Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28
Withdraws From Contest
for National Committee
to Restore Harmony.
WILL SUCCEED ELLYSON
AS STATE CHAIRMAN
Organization Leaders Successful
in Averting Factional War
in Virginia.
FLOOD AS DELEGATE AT LARGE
Lieutenant Governor Gives Up Chair
manship to Bring About Amic-
able Adjustment.

Eorer a. James. Of Danville. whose
National Democratic Committee, in
competition with Representative Car
ger Glass. Of Lynchburg. promised to
split the party in two on the old fac
,;onal !Ines and precipitate al Roanoke
next wee. the bitterest contest that
the state Democratic Convention has
known in a generation. retired yester-
day from the race, leaving clear
held 20 his competitor.
The announcement from Danv!lle
came as stirring climax to q political
drama that was fast assuming Il tragic
cast AS the convention date ap-
preached and degation after delegation
H"as instructed TO vote for Mr. Glass.
organization leaders began to cues
'ion seriously II the game was worth
The candle-if victory for Mr.. James
by narrow nlarsin would not he too
dearly bought II i, came at the cx-
pense OF .nternal dissension
The Developments OF the last few
days confirmed organization men in
he belief that the interests of the
whole party would be served by effect
ms an adjustment that would aver, The
onrushing conflict at Roanoke There
followed swiftly Two conferences OF
organization leaders IN Wash!ngton
with the result that Nr James agreed
for the good OF the party, to lay aside
his ambition.
LANES WILL HEAD
STATE COMMITTEE
For his signal service in this hour
of need, Mt James Will be rewarded
b.: being elected chairman OF the state
Democratic Committee-a position now
held by Lieutenant Governor Ellyson
Mr.. E!lyson made way for such an
adjustment by voluntarily announcing
'ha, he Will not he a candidate FOR
reelection.
According 10 the apportionment made
hy the peace conference in Washing
Ton. the honors Will be distributed like
this:
Carter Glass TO be elected national
committeeman.
Rcrer \. James, to be elected chair
man of the State Democratic Commit
tee.
Hal y. Flood TO be elected one of
the four delegates at large to the ST.
Louis convention
AS far could be learned last night
hardly voice viii be raised in Roa-
noke in opposition to this adjustment
Of the controversy. differentiation
men w!ll have gained their main point
the election OF Mr.. Glass as national
committeeman-and would therefore,
find 1t embarrassing TO oppose for cleo
tion as delegate at large the single
organization leader who. throughout
the stormy campaign. has faithfully
stood by the Representative from tho
Sixth District Likewise. no opposi-
tion is expected TO the election OF Mr.
James as Mr.. Ellyson's successor.
ELLYSON is PLEASED
WITH COMPROMISE
Organization men united in hailing
the peace terms as admira bly, adapted
10 heal the wounds that have been
dealt by the recent unpleasantness
Happiest OF all was the statement of
Lieutenant-Ciovernor Ellyson. who, at
this day. still holds the two Offices
which, under the peace terms. will be
given by the Roanoke convention to Mr..
Glass and Mr.. James
Il am more than satisfied" said Mr.
Ellyson. II do not believe anything
more pleasing could have been sug-
gested. Mr.. Glass has rendered con-
spicuous service to his country, and his
election as national committeeman will
be a gracious recognition OF what he
has done. Mr.. James has been 4 most
active and efficient member of the State
committee. and he has the experience
and training that make him in every
way thoroughly qualified for the duties
OF State chairman.
"AIr. Flood has won the right to be
recognized a s one OF our foremost party
leaders, and his selection as one of the
delegates at large will meet with gen
cral approval. We go to Roanoke with
the assurance of 4 harmonious and
united convention, and We will set an
example to the country of how to lay
aside personal differences for the good
OF the State and nation"
80 ISSUES EXPECTED
TO MAR CONVENTION
For the reasons herenbefore stated
as lawyers say, peace deep and tranquil
is expected to he the keynote of the
convention which will meet In Roanoke
on Friday. Where before lurked the
monster OF internecine strife perches
now the snow white dove.
AS far as it is possible now to fore
see the questions that the Roanoke
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