Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-16

tracing immense crowds His speeches so
far nave been confined entirely to dis
cussion OF his record in the Senate and his
services. he has not taken up any refer
ence to him by the governor, but it is be-
heFed that he will do SO when he makes his
appearahce IN this city the latter part of
the month AT his headquarters are to be
seen from time to time many of the fore
most men In the democratic party. as well
state. r u 'he
Gov. Montague is also on the stump and
IS meeting with enthusiastic receptions
from The people. He is making attacks on
the record or Senator Martin, charging
That he failed to advocate a resolItion
aaopted by the general assembly. memorial
izing congress to provide for the election
OF United States senators by direct vote of
the people. and alludes to the naming of
senators Daniel and Martin in the resoll1-
tlon- The governor is receiving many as
suFances OF support and the fight is Begin
ming to develop beautifully from the stand
point of those who enjoy old-time political
debates.
Just which of the gentlemen has the best
snow to carry of the nomination ca nnot he
judged at this time Reports are conflict
ing, but the ardent admirers of the gov
ernor and the senator are claiming ali in
sight and bOasting that each will win. IT
one can judge from appearances however
ii would seem that Senator Martin Is in tba
ascendancy at this stage of the contest.
Republican Activity.
Denials are made by mapy republican
orhcehoiders OF the receipt Of the call for
campaign funds, but 1t is known that the
circulars were received many weeks ago.
and what is generally believed to be
f&ct Is that substantial replies have been
forwarded At any rate activity In repub-
n 10
usual and extraordinary 1t is no longer a
secret that plans are afoot to carry the
state at the general election IL 1t is possible
so to do. As has been said before. fun
tickets are to be named for all state offices.
and speakers are to take the stump for tho
ticket. 40 'Ae
A. F. Griffith Of Russell county, the great
southwest section of the state, is here and
is talking politically. He is a repuhl,can
and for years has been attorney for the
commonwealth. He was a member of fhe
last general assembly and attained quite a
good deal OF prominence by his attacks on
the democratic administration. Mr.. CRIT
fifth said:
I'VE are going to name a full ticket In
virginia They will be good men-meu
whose characters cannot be attacked and
whose records as public men and private
citizens are above reproach. Judge l.. l..
Lewis Is to be the nominee for governor
He Is Virginian, has always been a re-
publican, stands high a member OF the
bar and Is a gentleman of unquestioned In
tesrity. Mr., Lindsay of Norfolk, farmer
ana successful business man, is to be the
nominee for the position of lieutenant gov
ernor He, too, Is a lifelong republican,
ciean, honest and a man Of intelligence and
standing. A. P. Gillespie of Tazeweil will
get the nomination for attorney general.
No man stands higher at the bar than he
ana no man can say word against him.
SO you see we will have men on the
state ticket who will not have to defend
their character and records, but men who
can and will discuss the issues and the
shortcomings of the democrats. do not
apprehend that there win be any sulking
among the faction which has for so long
been niiing the offices while the others have
been doing the voting. I do not think we
have any of that kind Of republicans in
Virginia these days. though the time was
when 1t took great deal Of courage ana
sacrince to be known as republican here.
ana some OF US didn't feel too proud OF
has been q change. and the change has been
due to the democrats in undertaking to
force democracy down the threats Of the
people,