The Washington times., 1901-08-08
The NORFOLK CONVENTION
Virginia Democrats VIII Nominate
Ticket Next Week.
George &. CnbeII. Jr., to Present MIR.
Montague's Name When NOminn-
uons for Governor Are in Order
senator Daniel to take Part.

RICHMOND. Aug. Just one week
from today, at the hour of noon, in the
great Armory Hall, in Norfolk. Chairman
j. Taylor Ellyson will rap to order the
| highest council of the Virginia Democra-
| cy, assembled to name a State ticket to be
voted fer at the November election.
After a few words he will surrender the
| gavel to State Senator w. p. Barksdale,
| of Halifax, who. on the preceding night.
will have been chosen temporary chair
man by the State Committee Senator
Barksdale will make a brief speech, coun-
selling harmony and pointing out the way
TO a triumph at the polls in November.
Col. William Henry Mann. of Peters
burg. will most likely be temporary sec
retary.
When the several districts shall have
reported and their recommendations have
, been ratified by the convention, the body
Will likely take a recess until o'clock
in the afternoon, in order that the com
mittees may have time to formulate their
reports.
Senator Daniel will, no doubt, head the
Resolutions Committee and read the plat
form to the convention.
Either Senator Carter Glass, of Lynch
burg, or Hon. II. r. Pollard. of this city.
will be permanent chairman, and Judge
W. S. Gooch. of Louisa, will be perma-
nent secretary.
Mr.. Glass has been one of the most pro-
nounced and effective Montague leaders
in Virginia. and it seems to be the i'm
preston that if he cares for the honor
he can have it. Mr.. Pollard also a
warm supporter of Mr.. Montague, and is
one of the ablest presiding officers in
Virginia. He was permanent chairman
of the convention in 1888, that named FitZ
Lee for Governor and his reputation for
authority on parliamentary questions is
State wide. II is not thought that the
convention will be much delayed with the
discussion OF committee reports. The re
ports OF credentials and platform viii
cause some discussion. but it is believed
that the convention will reach the nomi-
mating stage about 9 o'clock - night.
Col. George c. Cabell. jr., of Danville,
will nominate Mr.. Montague. Seconding
speeches Will be made by Mr.. w. b. Rich
ards, a prominent lawyer Of Front Royal;
Hon. Lloyd I. Smith, of Northumberland;
and several others. 1t is not known who
will name Mr.. Swanson, nor is It known
whether or not Colonel Marshalls name
will be before the convention.
One of the features of the convention
will be the speech of Mr.. Montague in
accepting the nomination. Delegates X.
Walton Moore and \. c. BraXton are also
tAptCltfl 10 SPEAK. Inc IpIUlcI VIII ID1lll-
nate Colonel Willard for Lieutenant Gov
ernor and the latter will perform like
service for Major W. A. Anderson for
Attorney General.
Perhaps the most spirited fight of the
convention will come over the question
of adjournment Wednesday night, after
the first two places ON the ticket have
been disposed of The anti-Jeffries people
will seek adjournment until Thursday,
and the Senator and his friends will bit
terly resist it. If he can force vote that
night, chances are said to favor his nomi-
nation. If there is a postponement until
it is claimed that it will then
become anybody ; fight for the honor.
next Tuesday will be the 'un-
lucky l3th,' most of the delegates will
make the pilgrimage to Norfolk on that
day.