The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-26
CAUCUS FAILS
TO NOMINATE
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pleasure in throwing huge boquets at
their opponents.


FAR FROM SOLUTION.
The judgeship contest is as far from
solution as it was before the conference
There viii he some political hustling be-
tween now and Monday night. / t is
probable a nomination will be made ut
that time. The managers OF the forces
OF each candidate realize that any break
in their ranks would prove disastrous to
tl:cir mans chances. An opportunity is
afforded for some clever political work,
and somebody is going to take advantage
of il, but who that somebody will be re-
mains TO be seen.
WE'RE SLOW TO STEAK.
The caucus was called to order By
Chairman Pitcher at O'Clock and the
call was read by Secretary Bland
Delegate Priddy offered a resolution
limiting nominating speeches to ten min
utes and Seconding speeches to five mill
utes. This was agreed 10.
Chairman Pitcher announced that nami-
nations for judge Of the Court of Appeals
We're III order.
II was several minutes before any one
asked recognition of the chair. Finally
Chairman Pitcher said that If no ere
wanted the judSeship, nc would suggest
that the caucus SO into the nomination
Of a Second Auditor. This suggestion was
greeted with laughter, and Speaker Saun-
ders almost Immediately rose To nominate
Judge Stafford G. White.
PRESENTED WIIITTLE'S MAMIE.
Mr.. Saunders made a. model nominating
address At the outset lie paid a beau
tifui tribute 10 those who were opposing
Judge White for this Office. Then he
went on TO speak of his candidate as an
afjle lawyer, 81 judge of all the qualities
ttlat fit n. man for the bench. and, finally,
he referred to Judge Whirtlc as Il man
of unimpeacha!lc character. Mr.. Saun-
Gcrs said that Il lawyer of Judge Whites
ability made Il sacrifice in accepting IL
position ON the bench, and there Should
DC some reward for those who perform
faithful service.
Mr., Saunders remarks were greeted
with great applause.
THE CLAIMS OF PRENTIS.
The name of Judge II. r. Prentis was
presented by Senator VIM. Stands, Of
uthampton county. Mr.. Stands started
out by paying a pretty tribute TO SPEAK
: .,aunuels. Then he spoke of Virginia S
glorious history and of Ter immortal sons
f the past Coming down TO the ques-
ton before the caucus, he argued that
the great NirgiuiarS were not dead.
He presented Judge Prentis' name in elo-
uusnt terms. Mr.. Stands contended that
ne Tidewater section was entitled to
this judgeship. Various questions come
up for decision by the highest court OF
HE State, which cannot, in the nature OF
things. be decided as well by lawyer
rom the southwestern part Of the State
IS by one from Tidewater. Mr. Shands
spoke beautifully of Judge Prerts private
life and his devotion to his family.
FLOOD NAMES JUDGE MANN.
The name of Judge Nm. Hodges Mann
was presented by Senator Flood The
eloquent young man from AppoulattoX wa
given the closest attention. IS is alWavs
the case when he addresses the Senate or
the caucus. lie spoke OF Judge Mann as
one of the best rounded lawyers IN the
State. and dwelt upon the Judges service
to the Democratic party. Mr.. Flood said
he would not ask the nomination OF Judge
Mann on account uf his party service were
If not that tho Judge was the peer OF any
LAWYER i'll this State. and gentleman
whose character could not be impeached.
The mention of the name of Judge Mann
was .Ipplauded throughout the hah.
ASKED TO RETAIN PHLEGAR.
Senator Edward Lyle, OF Roanoke. elo-
duenthy urged the caucus to retain Judge
4 A. Phlesar upon the bench. In opening
his remarks he paid a pretty tribute TO
,rt, memory of the late Judge Rely. He
congratulated the Democratic party upon
the high plane upon which the canvass
had been conducted. No matter VINO might
no selected he felt sure no sores would
be left.
Mr.. LYLE did not think the question OF
locality Should enter into the selection OF
a. iudge The people in all parts OF the
State. he said, felt thEit Judge piiesar
was the right gnan in the right place.
LAWYERS all over the State recognized III
In;,ee Phleex.r one OF the abiest and purest
iurists ~ the Commonwealth MT Lyle
in concluding his splendid address, sisio.
..He is a Scholar, but not thEoreilcai
dreamer, a practical man OF afaNS, YET
in close touch with his library nd STU.
dents chair He has made a success OIL
his own affairs, and successfully con-
duc+ed the business of his clients. HIS
business esperience, his large and varied
law practice, his studious habits, ana
legal knowledge, and above all. h:S IN
6efatisab.e Industry and unblemished IN
tegr:ty, all combine IN rare degree 10
make him the ideal Judge IN the number
less cases and in many courts in which
f,e has appeared he has invariably won
he respect and the admiration OF judges,
LAWYERS. and !itigants alike. And in all
The wide field OF his labors you Will to-
f,ay@ not hear ;,ught of criticism Of his
,.,,5Iic or private life, but all alike are
anxious for his success in this. the crown
;nr. ambition of his life. Above all OF his
attributes Gentlemen of the Caucus, he
is without ostentation, a Christian gen.
tlenaal. who. without bisotry or parade,
does his duty by his church, and shows
by his walk and conduct OF life. he realizes
that without Divine approval all human
effort Is vain.
Gentlemen. It Is my privilege and my.
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