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Fine Gatheriiigof Leading
Democrats of Virginia.
HARMONY PREVAILS.
Nomination of Moniague Marked by
Great Enthusiasm,
SWANSON MAKES A FINE SPEECH
(1U Name Not Presented, But He Is Called
Out and Given n Great Oi-ation— Senator
Glass' Uold Declare i ion on Submis
sion of Constitution-Speeches
by Daniel, (icode, Pollard
and Others.
For Governor :
AJ. MONTAGUE.
Fcr Lieutenant-Governor:
JOSEPH E- WILLARD.
(Staff Correspondence.)
KOIiJ''OI.K, VA.. AugT. 34.—Nomina
tions for Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor have been made by the State Dem
ocratic Convention.
Mr. Montague was named for Governor
by acclamation, no one being placed in
nomination apainst him.
Captain Willard was nominated for
second place on the first ballot. He
had a great lead over Dr. LeCato when
SouthiLmpton was reached in the roll
call and his nomination was then made
by acclamation.
At 12:45 A. M. the convention adjourned
until 10 o'clock in the morning. All that
now remains to be done is to nominate
the Attorney-General and adopt the
pla-iform.
A I.OYE FEAST.
The convention was turned into a sort
of love feast after the nomination for
Governor had been made. Those who
had contended with Mr. Montagiie for
tho coveraorship all made very graceful
spe-ches.
There was a great shake-up of tho
State Committee. .Those who have Ijeen
supporters of Mr. Montague are now in
full control of the State machinery of
the party. There was a clean sweep of
the members in the Seventh District,
NEWLY RAISED LEADERS
OF VIRGINIA DEMOCRACY.
[Staff Correspondcncr.]
Nortolk, Va., August 14. — To one who has been a. regnlar
convention attendant, the platform had an unfamiliar look. Many
of the men who, in past years, have occupied conspicuous posi
tions in the view of Democracy's delegated representatives sat
either in the crowd on the floor or leaned against the wall looking
as unconcerned as the proverbial poor boy at a frolic, but there
we're no vacant chairs, for the seats were filled with the newly
raised leaders of Democracy.
Only a few of the old stand-bys seemed to hare survived the
shock of the conflict.
Prominent among them was that great and noble old Roman
whom the people of Bedford love with an an undiminished and
undivided affection. John Goode, gray-haired, pink-cheeked,
handsome. Lloyd Smith, who for years and years has risen on
the floor to report the committees, when the first district was
called again arose to his feet when Temporary Chairman Barks
dale called on', "The First District will report," and later
modestly took a renr seat on the platform. State Senator Geo. B.
Keezell, of Rockmgham, whose big brawny fist is remembered"
not less than his grave, strong face, sat well in front, smiling
serenely, no doubt with visions of a triumphant campaign for a
State office brightening his eyes. Judge Holmes, of Mecklenburg,
who has "fit, bled, and almost died" in the Fourth District, sat
in the front row with a twinkle in his eyes that seemed to say,
"Never touched me. 1 '
J. Taylor HUyson, of course, was there, looking as calm, as
suave, as happy as if he himself were to be the nominee of the
convention. These and a few more were there, but where were
those who have "heretofore been the most noted figures of Virginia
Democratic conventions? Where was the tall, athletic figure of
Joe Lawless, the iron-jawed, saturnine face of Theo. Pilcher, the
clean-cut intellectual profile of William F. Rhea? Where was
Hal Flood, Frank Lassiter, McDonald Lee, "Ned" Echols,
"Doug" Smith, and the others who have worn the party, harness
and borne its burdens during the past few years, and where was
he who for almost a decade past has been looked upon as the
central, masterful figure in Virginia politics, the junior Senator,
shrewd, .silent Thomas Stapies Martin? Did private business de
tain him, or did he, mayhap, think that he might disturb the
symmetry of a picture in which John Goode, Willie Jones, Carter
Glass, Ailen Braxton, and other new and virile leaders were the
most sought-for figures?
Was this change significant of new and different policies, or
did it merely signify that the party was calling out its reserves
seeking the support of shoulders unbruised by recent burdens.
Jefferson Wallace was on hand right up to the front. Colonel
"Dick" Boykin was aronnd shaking hands and Wm. Shands was
everywhere in the hall. C. V. Meredith was as popular apparent
ly in a State Democratic Convention as he was before he refused
to support Bryan.
The great big leaders, however, appeared to be Representative
Jones and R. Walton Moore. They had more to do than any
other two men in mapping out the work of the convention. They
and Mr. Montague and possibly a few others were the power be
hind the throne and finally were elevated to the throne.
