The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-22
Want COM MISSION
FOR RAJ. RO ADS.
Elected By Direct Vote Of the
People.
LEADING DEMOCRAT TALK
lie Thinks THIS Will Be a Live Issue
in Coming Conscntion-GoldD DEM
ocrats Steadily Coming Back
to the Fold.

the Constitutional Convention. and which
is beng already discussed among polita-
cal ieaaers, is the creation Of Railroad
Commission Tor the Safe 10 be elected by
the people.
In speaking OF the matter las: night a
prominent Democrat who is We'll up on
State matters, said he believed it was one
OF the most important reforms which the
) convention could inaugurate, and he
thought It would be widely favored by the
people He pointed out that Kentucky,
Indiana, South Carolina. and in fact most
OF the Southern and Western States al
realty had commissions elected by the
people, and he said the system had
Werkea Wen in all these States. He thought
SSsod idea wound be TO have the com
MISSION composed OF either three or five
members, one of whom, at least, should
be a practical railroad man, and the
Others made up of lawyers, farmers or
good business men of some other line.
The election Of judges by a direct vote OF
the people seems to be meeting with much
public favor, and the proposition to create
Railroad Commission ITO be so elected,
may become a live issue in the conven-
ton as we'll
FOR BRYAN NOW
Prominent business men of the city who
coming back to the party and declaring
Their Intention Of supporting the straight
Democratic ticket this year.
A leading Broad-Street merchant said
last night that while he had always been
a Democrat. he voted for Mckinley on
the currency issue four years ago. But
however industriously the Republicans
may seek to press it to the front" he
Continued. ct is no longer a factor in
politics, and / shall give my earnes, and
cordial support 10 the Democratic ncni-
nees this year.
Hon. Holmes Conrad, of Winchester.
who was "a strong gold leader in 1885, and
who, however he may have voted, took
no part for the Democrats, is now giving
MS enthusiastic support to Colonel Bryan
The brilliant orator and lawyer made a
telling speech for the Democrats at W.n-
chester several days ago, and rs pulling
side by side with his old associates. In
formation from nearly every section, of
the State IS to the effect that the majority
OF those who left the party on the cur
Tency question in 1886 are in line for Bryan
this year.
LAMB Is CONFIDENT
Hon. John Lamb returned no the city from
Charles City Courthouse Thursday night
where Wednesday ne and Senator May
nard made speeches for the Democrats of
the Second District When seen in his Of
lice yesterday the Congressman ex-
pressed himself as confident of reelection.
and said he was sure his opponent could
moi poll the full Republican vote of the
district.
While have made no appeal to tllem,''
said the Congressman. 81 have been assur-
ed by numbers of the prominent coIored
voters that they would support me on ac-
count of the prompt manner in which I
secured the passage of the Freedman's
bill through the House" Continuing he.
said: II find the Democrats united
throughout the district, and determined
10 have their views on the questions of
The day properly represented IN the halls
Of Congress.
Il believe the business men OF this city
and district Will endorse my efforts in
behalf Of new industries, and of deep
water for Richmond, and l have every
reason to feel confident Of my return TO
Congress.
You may state, however, concluded
Captain Lamb, that I shall work as
earnestly and constantly in this canvass
as if l mad the most dangerous opposition
and expect TO reoccupy my present seat
in the Fifty-seventh Congress-
SAYS SWANSON WILL WIN.
Colonel joseph Button received yesterday
letter from a prominent Democratic
leader IN The Fifth District, who is in a
position to know what is going on up
there in politics, which said that Swan
son and the entire Democratic ticket
would have not less than 1900 majority
this fall. The letter further states that
the Democrats ar. splendidly organized,
and that most OF the gold men are coming
back TO the party.
Encouraging reports are still coming in
at headquarters from all sections OF the
State, and the managers are in high spir-
its over the bright outlook.
Colonel Button Will use his best efforts
TO get Sena tor Hill. of New York, TO speak
at a Democratic rally with Senator Daniel
in Danville on October Sd. The Senator
is soon TO make tour of the West and
wind up in West Virginia, and it may be
that when he reaches there he will find
II convenient 10 come on TO Richmond and
keep hs engagement to speak before the
OA Dominion Club of this city He is
wanted by the Democrats of Staunton
and Colonel Button Will no doubt en-
dearor to get him to go there while sn the
State
AMONG THE CLUBS.
me Gay Ward Actives will hold their
next regular meeting at Belvidere Hall
on the second Saturday night in October,
and VIII hold one more public meeting
about the latter part of the month.
Hon s l. Kelley will be asked to adj
dress The first meeting. and speakers
from distance will be secured for the
big rally just before the election. Mr..
Saunders, OF the City Committee, said
yesterday that it was the purpose of
the committee TO have one big rally in
the West-End, and another in the East
End just before election-day. Every eff.
fort will be made to poll the fun Demo-
cratic vote of the city.
The committee Will be called to meet
one night next week, and city headauar-
tiers will be opened at No. 620 East Main
Street. on October ist-
The Third Precinct Marshall Ward
Democrats Club VIII meet at Springfield
: Hall on Monday night. September 24th. at
soScaock sharp. All members and Demo
Gratis IN than section are requested to be
present as business of Importance will
come before the club.
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