The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-24
LAWMAKERS HERE,
TALK Of DANIEL
One Proposes Hin for Presidents
and Others Would Instruct
Him for Bryan.
CONVENTION IN RICHMOND
Fight Will Be. Close, but Con
coded That This City
Will Win.

Though not great many of the
Legislators had arrived last night, still
the advance guard was here, and poll
/ tics, State and nn,.onal, was the ALL
absorbing topic in the lobby Of Muir
/ phys Hotel. Just what the General
Assembly will do upon reconvening to-
| morrow at noon was not predicted by
| the members who have come in, but
1t seemed to be their unanimous optn-
ion that, unless the body is tied down
| by legal proceedings, 1t vii. not take
long to dispose of the much discussed
| Blackstone C.. c. They did not seem
averse to passing the resolution now
lying upon the Senate desk, and then
taking up OF bills upon the calendar Of
both branches.
Democratic Convention, several mem |
bers were emphatic in their opposition
to Senator Daniel as an uninstructed |
delegate, and were equally pronounced
in their statement that II he goes to
the convention at all lie should be in
structed to vote for Bryan. On the
other hand, one Of the legislators
boldly favored throwing Bryan over
and instructing the delegation COZ
Daniel for President of the United
States.
Among the members present last
night In the little group, which SO
thoroughly thrashed out the political
situation was a prominent Democrat
and politician who is connected with
the Assembly, and who spent the recess
in the West. The Western Republic I
cans he said. are afraid Of Bryan, and
though 1t is foregone conclusion out
that way that he will be nominated,
they are ready and willing to- spend
money to defeat him, and believe they
Will have to do SO in order to elect
their man.
Hot Fight Tonight.
That there will be hot fight before
the State Democratic Committee which (
sits ct Murphys Hotel tonight, over
me selection of a place of meeting FOR
the Virginia convention, there is no
loubt. Still. 1t was generally conceded
asst night that Richmond will be the
final choice
Besides this city, Roanoke. Lynch t.
burg and Norfolk. are all in the field d
or the convention, which will bring a
between 500 and 1000 delegates and le
'isitors. A delegation. sent by the CT
roanoke Chamber of Commerce. and b.
leaded by Mr.. Francis Keely. chairman p
# the city committee, left that city ca
or Richmond last night and will APP t
'ear before the State Committee SEES te
Ion tonight. The other cities in the ~
ace will also be represented at the NJ
Meeting. CT
The political situation will in no
wise be cleared by this meeting, as it pr
S not in the province of the committee VI
o take any action in the matter of al a,
aiming the delegates at large or in u
tructing them. and its sole business VI
I'LL be in arranging for the State con-
ention. =
Coming of Bryan.
All plans for the reception of Mr. an
ryan and the speaking which will take 81
lace at the Auditorium Tomorrow mt
light promptly at s o'clock, have been !ea
ompleted. Except the 500 seats which sh,
ave been reserved for members of the
legislature and their families and
Their distinguished guests, the big hall ,
i'll be open to the public. and 1t is tor
ife to predict that 1t will be filled wi
ing before the hour set for the adj ~ ~
ress. There was some doubt In the ~,
lnds Of the legislators present last Ne
ght whether or not this free-for-all nu.
an was good one. as they claim In
lat many visitors from out of town
e coming and will not be able to get
the building. uc
Mr. Bryan will arrive tomorrow be
orning and will be the guest of Gov. Au
nor Swanson throughout the day. o. o.
'me time during the morning he will Eel
I'D reception, probably at the Cow
nors office, and later will be guest
honor at lunch which will be given 7
; Lieutenant Ellyson, and to-
which +hara viii 10 s.,,a.oI s,t, mes
lished people. besides the Legislative
mmittee appointed to receive and en-
rtain the Nebraskan statesman. A
acknowledgements Ellyson Will vii
eside at the night meeting and Gov Ter
nor Swanson will briefly Introduce me-
@ speaker. An orchestra has been
gagged to furnish music for the in A
rludes and the stage will be appro- to
lately decorated Chr