The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-11
THE DETAILED REPORT.
Primary Matter First Taken up
Judge Parker a Favorite.
The delegates were slow in arriving ]

The delegates were slow in arriving in
the hall, having grown tired as re-
suit of the stormy session of the pre-
vious day.
Chairman Hay pounded the table with
his big gavel at 1915 o'clock. and there
were less than a third of the members
of the body present.
He announced that the first business IN
order was the report OF the Resolutions
Committee, and Hon. William a. Jones'
Of the First District, chairman or that
body, was recognized.
Mr.. Jones arose with a great batch OF
papers in his hand, and he first mad
Secretary Button read the platform
which was printed in The Times-D dispatch
OF yesterday,
During the reading of the paper a
number of delegates came in, and there
were now perhaps one-half OF thetll ~
their seats.
on motion OF Mr.. Jones, the PLATFORM
as read, was adopted without debate
Ire second resolution was one express
I'M. preference for Judge Alton Is. Rarke''
Of New York, for President, but declilr
Ing to Instruct the delegation,
| This resolution was as fol VS.
| 'Iiaving entire confidence. " me q, SIN
t tnn yye aMf TO to represent Virginia IN the
| National Democratic Convention AZ 81
Louis this convention deems y leraion
sary TO tic the hands Of thaLh arsls de-.
| clared that the preference OF the pe - W.
Tacy Of Virginia for President o. me
LInitea! States is Alton 2 rafNeS' = ~"
Mr.. C. T.. Page. of Manchester. moved
10 strike out that portion of the fesoill,
| ton expressing preference Tor Jnase
Parker. and another delegate moved 70
lay the amendment on the taEle;
senator Daniel made the point, SUP,
ported by Mr.. Barksdale thal 20 !aS
| the amendment on the table Wpup e"if'
| down the whole subject. ~ ,a,,,
and the delegate Withdrew the motlon 10
table.
Great Confusion.
There was great confusion. amid which
Messrs, Glass, Of Lynehburg, ana flXey,
| OF CuIpeper made points OF prner, WHICH
were oyerruled, and Senator panlel was
| invited to address the convention upph
the resolution, Tho senator opposed me
resolution, first. because he aeelarea ~
was SO ambiguous as to call Tor con-
struetive reasoning In order 10 aFripe az
It's full meaning,
He opposed either direct or implied in
structons. because lie did not heileve me
great body of the people Of the state OF
{! New York. who had to be relied upon
to elect President. had clearly indicated
their wish as to who should be the stan
i dardrbearer,
The senator was evidently referring tt
the opposition of Tammany Han 20 opag.
Parker, and his remarks on t1ls ms
! provoked great applause,
| He expressed the utmost conIlueHce "
/ the Virginia delegation just CHOSEN. aff
declared that the hands OF the members
should be left united. so that they mishi
| be able to do whatever might appear pes
4 when they got to st, Louis, As at pres
ent advised, he would vote for Parker
but no man could tell now what Wonle
he the situation when the convention
should meet.
Mr., r.. FIaden Pena. Of Boteteurt, spok'
on the same line. and declared Nignrousls
that there was not enough money IN New
York to bribe tho men chosen 10 represen
Virginia at st, Louis. with whom M
would willingly trust the destiny OF ~
soul
y MI Bra1ton defended the resolution y