Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-06
HANNA'S DEAL FAILS
Republican Mass Meeting Dis.
closes Secrets.
Humorous Remarks by Delegates, Among
Whom AFRO Colorcd- Meeting of the Dis
trict Committee to Call IA Convention to
Nominate Candidate for Congress.

The Bowden faction of the Republi-
cans of the second district met ut the
Heal Estate Exchange, OH Main street.
near Roanoke avenue, at J. D. m. yes
terday. There were about 100 persons
present. including the delegates from
the towns and cities of this district.
The delegates were as follows:
Cape CharIes-D. w. Brown.
Elizabeth City-R. NJ. Smith.
Isle of Wight-P. f. Blount.
Norfolk City-A. Aronheim.
Norfolk county-Fred Carter.
Nanscmond-John Ivey.
Princess Annc-Irvine Griffin.
Observation-Disclosures S. Webb.
Southampton-P. i. Cloud.
Warwick-E. w. Lee.
York;. /. Mitchell.
Newport News-lI Clayton.
Surry-O. Il. Skinner.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman s. l.. Burroughs.
Major r. q. Banks stated in part
that this meeting represented the regu-
larly recognized organization of the
Republican party. 1t is question
now. after having been recognized as
the Republican organization in this
district. whether they shall lay down
now or nominate Il candidate for Con-
gress.
Col. Geoge i. Bowden was urged to
speak. He spoke OF the hot weather
Smilingly. He said: We have n plain
duty TO perform. There is harmony in
the State and National organizations,
but none here. lie deplored the condi-
tion and will do anything to promote
harmony.
The April convention was not repre-
sentative. The person holding the
nomination OF that convention is not
acceptable to the party. lie is a gen
tleman OF strong prcjudices. He is
farinE better now than ever In his
life before. ana is therefore playing the
game To the limit.
Confronted with DR. Wise rs n candi-
date for Congress, when lie has been
completely knocked out in all party
contests. we have Il condition to con-
slider. Since there are some people
who do not respect law, there is moth
ing for us to do but hew to the line.
Every district must be fairly and hon
estly represented so that the delegates
TO the convention may make nominal
ton that shall 10 regular. He is will
ing to make any sacrifice.
Mr.. Sylvester said we not only need
ed n candidate. but we must have one.
The Offices of this district belong to n
family by union With the Democratic
party. Where will be our pull If
we don't have n candidate. Wise will
mot have the power He will ask What
wishes position.
MIR. Lester took humorous view OF
the situation He looked about the
assembly and did not see the faces of
several prominent Republicans and
sighed. asking. rs this Mckinley
or n Martin meeting. Can't the post
master afford to come to Il Mckinley
meeting?"
This sally was greeted with shouts
of laughter.
Somebody should be appointed 60 tell
the postmaster that the Democrats
| hold nothing but the ballot boxes in
| Norfolk county.
| Mr.. T.. *. Wolcott sopke in favor OF
n candidate and n convention. He loves
| TO talk about trusts. BEFORE McKin-
! ley was selected there was not enough
! money to form n trust Mr.. Bryan
represents n great silver trust. One OF
the delegates from New York to Kan
sas City represents the ice trust. That's
! the meanest of all trusts.
| Mr.. Aronhcim said there were fewer
persons at the Wise convention than
we have at precinct meeting. All we
have to do is 10 obey our laws.
Mr.. ID. L. Groner suggested q plan