The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17
Both are Expected TO Return to Rich
mond To-Morrow,
JUDGE WEXFORD WON'T RUN.
Flattering Call Made on Him, but He Answers
That He Docs Not Think That Circuit
Judges Are Eligible to the Con-
yention-RepubIican Committee
to Meet Here Tuesday.
Political Notes.

The present week will be a great one
in politics in Richmond.
Senator Martin and Congressman
Swanson are expected to be at Murphy's
tomorrow or Tuesday, and it is said
that their heads will be placed close to-
sether in an effort to capture a big slice
of the Richmond city delegation for the
Fifth District Con: tcssman for Cover
nor.
They are going to make a supreme
effort to gain control of the City Demo-
cratic Committee in the interest OF MI
Swanson, according to some OF tnat gem
tlemans supporters, and there are al
ready some evidences among the mem
bers that strong pressure IS oeinG
brought to bear upon them to support
primary plan. providing for minority
representation from the city at large.
The supporters of the precinct primary
plan are still claiming a majority OF
the committee, but it is recognized on
all hands that hot fight will be had
over the matter
Senator Martin has reiterated that he
is going TO fight to the last ditch for
his friend Mr.. Swanson. and everybody
understands what that means. When he
returns here tomorrow from Smithfleid
he is expected to confer with q number
of his close political friends, and 1T IS
not unlikely that when Mr.. Swanson
joins him, something Of a tangible
nature. looking to the opening Of cam
pagn headquarters here, VIII most likels
be taken.
The candidacy of Mr. Montague will
not be neglected in the meantime. AS his
competitors grow more active he is eX-
uected to continue to strengthen his or
saniZation all along the lines. He says
he has never felt more confident of vic
tory since he entered the struggle. and
that he is going to put up the battle OF
his life.
a1r. Eilyson is expected to issue a call,
probably this week. for an early meet
ing of tho State Committe to fix a time
ana place for holding the subernatorlal
convention and the basis of representa-
1ion to which the several counties ana
cities will be entitled.
1t. is probable that this meeting Will
attract 4; great many prominent Repub-
licans here an dtllat there will be a long
session of the committee. 1t is pretty
likely understood that the party will put
up candidates for the convention in all
the white districts of the State.
In addition to all these events billed
1Of carry lily -
Committee will meet at Murphy'S Hotel
on Tuesday night to determine what they
will do in the State with regard to the
Constitutional Convention.
These are matters of State interest
which are billed for the week.
Only ten days now remain in which 10
complete the city campaign for the Con-
s,itutional Convention, and the candidates
are expected to keep the path not .lntll
the day of the primary. =. Il o'clock NJ
next Saturday all those who desire to
run will put up $50 each with Mr.. Henry
NJ. Tyler treasurer of the committee.
and after that tine no. other candidates
can enter the race Meetings of various
Democratic clubs will be held during the
week and much activity viii be displayed
hv the candidates and their friends. The
most prominent club meetings 81 far an
nounced are those of the Lee Democratic
and Social Club. No.zIIsA,ssn West Broad
street, on Friday night, and the Clay
Ward !iclives on Saturday night. 1t is
probable that during the week there will
lie club meetings in Fulton and other
sections of the city.
Taken altogether. the week will be one
of unusual activity in beth State and city.
politics.
Judge sJ3. iiior,l. lr.. will not be
s j, ndidate for the Cpnsti ito tipnal Eon-5