Daniel is just as popular as ever, but his counsels weie not so
much sought as formerly, if rumors be true. The band that stood
by Jones at Roauoke four years ago were the men who ran this
convention. P. R. jj.
The Next Governor of Virginia.
HON. ANDREW JACKSON MONTAGUE.
who have been very warm friendsi of
Senator
■ MARTIN" 1N T BACKGROUND.
While Daniel, Goode, Jones, Moore,
Hunton and other leaders were called
on for speeches, no call was made for
Si.-nator Martin. The only time he was
in tiie convention hall was late to-night.
He came in almost unobserved and took
a mod. sl back seat Many of his de
vot<-<l friends went up and greeted him.
In lii? speech nominating Captain Wil
lard, Mr. Moore made a complimentary
reference to the Senator, tho only time
his name was mentioned. This was re
ceived with some applause and a few
hisses.
It was not decided until late this aft
ernoon not to present the name of Mr.
EICHMOND. VA. THURSDAY. AUGUST 15. 1901
Swanson to the convention. This wax
determined upon after a conference, at
which a number of his friends were
present. Just why it was done those who
were present declined to say.
It is evident from what has happened
here to-day that men like Wm. A. Jones,
R. Walton Moore, Montague, Willard,
Glass and others will be the big leaders
for at least a few years.
Senator DanK-l is as popular as ever,
and the ovations he received were the
equal of any ever accorded him on simi
lar occasions.
Carter Glass was easily one of the. fa
vorites, and his speech on taking the
ch;iir as the presiding- officer wad one of
the features of the proceedings.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE.
The Committee on Resolutions will not
report until to-morrow, but its work is
practically done. A resolution of Con
gressman Hay's, providing for primaries
for the nomination of Congressmen, wa.s
turned down, though it is said the com
mittee will import in favor of a general
primary plan.
The convention is composed of a splen
did body of men. There were more new
COL. GEO. C. CABELL.
(Who Nominated Mr. Montague.)
faces than have been seen in a similar
body for many years.
While the so-called. Montague, faction
carried off everything nearly in sight,
those who have been identified with the
Martin-Swanson faction take their defeat
with the best of grace, and will, they say,
give the ticket their most cordial sup
port.
THE OPENING SCENES.
Hall Brilliantly Decorated and Thronged With
Enthusiastic Democrats.
(Staff Correspondence.)
NORFOLK, VA., August 14.— Before the
convention met this morning: Senator
Daniel was the first dignitary to appear
who stirred the hearts of the delegates
to genuine enthusiasm. The' great con
vention rose en masse to greet him, and
fo'.lowiug 1 close behind him came ■the grand
old war-horse. President John Goode, of
the 'Constitutional Convention, who- re
ceived a most flattering ovation. Senator
Barksdale was an early arrival, and his
appearance was liberally cheered.
A great reception, was tendered Chair
man Kllyson, and it was evident from the
start that he was to be a favorite/
The band stationed in the rear of the
great hall discoursed sweet music, to the
soft strains of which the delegates
marched steadily in until every seat was
taken. Beneath the flutter of countless
banners in the galleries sat a great many
fair women, who were present to bless
and beautify the occasion.
There were no portraits, and it was the
first time since ISStJ that -no picture of
■Bryan had adorned the walls of a Vir
ginia Democratic Convention.
A STOlttl OF APPLAUSE.
There was a storm of applause when at
12:15 ©"clock P. CVL Chairman EHyson
called to order and presented Rev. Carl
E. Graramer, of Xoriolk city, who deliv
ered an. olocuent and fervent prayer.
Amid iirofound silence he asked divine
blessings upon the deliberations of the
body, and asked that all done might fe-
(Oontimied on Second Page.)
Interesting Fights Before
Credentials Committtee
LAMB A HALF VOTE.
Contest Between Him and Mr. Angle
So Decided.
WHOLE VOTE OF NELSON CAST.
An Interesting Decision in This Case
to the Use of Proxies— Shcnnndoah's
Vote Divided Between the
Two Factions After a Long
Discussion— The Plat
form.
(Staff Correspondence.)
NORFOLK, VA., Aug. U.— The com
mittee on Credentials, Hon. Claggett B.
Jones chairman, held a long and te
dious session, which consumed nearly all
the afternoon. One of the most strik
ing things dorm v,-:.s the permitting of
the delegates present from Nelson to
cast the entire vote of the county and
ignoring proxies held by others, on the
ground that under the plan of appoint
ing delegates no authority was given for
any delegate to appoint alternates.
