The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-30
BUFORD THE FAVORITE.
MEETING TO ADVANCE HIS CLAIMS
FOR THE GOVERNORsHIP.
Resolution by Judge Fiournoy Adopted.
Major stringfciIow Made Ringing
speech-CoI. Bnford Replied.

Governor or Virginia, there was a large
crowd in attendance. among those pres
ent being Judge F1ournoy. Captain Louis
Bossieux, c. c. Baughman. Colonel Archer
Anderson r. II. Steger. w. L. White
Robert Archer. Colonel w. A. Turke Of
Washington, Captain w. II. Green OF
Washington. John Rutherford. r. S.
Bosher, Captain J. w. Wilkes. 2. F.
Greenwood. W. G.. Miller, Colonel Robins
Colonel NJ. L. Spotswood X. c. Morton.
Colonel A. S. Buford. +. ID. Christian.
Colonel Frederick X. Scott and others.
Mr. w. l.. White introduced In graceful
terms Colonel Archer Anderson as chair
man Of the meeting. who made an inter-
esting speech, in which he spoke OF the
great change which four years have made
In the condition Of Virginia, with the
revival Of commerce, mining. railroads
and agriculture in the state. He said that
the convention which would be held here
I'm August would have an important duty
to perform I'm nominating candidate.
Colonel Buford was thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the needs OF the State as a
whole. and was the representative of
the city Of Richmond and OF the agrlcuI-
tural and Industrial interests Of the State.
The speaker sketched Colonel Buford's
career from his bOyhood. referred 10 HIS
wonderful executive ability and saRacity
and dwet upon his peculiar fitness for
the high office for which he had an
nounced himself a candidate. At the close
Of his speech he was loudly applauded
Mr.. w l.. White was then nominated
secretary Of the meeting.
Judge Flournoy read the following pre-
amble and resolution which were adopted:
l..Its flar.f 81.
interests Of Virginia of every class and
locality. no less than her true political
power and influence, demand the services
Of her best and truest men I'm the adj
ministration of her Government and be-
lieving that Colonel A. S. Buford. by
reason OF his character. capacity and ex-
perience is eminently qualified TO dis
charge the high and responsible duties
Of the Chief Executive of the Common
wealth.
Resolved. That we, citizens OF Rich
mond. assembled In public meeting do
most heartily approve and indorse him
for the office Of Governor Of Virginia,
and appeal 10 our fwellow-citizens in all
parts OF the Commonwealth TO aid us
In this effort 10 give the State wise.
conservative and patriotic administration
Of her Government, which viii rebound TO
her honor. prosperity and dignity and
promote her advancement among the sis
terbood Of States. and her moral and ma
terial welfare at home
Judge FlournOy then made a ringing
speech. I'm which he advocated the claims
If Colonel Buford on the ground OF his
aptness for the position. He reviewed
his life from boyhood, referred 10 his
snlendid education, and the noble ambi-
ton he had always cherished for
thorough mental ftrainslg. Whhn only
twenty-three years Of age ne had taken
such active part in the Legislature OF
virginia that men who were then assoc
ciated with him in that capacity now
wanted TO see him Governor Of Virginia.
Judge Flournoy mentioned Colonel Blu
ford's success in establishing the Soldiers
Home dwelt upon the work he had ac-
I'm building up the Richmond
and DanviUe railroad from bankrupt
condition. referred 10 the great executive
ability he had displayed at the head OF
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Association. and as president Of the Viz
ginia Board Of Worlds Fair Commits
sloners. and said that Colonel Buford had
himself candidate Tor nomi-
nation only through the earnest solicita-
tons Of citizens all over the state, and
had received letters from prominent ciu-
LenS tlfOuENOul NllElillif eAFoNA AAAf, NM
Of their hearty support in the contest
He was a man Of the highest character
ability and activity and would benefit the
people I'm every question that faced them
for solution.
He closed amid an ovation OF applause
and Major Charles S. Stringfellow fol- |
lowed in a practical but altogether In
teresting speech, advocating the claims OF
Colonel Buford.
He said he would feel very proud II the !
gentleman he had the pleasure OF repre- |
senting should be elected. He dwelt upon |
the necessity OF having practical man |
40 the head Of the State. 1--WE have lived |
long enough on the reputation Of our |
said he, "and there is a great |
need for a man who has the ability 20 |
do. and the honesty 10 do, and the re-
cord Of Colonel Buford as farmer, rail |
road man, soldier and legislator entities |
him 20 be called practical man, one who |
has the ability and the honesty 10 conduct |
the affairs Of the Commonwealth" He |
referred i'm high terms 20 the past ser
vices Colonel Buford had rendered his |
people, and closed amid an outburst of |
applause. and "cries for Buford."
The latter thanked the audience in |
graceful terms for the interest they had ]
shown I'm his behalf. and said that for
years he had been engaged in what seemed
10 be private duties. but these had been
loosely connected with the public In
.erests. OF those who held that he had |
himself too late, he asked
lis ii ever too late 70 do right? He
lad nothing 10 say against the other can
iidates, and ne hoped that the result Of
he contest would prove that he had
lcted neither wrongly nor foOlishly in
lnnnmnrinor bfr1calf a candidate for nnpni- |
nation for this office. He felt proud OF
lis native State, and if entrusted with
he interests Of dear old Virginia, he
would work hard and faithfully to build
up the State TO that standard which she
deserved 10 enjoy. Whatever he could
10 for Virginia he would do ii with pride
md pleasure He closed with an appeal
or the support OF the citizens of Rich
nond and pledged them never 10 shrink
rom any duty that might be 10 the up
fitting Of the Old Dominion.
Judge FlOurnoy then stated that IN
rider 10 secure the most effective work
n the various wards Of the city. il was
bought best to effect permanent or
in the interests Of Colonel Blu
ord.
On motion Mr.. Andrew Christian was
Elected lpresFient OF the organization,
nd Mr.. W. l.. White secretary.
The following resolution was adopted.
fter which the meeting adjourned:
THAT an enrolment Of the supporters
T Colonel Buford be effected as soon and
p such manner as shall be arranged by
he president and secretary. and the per-
Ons so enrolled shall constitute a gen
raj committee Of this organization, with
uch assignment OF persons In the differ
nj wards and precincts as shall be
eemed best for prompt and effective
FORK in behalf OF the candidate Of our