The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-01

should be made to satisfy the public
+ that the primary was conducted without
even suspicion of wrongdoing.
'"Thosc Of u.s." lilo said, WHO favor
the primary principle, desire that this
feeling of satisfaction among the pco-
pie shall be absolute.
Mr.. Meredith spoke OF the high char.
actcr OF Messrs. jackson Guy, Il. q.
Leigh, Jr., and Il. a. Catlir,, and declared
That any officers suggested by them
would 1T once inspire the absolute confl-
deflcc the public. He said that Messrs.
Guy aud Leigh werc for Senator Martini,
while Mr.. Catlin favored Governor Mon
,tague for the Senate.
Mi. Meredith said he did not come 70
even suggest that there would be any
wrong, but he wanted to start out with
the people satisfied there would be none.
Committee for Martin.
lie said 1t was recognized that n major
sity of the committee favored one of the
leading candidates., and that while, OF
course, 1t would be lmpracticablc to put
Tin a friend In the polling places for all
of them, he thought his plan would have
the effect OF relieving the committee of
an undesirable responsibility, and Of the
faintest suspicion Of being pat tizan in 4
their action.
IA Mr.. Welsh suggested that under plans
heretofore made the Judges and clerks
must be those appointed by the electoral
board.
Mr.. Mcredlth's reply was that If
thing was proper to be Done 1t should
be done even II laws must be changed.
UNLESS there is some other way
adopted" he said, there will be fear and
suspicion OF unfairness.
Mr.. Saunders became involved III a
nj f ,,,tth Mr
said he thought the latter was casting
insinuatlons against the committee. 10
which Mr.. Meredith replied that he was
not in tho habit or insinunting; he was
I speaking straight out what he had to
say.
Is Not a Child.
Mr.. Duke did not think the mombers |
should yield to imputations OF dishonesty |
Z in the matter.
He said the members were chosen to
perform certain duties for the people, |
and II they were incapable they should |
resign. you mus, feel that II you do
what we are asking. you will satisfy the
people, said Mr.. Meredith.
& Mr. Duke said he was willing to allow |
n man named for each precinct by the |
committee to watch the count.
II am no child" was Mr.. Mercdith's
quick retort. 81 know the difference be-
and that's why l am here. The election
may be perfectly fair, but my point Is
that you should make the peope feel that
f It was so.'
Mr.. Anthony Griffith opposed the prop
sositon and said he would never vote FOR |
tit,N.Mr. David Meade White, who Is I'M.
derstood to be supporter of Senator
Martin took the other side and advocated
the resolution as eminently fair. We are
but the representatives of the people.
he said, And / am one OF those who be-
lieyc tho people should have some say
in their elections. 8
Mr. Mcclure spoke for the resolution
and 1t finally went over at Mr.. Merea ~
suggestion, and on motion of Mr.. l'ett.s,
until next Friday night the vote being
ayes, 10; noes, 8.
To Raise the Money. 4
The following resolution offered by Mr.
Saunders was adopted:
Whereas, in order to insure the success
of the primary election for United states
senator ana State officers the Demo-
cratic state Committee found IT neces-
s,ry to make assessments upon the can
dldates for the various nominations: and
Whereas, these assessments though
necessary and proper, are burdensome
upon the candidates, ard we arc anxious
to relieve them OF this burden so far as
possible; a n
Resolved, First, That this committee
will undertake to raise the money to pay
the expenses Of tho primary election in
Richmond. t..
Second That toraise the money for
| this purpose the city newspapers are re-
aucstcd to receive donations which any
! persons may subscribe for this purpose d
Third That a committee Of seven. one
| from each ward be appointed by the
| chairman to take up this matter. and the
names of all subscribers to appear In, the
three daily papers of Richmond.
Will Defer Action.
committee sent to wait upon Mr.
Royal and invite him to appear and
amend his notice, reported That Mr.
Royall declined to come.
| After much discussion, 1t 6 was decided
]5not TO burn the ballots until next We'd
nesday. This motion was offered by Mr.
| Saunders, though he said he thought the
| plan should be complied with
4 Mr. Duke was for burning the ballots
| according to the PLAN. Mr.. Griffith took
4 the same view, and this was opposed
by Messrs. Hicks. Woodward and Nc
! CURE.
The latter declared there was no ex-
i cusc for burning the ballots pending an
i inquiry, and he warned his colleagues
4 that 1t was proposed to destroy evidence
4 which might be desired by the grand