Congressmen Lamb and Mr. Angle
from Baker's precinct, Henrico county,
were both seated with h;il£'a vote each.
The committee devoted much of the
opening of tho session to the contest
from Essex, involving seats ia the con
vention and the regularity of the county
committees recently elected. It grew out
of the old Blakey and anti-Blakey fac
tions and kept the committee in session
for a long time. Judge Thos. E. Blakey
led the light for one side and Mr. J.
H. C. Beverly for the other. Numbers
of witness's were examined to show
that the other side had voted Repub
licans in their meetings. The commit
tee in executive session voted to seat
the eonwstees. This vindicated the dele
gate represented by Judgo Blakey.
CAPTAIN LAMB'S CONTEST.
The committee referred the Lamb-An
gle eontest^for a seat in the convention
from Baker's precinct in Henrico to a
sub-committee. The following gentlemen
composed the committee: Messrs. Jas.
-Mann, chairman; J. B. Thornton, of
Prince William; V\". A. Taylor, of Dan
ville; W. V\\ Baker, of Chestertield. and
C. C. Talkiferro, of Orange. Captain
Lamb was represented by Mr. H. Tyler
and Messrs. H. M. Smith and A." 11.
Sands appeared for Mr Angle. The com
mittee recommended that Congressman
Lamb and Mr. Anglo both be seated
with half a vote each.
No fights were made in the other pre
cincts in Jleiirlco or in Norfolk county,
or Newport: News, the anti-Montague
people deciding- not to press their con
test before the committee. All these
delegates were therefore given to Mr.
.Montague.
Chairman Mann reported for the sub
committee in the Baker's precinct case.
Mr. Gent, of Russell, objected to the re
port and wanted one or the other of the
delegates seated. The report was adopt
ed.
THE TROUBLE IN NELSON.
The next case called was Nelson county.
There was no contest, but trouble had
arisen which the committee was called
upon to decide. Judge V\\ G. Loving con
tended that proxies had been gathered
by one man who sought to pervert the
wishes of the people by voting- a part of
the delegation against instructions, no
authority having 1 been given to appoint
proxies. 3-1 c contended that 09 per cent,
or the Democratic voters of the county
wanted Major Anderson for Attorney-
General, and he asked that the committee
nullify the proxies and authorize the dele
gates present to cast the entire vote of
the county.
Mr. Hvsh A. "White, of Buena Vista,
contended ably for the motion of Judge
Loving, minifying the proxies on the
ground that the only question was
whether the vote, according to the plan,
should be cast by those present in the
absence of authority ftom the committee
to name alternates.
Mr. John Fitzpn trick opposed the mo
tion of Judge Loving, ho having a num
ber of the proxies. Mr. Winder Lane sup
ported and spoke for the motion.
Senator Bland Massie opposed the mo
tion. He and Judge Loving are brothers
in-law, but long time political enemies. It
appeared, according- to Messrs. Loving
and Everett, that Mr. James Dickie,
whose proxy was held by Senator Massie,
had appeared before the appointing com
mittee and had stated that if sent to the
convention he would vote for Major An
derson.
Mr. Simmons, of Xorfolk, contended
that when a man found he could not
come and carry out his instructions he
should have said so. and let somebody be
appointed who would come and properly
reflect the wishes of his people. Mr. Lane
moved that the delegates present be al
lowed to cast the entire vote of the county
of Nelson in the convention, and it was
(Who Made a Fino Speech Last Night.)
Named For Lieutenant-Governor.
HON. JOSEPH E. WILLARD.
adopted unanimously and amid great en
thusiasm.
EQI'AL DIVISION* IX SHENANDOAH.
Tho famous Shenandoah contest was
next called. Each side was limited to
fifteen minutes in which to present its
case, and Judge E. D. Newman appeared
for the Rhodes-Ncwman-Stickley- Walton
faction, whose delegation is for Mr. Mon
tague. The question involved, however,
was one of party regularity and not with
regard so much to the candidates, there:
haying long been two factions in the
county. Judge Newman contended that
his people were tho regular Democrats
and that they should be recognized.
Mr. J. N. Brenneman, leader of the
Miley-Bauserman -Brenneman faction,
spoke for his side and reviewed the old
factional fight from its inception.
Meanwhile the committee allowed ad
ditional delegates in thf following coun
ties, in accordance with the vote east in
1900 for Bryan: Augusta. Brunswlck,T!alr
fax, Lunenburg and Lancaster. The cnii
test in Franklin county was withdrawn
and the Swanson delegates left undis
turbed.
