The Washington herald., 1909-05-21

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Hot Springs, Va, May 20-There was
no joint debate between Judge Mann and
Harry Tucker at Warm Springs to-day,
although both made speeches. Mr..
Tucker did not challenge Judge Mann.
saying that he had sent him several
challenges which had been declined. and
since Judge Mann had issued a public
statement to the effect that he was Op-
posed TO discussions, he did not care TO
be put in an attitude OF pressing him so
far against his will and convictions.
But while sfr Tucker discussed Judge
Mann's legislative record very freely.
Judge Mann did not make any allusion to
Mr.. Tucker or even call his name. al
though he replied Indirectly 20 attacks
which have been made upon him.
Commonwealth's Attorney Byrd, who
introduced Judge Mann 20 make the first
speech. said that It was not the judges
intention 10 make any mention OF Mr.
Tucker, or his record. and that should
Mr.. Tucker attack Judge Mann. the latter
would return 10 the court room and re-
ply 70 the attacks II was confidently
expected by the correspondents that the
judge would be brought back and allowed
TO speak. but Mr.. Byrd went away when
the judge retired at the conclusion Of his
own speech and there was no one 20
carry the news that MT. Tucker was dis
cuSsing records.
In fairness TO Ny Tucker. Il should be
stated that he was not present when M
Byrd's statement was made. and was not
informed that the candidates were not ex-
pected 70 discuss records
Talks About Issues.
The speeches OF the candidates were
along lines previously followed Judge
Mann discussed public schools. Confed-
crate pension. good roads. the record ~
the Democratic party in Virginia, and
reiterated his advocacy OF local option as
the means Of settling the liquor question,
but declaring he would vote dry in
State election for prohibition.
He denounced as absolutely false the
statement that he was in any agreement
with the liquor people OF Virginia He
declared that the best evidence that there
vas no bargain between himself and the
LIQUOR interests. was that he thus made
public his views which the liquor people
oppose so strongly
Judge Mann said ne had only been local
counsel for the Norfolk and Western, and
declared with muca emphasis that he had
never been Influenced in casting a vote
in the Senate by reason Of his railway
connection.
Tucker Given Ovation.
Mr.. Tucker came in as Judge Mann
concluded The latter left the hall. go
ing 70 the Office OF the Commonwealth's
attorney. where he remained TIL Mr..
Tucker concluded. Mr.. Tucker received
an ovation OF applause as he entered.
which was repeated when Joseph Nc
AIIister. Of the Bath County bar. pre-
sented him Almost Immediately Mr
Tucker replied 20 the Buckingham speech
of Judge Mann. in which the latter
charged Mr.. Tucker with being disIOyai
10 the Democratic party IN lS96. Mt
Tucker read an editorial from a local
paper charging that in the campaign he
had voted for Palmer and Buckner. This
Mr Tucker refused 70 notice.
Mr Tucker outlined his position IN IA
vor OF local option against prohibition.
and went after Judge Mann severely for
now that he would vote for prohibition
al over the State II such a contest should
arise. He declared that he accepted
Judge Mann's statement that he had
made no bargain with the liquor people
but that he believed such q bargain had
been MADE by somebody. for the leading
Ii1uor dealers in the cities were sup
porting Judge Mann