The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-27
DANVlLLE CITIZENS
QUESTION SENATORS
Ask Martin npd swanson Their Fart I'm
Holding Confirmation of james
A. Lawson an POstmnster.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l

Danville. Va, May 28.-The follow
ing telegram signed by a large num-
Der OF the leading business men and
citizens or Dantille was sent to United
states Senators Martin and Swanson
Tonight.
The telegram reads:
"Danviile. Va, May 2e.--we observe
from the papers that you deny hold
appointecs for postmastcrs In the
Ninth Congressional District OF Nir-
GINA, TO fill Offices now held by Re-
rublicans. Do you deny holding up
the confirmation of James A. Lawson.
n Democrat. appointed postmaster at
Danville, Va. by the President, upon
General. for five months or more. aud
by preventing confirmation. allowing
Republican to continue to hold tho
Office here?
James A. Lawson was Endorsed for
postmaster by the Wilson Marshall
Club OF this city, and BY Il large ma
Jority OF the leading Democrats, bust
ness and professional men of this city,
Mr.. Lawson being long Demo
crat of the highest character and a
successful business man, against whom
you have been unable to bring any
charges.
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