Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

b1CdMCND, va, May O-Ihe Qeatn ol
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee caused a lull in the
political campaign of the state. all the can
dldates calling off engagements which had
been made prior to the announcement of his
Illness and all were here to pay homage to
his memory. Senator Martin had gone to
Accomac prior to the death of the general,
and he did make a speech there on Mon
day. the people having assembled and he
did not care to disappoint them. He re-
turned to this city at the first opportunity
and at his headquarters He attended
to little business, and the day of the
funeral he gave orders that his rooms were
not to be opened and gave his employees
holiday. In company with Senator Daniel
he rode in a carriage in the parade.
1t is a known fact that Gen. Lee was on
the very best of terms with Senator Mar
tin. and ii is also said to be a fact that
Daniel Lee. brother of the general, is one
of the stanchest of the supporters of Sena-
tor Martin. Be this as it may the death
of Gen. Lee has renewed the old fight
among some people that existed at the time
that Gen. Lee was defeated by Senator
Martin. and an effort is being made to
create some sentiment by the old-time op-
ponents of the senator. On the other hand
there is developing a sentiment along the
lines that as Cen Lee is dead, and Sena-
tor Martin has made an exceedingly valua-
BILE man, good can be accomplished by
defeating a man who has proven his worth,
especially when his former political adver-
sary has passed away.
Make More Speeches.
Senator Martin is to take the stump
again Monday. however. when he makes an
address at Campbell Court House, and at
night Will speak in the city of Lynchburg.
1t is not unlikely that he will make a stop
at Roanoke this trip, and while there he
will make a speech.
For about two weeks the governor has
been out of politics and also out of bust
ness He has been troubled for some time
with a soreness IN one ear followed by Sc
we're headaches. Ten days ago an abscess
formed inside his left ear. and for seventy
two hours he was unable to get moments
rest. Surgeons finally located the trouble
and made an incision through the ear,
opening the absceSS. since which time the
governor has been improving. He is still
confined to his bed. but it is believed that
he will be able TO get out within week.
Representative Swanson is in the city,
having made a speech which he announced
some time ago and he. too. would have
called 1t off but for the fact that he had no
way in which to notify the people.
Col Willard, who has been acting in the
governors stead during the ceremonies IN
c.dent to the burial of Gen. Lee, was In the
city, and he at once Cancelled all engage
ments and devoted his time to his public
duties. He will, beginning with the new
week, resume Speechmakfng, and Will De
on the stump for some time.
Judge Mann, the temperance candidate
for governor, made two or three speeches,
but the reason for his course was the same
as that of the other Notwithstanding
announced in a remote part OF the state
and impossibility to make the section again
during the campaign.
Consulting the Record.
For some days the senatorial aspirants
have been devoting much time to the study of
the record of the Senate. Senator Martins
vote on the resolution regarding the election
of United States senators is The matter which
is claiming the attention of the candidates.
Gov Montague charged that Senator Mar
tin had not voted in accord with the wishes
of his constituents on the resolution. and
Senator Martin has replied to the charge.
saying that he voted exactly on the prop
ostion as did Senator Call of Florida, the
patron of the measure Thus mas IL Deen
necessary for research of the record in
order that both may be absolutely correct
in stating the matter to the public in their
addresses.
Campaign a Puzzle.
The voters have never been more at sea
on the result of an election than they are
on the pending contest between Senator
Martin and the governor. That the gov
ernor is a formidable candidate for the SEN
atorship no one will deny for a moment,
and that he has hosts of supporters Is
equally true. He is an attractive, pleasing
campaigner, and always attracts great
crowds. He has been on the stump in many
campaigns in the past. He is a hard fighter.
has splendid powers of endurance and IS of
pleasing address.
Senator Martin is not by any means
novice in the art of politics. When he was
first elected he was not widely known, but
his record has changed the minds of many
people who were opposed to him at the out
set This is particularly true in this city
and in all the cities of the state where the
business interests are conferred. Senator
Martin was reported to be incapable of
making a speech, but since the campaign
has opened up and he has appeared to large
who thought he was a mere figurehead in
the senate. He is making a fine fight, and
he is being well received in all parts of the
state.
So there the issue is Joined Both men
are popular. One is an attractive and elo-
quent speaker and gives close attention to
duties. The other is a practical business
man. good talker and hard worker. The
people are divided, and it is impossible at
this time to give idea of what the result
will be.
The same might be said of the governor
ship contest. There are three candidates,
and the voters are so divided that one cam
not make forecast with any degree of
Curacy. The voters are giving attention TO
what the candidates are saying, and then
they are taking the records and seeing what
they have done.