The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-13

be that we have not adopted the right
| plan.
| This is an important convention. ana
| something will come from IL for good or
evil. and II is for us to say. peie'e
| II Will be for our common good
There is nothing disloyal here. Every
man In this assemblage is as loyal 10 the
old flag az the President and his 'apine'.
You cannot build up Virginia. Arkansas
or Alabama without giving glory 10 the
whole United States.
While we suffered the most the Nortn
was becoming richer: while we were sur
fering here during the four years OF de-
vastation there was never so much pros
perity in the North. 1t is TO build up the
waste places that these Governors were
called together and other representatives
were invited here.
am sorry that those from three or
four States could not come. l know that
every citizen of the Commonwealth is
glad to see you here. and none more SO
than myself.
At the close Of his remarks. Governor
Mckinney, without taking his seat,
nominated Governor Fishback temporary
chairman of the convention, who, after
receiving unanimous vote, at once occu-
pied the speakers chair, and made reply
TO Governor McKinneys address OF well
come in appropriate and feeling terms.
Governor Fishback said:
at might well exalt the ambition and
crafty the pride Of any man In the
United States TO be called to preside over
a body so able and distinguished. l am
proudly grateful of the honor so kindly
conferred. 1t is with feelings OF pride
not unmixed with diffidence that l under
take in such a presence to answer to the
e fcft Tel G0VpTnnr
who has just spoken.
"Belng in this city, I assure his words
are not formal words or expressions OF
mere etiquette. but genuine words Of true
Virginia hospitality.
Il am also TO assure him that our
thanks are not words OF empty cere-
mony, but as genuine as those 10 which
we respond.
your hospitality is not sectional. We
are not welcomed here because we are
from those States which are allied by
sectional ties, but 10 remedy the condl-
lions which should place them by the
side of the more prosperous parts OF the
Union. The object is TO show that OF
whatever kind or creed our hospitality
is open to all alike. They are not only
welcome but fortune awaits those VINO
will share in the development of the re-
have either the most wonderful peo-
ple in the world or the most wonderful
country. See what we have done in
twenty-five years, with our social fabric
destroyed. our country devastated and
race problem to deal with.
I'VE are assembled here TO remove
the obstacles under which we nave Ia
bored so long as opportunity may suS-
gest. and will not say more than to thank
our friend for his welcome"
Governor Mckinney nominated Colonel
John Bell Bigger, the popular clerk OF
the House, as secretary OF the conVen-
ton. and Mr. Wilson, the sergeant-at-
arms Of the House, TO MI the same once
during the session OF this body' MI
w. c. Tyler and Barney Bowman were
appointed pages by the sergeant-at-arms.
Colonel Bigger on assuming the secre-
tary's desk said:
MIR. President,-I am pleased 10 be as
ISOLATED with you here assembled to con-
fer upon the further development Of our
fast-developing section. The resources or
the South are inexhaustive. You sit with
in historic walls. Here have echoed The
oratory of statesmen Of we olden times
and later on worthy sons OF worthy slres
have breathed forth words or undyinS
devotion to a cause. though lost, Is ever
dear in memory In this old Capitol
have often heard a remark. second
hand. which now I may hear from real
character to the other, and that is: What
the Governor OF North Carolina said to
the Governor OF South Carolina The
mast OF the South is emblazoned in his
tory Her present is fast reaching merit
ed prosperity. and her future will rise TO
the height Of grandest success. TO our
beautiful capital city you are welcome
guests. and we shake your hands with
brotherly greeting
Governor Mckinney offered the iollo"-
ing which was adopted:
Resolved, That a committee or nVe De
APPOINTED upon permanent organization
and order Of procedure. said committee
to report Thursday morning at II O'Clock
Governor Carr. of North Carolina, offer
ed the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee or one
from each State represented be appoint
cd. whose duty 1t shall be TO consider all
resolutions and suggestions brought be-
fore this convention, and TO present plans
and questions for consideration and
adoption. All such matters shall be re-
ferred without debate.
That the persons appointed on this COM
mttee be the Governors from the several
States, or delegates named by them.
The committee will meet tomorrow at
u o'clock.
The Chair appointed Governors McKin-
ney Stone. Foster. Carr and Brown on
the committee on permanent organiza-
ton.
Governor Mckinney presented the fol-
lowing communication, which he had re-
ceived from Governor William A. Nc
Corcke. OF West Virginia.
81 write TO express my very great re-
grets that / cannot attend your meeting.
l have given the best endeavors Of my
life to The work contemplated by YOU
and believe that the meeting will be one
which will bring great good to the South
and Southwest
II suggest especial efforts in the III
rection Of bringing to this section the
actual immigrant. both foreign and do
nestle, and believe that If II is brought
to the attention OF the world that we
have the lowest taxes, the cheapest and
most fertile lands good schools, absolute
ly safe investments, and climate in
which the workman can labor for twelve
months in the year. we will have in a
few years our hills and valleys filled with
a happy and contented people, engaged in
working out for our Southern land a
magnificent destiny.
az had hoped to be with you and to dis
cuss with you the best plan of working
ont this great result, or else TO tell you
Of the marvels OF wealth OF timber and
coal and soil in my own State, but to-
day am compelled to go on another
mission. to try and restore the health
Of my wife. | very much wish to prepare
an article on any subject you may desig-
nate and in every possible way assist in
carrying out the efforts OF your meeting
! have asked my friends Major T. G.