Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-27
DANIELS RECORD IN The SENATE.
Extracts from Mr.. munford's Speech He
xicMing His Record In Congress.

Extracts frou, Mr.. mupford's Speech Re
viewing hts Record In Congress.
Below are gwen some extracts from the
speech made by Mr.. Beverley u. Munforu
on tuesday last in the House OF Delegates
when seconding the nomination OF non.
John w. Daniel for reelection 10 the
United States Senate. These gave some
idea Of the character of the beautiful ora
ton, and present the salient features IN
the career Of Major Daniel since his eiec-
tion 10 the Senate. After paying nigh
tribute to his military career and his ser
vices in the General Assembly. of virginia,
Nr. Munford, referring 10 his course IL 'he
United States Senate, SAID;
- need scarcely pause in this presence
70 review his course in that bodg, re-
membrance of which ia so fresh IN the
minds OF all who hear me. With charac-
teristic energy and fidelity he. has been
eTer watchful of the rights and interests
OF his people.
"To the discussion of all the great ques-
tions of public import he has brought the
ripe product or his industry and learning.
No senator of equal wears OF service COM
mands a more considerate hearing al the
hands of his associates.
I'm the debates uoon legislation affect
ing tariff and finance his speeches have
been Justly regarded as measuring up 10
the importance Of these great SUBJECTS
and the dignity Of the forum before wnlcn
they were delivered.
FOUGHT THE FORCE BILL
"In the struggle against the passage OF
the force bill he bore conspicuous part,
delivering two exhaustive arguments. be-
sides participating in the numerous run
ming debates which its consideration en-
gendered and was never absent from the
Senate from the beginning of its session
until the hour Of its final adjournment.
ION all questions affecting the interests
Of labor he has voted, as his previous re-
cord would we'll assure, IN obedience to
the reasonable demands of the working
classes. He voted for the interstate COM
merce act aud bis public utterances upon
this subject have all been IN the line Oh
such considerate legislation.
HE bore an active part in the move
ment for the abolition OF the tax on tobac-
co and his bill providing for the rebate TO
the manufacturers was IN tOttdem ceTris
enacted into a law.
"A thrifty diligence has not been want.
ing IN his labors TO promote the welfare OF
the Commonwealth. for In addition 10
efforts well rewarded for securing appro-
pria:ions TO improve our rivers and har-
bors he has also been most successful IN
procuring the passage through the Senate
Of bills providing for the appropriation OF
money for the erection or enlargement OF
public buildings at Roanoke, Petersburg,
Lynchburg, Newport News, Fortress Mon
roe. and Norfolk, the erection OF q wharf
AZ Old Point, lighthouse at Newport News,
to complete the monument 10 Mary the
mother of Washington, and to reimburse
the Episcopal Theological Seminary for
losses sustained during the war.
I'm addition to these no secured the
passage through the Senate at three con-
secutive sessions of a bill to settle Viz
ginia's claim against the Government;
while il was upon his motion that the
opening feature Of the great Columbian
Exposition. the Naval Rendezvous, Is to
be held upon the waters OF Hampton
Roads.
These, NIr. Speaker, comprise a series
Of measures which demonstrate that this
man, well gifted with the power TO man:
fully bear his part IN the great debates OF
the Senate. has withal the capacity for de-
tails and the greatness which stoops 10
master small affairs so necessary 10 meet
the demands upon his position.
DEFEATED BY HIS SPEECH
but. Mr.. Speaker, feel that the occa-
sion In his career as senator TO which his
people can point with greatest pride was
his position in the debate occasioned by
the resolution reported from the Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections,
directing inquiry whether Louisiana had
republican form of Government In
that debate the Senator from Virginia &C.
cupied the post of honor and led the
forces in opposition to its passage. can
not attempt here to review the matter or
manner Of the great speech in which he
assalled the cOnstitutionallty and wisdom
OF the proposed proceedings. Suffice 1t TO
say that on the morrow after his speech,
the effort 10 secure the passage OF the re-
solution was abandoned. / have 1t on au-
thorlty that the senior Senator from
Alabama declared that 1t was the first in
stance in his experience when PROPOSE
ton before the Senate was defeated by a
speech.
I'm his remarks upon this resolution tho
Senator from Virginia made an eloquent
appeal to her ancient ally, the Common
wealth of Massachusetts,. and with in
cisive force pointed out the dangers 10
New England's prestige and her peoples
peace, which would follow the destruction
of the idea Of State AUTONOMOUS embodied
IL the Constitution"
The speaker then quoted the reply OF
Mr. Hoar, in which be paid high complI-
ment to the southern people.
OUR POLITICAL SITUATION.
Mr.. Muntord then passed TO discussion
of Major Daniels attsinments as an orator.
and delivered deserved eulogy upon all
of the great orations which he has de-
llyered, especially that at the unwilling of
General Lees monument at Lexington and
the one at the Academy of Music in this
CITY on the life and character of Mr. DAVIS,
and in conclusion said:
1--WE stand, Mr. Speaker, at point in
the political history of our Commonwealth
replete with sources of congratulation.
vet weighty with elements of response
bility.
The former adversary OF the Demo-
cratic party no longer confronts 1t IL or
gained array. The sudden appearance OF
q new and powerful organization. quasi po-
litical in its objects, had qulckened IN the
hearts of its opponents the hope that Its
presence would disrupt the household OF
Democratic faith, and in the fulness OF
time through the discords and fOllies Of
our warning factions, the Republican party
would march back to power.
Those who thus forecast the political
horoscope of Virginia knew neither the
strong conservatism nor the untalterlng
allegiance 10 the Democratic party which
characterlzes her people The result of
the last State election negatives the sug-
gestion of disruption and gives assprance
of future ascendancy SO long as the Demo-
cratic party will keep IN close touch and
sympathy with the people.
As in many of the critical periods in
our country's history. so to-day Virginia
leadership has again blaZed the way for
the people 70 follow.
TO YIGHT WITHIN THE RANKS.
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