The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-09
The PLAN
INGENIOUS.
Republicans Scheme to Build I (
Independent Party.
AN APPEAL. is ISSUED Il
They Hope TO Get 7 ogethsr the Labor
Vote Opponents Of the Mann
@ Bill and the Republican
Organization.
AN APPEAL is ISSUED Ed:

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Bill and tho Republican
Organization.
Tho Republicans OF Richmond city. or
certainly that faction Of which Mr.. ].
M. Elicit Is chairman, has outlined its
policy In the matter Of nominating candl-
dates for the Senate and House OF Dele
gates. II Is neither more nor less than
an ingenious plan to effect a fusion OF
tho labor vote, the opponents Of tho
Mann bill, the element opposed to tho
new Constitution and tho Republican or
ganization into q compact coalition with
the purpose of nominating ticket IN op-
position to tho Democratic primary cand!-
dates. In order to accomplish this coau-
ton the Republican: Organization has to
be issued an appeal to all these elements
to refrain from participating In the Demo-
cratic primary, and thereby binding them
selves toI vote for Its nominees IN Noyem-
Dor The idea ID that II any considerable
number of those heretofore AFFILIATED with
the Democrats can be withheld from par
tcpution In the primary, the vote cast
In that election will DO so small as 10
make an inviting field for candidates who
shall be acceptable to the labor vote. the
anu-prohhlton vote ana the antl-Consti-
tuition vote.
NOT HEAVY VOTE
There are but seven Democratic candi-
dates for the five seats In the House. and
besides this only the committee are to be
voted for In tho primary. and under these
conditions 1t Is not expected that heavy
vote will be polled. In the event that
only about three thousand votes are poll
ed OUT OF the nine thousand 3regtstered,.
then, the Republlcan-antl-pro hibidon-labor
coalition, II effected. would apparently
stand a chance Of electing Its ticket. with
six thousand participating votera
from which to draw.
That, In brief, is the Republican policy,
awaiting game with an appeal to Demo
cratic indictments, organized labor and
anti prohlbitionists to refrain from par
ticipation in the Democratic primary with
the hope that the Republicans may name
candidates acceptable to them. 1t is n
bold stroke, the idea apparently being
that IL Richmond. the Democratic G!bral.
tar, can be captured by an anti Demo.
cratic coalition ticket It will greatly In.
spire the Republican party OF the State
and attract to 1t all the elements which
may be dissatisfied with the Democratic
administration OF the affairs OF the State
and with its course In passing tho Mann
bill. ,5ts NJ n y & 's5 M
REMAINS TO BE seem.
not ths Ran o y Drove Se f for-
m.idabie to tho Democrats remains e be
seen. There is no hope ,ot oI ~
theas. party e.rsys in 'G Ills cit city. !
It should be stated. however. that the
old Depublican party OF the, city y IS by nc no
Many Of the Repu blicans hold aloot from
| the dominant faction; and others openly
declare for e lily white party. One was wa,
rave tS DO with the
that 1t was formulated by a meeting
hold in a negro hall and IN the negro
Ilofatrylng to carry the incubus OF tho
negro. Just how many there arc who
share his sentiments remains to pc seen.
asked as to the meeting Monday night,
stated that he not only. did not know what
was done, but aid not even know meet
Ing was ;, to ,, be n held. ~, r.omr,,ttea q,
which iH j. 5.i N. Elicit is Chairman and Geo.
S. Stephens. colored secretary. mot Mon
day night Ct cus,alos hall The 1sss ion
|. There was large proportion Of the COM
mittee either present or represented oy
80 URGED TO REGISTER
Chairman Elicit offered agresolut!on
urging I'll Republea;ns to eressster and
/ luton ti Which vi was adopted, directing tho
i f"s' Of i've WITH and I'VE nesrSes whese
coming ten days registration to secure
the registration OF as many. Republicans
as possblHe {GhaarGmanf Elletts resolu-
III The We tea tmsn Of the meeting was the
offering and adoption Of. the following set
OF resolutions, proposed by Mr.. !, Il;
revenue revenue. outlining the policy Of the
'' Resolved. In view Of the general dis:
t this city and district, CAUSED BY nerniol-
Gus legislation strengthened and pro.
noted Under a. constitution folsted upon
so9s ~ the aa epFoga peies %e deo
action action that might Interfere With the dis.
negrao9 nov gfHlns on sy,d IL tas b RsT tSe
i DemocraltIo primary. anticipated and
opsny bch p asgs nsmbso
ssnfe e c fes su e
heretofore parsiiG9'p nr 1na aho oo'stea
Resolve" Resolved further, That this committee
the ~ a rsglseeTs
| tive OF their past party limitations. to
refrain from obllgating themselves {, by
a ary"e and thereby leave themselves IN
dependent to. support cand l;a here aa
est government. just measures and the
revoking OF laws Imposed upon oyE pe 20.
| bordering upon class. legislation, the sup
presso Legitimate business enS ba aae ped
by free and Independent action under
3o II further resolved, That this com.
mittea viii accept as evidence OF good
h vote II the tne SXaI, eW Is sSaM
M sentirnent of voters to rid themselves
Of Of tie the present form Of municipal and
legislative government
AGENTS Still Firm.
AS yet no action has been taken n re-
gard to bonding agents OF the Adams
,1,N, !,