Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-11
GLASS AND FLOOD
! MAY LEAD PARTY
Virginia Democrats, Since
Senator Martins Death,
I Have Been LeaderIess.

RICHMOND. Va, April 10 Especially
Since the death of Senator Martin.
the recognized leader of the demo-
Gratis in Virginia, the question has
been asked many times: Who viii be
recognized as the leader, the direct
ing force. OF the dominant parry in
the Old Dominion? This will not be
answered by the democrats when they
meet in Roanoke within six weeks. it
not being a matter for the arbitra-
Snent of that body. It is believed to
be more the province OF the official
life of the state-members of the
United States Senate. members OF the
lower branch of Congress. Legislators.
state officers and members of the
state democratic committee. Not that
they are superior in judgment. but
they have more experience in Judging
men. their capacity, than would be
possible in a gathering of 400 men
from all parts of the state for a ses-
zion of few hours, and who might
be swayed by popular speech into
making selection that would not be
suited for the cool and deliberate
work of the directing head of a great
party.
In casting about for a chief for the
luU ueHlOCTaIS Oh lnS
state held conference not very long
ago and discussed the matter for sew
-eral hours. Members of Congress
were in attendance, state officers were
There. members of the state commit
tee Were on hand and there were a
number of others from various parts
of the state. This gathering was noted
For the free. full discussion of the aft
1airs OF the party, the need for wise
selection and the unanimity for the
ueslgnatfon or recognition of men of
recognized ability, in whom the peo-
pie of the state have confidence to
direct and advise the policy of the
party. There were men attending who
mad not in past years been identified
with the same factions. the one idea
at the conference being to let the dead
past bury it's dead and TO get togeth-
er for the benefit of the party and
the welfare of the state. There was
mot, according to information. one dis
senting voice to the suggestion.
Glass and Flood Approached.
There was no division of sentiment
when the idea was advanced that it
would be a good plan to approach
Senator Carter Glass of Lynchburg
the tenth district and ask them to
Jointly take charge of and become
the advisory" council of the party for
Virginia. These two distinguished men
have long been personal friends and
while they have not always pulled the
same way in all matters, they are on
excellent terms and they would do
much to further cementing the union
of the erstwhile factions.
While there is an attempt on the
part of few opponents of Col. Rorer
A. James to designate another than
he for the position of state chair
man lit is believed that the scheme
viii come to naught. Several names
have been suggested, and with one
accord they have SHE'D at the idea
and will not make the race. This
movement had it's inception when it
was said that Col. James. who is to
be the nominee for Congress in the
fifth district might determine to
retire, and all at once frenzy seized
certain disgruntled elements to make
1T appear that he intended to retire.
He will do nothing of the sort, unless
he changes his mind. More than that,
delegates in his own district nave
been elected and instructed to vote
for him for state chairman. and other
districts will do the same.
GiIpin Expected to Run.
Kenneth n Gilpin of Clarke county,
who has been here for several days,
is expected to make the race for
lieutenant governor. Within the last
ten days letters have been coming
here for him in large patches. all
of them containing views from va
rious sections and the possibilities OF
strength in all directions. Many OF
the writers were associates in the
house of delegates, where Mr.. Gill
pin has served with distinction, and
the character of these replies mas
been such as to inspire him with
courage. He served with the Army in
the war with Germany, being in the
Aviation Corps.
The second district will be the
scene of a pretty fight for congress
sional honors Congressman E. z.
Holland retiring. Postmaster John A.
Iesner and Senator Joseph T. Deal.
both of Norfolk. are understood to be
much in the running at TINS time.
should both of them make the race
the chances are excellent for third
man to step in and capture the prize.
Senator Deal is a man of consid-
cradle means and could make an ag-
eressive campaign.
HORACE A. HAW k1NS.