The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-12
THE NORFOLK CONVENTION.
Speculation as TO the Character Of
the Platform

RICHMOND. Va. Aug I2.-There has
been much speculation throughout Vir-
ginia as 10 the character Of the platform
10 be adopted by the State Democratic
Convention TO be held in Norfolk Wednes-
day. Col John Goode, president Of the
Virginia Constitutional Convention, thinks
the platform should be in substance as
follows:
4. a declaration Of renewed allegiance
and unfaltering devoticL to the principles
of the Democratic party
p A declaration in favor Of an econ
omincal administrati III Of the State. coun-
" and city governments, the abolition Of
all useless officers, AMI the reduction Of
expenses.
g. a declaration in favor OF a fair and
equitable system or taxation and the cor
rectiOn Of unequal and unjust assessments
Of property. both real and personal.
T. A declaration in favor Of common
school education md pIedging all neces-
sary appropriations for school purposes
and longer school terms
% 4 declaration recognizing the sacred
obligation % the state Government 10 pro-
vide for the support Of our disabled Con
federate veterans
80. a declaration I'm favor Of a liberal
provision for the care and maintenance
Of the unfortunate insane. deaf, dumb.
and blind, and rigid inspection Of the
management OF an state institutions.
- a declaration in favor OF the adOp-
:on of the most effective measures TO Sc
cure the manifold advantages Of good
roads throughout the Commonwealth. by
means Of which capital and immigration
from abroad may be attracted to our bor-
deTs
IS. \ declaration in favor OF the en-
ployment Of an proper iustrumeuraIIties
for the development Of our material re-
sources 50 as to start the Commonwealth
upon a new career Of Industrial prosper
IL.
80. a declaration committing the party
90 the principles Of primaries and direct
ing the State General Committee 20 pro-
vide for primary to nominate United
States Senators and 10 elect all State Off
GERS. 10 De held on the same day through
out the Commonwealth
10 \ declaration endorsing the present
administration Of the State government. Do
Carter Glass. the prospective Permanent
Chairman Of the State Convention. writes
/ Il think the platform Of the State Dem
Ocratic Convention should be Democratic.
and not contain q single declaration de-
signed merely 10 catch the votes OF per
sons who are not Democrats.
1T should reaffirm. in word. adhsr-
cuce 20 fundamental Democratic princi-
pies in national affairs. such as Jrner-
son taught and not as TuImau breaches.
and as to State affairs h should stand
uuuu its record. which has been as no.
tabIy lean and praiseworthy as the xxi
gencirs created by AN Infamous COustitu-
ti0u have permitted
eft should trust the Constitutional Con-
veuti8u- avoid PopuliStIc rubbish. be hon
est and courageous.
FINALLY. IL should declare en- favor o.!
/ some, plan of uniformity as 10 the time
| and method Of selecting Delegates 10 state
conventions FOR rh- nomination OF CaudI-
dates for office and Tor Cleanliness in par
/ II selections as well as In general cleo
tons
STANTON. Va. Aug I2-Judg,
Iuusford l.. Lewis, of Richmond mas
written a letter 90 friend Ia this city
| iu which ne SAYS
Il have received a number OF letters
from different parts Of the State on thu
/ subie.. Of my nomination for Governor
/ by the Roanoke convention. To an Of
them 7 have responded. thanking tn,
writer's for. their hudacsS, but saying thai
! 70 would be impossible Tor me 10 become
| a candidate or 20 accept the nomination
| even were il rendered me. And ! hone
my name will not be mentioned in m,
| convention in connection with the nom
/ nation 7 could not afford To run fol
| Governor and, apart from any other con.
| gigerariOu 7 will never consent To run fDr
any office iu Virginia SO long as election