The Washington weekly post., 1900-09-25
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I'D % The Warrington Post.
V4r.o.k Va. sept 4-The political sit
atm IL the second Congressional Dis
fr.st Is uncertain. The Democrats claim
.-st the S5C.alist-Labor candidate will
not hurt NaynaTd's chances. Congress
raa Wises friends, on the other hand.
r-l that Flynn will take many votes
from Maynard. and some Democrats have
charged that Wise instigated Flynn's
r5nuat.ou in ordor 10 weaken Maynard.
Both Flynn and Wise deny this aIega-
Hsn. TIE fight Is warm. partisan feei-
.rg running very high.
United States District Attorney Edgar
Allen. Republican nominee for Congress
from the Third District. left this morn
!1g for Richmond, TO arrange for the
opening OF his campaign at Market Hall,
that city. on Friday night OF this week.
q, which time the general. Mr.. Hugh G.
.IU-r and others will speak.
CongresSmRn Hay saugaine.
Richmond. Va, Sept. I-Congressman
James Hay. who was TO have spoken at
Brunswick to-day. was delayed by the
accident on the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Railroad, and spent
most Of to-day here. He left tonight
t1r Blackstone, where he speaks tO-mOT-
r1W Mr Hay Is confident of the election
ui Ten Democrats 10 Congress from Nir-
-4n.a. and says he firmly believes Bryan
will be elected. He has recently been TO
New York. and says the Republicans are
badly frightened about that State; that
they have practically given up Indiana,
and are hghting hard 10 keep the Demo-
Gratis from capturing Delaware and Mary
land
Mr Hay says his district will give him
about 900 majority over mis- opponent
Mt g. M. Gibbons, of Winchester. Mr.. ID.
G.. OFlIherty. the Gold Democrat who
ran against Mr.. Hay In 1885, IS now sup
porting the regular ticket, and the same
ls true OF nearly all the Palmer and
EuclHcr men in the district
Chairman Eliyson has some extra force
0n duty to-day sending out literature, a
large amount OF which has just been re-
Cciysl from the national committee 1t
was al FIRST decided TO send out the lite
a-lrc Tor Virginia directly from Wash
iugtCl. but this plan has been changed,
and the work falls on the State headquar-
teTs.
Mass Meeting In Petersburg.
Petersburg, Va, Sept. PA very large
ly attended Democratic meeting was held
tonight at the courthouse, under the
auspices OF the Bryan. Stevenson and
LassIter Campaign Club. which was ad-
dressed by George l.. Browning. esq. of
Madison, and Judge James Hay, Con-
gressman from the Seventh. Campaign
issues were ably and Interestingly discuss
ed by both speakers.
On the question of imperialism Judge
Hay inquired what right has the Presi-
dent OF the United States or his advisors
10 interfere with the constitution OF the
island or Cuba? Speaking Of trusts, he de-
ciared such combinations a restraint upon
trade and curse 10 the country. Bryan,
ne said, will rot be controlled by trusts;
hc VIII curb or restrain them.
Judge Hay stated that there is scarcely
q man in his district who will not vote
Tor Bryan, and said the same is true in
CIher districts.
Many Republicans" he said, will vote
for Bryan. the greatest citizen OF the
Sfeatest republic, the greatest statesman
that has been produced in modern times.
here Is not a subject that he touches
ifat ne does not iilumine, and such
man, III this centennial of Democracy, IS
the man 10 be the successor of Thomas
JenerSon.'
Democratic Field Day at Staunton.
Staunton, Va, Sept. 24-The Democrats
IN their club rooms held a big meeting
tonight. Senator Flood. the Democratic
nominee for Congress, and Walter B.
Richards, of Warren, and Gen. j. w. St.
Clair. the West Virginia orator and men,
bel of the Kansas City platform COM
mittee, were the speakers. They had i
notable audience at noon also in the court
house, while Col. HUBBARD, eX-Congress-
man Yost, United States Deputies r. y.
Fulwiler and Heber Ker spoke outdoors
to the Republicans,
IL was distinctly Democratic field day,
however. While HeDer Ker Republican
deputy, was speaking. his son. Common
Wealth's Attorney Richard S. Ker, Demo-
orat, introduced Senator Flood at the
Democratic gathering.
The AppomattoX senator surprised even
fis friends, and made an excellent speech.
lie said that whereas four years ago Sill
Yer was the dominant issue. il is dormant
now, confronted as the country Is with
the perils Of Imperialism, which must be
get at once.
Jones and stRbbs ia joint Debate.
Montross, Va, Sept. 24-Hon. W. A.
Jones, Democratic candidate for Congress
.fom this district, and his Republican op-
I0Esnt Hon. James Monroe Stubbs, met
.u JO!nt discussion at Montross, Va, to-
day. Both speakers treated each other
with the utmost courtesy, but Mr. Stu5bs
found himself no match in the debate FOR
Mr.. Jones. There was large crowd pres
,uL Mr. Jones speech, which was aimed
mainly against trusts and Imperialism,
Vas well received.
shenandoah Hatchet Buried.
Woodstock. Va. Sept. 24.-The two Dem
ocratic factions put aside all differences
at The courthouse precinct, this place,
Saturday night, and organized a Bryan
and Stevenson club. with the following
officials. President, Mr.. II. b. Chapman;
Vice president, Mr. d. p. Magruder; sec
Rotary, Mr. II. L. Stickley; treasurer. Mr..
q. l.. Burner. About thirty Democrats
were present. a committee on member
.iE was appointed, and IL is expected
that The membership will reach hun
cred. Next Saturday the club will meet
WITH The Town Hall Club at which time
Ir II. +. Stickley. OF this place. and Mr.
Richard. OF Front Royal. will make
addresses
Bristol Va, Sept. 2L-Gen. Thomas l..
h.ssyc addressed the citizens OF Wash
.af.o1 County az Abingdon to-day In be-
.-- @! The reelection OF Mckinley. Gen.
Hlsser, who has heretofore been with the
Democrats, Is csnyassing Virginia for the
81. h.liey Roosevelt ticket, and defends
H vigorous terms the policy OF the admin
'EalJn With reference 10 the Philip
lles
fredericksburg. Va, Sept 4.-R r
Ire, I-, gen. james G. Field, and ] =,
t-Ar5 addressed the Democrats OF orange
county today az the county seat A large