The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-09-29
ions. We believe that the best ira

tons. We believe that the best ira
ditions of Virginia are as safe in our
hands as in the hands Of our opponents.
We challenge comparison Of political
principles, and most solemnly affirm
that no man is fit 70 exercise the right
of suffrage or is true to his right Of
citizenship who permits the claim of
party to force his vote against his hon
est convictions on public questions.
We send greetings and endorse the
Hon. c. B. Slemp, our State chairman,
and trust and believe that he will be
reelected to represent the Ninth dis
trict, which he has so ably represented
in the past.
We send greetings and endorse Hon.
J. M. Parsons and his splendid fight IN
the Fifth district and earnestly wish
him success.
We heartily endorse our national com
mitteeman, Hon. AIvah ii. Martin, and
assure him of our warm appreciation OF
his cooperation with us for the up
building of our party in this district
and throughout the State.
Mr.. Edwin Broun. of Northumber-
land, presented minority resolutions as
lOllOMS, MIlNil iiltN WIN llV oNNOiNs
Whereas, We, the representatives OF
the Republican voters of the First Vlr-
ginia District in convention assembled,
on this, the 9th day of September,
1910,
Resolved LIST, That we cordially en-
dorse the sterling honesty, PATRIOTISM,
and wisdom of President VIM. II. TAFT
I'd, That we ongratulate the leaders
of the progressive element in our party
in their gallant fight against that fac
ton of the party who, having drlfted
away from the people by long contin-
uance in office, are unable to realize that
the issues of thirty years ago are not
what the conditions of the country need
and demand today.
Sd, That our hearts thrill with true
American pride in recollection of the
honors bestowed upon Theodore Roose-
welt, the worlds greatest citizen, by
the great nations Of the earth.
4th, That we hail with pleasure the
return Of Theodore Roosevelt to an ac-
tive participation in the political affairs
of the country, and extend to him our
sincerest thanks for his promised and to
our party in this State in the present
campaign.
5th, That realizing the present con
ditiOn of our party, we believe That
only the Incompatible and unconquered
/ Theodore Roosevelt, the man for the
| times, can bring order out of chaos and
snatch victory out Of defeat, and we
therefore promise to use our best eff
/ forts TO secure his selection as the
standard bearer of the Republican
party and his triumphant election TO the
/ Presidency in 1912
9th, That we endorse the wise and
energetic management of party affairs
/ in this State by our State chairman,
Hon. c. b. Semp, and our national
committeeman, Hon. Avah II. Martin.
Mr.. Smithers moved that the major
ity report be adopted, which was over
whelmingly carried.
Mr.. Lewis, of Accomac. then nomina-
ted Hon. Geo. n. Wise as the Republi-
can candidate for congress. which was
seconded by MIR. Hopkins.
On motion of Mr.. Bristow the nomina-
ton of Wise was made by reclamation.
Mr.. Wise was called before the con-
vention and made speech OF accept
ance, in which he pledged a vigorous
campaign.
On motion Of Mr.. Owen the chair APP
pointed committee Of five to recon
mend to the convention five members
of the State committee. Messrs.
Roane. Stevenson. Taylor, Foster and
/ Hicks were named by the chair and
they recommended Messrs. w. W.
Butzner,o of Fredericksburg; Fred Read,
of Newport News; R. S. Brstow, Of
Urbanna; &. G. Smithers. Of Cape
Charles; 5. B. Hardwick, of Westmorc-
land, who were unanimously elected.
Mr.. Hopkins nominated Mr.. {. A.
| Mckinney district chairman, and he was
elected and the convention adjourned.