The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-17

the district have done very little open
lighting, either through their papers
or their leaders Some little BUSH
WhackirB" has been INDUCED In, TO
get men out to the county mass-meet-
iings, but all along 1t has been noticed
that there was disposition among
the managers, OF the party to await
the nomination Of their candidate. be-
fore exploding any fireworks or
sounding any trumpets. 1t is OK
pected that they will make n strong
effort to impress Mr.. slemp with their
enthusiasm over his nomination next
wednesday, and If the exercising OF
lung power and the waving of flags
Will do 1t, he will be impressed.
The usual representation In Ninth
District Republican conventions has
been doubled this year. and each dele
gate. alternate and visitor. Is sup
posed to be member OF the noise
committees" to greet the nominee with
cheers and acciamations as he moves
forward to make his speech OF accept
ance.
Democratic leaders, however. do not
appear to be disturbed over the pros
pective scenes of harmony and cnthu-
siasm at Abingdon next Wednesday.
In the first place, they say that no
Ninth District convention can ever
overshadow that which named Mr..
Stuart in point of genuine, spon-
taneous enthusiasm. and in the second,
that when Mr. Slemp turns his face
from this garden of friendly smiles
and looks out upon the real battle-
field he will find himself confronted
by strong, militant, we'll organized
army OF Democrats marshalled by
brave and skilful leaders, whose
courage has been tested on a hundred
fields. who will fight denantly in every
battle. and who will be in at tho
end, when the heavy artillery is drawn
up on either side for the final charge
stunrt's Friends Not Worried.
Mr.. Stuart's friends and followers
are possessing their souls in peace"
therefore. with reference to the AbinS-
don meeting, realizing that 1t Is not
in the wild clamor and excitement of
partisan enthusiasm that this momen-
tous issue will be determined. but
rather in the homes and around the
fresides of 10000 thoughtful, intelli-
gent virginians, WHO will pass final
Judgment upon its merits at the polls.
Perhaps the most striking feature OF
the campaign UP to this time is the
wonderful interest and enthusiasm
displayed by the Democrats through
out the district in behalf of their
standard bearer. Mr.. stuart has made
preliminary Misunderstanding canvass
Of practically all the counties. and
everywhere he has been cordially
| greeted by large crowds OF loyal sup
| porters.
Shaking hands and mixing with the
people come natural to the big. broad
| shouldered farmer candidate, and
nothing in connection with the cam
| paign affords him more pleasure than
| to get down among them and discuss
! with them the condition of their crops
| and live stock. There is degree OF
| genuine warmth and cordially in tho
| grasp of his strong right hand which
| of the people, for Stuart Is not a
man who knows how to be instncere.
Opening of Campaign.
| Just one month from the date OF
| Mr.. Slemp's convention Mr.. Stuart will
| formally open his campaign with a
| speech at Gate City. and reports which
are coming in to his headquarters
here concerning the arrangements in
dictate that 1t will be the occasion
OF one of the greatest political rallies
| held in this section in many years.
| Some other prominent speaker will
| be with the Democratic candidate at
Gate City, and from there they will
go to Tazewell. where another Demo
cratic meeting is scheduled for the
following Monday.
| Mr.. Stuart's Gate City address will
mark the formal opening of the
speech ma king end OF his campaign.
and from that day until November Z
every section OF the district Will be
thoroughly covered by the most elo-
/ quent and captivating Democratic ora
tors in the State.
The policy of Republicans with ref
erence to speech making has not been
announced. though it probably will be
shortly after the nomination of their
candidate.
The enthusiastic hopes of Democrat
ic success, born with the nomination
of Mr.. Stuart at Bristol in March. have
increased with the passing months
and those who are In charge of his
campaign express the most optimistic
views concerning the final outcome.
Both sides seem to realize however
that the battle is going to be desper'
ately fought, and whoever wins In tnt
end will almost surely possess vivlt
recollections Of having passed through
the throes of the fercest politlca
struggle OF his life.
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