The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-09
ENDORSE MERITS
OF CREDL|N BILL
Directors of State Division. T. P.
a, Discuss Proposed Amend
mcnts to Consultation.
ANNUAL CONVENTION TO-DAY
Lynchburg Decorates i'll Honor
of Visitors, and All Is i'll
Readiness for Meeting.
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Lynchburg, Va, May S.--The direc-
tors Of the State division of the r. r.
"A. at midnight were discussing amend
ments to the constitution to he before
the convention tomorrow, this being
OF an informal nature for instructions.
The board, after some discussion, in
dorsed the merits of the Credlin bill.
providing FOR suffrage for voters away
from home, and will recommend 1t to
the convention. 4 draft of the bill
was before the committee, but the bill
itself was not Endorsed. only the prin-
ciples being favored.
All is in readiness for the annual
convention of the Virginia division,
#. II. A.. which will be called to order
at 10 o'clock this morning
Most OF the leading stores are deco
rated in the colors OF the association,
and banners displaying the emblems
ana colors are posted conspicuously
throughout the city. flashing words OF
welcome TO the delegates from dis
lance. State President E. r. Barks-
dale. OF Portsmouth, and Secretary Har-
wood. OF Richmond, are both here, and
large delegation. possibly fifty, from
Post A. Richmond, which has more
than 1000 members left Richmond this
afternoon in special car for the Hill
city and arrived here early this eve
ninE: The capital city post will have
lEe largest representation OF any city
in The State except Lynchburg.
Meeting of Directors.
Tonight IA O'Clock the meeting Of
tbs State hoard OF directors was held
at the FirEirian Hotel and tomorrow
morning the FIRST business session OF
tho convention proper opens.
Tonight was "polticatinS" night.
when trades and bargains were made
between those booming their cities for
me next convention. or friends for
minor office. and those backing the two
leading candidates for president w
IL, Jones. of Danvillc and r. D. Davis.
Of Norfolk, are the two contenders for
the presidency. while Norfolk is the
most likely candidate for the next CON
vention.
The convention will be an important
ono for the reason that II comes So
close upon the date of the national
meeting of the Travellers Protective
Association. which will be held I'm Rich
mond during the week of June Q. and
In attendance upon which VIII he hun
dreds OF delegates from all sections OF
the United States and Canada
One OF the most importnnt ,n,tters
which VIII come up will be what many
travelling men consider the opening
wedge TO secure for them the right TO
vote IN elections when they are unable
to go home and cast the ballot w =
Cridlin. of Richmand. who Is a member
OF the board OF directors OF Post 4
has drawn up bill which is known
as the Cridiin or travelling suffrage
Dill, and this viii be offered by IL. c.
Featherston, chairman OF the legisla-
tive committee OF the association.
Under the existing laws. the travel
Ing man has TO return home to vote
ana this causes not n little inconve-
nience 10 him. 10 say nothing OF the
additional expense incurred in travel
ing over tho railroads and the time
consumed in being away from bust
ness In Kansas since 1905, "A law has
been in vogue emitting citizens TO vote
In other precincts The defect in this
law II is stated. is that when the vote
Is mailed X often does not reach the
polls until several days after the cleo
ton. The Cridlin bill, If passed, VIII
eliminate this feature.
Program of Conventions.
The program as officially announced
is as follows:
Friday: 10 a. M.-Meetine called 10
order by ]. l. Peasants president OF
Post g. at auditorium. Address OF
welcome on behalf of city Hon VIII
liam King Address of welcome on
behalf Of Post q. Or j D. Paxton.
Business session until / o'clock
J. Adjournment for lunch
j.. M.-i5usincss session.
M.--Adiournment for visit to
Randolph Macon Woman's College as
guests OF the scnior eiass
y. M.-Inforrnal reception at Vir
Ginian Hotel.
Saturday; 10 A. M-Busincss ses.
sion.
Up. Adjournment of convention
$3.50 p. M.-Academy of Music. matt
rec, Allen kenna Musical COMEDY
Company.