The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-29

NorTowty C0uRruOUsE. Nov. 2j.-.Judge
w. II. Main, Of NOttoway county IN answer
TO ms questions in regard 10 tho State debt set
Element SAYS: / think the plan Tor settlement Of
the State debt of Virginia recently agreed upon
between the committees representing the state
on the one hant and the creditors on the other,
is one which should be approved by the Legls-
lature and think fully satisfies public senu-
meut. ~ is within reach OF the resources OF the
state and Will put our finances in such shape
that the most tnid capitalist VIII not hesitate
to invest his money in orr state.
The committee representing the state should
have the gratitude and approval OF all good
Mr. 4. T. Woody. proprietor Of tine Hotel
Crewe, who is also the agent OF the Norfolk and
Western railr0at M Grove. SAYS: ! nont inlly
understand the basis OF the settle N mt as agreed
upon by the committees on the S.ate debt but
/ hope the settlement wll Ne ratified b. tho
bOndhOlders and the Legislature OF Virginia, so
that we WILL not have any more OF il IN politics.
This question has been very annoying 10 the
people of this State.
TRe most If our people concnr in the opinion
that the Legl lature shoutd ratlfy the acton OF
the committees, and think u the best that could
MIR. John N. Morton. Commemorative attor-
ney Tor AOttOway county, IN answer 10 my ques-
ZION rs 20 hi. opinion regarding the settlement
bv the commissioners or the state DEBT, says;
! think the settlement OF the state debt agreed
upon by those representing the STATE ana the
DOndhO .ders the best that cOuld De expected. 1
have 10 doubt that IL Is acrepianle 10 the pco'
rlo rs u is more favorable for the state IMAM
The Riddlebergcr bill and certainly within reach
of the present rate % taxation
believe tic Legislature VIII promptly ADOPT
Il: and as both political parties have repeatedly
Endorsed the Niddenerger settemeut there can
be 40 good reason for keeping tins matter open
any longer for submission 10 inc people. DO
not believe the people want 20 vote on 10.
Let tAc Legislature promptly dispose OF the
matter. and 10 Will De OF great bcneht 70 orr
State. ] believe 10 VIII be the beginning or
such life and progress rs Onr state mas NOT Wiz
messed since the war
1B'ACKsr0Nr. Nov &C. s. Cratic farmer,
thinks II Il grand thing or Virginia anu Boo1
thing for tine hondhOlders too.
Joseph w. Hunt, cashier Citizens Bank: Most
ANY way that Nc can stand 80 Get fA3 81 this
freeman Eres. president Blackstone
land aud IMPROVEMENT Company, says; l re-
loico 40 the settlement: PITY II was not done
W. j. Harris " D.: Entirely satisfactory,
better than w0 have o right TO expect.
Gorge w. lnge, merchant; Dont see now
any ono could object 20 such settlement
br D. b. SPENCER Druggist; 1 am greatly
pleased with the settlement,
g. s. Wing. mayor. Blackstone; Emlnently
favorable 10 Virginia. IN lew years must he
far within the resources of the State 10 pay
without Inconvenience. ,,-,
II II. ceay. merchant: Good sett.ement VIII
benefit our State more than anything that has
been done for ycars.
Hon James L. Eces says; II understand the
situation accurately l. IS wise, Just anu pIactI-
cable.