The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-29
Confined His Remarks Mainly to
Democracy in This State.
Mr.. ECH0LS RETURNED HOME.
lie Was Pleased With What He Heard from
Friends Here-Messrs. Martin and Swan.
son Had a Busy Dayton. w. A.
Jones Here-Senators Jef:ries
and LeCato Are Satisfied
They Will Win Out.

Hon. Claude \. Swanson went over to
Manchester last night and made an ad-
dress before the Virginia Democratic
Club. He confined himself to national
questions and the record OF the Demo-
cratic party in the State, refrainng from
making any reference to his canvass for
Governor. The meeting was held at
Toney's Hall, and there was a good at
tendance. Mr. Swanson was given Il COR
dial reception and his speech aroused a
good deal of enthusiasm. Mr.. Ben. p.
Owen, private secretary to Governor Ty-
ler introduced the guest of honor.
After thanking the club for it's invita-
ton and Mr.. Owen for his kind words of
introduction. Mr.. Swanson opened his
address by saying: Il believe in organ
lied and thorough working Democracy,
and never rise in meeting except to
advocate organization in politics"
He then paid Il tribute to William J..
Bryan, which was received enthusiastic
~, and continued briefly 70 speak upon
the principles of the Democratic party
and his faith in its ultimate triumph in
national issues. But I am not here,
said Mr.. Swanson, ito discuss national
politics, whatever might be said about
party here and there in some localities
where local differences may have arisen.
Thank God, the party which has been in
control in Virginia since 1885 has an
escutcheOn spotieSS and review of the
course Of the party in the State during
the past fifteen years shows an admin
istration of honesty and integrity.
thank God l am an advocate of party
with such a splendid record
Concerning the Constitutional Conven-
ton he said: I'VE have 1t before us now.
no matter whether we opposed or fav-
@ored it IN the hEsinrins,, and every IL
gnian should be earnest and determined
in his efforts TO send such men TO the
convention as will frame for the State
Constitution which shall be a model for
ALL
Mr.. Swansons closing sentence was
..All ! ask in Virginia and in the United
States is honest, clean politics" Mr.
Owen was called upon by the club for d
speech but with the remark that the club
would have ample opportunity to hear
him in the near future, he declined, and
joining MIR. Swanson, who, having an en-
gagement in Richmond. retired after his
speech The club took a recess of five
minutes to bid their guest goodbye.
Yesterday was comparatively quiet one
in political circles. Representative Wm.
A. Jones, of the FIRST Congressional Dis
trict was the most distinguished of the
new visitors to the city. He was here on
private business.
Mr. Jones was at AIurphys Hotel for a
few hours, and was the center of a group
of admiring friends as long as he re-
NAMED in the lobby. The Congressman
is interested in a movement looking to
improving the telephone facilities of the
Tidewater section, and he came here in
regard to that matter. He had little TO
say to anyone as concerning politics. Mr..
tones left the cisy in the afternoon.
Senator Martin and Mr.. Swanson spent
most Of the day at MuCrhy's Hotel They
received calls from a good many friends.
Mr.. swanson is in a most cheerful frame
of mind He believes his chances tor the
Democratic nomination for Governor are
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