to pause until
the applause had subsidized.
When Captain Booker concluded there
were loud calls for Hon. ID. Gardiner Ty-
Ter. of Charles City county, who was on
the platform, but he did not respond.
| owing TO the lateness Of the hour, and
| the meeting adjourned
Rally in Fulton.
There was a good meeting in Fulton last
night under the auspices Of the Fulton
| Democratic Club, at its hall at Louisiana
| and Second streets 4 good crowd was
! present, and addresses were made by the
/ various candidates.
! There viii be mass-meeting Of the
| Democrats of Clay Ward held at Brown S
! Hail. Laurel and Cary streets. tonight
at s o'clock. at which time the candi-
| dates for the House will address the
! voters.
Political News and Gossip.
The Democratic Committee Of North
ampton county has selected August 2jth
as the date for the primary 10 nominate
candidate for fOater Delegate for the
House 20 succeed Or. Charles Smith.
Dr. A. Brockenbrough. one of the candi-
dates offered a resolution endorsing
Tyler for senator. but it was tabled. So
far DR. Smith has no opposition.
EX-State Senator T. n. Williams. OF
Mcckicnburg, was in the city last night.
He says he thinks the prepOnderance Of
sentiment in his county is for Martin.
The contest I'm Charlotte greatly interests
Mr.. Williams. He thinks DR.. Priddy
who is for Mr. Martin. Will be elected,
but admits that Mr. Rice has a large
following and is making wise cam
paign.
The contest between Mr. Carter Glass
and Mr.. Don Peters Halsey for the nomi-
nation for the State Senate from the
Iynchburg District. is attracting great
attention Mr.. Glass Is the well-knoWn
newspaper editor and proprietor. and Mr..
Halsey is one Of the brightest OF the
young lawyers of Lynchburg. lie is
nephew of Senator Daniel. and is said
TO inherit much Of his uncle's gilt OF
oratOry.
Congressman Jones was in the city for
a short time yesterday, on his way from
Halifax TO New York, whether he goes
10 consult a specialist regarding an aifee-
ton of the throat. which is giving him
some trouble.
FUNDS FOR COMPANY II.
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