The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-20
'RQGERs OPPOSES
CONVENTION Plan.
spFTERsON wARD COMMITTEEMAN
WANTS BOARD xonINEEs Pick !.
ED IN PRIMARY. x
HAS FAITH IN PEOPLE
THEY CAN BE TRUSTED TO SELECT
PROPER MEN. HE TELLS
EAST BINDERS AT
MEETING.

Opposition to the proposed con-
vention plan OF selecting Democratic
nominees for the new administrative
board was voiced last night at a po-
litical rally in Paramount by Mann
r. Rogers. one OF the FIVE members
from Jefferson ward on the city COM
mittee. 49,
Mr.. Rogers let 1t be known In no
uncertain language that he preferred
the primary method. He wanted to
give every voter show and square
deal. Only by popular vote. he as
serted. could representative govern
ment be obtained.
Mr.. Rogers went on to say that he
proposed to cast his ballot against
the convention plan when the matter
comes up before the city committee
next week. He expects the meeting
to be held Tuesday night though
Chairman Martin had not definitely
fixed date last night
Furthermore, J. T. Allen and e.
c. Hicks, two other members on the
committee from Jefferson, share his
views in the matter. They. too.
would vote against convention, he
said.
9Sntimsnt Widssprsad.
Though he has had but little OPP
portunity to hear general discussion
Of the matter within the last day or
two. Mr.. Rogers inciines to the
opinion that there ID widespread SEN
timent against the plan that would
provide = convention a. q aubatitute
for q primary. He believes the people
can be trusted to select the best men
for the new board. and II they fail to
do 80 the responsibility will be upon
them. Personally, he has no fear
that the city will 20 to wreck and
ruin II the people are permitted to
exercise their rights and vote direct
~ at the polls in . primary.
Mr.. Rogers addressed the East
End meeting on behalf Of Council
man John Selph. who was prevented
from attending on account Of COM
mittee session At the city hall. Mr..
salrh Is standing for reelection from
Jefferson and II making whirlwind
Campaign. Two days ago. he autoeA
through several sections Of the ward.
speaking ofY-hand to small groups OF
citizens on street corners and else
where. He 10 standing on his rec-
crd.
Others who addressed the meeting
last night were Morgan r. Mills.
George w. Rogers. william r.. Sui
Ivan and Barney Gallagher. Each
is candidate for the Common coun.
b
Rogers and Sullivan ara seeking re-
election.
These Fight Shy.
None Of these candidates referred
to the question Of selecting admins
trative board nominees, believing
th-t this matter lay beyond their
sphere.
Prediction was made In certain
quarters yesterday that II the con-
vention plan Is put into effect II
will disrupt the local Democratic
party. more than one Of the board
candidates being determined to offer
as independents. II Is asserted. II the
reople are not given free sway at
the polls
There will likely be further discus
sion Of this question at q meeting OF
the East End Citizens Association Of
Jefferson ward to be held Monday
night in its clubhouse on Chimborazo
park.
The meeting IL called specifically
for the purpose Of hearing the can
didates for council. the, call having
been sent out by Secretary Simpson
last night