The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-28
GREAT NORFOLK
FIGHT TONIGHT
Advance Guard Here and Ready
for Battle.
ACTIVITY ON BOTH SIDES
Dey Men Make Big cIaims-story of a
Proxy That Was Recalled-Senator Glass
Will Take q Hand Id the Fight.
Many Leaders Expected.
ACTIVITY ON BOTH SIDES

The advance guard OF the Norfolk city
politicians arrived here last night and
are ready for the great struggle which
meeting tonight to determine the ques-
ton of party regularity between the Dey
and Trehy faction in the City by the Sea.
Some of those on the ground are Clerk
OF the faction headed by himself; ex-
Postmaster w. T. Anderson, who is the
Trehy chairman; Mr.. Thomas j. Ran
dolph, 4 prominent lawyer and Trehy
leader, and State Senator W. W. Sale.
None of the Dey leaders were here
last night, but the popular Captain had
many advocates about the hotel 1ohbies.
He is, himself, extremely i'll ana cannot
attend the meeting. but from what can be
gathered his cause Will not be allowed
to suffer by his absence. None of the
Trehy people would talk for publication
last night, but it is evident that they
are full of fight. Mr.. Trehy would only
say when questioned as to the fight: Our
people are not in the habit of laying
down when a fight is on
KELLEY TO PRESIDE.
Chairman Ellyson was called to New
York on business last night. and has
designated Hon. S. l.. Kelley, the member
of the Executive Committee from this
district, to preside. Secretary Haul1ins
will be at his desk, and it is estimated
that nearly every member of the commit
tee will be represented either in person
or by proxy.
In whatever light the contest is consd-
cred, it is the old Martin Montague battle
over again, and factional lines will be
sharply drawn in the meeting tonight.
The contest is inseparabIy connected. too,
with that for seats in the House of Del
egates for Norfolk, and all the inside OF
the recent legislative fight there will be
threshed out before the committee.
There has been much activity among
party leaders on both sides, and a num-
Ter of proxies have been gathered IN
from members who will not be present
IN person.
Senator Carter Glass viii be present
as proxy for MI y. p. Craddock. and it
is not unlikely that Senator keezell will
attend under like conditions. Senator
Rarksdale is here. but he declared last
night that he would have nothing to do
with the fight.
PROXY RECALLED.
In regard to the matter Of proxies, a
pretty little story is gong tne ToufluS.
An officer of the Constitutional Conven-
ton is taking a. very active part on the
Trehy side. He is said to have bagged
{. proxy from a far-away district with
great ease. But member of the CON
vention. who is said to have Dey lean
ings, desired to represent his mountain
constituent. so an order flashed back yes
terday revolsing the proxy in the hands
of the convention officer and turning 1t
over to the member. Evidence VIII be
taken tonight but the question of par
tisan politics will have much to do with
determining who shall be finally recos-
nized as chairman of the Norfolk City
Committee. The Dey people are claim
ing that the vote will stand-Day, q;
Trehy, 2SS, il there is full attendance.
They do mot concede defeat for a mo-
ment On the other hand, the Trehy
leaders appear confident. though they
will give out no figures The meeting
promises TO be the most spirited held
here in long time, and it is expected
to last far into the night
Every political leader of Norfolk and
many from other sections of the State
are expected here this afternoon.