The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-14
rho Ninth Di.,rict.

isuiLor OF 'The Times- Dlspatch:
Stuart 81 by the Democratic convention
which met In Bristol; Va, on the list
Instant to contest for tho scat In
Congress now held by Bascom Slenp.
true friend Of vlrginia. The election
tone 70 representative character than
mas charactcrized Virginia OF late
has come SO far short OF what vir-
GINA Congressman should be as Bas-
com slemp excmplifies. His main aim
chine" out OF Official patronage and
prostitute representative duty to pure
seems to be incapable OF grasplng and
dsessTg any important prIneiple Or
interest, or rising above the low level
OF official brokerage. II is wonder
that the yirle, robus. mannoo ~. o. the
Spr by as n of e @ sa
to determined. concerted action to
wrest the position OF Congressman
from the Influences which have con-
srollcd there since the DEAN ,os q. Ter stgs
character and abilities invited tho op-
position OF the Slcmps although he
was the regular nominee q the lsc-
publican party for the position Of Cor.
6TesSIIl6us OlCIbtpS 49,
rosed his nomination. but his election 9
and did what they could to defeat hin,
but failed In this rarty treacnery;;
DOUBTLESS this episode IN the political
he tor,:utton by the friends q that
ch.valrnus and disting nis;led did SOL
died whom the ballots are cast IN me
neat election, and that 3asconl slenir,
righteous retribntion when the result
is known in November next.
Henry c.. Stuart Is one OF the f1rst
men In Virginia, respected and con-
oerats. Fits large and honorable ex--
pericncc as member OF The late Con-
stttutional Convention and also Of the
Corporation Commission; hiy spiencid
Spsnsss capacities s4aa. wealth. Wo his elea ns
character. both private and pubHc: and
lis universal popularity. make it al
most certain that he VIII be the ~;
struuent by which Bascom slemp VII!
From the sentiment manifested IN
the convention that npminated Dir.
Stuart, and the enthusiasm which a a.
centuated the proceedings and result,
the promise and pledge we're ,s., given Iy;a,
tricts mean to organize and work tor
success II they do so. they VIII elect
Mr.. Stuart and thus give 70 the peo-
PIE there rec, and tr os the united
States, OF whom they may feel proud |.
presenting conspicuous contrast to
m ns the better element Of
his own party. If what Is given out
from the Ninth District Is any way
near the truth, many Republicans VIII
either vote for Stuart or be conspicu-
Gus by their absence from the. polls
on the day of election. This IS not
likely, as the people of the Southwest
are not afflicted with moral tim1dity.
and arc not afraid to do what they
lthinl, right when the test comes. espa-
Totally when the good name Of their
district is involved. Party loyalty and
| consistency are commendable traits
when important questions and policies
relating to public affairs are to be
passed upon, but when important trusts
contided to represe NATIVE are subor-
/ dinated to dickers and plots of poll.
| ticians, there Is no moral or political
| obligation for any one to stultify HIM
| self BIZ SURPRISING his honest con.
| victions TO please the plotters and
| schemers BE sure your sins viii
! find you out" is as true in politics as
/! 1T Is in other domains of huma action
4 and to those who are now cheek by
1 jowl with Slemp In his acts and move:
| ments. the day of retribution VIII
| come, II It Is not already near. WheE
1.-THE meetings and deliberations OF
| cabals to devise means to avert the
/ bolts of Justice will be merely as
! "sounding brass and tinklinE cymbal.'
| The veil will be lifted and 1t will be
| seen that you cannot make .'sill
Tpurse out Of q sow's ear"