Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-17
THINKS RORER A. JAMES
MAN FOR THE PLACE
Timcx-Dispntch Header In Danville
Calls Attention to His Years
OF Work fyr Party.

The Times Dispatch IL in receipt OF
a letter from Danville. Va, the writer
calling attention to tho fact that Rorer
a. James. OF Danville. long has been
an indefatigable worker for tho Dem
ocratic party. and expressing the be-
lief that he IS well-equipped for the
position Of national committeeman
Philip r. Brown writes from Blue
Ridge Springs, Va, in behalf OF Rep
ra5entative Carter Glass.
The Danville correspondent SAYS:
TO the Editor OF The Times Dispat ch:
vt seems passing strange that our
Congressman should attempt to make
Washington the political Headquarters
and governing center for the State of
Virginia. and should arrogatc to them
selves the role of self-appofnted
board OF directors for the control Of
our anairs. IL 1, be true, as claimed
by one of the aspirants, Il is beyond
the comprehension Of the average man
that THESE trained and astute poll
tlclans should have selected one Of
their own number and pledged him
their support for national committee
man far in advance Of the date set for
the convention without consulting or
ahcerta!ning the will Of the people.
with no idea az TO who thew wanted
or who would offer for the position.
Our congressman went outside of
their perogatives in this matter, and
many men will resent IT,
without meaning TO reflect on Mr.
CLASS. We beg to say most respcctfully
mat we do not think II becoming i'm
MN 70 aspire to this position. He GER
tatnly mas 10 special claim TO IT, has
peen signally honored by his people
and should be satisfied and willing
not only to see. but to helm other
faithful and efficient party workers
get something. His course looks
greedy to U.s.
Mr. James has been a laborious and
ihd"iatiEable worker for the Demo-
cratic party. without fee or reward.
~ h ,"ne years. ana has given literally
Oh MS time. talents and means Mr..
,''"ss mas been worker, too. but q
iarRc salary rewards his efforts
Mr; James has many friends who
regard him as well-equippcd for the
position Of national committeeman.
ana II elected will ell 1t with credit
10 MS state. his party and himself
hey feel that some acknowledges
ment should be made him for long ser
vice and duty we'll performed and
nope that 1t may be the pleasure of
me convention to elect him.
Danville. Va. May 49,"
MT. Browns letter follows:
TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-AiaRy INSTRUMENTATION Demo
cratic voters we're sincerely gratified
Solhe weeks ago. when Senators Mar
I'm ana swanson. with Representative
f!ood and others. voluntarily suZeest-
go mat Carter Glass be made chair
man o' the State organization
II *as not regarded as n surren-
der. by any means, but made in a spirit
or harmony. and n desire to reunite the
opposing factions under the leadership
OIL man who knows. and dares 10
sag the strong. brave words that are
admired By all. whether friend or foe.
ne incident reminds the writer of
hlstor!ca! event that occurred on
me morning Of July &. 1909 Napoleon
previously had quarreied with Mac
donald for the delay in moving his
army through the SpIuEen Pass. No
renher. 1901. and entertained feel
IT'S OF dislike for him. but. when ne