Mr. Brenneman. proceeding- with his
HON. CAR'iER GLASS.
(Permanent Chairman.)
speech, was often asked questions in order
tnat he might explain the details of the
trouble from his point of view. He spoke
earnestly in favor of his faction and
argued that his side was regular. Ex-
Senator M. L. Walton replied for the
Rhodes faction, and undertook to estab
lish that his faction should be recognized
as regular. He charged that machine
methods had been used to keep them out
of their rights.
He referred to what he called the Miley
yoke" and said his people would not wear
it. Mr. Walton was eloquent in his appeal
and begged the committee to vindicate
his faction by seating his entire delega-
tion.
Mr. J. M. Bauserman followed Mr. Wal
ton in a hot speech: He said Mr. Walton
had tried to poison the minds of the com
mittee by talking about machine methods,
yet Mr. Walton had, when a member of
the State Senate, violated his instructions
and voted for Martin over Lee for the
Senate, in order to get delegates for him
self for Congress. He made a powerful
effort to break down the argument of air.
Walton, and. like Mr. Brenneman, con
tended that their side was regular.
Col. Mann offered a resolution seating
the Miley delegation and suggesting that
the State Committee be asked to formu
late some plan for the final settlement of
the trouble. Mr. Simmons, of Norfolk, of
fered a substitute that both delegations
be seated, with half a. vote each. Mr.
White offered, as a substitute for the
whole, that the lihodes people be given
ten votes and the Miley people ten. and
that the State Committee order a primary
for a reorganization within thirty days.
Mr. Robertson wanted the Rhodes faction
seated outright. Messrs. Loving and
Simmons spoke for an enual division, and
this policy finally prevailed.
WARWICK COUNTr FIGHT.
Warwick county was then called, and
Mr. P. St. George Wilcox was recognized
to speak for the Crafford faction. He
made no speech, but produced papers to
show that Dr. Crafford was the regularly
elected chairman. Among these were
some communications from Chairman
Ellyson addressed to Dr. Crafford on the
subject of party matters.
Mr. Madison and several of his friends
replied warmly and there was much
crimination and recriminatioon. Eoth
delegations were seated with half a vote
each.
Tho commlttea then construed the plan
of Washington county, which provides
that the. delegates present shall cast the
entire vote of the county. It was de
cided similarly to the Nelson case. The
Radford case was the last one called and
was quickly disposed of by seating the
Montague delegates.
DRAFT OF PLATFORM.
Tho Committee on Resolutions appoint
ed the following sub-committee t>» mak<
a rough draft of a platform. Messrs.
W. A. Jones, chairman; J. F. West, of
Sussex; R. Walton Jtoure, of Fairfax;
G. V. Meredith, of Richmond, and J. [I.
Lindsay, of Charlottesville. They w- r>
in session until S o'clock P. M. in Chair
man Joncsf room in the- Mtmtieeltt> be
fore a report was made to the full com
mittee. One of the most interesting ft n
tures of the session of tin' sub-commltti ••»
was the leaving to the State- Commits ■-•
of the riuestion of having thf; proposed
primary provision extend to the Domina
tion of members of Congress-. Congress
man James I lay. of Madison, was a
strong advocate of congressional pri
maries in conjunction with those for other
officers, but the sub-committee determin
ed that it wa.s i>r-tt;T to leave this matter
to tht- State Committee, who in th«ir judg
ment may extend the plan, so as to em
brace the naming of Congressmen by pri
mary. It it understood that the sub-com
mittee was overwhelmingly against any
discussion of Constitutional Convention
questions in the platform.
The full Committee on Resolutions, after
receiving- the report of th>- sub-committee,
adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock to-mnrrow
when a report will be formulated and
made to the convention.
THE DISTRICT MEETING.
Many Changes In State Committee— Four New
Men in Third.
(Staff Correspondence.)
NORFOLK. VA.. Aug. It— The confer
ences of the delegations or" congressional
(Continued on Eighth Page.)
HAVE BUSINESS PLATFORM
CONFINED TO STATE ISSUES.
Norfolk, Va., August, 14. — The Committee on Resolutions
will submit a platform bristling with business and old fashioned
Democratic principles. It will be a brief document and will not
refer to national issues, nor to matters relating to the Constitu
tional Convention.
It mentions the name of Bryan only in expressing the admira
tion of the party for its leaders from Jefferson down to the distin
guished Nebraskan. It will contain statistics to show how the
party has established and improved the public school system and
increased its fostering care of the old Confederate soldieis aud re
news the unqualified support and allegiance of the party to both
until the standard of public educatiou shall be made as perfect as
may be, and every wounded and needy Confederate soldier shall
be provided for on the pension rolls of the State.
