The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07

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This could be determined from last
preceding presidential election.
Thos. II. Murphy, Alexandria.-No
suggestion.
jus. A. Petit, Roseland.-Legalize
as on general elections. "For averag-
ing general results"
John X. rev, Parksley.-Legalized
p' j. D. scr a n 18th the State bear
the expense of the primary, which is
the only way by which the people can
show their Indignation and condemna.
,gn q .s a9i 81 he peo po not
Philip v. CoRbill, Chesterfield.-The
convention in Chesterfield instructed
the delegate to vote against any at
tempt to repeal the primary system.
ments perfeCting the same. The con-
vention lid not suggest what amend
ments should be Niue.
JnO. Thompson Brown, Bedford
county.-Plan should be amended to
insure majority nominations. provid-
ing for q second primary, II necessary
tn determine a choice, or else provide
for primary tc elect delegates to nom
mating conventions, letting ballots In
dictate preference OF voters as to the
candidates, which should have weight
but not be construed as ironclad in
structions.
William II. Sands, Richmond.-The
primary plan should provide that all
participating should support the nom.
inees. None but those willing to stand
with party III both State and national
elections should be allowed to parties
pate.
NJ. NJ. Paddy, Ashburn.-No sugges-
&. Waller NIapp.-A legalized pri-
mary for Doth parties, the State to
bear cost OF same.
II. T: Garter. Richmond think
not in position to say just what IS
j. w. Clements, Halstead's Point
System should be amended SO as to be
fair to our party and the voters.
pense out Of poll tax Of voters in State
and national elections for all parties
paying SUFFICIENT poll, tax to Justify
expense.
Andrew G.. Briggs, Richmond.-No
suggestions.
VIM. robinson, Glen Echo.-state
bear the expense.
II. NJ. sheiId.-Let the state bear the
j. Il. Wood, Bedford City.-statc
should pay expenses.
F. S. Hope. .Poytsmouth.-The State
W ptaTs -EApGuSe III SialSr anu TtGueTdi
officers. Legalize. Candidates in towns,
cities and counties for local Offices to
bear own capenses.
-. Taylor Thompson. Tarmvillc.-
State should pay expenses.
Geo. Il. kcezell. Kingstown.-Thirt
two delegates. with one-halfa vote each.
from Rockingham county were In
structed to vote for the modification or
ae n. g. sf .aa pg'%aIE is the
only drawback. No suggestions.
Lee w. Morton, Keysville.-Legal-
izcd.. With viva voce or open ballot,
with cost st minimum.
A. S. Daley, Leesburg.-LegaliZe
tlonl. to give the primary all the pro-
'tection against fraud provided for the
protection OF general elections, ana
have the state pay expenses Of State
primary
Geo. Vansant, Kinsale.-No sugges-
tons.
GUS ncrnler, Richmond,--Lo 1t
Thoma. II. Lion, A1anassa THE del
egates from Prince William county
will all vote for tile retention of tho
primary. though they might suggest
the date Of tie primary mary, or rather ~ Who 40
Shall participate therein, with refer
epce to the payment Of the capitatioa
tax. In other words, that no primary
after the qualification Of the electors.
Isle OF Wight Observation-Disclosures
for the primary.
Henry ., Hunphrsy.; Bedford Coun-
expenses of primary.
john u. Saunders, Saluda, Val
heartily favor nominations by primary
rather than by tho old time plan.
ibelleye the present system might be
improved BY certain anenuInenls.
II. II. Houston, Hampt PERSONAL
| " ] favor the retention OF the primary
Hin its present form. The, city Of Hamp-
ton Endorsed the retention of the pll-
mary. After mature consideration Of
am OF the orini on that none OFT Of them
arc adeuuate, and that tTe question
that will confront the convention Will
| be the flatfooted proposition to abolish
or not to abolish the primary. I he
/, leye 1t will be found best to lot tile
primary With all its faults stand Just
as 1t Is
W. 4. LcnAc, Gooehland County.
lsuggestion.!,
a. L.. Moore, Martinsville.--That the
state shall pay all expenses pertaining
thereto, l,