Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-28


Senator Martin to-day received a let
ter from Colonel James stating that lie
intended TO withdraw his name from
consideration for The vacancy for the
National Democratic Committee. When
asked for statement. Senator Martin
said:
IT have been all along exceedingly
anxious to see a harmonious conven
tion at Roanoke. ] have done every
thing In my power 10 see that result
accomplished. II was a keen disap-
pointment 10 ME when the contest de-
veloped between Rorer y James and
Mr.. Glass. YOU can, therefore. readily
appreciate how deeply gratified I am
to hear that the contest has been ended
Mr.. james has acted from the highest
motives and in the most nagnarimous
manner in this matter. He Is entitled
to highest communication from all
Democrats who wish 10 see peace and
harmony prevail In tho party councils.
He is man Of marked ability and the
highest character His public services
and his devotion TO the Democratic
party have earned for him an envtabie
reputation among all Of those who have
been in the forefront OF Democratic
battles for many years. l feel that his
services and his macnanimous conduct
entitle him al this time to special recoE-
milton. and / most earnestly hope that
he will accept the position ot chair
man Of the State COMMITTEES. from which
position Mr. ENyson desires 10 retire
No man In the State is better qualified
for this position ,han Rorc- James. I
hope II will be agreeable TO him 10
accept II. and feel sure the Demo
cratic party Will tender It to him"
FLOOD AND SWANSON
PROMISE THEIR AID
Representative Floods statement
as follows:
Il think Nj James's course in CON
nec1ion with the contest for na,onn
com nn!,tee:nan IS mos; con,n,endable
and I highly approve Il. I hope his
name will be presented 10 the Roa
noke convention for The State chair
manship. and :: /, IS, i, Will give me
great pleasure TO supper; him. If his
name is presented, I believe ne will be
elected unanimously. and tina, he will
make a useful, active and successful
chairman OF the Democratic party OF
our State"
When Senator Swanson was seen he
made the following stattaeu,:
y have known Rorer James init
mately ever since our earliest youth. ant,
this action on his part is consistent
with his pas, record In unse!fshly
doing whatever ne believes Will Re
beneficial to the Democratic party
Those Of US in the Fifth District
where we have had hard and severe
fights. are fully aware Of his great de-
votion 10 the party ana Of his invalua
BILE services. ! know Of no one In our
section OF the state who has given
more generously Of his time and means
TO the party. His services -!chlv de.
serve ignition. and I am sure the
Democracy Of Virginia will not let him
go unrecognized and unrewa-dcd."
Representative Watson said:
Tho contest over the national com.
mitteeman from Virginia has assume
form and interest out Of all propor.
ton to It's importance. To nv mind
there was nothing in the situation Il
justify the acrimony OF the discussion
upon this subject which has arisen /.
some quarters. and which seemed Il
threaten the peace and harmony OF .,l
party at home. II, as announced i, !.
Mr.. JaInes's purpose to withdraw from
tho contest In order to restore harmon,
TO our party ranks. I feel that he i!