The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-02

pabiican) from the Fifth district.
just such expressions as the above
are coming from every prominent
Democrat in Richmond, and likewise
from many Republicans. regarding the
action OF the Democratic convention
In the Ninth Congressional district
Tuesday evening in nominating Hon.
Henry G.. Stuart for the House of
Representatives.
-fhat Mr.. StuHrt witt not only Etyr
Mr.. Bascom Slemp. the present repub-
lican incumbent. the fight of his life
goes without saying. even the most
staunch republicans admit, while the
friends of the late commissioner de-
clare chat the democratic majority
in the November election with not run
less than 1000.
Mr.. Stuart Is known TO every man
In Virginia on account OF the more
than prominent part he PLAYED an a
member of the State corporation conn
mi<sipn. when tho sFaAlMa1A An14a other
public service corporations we're un-
der investigation as to their rates and
tariffs. and though not chairman or
the commission. Mr.. Stuart imme-
dtately took the leading hand, and
by reason of his broad knowledge OF
practical conditions. brought out
much special Information, which re-
suited in the reduction of nearly every
railway. steamship. express, telegraph
and telephone tariff In Virginia.
Also he is known as the man who.
H~he a remained In the recent
gubernatorial ace. would have been
ere Of tire most fuTTntuHbfe oppo-
nents OF the present executive, and
who would ave closely contested the
seat which Governor Mann now oo-
cupies.
Again, he Is known as the one man
who headed the Virginia State Fair
Association and brought that ~assocta-
ito from a state OF utter chaos to
a condition oil unparalleled p-rnsperf-
", making the annual fairs what they
had never been before In the history
of the State.
The Ninth district has cast a large
republican vote since 1902, and by
many has been regarded as the lost
district" Mr.. Stuart's personality and
however. II In now believed.
VIII wipe out all unfayorable scores
since he will be able to arouse. his
friends maintain. a large element of
democrats, who have not
taken any interest In recent elections.
but who Will storm the polls for Mr..
stuart n carry everything before
them,
As to Next Governor.
the election OF Mr.. Stuart to n
National Congress will have. accord
Ing to tho leading State politicians
Q tremendous effect upon Virginia
poAtcs. since race for the chief
executives chair will be thrown omen
to all, 49,
It ID generally conceded thar Mr..
Stuart could have the seat following
Judge Mann II he cared 10 remain In
state politics. and this his supporters
assert he will do In the event or his
failure OF election to Congress.
With the announcement just made
OF the candidacy of Hon. Roswell
Page, OF Hanover, the open avcwal
Of Hon. 81. George Tucker that he Will
be a candidate until he Is elected. the
strong probability that Speaker Byrd
VIII shortly announce himself and the
frequently repeated statement that ex-
Governor Swanson viii re-enter the
arena. every politician in Virginia has
his ear to the ground anxiously await
ing developments.
Governors Statement.
Governor Mann has just made a +
statement completely outlining his
views regarding MIR. Stuart's success.
1t Is as follows
II think the nomination OF Hon.
Henry G. Stuart for Congress In the
Ninth district gives a good promise Of
The Democrats OF that dis
are as true as any men II the
State and Notwithstanding repeated
r full OF energy and en-
thuEtaam.
Il think Mr., Stuart will make AMI
active canvass and am sure ha will
not only receive the support OF ALI
rf the Democrats but many Repub-
licanA.
II believe the Ninth district CAM
be redeemed and now IN h time tof
ii.
MIR. Etuart's candidacy should have
and | believe viii have the support
the party throughout the State. Ill
tho party's fight and ever Demo-
should take q personal interest
II and render all the help possible
What Chairman EIlyson Thinks.
Lieutenant Governor Eisyson IL
more thnn pleased with the action OF
the Ninth District convention, and
"wednesday morning EXPRESSED him
self IA. fellows: a Il 90
4 have just written ! letter ID
Mr.. Stuart rongratulating him npan
the ccrdiAlity and unAnimity with
which m VS. chosen yesterday -