The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-19

issue, but, of course, after majority OF
the party decided against me. acau1esc-
ed. and did all could to carry through
the proposition. Still, l do not think
am the man for the convention. You
must not understand me to say 1 do not
want our Constitution amended. But
favored accomplishing this by means OF
a commission, as suggested by Governor
Tyler instead Of through a convention.
General James G. Hill says Hons. John
E. Massey and w. II. Boaz are pro1nl-
nentIy talked of for delegates TO the
Constitutional Convention in Aibemarie:
Mr.. Massey is now eighty-three years OF
age. but Is as hale and as hearty as any
man Of that age you could find
1t was stated by some of the prominent
Democrats of Chesterfield yesterday that
Judges r. a. Hancock and John II. IN
gram would probably be sent as dele
gates from the district embracing Ches-
tertield, Manchester and Powhatan.
Hon VIM NJ. McAllister. of Bath coun-
ty. ssxs the two great questions the con-
vention will have to deal with will be
the matter of regulating suffrage and
the reformation of the judicial system.
'I Think he stated. that the people
of Virginia of no class or condition IN
life need have any fear as to what TINS
convention Will do. In my judgment, there
will be enough Of brains, craftsmanship
and patriotism in the body tc settle Alright
these great problems.
Eve hear much about the office-hold-
ers being arrayed against a new Constl-
tution. I. for one. do not believe this talk
is well founded. In the second place. [
do not think the office-holders, as a rule.
will have anything to fear. They will, |
am quite sure. give their hearty and sin
cere support to the movement to adopt
an organic law that will be for the best
interests of all the people"
Mr.. McAllisters views were heartily
endorsed by Hon. W. d. Cardwell, the
rising young statesman from Hanover
Mr.. McAlister may come TO the con-
vention from Bath. Allegheny and High
land He will not seek the place, but
will serve if his people want him.
Judge Geo. X. Anderson. Of Allegheny,
VII orol ably be candidate.
1t is generally thought the City Demo-
cratic Committee Of Richmond - '>"','
primary to nominate candidates
for delegates from this city, though there
is some opposition in the party to this
course
A very true and influential party man
says he thinks there should be a free and
open fight in the general election. II for
one" said he, would like to vote for
Judge l.. L. Lewis as one of the five. II
.iominations are made, of course. could
not do this. We should have a good
spril.kling CT Republicans in the conven-
ton and Judge Lewis would be very
useful man there
Hon. Richard S. Parks,-of Page, who
was absent from the House of Delegates
during its dying hours attending Circuit
Court IN Shenendoah returned here last
night to wind up some legislative mat
ters before going to his home
He said he was sorry his business had
called him away before the Legislature
adjourned. but that he was satisfied
with the work of the body.
When asked concerning his candidacy
for Attorney-General. Captain Parks
said he received the most encouraging
reports from the Valley section during
his absence. and was getting many fiat
tering assurances of support from other
sections of the State. He believes he has,
q fine chance to win and will press his
claims vigorously from now on.
Captain Parks will probably be here for
several days. Other House members who
are still in the city are: Messrs. Shelton,
of Louisa: McAllister, OF Bath; Blake
r1ore. OF Rockingham. and Eunley, Of
Mathews.