The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-10
No COMBINATION,
SAYS Mr.. ECH0LS
He Is In the Race to Win and VIII
Make No Alliances.
MANY OF THE LEADERS HEREl
Political Situation Discussed ut Muir
pby-s-Colonci Buford Asked TO
Run-Mr. Kelley and tho
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MANY OF THE LEADERS HERE

great many prominent politicaG leaders
rom different sections of the State were
In The city last night, attracted here by
different matters.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Echols was the cen
rial figure, and received a great many OF
his friends in his rooms ut Murphys
Hotel. where a conference was held con-
:eTning his candidacy. Senator II. d.
Flood, OF AppomattoX, was with Mr..
ilchols for some time. and then he and
Col. Button left Tor their homes. Mr..
Flood thinks the Valley mans chances
pf success are good. and he is going 10
put in some good ticks for him.
In discussing his candidacy, Mr. Echols
said lust night that he had been done 4
great injustice by certain statements that
had appeared recently in the press. in
that his fight had been linked too closely
10 that Of another candidate for Governor.
i want 10 say" lie continued, that
! I'm in the race TO win and l do not pro-
pose 10 make any alliance with any other
Hspirant for the office. l have the kindest
feelings for ali the gentlemen who are
engaged with me in this generous rivalry,
and L propose 10 run my part of the can
NaSS in a quiet. conservative manner.
trusting that | may secure the honor by
fair means; and any statement which
connects my name with that of any other
candidate uoES me a serious injustice
TAKES a HOPEFUL VIEW.
Mr.. Echos takes a very hopeful view OF
the outlook. though he renlizeS that
Messrs. Montague and Swanson Will be
The leading candidates at the opening Of
the Convention. Mr.. Echols will proba-
bly, remain here several days longer.
Things were pretty lively in Murphy's
lobby for while last night Besides those
leaders mentioned above, Hon. John =.
nF Tllir |
lins. OF Farmville. and Senator D. I.
Eggleston, OF Charlotte, were circulating
and shaking hands With their friends.
Hon Joseph r. Iawless was on hand, as
was also Judge John G. Dew.
Senator George w. LeCato, of Accomac,
who is a prominent candidate for Lieu
tenant-tfovernor, arrived here last night
and was shaking hands with friends at
Murphys He said he felt very much en-
outraged over the outlook and thought
ais chances were very favorable.
Hon. w a. Reinhart, Of Allegheny. and
Mr. S. Ch Donald, of Augusta, We're among
those who were in Mr.. Echols' room for
some time during the evening.
IIx-Superintendent of Pententiary B.
w. Lynn, of Loudoun, was in the city
yesterday as was also eX-Representative
Wood. OF Chesterfield
1t is understood that Major Lynn will
be Il candidate for his old place before
tie next Legislature
The Clay Ward Activcs viii meet in
regular session Saturday night, and VIII
hear reports Of committees relative 70
redtstricting the city.
WANT COLONEL BUFORD.
1t is possible that Col. A. S. Buford. of
this CITY, may decide 10 run Tor Cover
nor.
When asked concerning the subject
YESTERDAY, the veteran Democratic leader
said l3r while il WAS Irl!e that he had
been urged to run, he had reached no
decision in the matter, and did not wish
10 he considered a factor in the fight, GER
tainly for the present. What ne might de-
eide to do should his friends continue their
requests for his candidacy, he could not
say.
when asked about his probable candi-
dacv for the Constitutional Convention,
in the event he should decide not to stand
Tor Governor. Colonel Buford said he did
not desire to anticipate public sentiment
by announcing his candidacy. but that if
his. people should demand his services. he
would crafty Their wishes and serve them
10 the hest Of his ability. as he HAD en-
deavored 10 90 IN all The public positions
he had ever held.
Colonel Buford is very popular IN many
sections of the State, and has served about
ten years in the Legislature from this
city and Pittsylvan.a county
Hon s L. Kelley one Of the House
members from this city, says that while
il is true that u number OF his friends
have been urging him to run for the State
Senate. he has given the matter very little
thought as he really does not care for
The honor Mir. Kelley says of The TWO po-
sitions he really prefers membership in
The House of Delegates, as in that body
he is in closer touch with the people,
and he finds It's atmosphere more to
his liking. While he did not say positive
~ that he would decline to run, it is not
thought he Will be a candidate
State Senator Carter Glass was in Rich