Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-19

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THE ELECTION.
The long-auticipated primary election
for a democratic candidate to succeed
the late John F. Rixey as Congressman
from this district is being conducted
TODAY. The friends of the three candi-
dates in the field were virtually at work
all last night 10 making arrangements
for today's battle which will doubtless
he one Of the most holly contested
primaries ever Witnessed in this city.
The action of Mr.. John F. Ryan, OF
Ioudoun, in withdrawing from the race
Yesterday, after having in an interview
The previous night stated that ne wouid
remain in the arena, proved to be
bombshell in the camps Of MessrS Carlin
and NicoI, such a movement having
b,en unexpected to the friends OF these
gentlemen, while The impression pre-
yailed that Mr.. Ryan's announcement
was not unexpected to Mr. Gordon aud
his friends.
There was considerable furry among
the supporters of the other candidates
after it was known that Mr.. Ryan was
Cut of the race, and many were the
speculations as to the effect his election
would have on the other contestants,
some believing it would result 10 strength
.eniue the claims of Mr.. Gordon, others
ahat Judge Nicol would be benefited,
while equally as many others supposed
fiat Mr.. Carlin's ranks would be re-
cruited by MI. Rysn's withdrawal.
Assoon as the dispatch from Mr. Ryan
was received in this city Mr.. Carlin, as
stated in the Gszstte, left for Leesburg.
He returned early in the night, and 10
answering queries propounded to him
by his friends, among other things, said:
al have not seen or heard anything
from Mr.. Ryan for about week or ten
0avs and was utterly aslonished to learn
ofhis withdrawal from the contest. IL
comes when it is impossible to reach the
people through the country press, as all
of the weekly papers have finished their
issue. have heard rumors for the past
week or ten days to the effect That MI
RYAN would at the last moment withdraw,
but | have been unwilling to believe
that he would effect his Withdrawn In
the manner he has, leaving only one days
notice to his friends and supporters, many
of whom in the rural districts will never
hear of his withdrawal, or hearing 1t will
refuse to believe it. Especially is this
true because of Dir. Rysn's pntllc stale
ment in the morning press OF yesterday
that he was in the light to the hnisn,
and vet on the same day of this publl'
cation. he announced his withdrawal.
have lust returned from Loudoun county
and the people of that county believe
his withdrawal to be in the interest oil
nv opponents, and have received hum
dreds of assurances that they would not
be influenced in this manner. ! am un-
willing TO believe that Mr.. Ryan has
entered into any deal, but am inclined
TO the belief that he has lost his head at
the critical moment. In sny event, what
ever the Intention OF his withdrawal, my
assurances are that l will receive more
than nny share of the votes which ordi-
narily would have gone to Mr.. Ryan.
am, therefore, confident that my ncmina-
ton is assured"
Judge Charles E. NicOl, in reply to
question as to what effect the withdrawal
of John F. Ryan from the congressional
campaign would have upon the election
made the following statement at Man
assas last night:
81 feel certain that the withdrawal OF
Ryan secures my nomination beyond
reasonable doubt. / have warm friends
in Ryan's county who we're going to
vote for him for personal reasons and
through county pride, who will now give
me their hearty support. 10 Fauquier
county Ryan's friends will also support
me-"
Mr.. Ryan has made the following
statement:
Notwithstanding my denial Monday
night OF the report that had withdrawn
as a candidate for Congress from the
Eighth district, / find on investigation
that nv vote in the district is now de-
moralizing by reason Of such reports
which have been in circulation for some
DAYS. And ga many county people do
not get the daily papers and are not
within reach of telephone lines and prob
ably would not hear of my denial,
deem il best to now withdraw from the
contest and leave my friends free to vote
for some other candidate. In taxing
this action | am not influenced by any
distrust of the voters of LOudOnn county,
whose loyal support have with but ie"
exceptions. ! desire in this connection
70 extend my sincere thanks to the
friends Of the district for their loyal
support"
The following were among the dis
patches received in this city during the
day.
Leesburg, Va.
Hon. c. @. Carlin, Alexandria, Va:
Since Ryan withdrawal you will re,
ceiye seven hundred in LoudOun. Small
vote people Disguised.
PAUL w. GARRETT.
Culpeper, Va.
Frank Carlin, Alexandra, Va;
Carlin eight hundred votes in Gull
PEPPER in spite of com binalion.
RALEIGH I. GREEN.
The Plains, va.
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