The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07

will depend in arg event largely upon
what she shall do. Captain Lamb says
he will win here. anu ii he does he will
be the nominee.
But no Wallace supporter will admit
this claim. Their leader himself is APP
parently absolutely confident that his
home city will give him a rousins ma
jority. II this shall be SO chances accord
ing to good judges. largely favor his
nomination. Taking the results in the
other primaries held this year as a
basis. the counties cannot be expected
to poll a large vote In this view of the
case. Richmond will almost certainly
turn the scale and say who shall be the
nominee.
A STRONG CLAIM.
Mr.. Wallace gives out the following
claims to the district:
AT no time during the canvass have
been doubtful of nomination. Even two
or three months ago when l was met
by discoura gements and doubt on every
hand. although 1 realized l had diff
cult. uphill contest. felt that l knew
the temper of the district. and was conf
dent that I could win.
During the last few weeks have gained
strength so rapidly tina tit is only neces-
sary to bring out a full vote in order TO
assure my nomination.
In the city of Richmond my friends are
working actively, and so great an interest
is being taken among all classes OF our
population that now expect a large vote
to be polled. I am satisfied that out OF
every ten men who come to the poilS.
seven will vote for me. and | count upon
a majority OF not less than 1,3Ce to l,so-
These figures are arrived at as the result
Of careful polls which have been made
of many business houses, WORKSHOPS ana
office buildings
The city of Manchester VIII certainly
give me a generous majority-lot less
than $50 I think.
The county of Chesterfield is close. the
central part OF the county being rather
favorable to my oponent. while the popu-
lcus sections III the southern and north
ern edges Of the county are strongly for
me. I do not think my majority Will be
! less than 100.
The county of Chesterfield has never
been doubtful. II is only a question OF
| majority and I look for a majority of
| not less than 100. In this county there
! will be a larger proportionate vote than
| in any other county.
Eott sides are we'll organized and every
| available vote Will be brought to the polls.
In the counties of New Kent and King
| William n very small vote will De polled
and they will give small ma1orities I
q! believe with hard work on the part of
nv friends, both counties will give me
ma jorities.
| The county of Henrico was for a long
! time a di,cult problem for me. and at
the beginning of the campaign will
| frankly admit that I had but faint hope
OF getting more tina ma small vote in the
| county. But In the last two weeks the
| change in my favor has been so marked
| that | am now satisfied 1 will either carry.
| the county or lose it by a small margin.
Hanover county has always been my
| il viii Captain Lamb a majority, possibly,
! OF 800.
This IS my honest opinion of our relative
strength in the district I am confident OF
nomination, with a majority OF not less
| than 1900
! WHERE LAMB IS STRONG.
Captain Lambs strongest points III
| the counties are said to be Hanover and
Henrico. These he will! undoubtedly car
~. King William and New Kent VIII
| be close. with chances IN favor OF cap
| tain Lamb. He will also carry Ches-
| terrified, but Mr. Wallace. from all &C
counts. will give him hard run there
Goochland will likely go for Mr. Wal
| lace by small majority This brings
| the matter up to the cities OF Richmond
and Manchester. where both candidates
are strong and where almost Identical
| claims are made for both. SO It Is
evident that there is going to be a
mighty pretty finish at the polls next