Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-08
Credentials "a. II Martin, a. Aron-
helm. r. O. Deyer. w. G. Fraley. r. II.

Resolut ions-R. 7. Thorpe. James w.
Long, Thomas q. Peachys Julian Pace,
and g. p. West
i The convention, on motion OF Mr.sLeVy,
of Norfolk, arose in honor OF the memory
OF the departed President NC kinney and
the late Congressman r. Az Wise, OF this
district. The convention took recess
at las o. clock until o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
o'clock. and Chairman Groner called for
| the report of the Committee on Creden-.
tials. Alyah II. Martin. the chairman
Of that committee read the report. which Llf1
and known as the Holland delegation.
The question Of the craftsmanship Of the
the chairman Of the Convention gave the
opinion that in so far as this body could
act, the recognized delegation would
have to determine the question. Jor a
protest against the adopuon OF the Gre.
dentials Committee report, making a.
spirited speech of the kind seldom heard
a substitute that both delegat tons from
Isle. of Wight be seated, each delegate
to have a half vote.
a motion offered by Mr.:Aronheim, or
'aOle % 4 IS SIGN IN. OF PEACE.
l. d.
Carney, of Norfolk. had been selected
Tor permanent chairman, and A. G
aeh petse svdanes of f
fact that the party in the district has
been harmonized could be offered than
the selection of Messrs. Carney and
Peachy, two of DR.. Wise's old leaders,
for the permanent offices.
Ex-Congressman Thorpe read the re-
port of the Committee on Resolutions.
0n'on "4 The asoPR: RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions follow:
The Republican, party of the Second
expression of congratulation and fellci-
tation at the harmonious conclusion Of
six years have divided the party in this
district and made victory impossible.
Confidence and aggressiveness have sup
planted partial disorga1izat1o on and nd. dis
many years we stand united, proud of
the record of our party in the past. of
the fulfilln1ent Of its. promises In the
present, and confident in our hope Of the
I'VE heartily and cordially endorse
President Roosevelt for nomination by
lieving that he more nearly than any
one else can carry out the beneficent
policy of his predecessor by his loyalty,
wisdom. and patriotism. and insure to
the American people the continuation of
happiness in the homes and prosperity in
their business affairs.
eve specially commend the recent
earnest and sincere effort of the Presi-
dent to settle the present coal strike.
which is a menace to the comfort OF the
people during the approaching winter.
HAVE MET EVERY RESPONSE
BILITY.
1--WE point with pride to the record Of
| the last six years. AS nation. we have
met the responsibilities entailed upon US
! by the Spanish-American war We have
upon her territory an independent re.
public We have placed the finances Of
Porto Rico upon a firm, and profita Bile
island public schools and public libraries.
! In the place Of tyranny and disorder.
| contentment and prosperity now prevail,
rich and the poor alike. We believe the
| paramount issue Of the day to be the
| continuation of the marvellous degree of
prosperity which for the past IS, six years
| within the jurisdiction of our LANDS. and
! to that end we heartily favor reciprocity
| with Cuba and the enactment and con-
tinuation of such tariff laws as. will en-
| courage new business enterprises. up
| hold those now in existence. and main
| tain the highest scale of American wages
| and the supremacy of American pro-
ducts. -
Eve denounce the. proclamation OF the
| state Constitution by the late conven-
| ton, and the refusal by them to submit
| their, work to the voters for adoption or
rejection as an action arbitrary and un-
warranted and in direct transgression OF
the express promises and pledges of the
Democratic party that the work. when aeen
completed. should be submitted to the
favor the acknowledgements Of the vicious.
| the ignorant. or the corrupt. we believe
that the same qualifications Of property
pie and be enforced in all cases without
! discrmina ton and without favor:
ALSO DENOUNCED MONOPOLIEs!
I'VE dencunce and condemn all =. mono 40
| poles, having for their purpose the de-
! % or competition, the limitation
Of legitimate enterprise, or the increase
of cost to the people Of the necessarles
"And now in conclusion. we appeal to
all the people of this district who desire
continuation Of the prosperity W Wh n5,r
people in these communities. to unite
with us in the election of congressman
whose influence may be felt in the coun-
R. G. Banks, l.. NJ. Sylvester, John
Pace, c. E. WEIGH. and c. A Bryan
were appointed a committee to nominate
| members Of the State Committee from
'iV CASEY DOMINATES HUGHES.
Captain c. II. Causey, of Suffolk, who
was mentioned in connection n1, WITH VIII IN, the
| Z
| form and nominated Robert NJ. Hughes,
| the well-known admiralty lawyer Of Nor
folk. for Congress, having himself with
conded, the nomination Of Mr.. Hughes
was made unanimous, and a committee
was appointed to find the nominee and
bring him before the convention.
AlVah Martin, w. 8. Holland, and
others filled in the interim with speeches
on the situation. urging large vote be-
| hind Mr.. Hughes in the coming election
WAS CORDIALLY RECEIVED.
When Mr. Hughes was brought into
the hall pandemonium reigned, and the
applause continued until the nominee
was seated and he was introduced by
CAPTAIN Causey. Of Suffolk. In accept
ing the nomination, Mr.. Hughes deliver
ed an interesting speech. In which he
paid his respects to the Constitutional
Convention and the Democratic party In
| general.
said. "and every ringster has his price:
He lauded the present administration.
and told Of what he hoped TO accom-
plish in the event he is elected: he az,
vised the leaders from the cltleS ana
| counties in the district to go back home;
see to It that their vote is counted. He
nredicted Republican victory In the dis
: - THE STATE COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed TO name
members of the State Committee 1or me
Second District. made its recoumendaa.
ton. and the following were ,els sse1
n lawrence Groner Norfolk. chairman
~ +he district: Fred Read. Newport