It will recite how. the State has been taken from a condition of
bankruptcy and placed on a firm financial basis tinder Democratic
rule without raising the taxes imposed upon the people. It calls
for the passage of such laws as will invite immigration and capital
to the borders of the State and encourage thrift and industry
among all the people. It will contain a plank calling for the
curbing of trusts and another endorsing the principle of a fair
employers' liability bill and disapproving the present court made
doctrine on the subject.
It will call for the nomination of United States Senators by
the people and of State officers by uniform primaries.
It will leave the nomination of county officers to local com^
mittees, and the matter of congressional primaries to the State
committees.
The platform, which has been practically agreed upon, will
be presented by Congressman W. A. Jones, chairman of the com
mittee, who will brilliantly defend it before the convention. The
document will be, f.s will be seen from the above, almost identi
cal with the forecast made in The Times several days ago.
WEATHER FORECAST.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
Virginia an«l North Carolina— Cloudy,
i:n?=tc'iCTl weather, with showers Thttrs<
day and Friday. Fresh east to southeas'
win da. .
PJIICE TWO CENTS
A Great Fight Looked foi
Over Attorney-General,
CONTEST VERY CLOSE.
Anderson's Friends are Jubilant Over
the Prospects,
JEFFRIES' FORCES WELL IN HAND
There Is No .Man Who Can Tell Who Will
Win and the Contest Promises to Be
Very Interesting— Several Ballots
Are Expected Before a De.
cfsive Result Is
Obtained.
(Stair C«>rrs;>ondence.)
NORFOLK, VA.. August 14.— With tho
first two places <>ri the ticket disposed of,
the convention wili, upon rtasiemblin; at
10 o'clock to-zn rr w, settle the great con
test for the position of Attorney-Genera!.
It there is any change in the situation,
to-nisht, it looks a little more like An
derson, though the Jeffries people aro
perhaps better organized than the sup
porters of the Lexington leader.
Culneper requested to be passed on tha
roll-call for Lieutenant-Governor to-night,
but in other matters the Jeffries and Le-
Cato -seemed, to be pretty close
together. There was much caucusing on.
the floor daring the confusion, incident to>
Mr. Stubfjs' effort to address the conven
tion, and Congressman Rixey, Secretary
Lawless and. other strong Jeffries lead
ers had their heads close together and
they were watching every movement in
regard to the second place.
FLAYING FOR POSITION.
Mr. McDonald Lee moved to adjourn
just as roll-call was about to be begun.
and the motion was sev.-ral times re
nt-wed. It looked as if the LeCato peoplei
! wanted an adjournment ami that the*
; Jeffrie^ forces were willing to help thera
j to get it.
Many things have happened to-day
which would seem tn indicate that thtt
j stock of Major Anderson was climbing,
j and his friends are very jubilant to
j night. His friends <lecide<l not to fight
! adjournment, but they would readily
j have gone into the nomination to-night
j had the convention been wining.
But on» of the most significant things
is the anmiunivmcat that i '.injrrcs.sman
Jones and Hon. Walton Moort-. who re
spectively 1.-il the forces of Messrs; Le-
Cato and Willard for th« second place,
are now joining- hands in. an »-ffort to>
nominate Major Anderson. In to this
time they have taken nr> public t>nrt mi
th<- fight l'ir third place-, !>i:t ('nun to-
I night their coats are ofT for Major An
derson. Other strong leaders, up to thi3
time similarly situated, are said to bo
hard at work "ti the simf line.
MAY CHANGE EtESEJLTS.
The action <•( the convention to-day in.
construing certain resolutions und--r
which ih-ieKal«i \v--r,- chos< ;t so :is to
provide that the delegates presi nt nt
the convention should»cast the entlru
vote of their county, in ens»- th»Te was
no express authority to appoint alter
nates, changed the complexion of some
of the delegates on third place, Mr. Jef
fries' friends having collected a great
number of proxies. This is true of X'-I
son county. whos« fifteen vof-s will br
east for \n<\' rson.
Proxies of reputed Anderson people
were i:: the hands of TefEries alternates;
The lobbies are thronged with d.-lt-^atea
tonight since the adjournment, and th>!
Attorney Generalship, which will !>o dis
posed of early in the morning i.s the
only piece. There is no man who can.
tell who will -win, but if there
have meon rec«nt improvements in,
the prospects of any candidate.
(Continued on Eig-'nth Pago.)
(Staff Correspondence.)
C. A. B.