The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-06

One of the livest topics in politics now is
Who will succeed the lamented Peter }.
otey in Congress from the Sixth Dis
trict
whe present, term expires on March 3,
los. and it is almost certain that Gov
e,uor Montague will be asked TO order
q special election to fl! the vacancy.
Fl flowing a we'll established custom in
the party. whoever is named Tor the
short term will likely be chosen for the
It'll term of two years from March 4,
1902
Tho election for the latter will take
r,ace in November next, and the primary
las already been set for July 26th. Had
Major Otey lived he would have had no
opposition this fall. but his death opens
tie way for one Of the llveliest battles
fought in the district in many years, un-
der certain conditions.
MR. GLASS POSITION.
The name most frequently heard in
ct nection with Major Otey's probable
successors that of State Senator Carter
Glass, of Lynchburg. but it is not known
that he has any congressional asplra-
titns His brother, Mr.. R. II. Glass.
who is here, said last night that he had
no idea he could be persuaded to run
He pointed out that if the Senator had
any aspirations along this line, which ne
rluch doubted, he did not think he would
care to tax his feeble health with the
strain incident to the canvass for noml-
nation.
MIR. CLAYTON STRONG.
Should Senator Glass not enter the
race, Senator Graham Clayton, of Bed
ford, is looked upon IS quite tormld-
.ble candidate. ana he may enter in any
event.
Senator w P. Barksdale, of Halifax
is looked upon as candidate and VIII
no doubt make his announcement in
few days.
There has been much talk about eN-
Governor Tyler in connection with the
vacancy by persons who thought ne re-
sided in the Sixth District. but while he
has a summer home in East Radtord
he claims his residence in Pulaski coua-
ty, and votes in the Ninth Congressional
District.
But Radford has a probable candidate
in the person Of her corporation judge,
Hon. George E. Cassel. Secretary of the
Commonwealth D. @. Eggleston, Of
Charlotte; Hon. John Goode, of Bedford;
Judge William Gordon Robertson and
Mr. w a. Glasgow. of Roanoke are
among the possibilities. and whatever
may be the result lively race IS an
ticipated.
MANY OTHER FIGHTS.
There will be many other fights for Con-
eress in the various districts, and lively
time is expected all around.
Unless there shall be some announce
ment to-day, Mr.. Flood will have no oppo-
sitiou. as the time expires in the Tenth
District tonight. Hon. Harry st. George
Tucker is on his way home from New
York, and will announce his intentions to-
day. though it seems improbable that he
will enter.
In the Second District Mr.. George w.
ZONES. of Norfolk county, and Hon. Chas.
T, Bland. of Portsmouth, are out against
Mr.. Maynard Senator Jefferies was here
Yesterday. and said he did not believe
Mr. Lawless would run.
NOT YET DECIDED.
'sI have not said would be a, candidate
for Congress in the Second District. said
Judge D.. Tucker Brooke, of Norfolk. yes
terday. MIR. Maynard is my friend, and
I am loath to oppose him in the hrst
place., he went on. land then these pri-
maries are very expensive things.
..As at present advised, I am not a can
didate for the nomination he concluded.
In the Fourth District the race promises
to be lively Captain j. NJ. Harris. Of
Nottoway, and Hon. R. G. SouthalI. of
Amelia are out against Mr.. Lassiter, and
the friends of Hon. Thomas n. Williams,
Of Mecklenburg, want him to enter the
race.
Judge Asa D. Watkins, of Prince Ed
ward, is expected to enter, and there may
be others. All In all. there will be enough
contests this fall to make the situation
lively. Messrs. Lamb and Wallace are
expected to open up in this district short
" after the spring elections.
The Roberts Case.
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