The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-07-14
BOILING HEARD
IN POLITICAL POT
Nomination of Slemp Will
Sound Opening Gun of
Memorable Battle
MANY CONTRIBUTE
TO STUART'S FUND
Local Voters and Politicians Inter
csted in Outside Contests
and Fight Between Lamb
and Wickham.

With the nomination of Congress
man c. Bascomb Slemp. for reg cleo
ton as Representative in Congress
from the Ninth District, at the con-
vention In Abingdon next Wednesday.
the battle line for what promises to
De the most memorable struggle Ia
Southwest Virginia politics viii be
Drawn.
Mr. Slemp has been going over the
district since Congress adjourned ami
has received warm welcome. II is
expected he Will be given rousing re
ception at the convention and Will
make a speech to rally his cohorts
about his standard. AT the eonven-
ton the plan of defense-for the re
publicans viii be on the defense as
probably never before-will be outlin-
I'd and every e. .. p. man will be urg-
ed to exert his most earest effort to
save the district from the almost per-
fectly organized Democrats, whose
slogan FOR many months has been
Redeem the Ninth
To Put Bugs In Ears.
Immediately after the convention
Wednesday MIR Slemp will gather his
lieutenants about him and instruct
them In their duties TO the party OF
to effect reconcilia,ions among the va
Ffous factions for the Republicans
realize that they must present a
strong. united front 10 withstand the
rugged assaults OF the stuart forces.
Mr. Slemp will most certainly stump
the entire district, singing the praises
af the Republican party and inciden-
tally defending himself against some
Of the various attacks made on him
for his friendship for Speaker Cannon
and hts vote on the tariff. II is ex-
ported that mary vTrgfrIa Republic
cans and probably several Of national
prominence viii make addresses in
favor Of Mr.. Slemp. They wifi not
overlook an unfortunate and ill-timed
incident at the New York Custom
House In which Mr.. Stuart figured. but
which was finally Strengthened out in
his favor.
Seldom or never have the demo
Gratis of the district been SO confident
Of winning in the Ninth as now. In
Mr.. stuart. freely aG-hitted to be the
next Governor OF Virginia, ther have
chosen as theil standard bearer one
OF the strongest and most popular
) men in the Old Dominion. and per-
haps the one democrat who could
wrest the iaurels from Congressman
Slemp at this time. The organization
in the democratic party in the South
west is admirable. Harmony prevails
in all sections Of the district. and Mr.
Stuart's popularity and strength are
increasing almost every week.
The fight will he watched with the
keeneEt interest by politicians
throughout the State. and particular
ly In Richmond. where Mr.. Stuart
has a wide circle Of staunch friends
and admirers They will not only give
him their political support and ex-
tend their best wishes for victory, but
have already put up money 10 aid in
his campaign. Two Iieutenants OF
Mr.. Stuart collected a great many
dollars from Richmond men 10 help
defray the campaign expenses. The
contributions We're liberal and were
made most readily. Senator st Clair
and Tate Irvine. the two lieutenants.
also came TO Richmond for MIR, Stu
arts Literary Bureau" an institu
ton which was most helpful TO Presi-
oent Taft during his campaign The
Literary Bureau" is Clinton BoYce.
newspaper man OF the capital city
who has had wide experienceAin pc
litical circles and IL already render
ing invaluable services to the Stuart
forces. Mr. Boyce reports that from
where he sits be can see nothing but
Stuart all over the district
Interest In Primary Here.
Richmond's interest In the contest
Is iuTthtT hSlknlFHEd on the I2St
that for the first time in many years
there is to be primary in the Third
district that the voters may decid,
whether Captain John Lamb or Judge
T. Ashby Wickham shall get the NOM
nation, which Is tantamount TO cleo
ton.
Captain Lambs admission that ne
voted for tariff on lumber may cause
him loss which will be Judge Wick
hams gain when the primary is held
on August 8. In all quarters OF the
district Judge Wickham has for weeks
been conducting a silent campaign
and standing willing to meet Captain
Lamb on the platform and debate the
tariff issue. Judge Wickham' has a
substantial organization OF strong
men in Richmond and State politics.
He has some men working in his in
terest that few people know are en-
listed in his cause. but they are rem
dering excellent service. which they
say will tell at the polls next month.
Judge Wickham is quiet man. and
believes In doing things quietly, Those
close to him and familiar with his
goings and comings and correspond
ence say his strength would never be
suspected. and that since Captain
Lambs admission about having voted
for tariff on lumber. thus causing
higher price for that commodity. the
ex-judge OF Henrico has gotten scores
OF pledges. Captain Lamb and his
friends are. however sanguine as to
his nomination.
While 1t Is difficult TO work the
Richmond voters up to pitch OF ex-
element. II is predicted that during
tho remaining weeks before the pri-
mary there will be some whirlwind
campaign methods adopted and both
candidates will come out strong to
make their claim for the nomination,
Great interest csnters in the Second
district contest as this Is regarded as
a fine clash of steel Congressman
Harry Maynard is being opposed for
the nomination by William A. Young,
and strong sentiment prevails that the
latter will win.
''Bflly.' Young Strong.
Mr.. Young Is tremendously popular
lCOatinusd on Eighth PAse.)