Mr. James has acted from the highest motives and in the most magnanimous manner in this matter. He is entitled to highest commendation from all Democrats who wish to see peace and harmony prevail in the party councils. He is a man of marked ability and the highest character. His public services and his devotion to the Democratic party have earned for him an enviable reputation among all of those who have been in the forefront of Democratic battles for many years. I feel that his services and his magnanimous conduct entitle him at this time to special recognition, and I most earnestly hope that he will accept the position of chairman of the State committee, from which position Mr. James desires to retire. No man in the State is better qualified for this position than Governor James. I hope it will be acceptable to him to accept it, and I feel sure the Democratic party will tender it to him."

FLOOD AND MY ANSON

Representative Flood's statement as follows:

"I think Mr. James's course in connection with the contest for national committeemen is most commendable and I highly approve it. I hope his name will be presented to the Roanoke convention for the State chairmanship, and if it is, it will give great pleasure to support him, if his name is presented. I believe he will be elected unanimously, and that he will make a useful, active."  and successful chairman of the Democratic party of our State."
When Senator Swarason was seen, he made the following statement:
"I have known Robert James intimately ever since our earliest youth, and this action on his part is consistent with his past record in unselfishly doing whatever he believes will be beneficial to the Democratic party." 