The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-04

From the above it will DO seen that
the Democrats of Virginia have made
their nominations for Congress IN seven
of the ten DISTRICTS, and are to this ex-
tent ready for the fray this fall. OF the
seven men named 80 far, five are In
cumbents and one, Maj. r. r. Lnssitcr.
of Petersburg, Is a former representative
In Congress- Judge e w. Saunders, OF
Franklin. is the only new man put
forward up to this time. He Is at pres
ent Judge OF the seventh circuit, and
will shortly resign in order to make the
raco for Congress-. Judge Saunders Is
well known In Richmond and through
out the state, having for many years
been leader in the Virginia House OF
Delegates and for several terms It's
Speaker.
He is running In Governor Swanson's
old district, and II elected will draw the
salary for tho unexpired term OF the
Governor from the latter part OF last
January until the 4th of next March.
Special Election.
Governor Swanson will shortly Issue
a writ for special election for the un-
expired term, to be held on the day OF
the regular November election this fall.
II Judge Saunders Is successful, no will
qualify and take his seat at the Decem-
ber term Of Congress next winter, his
regular term beginning on the fourth
of March, 1907. 81
1t Is said that former Senator 2. ].
Harvey, Of Patrick, will succeed Judge
Saunders on the bench, and that he will
be named for the place BY Governor
Swanson, pending the next meeting OF
the General Assembly.
Saunders Is strong man, and Will
make a vigorous fight for Congress. lie
will have Republican opposition. but this
is nothing new to him. He always had 1t
In his legislative fights and always won.
The candidates most frequently mem
toned by the Republicans in the Fifth
are former Congressman John R. BroSn,
OF athan, and Postmaster B. A. Davis,
Of Franklin.
Is Fighting Ground.
This district Is considered fighting
ground. but Governor Swanson always
carried IT., and Judge Saunders will have
the united and active support OF the
leaders OF the rank and file" OF his
party. y0o,ternor Swanson expects to
make many speeches for the Judge this
fall.
The only two fights for Democratic
nominations are IN the First and Second
Districts.
In the former, Congressman William A.
Jones is being opposed by Mr.. Ohio j.
f 4NeaTS, VI northampton. 4s.&
Rswa n sss s sonHlssa Harr
in the persons Of Judge b D. Tucker
Brooke and Colonel George G. Cabell, Jr.,
both Of Norfolk city. They are all pop
ular men. and are canvassing the district
With much earnestness and industry:
The withdrawal Of Congressman South
all from the fight in the Fourth ma6es
Major Lassiter of Petersburg, the Demo-
cratic nominee. and the popular former
Representative will be returned to his old
seat in Congress with great ease.
Were Easy Winners.
Messrs. Lamb. Class. Hay, Rixey and
Flood had no2trouble in securing their re.
nominations. none Of them having had
There Is an interesting situation In the
Ninth District. and it may result in 40
nomination for Congress by the Demo-
Gratis. Messrs. Ayers, Rhea. Tyler. Bruce.
the two st. Glars and others have been
intention Of becoming q candidate. IN
deed 1t Is the opinion of some Of the
leaders out there that 1t would be trouble,
Worrya and expense for nothing to MAKE
down. an dletteing slemp, Or whoever IS
without fight They have got us whip
ped to death again on pol! SIx payments,
said one OF them the other day, and |
Certainly prove a frnitless light
Still, this is but the opinion OF one prom
inent Southwest Democrat. and he may
not voice the Views OF majority Of those
who must decide, the matter.
to be completely at sea as to what is best
to do and so far as can be learned here
no tangible move has been made looking
to fixing any definite policy tor the cam