The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-15
TO MAKE FIGHT
ALL ALONG LINE
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were present: Senator John w. Daniel, OF
| Lynchburg; Northumberland EDWARD
| EchoIs. of Augusta; Col r. c. Marshall,
| of Portsmouth; all Of whom save Score
| tary Button are candidates for the Demo-
| cratic nomination for Governor, Congress
! men William a. Jones. OF the First Dis
| trict: John Lamb. of the Third District:
Francis r. Lassiter. of the Fourth Dis
! trict: James Hay, OF the Seventh District;
| and Hon Hal Flood of the Tenth District,
| all OF whom candidates for Congress
this fall; candidate for election, John l..
! Jeffries, OF the State at large; s. l.. Kelly,
of the Third District: Robert Turnbull. Of
the Fourth District and Pembroke Petit.
of the Tenth District: Civilians, J. E.
Willard. of Fairfax Grenville Gaines, of
Warrenton: J. P. Whitehead, of Amhurse;
William II. Mann, OF Petersburg; Senator
keezell. of Kockbridge; Joseph n Shep-
herd, T. w Wood and H. NJ. Smith. Jr.
OF Richmond.
Among those who sent letters express
ing regret at Their inability to be present
were: S,nator Thomas 5. Martin, OF
'Scottsv.lle; Congressman William +.
Rhea, Bristol: Congressman John f.
Rixey or the Eighth District: Congress-
man Peter ]. Otey, of the Sixth District,
and all the candidates for electors on
the Democratic ticket from the districts
not represented. and from Judge VIII
liam Henry Mann. candidate for elector
from the state-at-large.
TO BEGIN WORK AT ONCE.
After two hours had been spent in dis
cussng the situation throughout the
State during which but little doubt was
expressed that the Democrats would win
in every district IN Virginia, it was de-
cided that the campaign should be opened
at once and vigorously prosecuted until
of 6a ala ion, ENicrht i.,Cr tn hE
wage6 all along the line and especially
vigorous efforts are TO be made In the
Second, Fourth, Ninth and Tenth Dis
Sjcts. Prominent speakers from other
States are to be invited into Virginia, and
all the local oratory at the command of
the Democratic party is to be employed.
The list OF speakers and their assignments
We're made out as far as possible. and
Secretary Button will to-day give out the
appointments for the remainder of this
month.
More apprehension is felt In the Second
and Tenth than in any OF the other dis
tricts. and some outside speakers will be
invited into these districts. Among the
men of national reputation being spoken
of in this connection Is Senator-elect
Jos. c. S Blackburn, of Kentucky.
Mr.. Flood. the Democratic nominee
in the Tenth. said last night that he was
hopeful of being victorious. and Mr. T. A ,
Lynch, of that district, declared Flood |
to be a sure winner. The Democrats have
not yet nominated man in the Second |
District. but d gentleman from Norfolk |
said that the man they did nominate |
would certainly be elected.
Col. William II. Mann, of Petersburg ,
was very sansuine as to the result in the !
Fourth District while encouraging news .
was received from Congressman Rhea. of |
the Ninth.
The three gubernatorial candidates were |
frequently centres Of groups of friends
Turing the evening, and. 1rhile tFey-diI not
discuss their chances to win the great race
next year in the Democratic convention,
hey wers bright and chatty and said they
ook a most hopeful view OF the Demo-
cratic situation generally.
DANIEL is HOPEFUL.
Senator Daniel, who has just returned !
o Virginia from an extended trip through
California, whittier he went after the adj
Of the Kansas City Convention,
aid he felt very hopeful of national
Democratic victory this year. ION my
rip through the lar West [ found encour-
gins evidences almost everywhere. alr.
;ryan is a very much stronger man to-
ay than he was four years ago. His
peech OF acceptance was masterful, and
as made him many frlends.'
Senator Daniel Is in excellent health !
nd says he greatly enjoyed his journey to
alifornia and return. He was accompa-
led by his young son, Edwin.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED.
Chairman Ellysou yesterday announced
e members OF his Executive Committee
follows.
First D.str.ct-W. a. Jones.
Second District-R. Z. Boykin. :
Third DistrctH NJ. Smith. Jr. ,
Fourth District-Wn. Hodges Mann !
Fifth District-E w. Saunders
sixth Dstrict-Carter Glass
Seventh D:str.ct-Thomas s. Martin.
Eighth District-Joseph z. Willnrd. ,
Ninth District-W. r Rhea :,
tenth District-Edward Echois. h
ihese gentlemen served on the commit L
In the campaign of last year. s.
me State Central and Executive Com q
ttess Will meet at the Jefferson Hotel at :,
80 o'clock this morning. h
Is thought that nearly the whole day
will be taken up with the considera-
n OF the situation in the various dis
It's.
here are Atty rsematrs OF the Central az
~ AMI ten Of the Executive Commit III
!. Most OF there gentlemen Will be pres pc
at
will be opened here about DC DC
. first OF September. Secretary Button ss
7 az least two large rooms will be r,
"a and they cannot be secured in M