The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-16
Pulled Virginia Delegation Over
Kansas Plains at Break
neck Speed.
BACK FROM THE CONVENTION
Daniel and Bryan Bury Differ
ences, Former Being Vir-
GINA Hero at Denver.
ny G. A. noYcE.

81 Having acted in perfect accord con-
corning the ticket and platform at the
National Democratic Convention held
in Denver last week, the major portion
of the Virginia delegation arrived here
yesterday morning over the Chesa-,
peake and Ohio route, and the con-
sensus of opinion was that whatever
the ides of November might bring
forth, the trip had been most sue
cessful and enjoyable one.
a When the party left Richmond. ex-
actly two weeks ago, It was composed
of fifty-one members, but many of
them took other routes in return or
proceeded to further investigate the
beauties and mysteries of the pros
porous and growing West. The Gov
ernor and Mrs. Swanson. for example,
went to Yellowstone Park for a few
days, accompanied by their friend. Mrs.
Thomas D. Stokes, while Mr.. w. II.
Aston, who was made one of the dele
gates-at-large instead of Senator Mar
Tin, went to Texas to look after some
business interests. Mr.. A. ]. Gray, Jr.,
an alternate from the Third District,
proceeded to Oklahoma to prosecute a
( fight for the B. r. Johnson Book Com
I pany, he being representative Of that
B concern. and a big battle being In pro-
X
in the baby State.
Some went other ways. and though
the forces We're scattered on the re-
turn trip. enough remained in the
u party to keep Sa,inteYest and to make
8tthe journey, aaosr pleasant and agree
liable.
Canes for sands ana Brennmun.
At Chicago there was long stop.
and there the foundation was laid for
& one of the most pleasant Incidents Of
1.-THE entire trip.
Messrs. f. i. Ford. OF Newport News;
SC. W. Throckmorton. of Henrico. and
4 f. II. Miller, of Smyth, were app
gpointed committee to purchase SUIT
i able presents for Major William IA.
G had charge of the party. and who Lad
been untiring and completely success
4 ful in their efforts to make everybody
have good time. They selected hand
sslx engraved. and the presentation
4 Apeech was made by Congressman Hal
5sD. Flood,
This was the climax of one of the
y party on any occasion. Time and space
forbid that I shall go too much into
detail. but there were enough inter-
testing occurrences on this journey
Y Hal Flood was made chairman Of the
y delegation. and he played his part
well. His voice was bell-like In its
9clearness. and when he arose from
Sssssof the yirglnians he could be easily
sflheard in every part OF the great Au-
h: Governor Swanson was we'll re-
nation, and he warmed the hearts of
the delegates and visitors with his
eloquent words. Former Governor
Tyler was also a striking figure In the
proceedings. He went to the stand for
the purpose of placing Hon. W. G..
s,tion for Vice President, but the Kern
,st!de had set in and was sweeping to
such an extent that the Montana mill
Slionaire senttHa message to tho eX-
Ito nominate him, and instead he SEQ
{Onded the name OF the Hoosier candi-
#date, who won in walk.
Daniel the Virginia Hero.
si8 All yirEinians are proud OF the man
iy bearing of Senator Daniel. He
served with distinction as the member
from this State, on the committee on
siof the delegation at Fairyiew when
We called for an hours VISIT to Mr..
Bryan last Saturday.
The two distinguished leaders. be.
Encouragement, faced each other directl,
and spoke with their old-time clio.
sguence Daniel was never In better
s trim, and he indicated to the Nebraskar
that he was ready to help him once
4 more to troll away the stone from tht
& door OF the sepulchre" where the pros
4 trate form OF the Democratic party
VI lies. 9
After the Falrview meetings there
VAS a great deal OF hopeful talk
Il Among the Yirginlans concerning thf
II att itude of Bryan and Daniel, and al
x Agreed that the affair was5a very for.
Il tupate one, and that II will be pro-
&ss ductiye OF good fruit In November.
81 Woman Mt the Throttle.
Daniel was the hero OF the party al
N ali times, but there was heroine as
\ NaWa, Ass az the deleGatas tram ths