The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-25
A BIG MEETING,
SAYS Mr.. JONES'.
Reports Indicate That a
Large Crowd willCome
BUSY DAY AT BUREAU
About Three Hundred Cheering Let
ters Were Received.
Mr.. MARTIN is BACK IN TOWN
He Had Number orNisitors and Tut
inaGood DAYS Work - Railroads
Asked 10 Give Reduced Rates
TO the Convcntion-W hat
Some People
Write.
Mr.. MARTIN is BACK IN TOWN

The MAY Conference people had busy
day al their bureau yesterday hoPieSe"-
tative Jones. Hon William A. Anderson,
ana MIR. l.. G.. Garnctt put IN seNeel
hours OF work. They we're engaged vain
their correspondence until late al night
I'VE have had 10 read about three nun
drcd letters" Mr. Jones said. "Ihey
come from all sections Of the state. only
one writer withheld his approval OF the
movement"
Mr. Jones is convinced now that tho
meeting wall he more largely attended
than he had hoped for. Only In gen
oral way has the question of how people
shall De admitted been decided. Those
who participate in the proceedings VIII
be given tickets. Some people VIII want
20 20 simply as spectators. Those VINO
wish 10 take part in the proceedings Will
first be provided for and If any space
l. left. others may be admitted. A com
mittee OF the siEners will arrange the de-
tails shortly before tho meeting is held.
They will pick out one Of their number
20 call the gathering 10 order, and also
choose a signer for temporary chairman.
she balance Of the work viii be done as
the convention itself may decide that II
shall be done.
MODE OF PROCEDURE
IL is expected that q Committee on
Business or Resolutions viii be appointed.
and while that body is preparing its re-
port speeches will be made. There Will
be many good takers at the meeting.
Mr. Jones was asked if candidate for
the Senate would be put up by this meet
ing He replied that he could only repeat
what he had said before-he could not
speak for the convention; II is 10 be no
"cut-and-dr affair. and the represen-
tstives OF the people will do whatever
they may be pleased TO do.
II is quite evident. however. that Mr..
Jones does not believe tho convention will
nut a candidate in the field. but viii
simply do what It IS called to do-and
that is 10 inaugurate an aggressive move
ment looking TO securing to the people
tho right 10 elect Senators. and until that
result can be accomplished. provide some
method whereby all Democrats may vote
for senatorial candidates.
II IS generally believed that after the
convention IS over there will be one or
more new candidates for Senator, and
they will advocate the principles regarding
the method OF election and nomina-
ton that will be adopted by the meeting.
FAVOR THE CONVENTION.
Major r. r. Henry, distinguished
lawyer Of TazeWell county. was i'm the
city and talked with Mr.. Jones. lie eX-
meets 10 come to the convention and
saws nearly all the Democrats in his
section favor this movement lie thinks
the Ninth district will be well represent
cd.
state senator Manly II. Barnes, who Is
al Murphys states that he IS one OF the
delegates appointed by the Democrats
Of his county and he will certainly be
here II he can spare the time from MS
canvass In New Kent He is running for
tf or n
woarb's Attorney. and Mr.. Gregory Is
opposing him Mr. Barnes is undecided
about running for reelection 10 the SEN
ate.
Hon. Thomas Temple Powell member
~ Tho House from the Newport News
district. and one of the signers OF the
.,u is at Murphy's. lie says the con-
yention movement is popular IN MS sec
lion and many Democrats from Gown
there will attend.
Mr. ZONES and Mr.. Anderson have
made application 10 the railroads for the
usual reduction In rates given 10 ue'e-
gates attending conventions. ihey nav.
not been informed as 10 Wheuler OF Ho'
the request will be granted.
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS.
r-.,lo,.fne are extracts from some OF the
Letters received yesterday at the bureau:
T,,oaefer--Plcase engage rooms TOT
..,,.s.lf and a friend for the May Con-
xention. From present appearances 'he
meeting Will bc large one ana l'"i
4, rpov he difficult 20 secure accommo-
d,tlors This and adjoining counties VIII
he rcprosented by FUN delegations f..
Raprahann0cl II have read the can Io'
a convention 20 promote eiecuoh vi 80
ators by popular vote anu .r.o,rs
mat agree with every line II contains
and that unless prevented ! propose 70
attend The people here are with TINS
Alexandria City-What number OF dele
,.stos will this city be allowed IN the CON
vantion2 / hear Of quite huihDei %,
onr hest Democrats who desire 70 a1'eH"
hut who fear they may not be dD,e 10
81, admittance 90 the hall OUTSIDE or.
"A Few politicians. the proposition 10 give
the people d voice in the seiecuoh Oh ue4r
senators Is very popular here
Chesterfield The Convention Us In inc
wight line. Let the people at large say
who shall be our senator. l have yet 10
see any one IN nay county who is OPP
posed 10 this method Of eiecting Senators
Csulpeper-The people In this county are
in thorough sympathy with inc move
rnent. T VIII be represented by some OF
our best and most influential democrats
Powhatan-I ara heartily ~ favor OF
,bs election OK senstoes by the people
aud vii do all in my power ior the May
Conference.
Wlnchester-My hope IS 10 attend the
MAY Convention. 1 take no active part
In politics. but desire by my presence
n accentuate my approval Of your pres
epf rnoyemcnt. 1 think there is strong
sentiment among the people IN FAVOR OF
nom the election OF Senators by the
neonle. ana meanwhile Of their nomina-
tion Oy the people.
Norfolk CITY, an In thoronen accord
Win The idea and mOvewcut looking 20
constitutional amendment by the people
az OF any movement which VIII give the
peouie tie right 20 select. and. II poaaioie'
VII attend the Convention.
Norfolk Citv-I believe the moNeinent
10 fe a DoDular one. and about the Only
,.ouoeiflon seems 10 come from senator
A<arfir's friends. who apparently view lhe
1,.,e.,..,oent a. otposed 10 his interest.
Nor,,lk County-There u strong sciiii-
,nant In this section IN favor OF tho cleo
lion OF senators by. popular vote. ms
county will send a inii representa- 70
The Nay mectink WIZ you hn1iy Stats
how many representatives We NNoiiVi~
county, will De entitled TOY
Charlottesviile-The OBJECT or the con-
ference called to meet ~ Richmond on
ne 10Th Of May meets with considerable
favor IA this county (Alhemarle) among
ne masses Of the party, although bitterly
opposed by some leading politicians. ]