The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-19
PRICE TWO CENSJ..
FORMAL NOTIFICATION.
THE LEGIsLIIIVE COMMITTEES
CALLS UPOS COZ. 0,FEERhLL.
The Governor-E Elect Makes an Eloquen
KePiy-Col. ). Hampton Hoge In
Washington, aud VIII Expiain.
LINES BUREAU. R,rLtY BuILDrSe, I
WASHINGTON. Decan her IA 1909

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before the Ways and Means Committee
this morning. Congressman George ID.
| Wise introduced them to Chairman Nc.
Millln, who, with Mr.. Bryan, heard their
! protest against increasing the tax on
cheroots and tobacco cigarettes
delegation representing the tobacco
cigarette manufacturers OF New York and
Baltimore We're before the committee at
the time, and as these gentlemen pre-
sented the same line OF argument the
protests of both delegations were re-
corded.
The committee appointed by the Gem
erai Assembly OF Virginia TO officially in-
FORM Congressman O'Ferrall OF his elec-
,ion 10 the nigh position OF Governor OF
that Conn onwealth. composed OF Sena-
tors Lovenstein and Harnsberger and
Messrs Blakemore and Russell OF the
Rouse OF Delegates, performed that duty
TINS morning In very graceful and dig
mined manner There was no attempt
whatever at display, and only few OF
the guests OF the Metropolitan were aware
that anything OF unusual interest was
transpiring In the spacious parlors Of that
hotel.
Senator Ransom, Of North Carolina:
Congressman Marshall. Hon. John T. Har-
'ris ana Mrs. Harris, Congressman Dens-
more. Of Arkansas; Col. j. d. Penny
hacker, Of Virginia. and a few other gen.
tlemen, grests OF the hotel, were the only
persons present.
senator Loyenstein's Remarks.
Senator LovensteIn. on behalf OF the
committee, said.
I'VE are here as representatives OF the
General Assembly OF Virginia 60 bring
you the official notice OF your election TO
the highest position In the GIFT Of the
State. While due notice was given to the
country that at the election held In that
State on the TIN day OF November the
people had. by an overwhelming majority,
decreed your election, it was not until
the two branches Of the General ASSEM-
bly, met I'm joint convention on the sth
day OF December and canvassed the vote
that IL was officially proclaimed.
'As the representatives OF that JOINT
body, we are pleased 10 convey 10 you
this intelligence, and TO say 10 you, on
their part. they will unite with YOU In
their endeavOrs TO promote the best M
terests Of our Commonwealth.
1T is peculiarly gratifying 10 me, as
chairman Of this committee. to communi-
cate their message. as | remsmber with
plea sure that many years ago we served
together in the General Assembly. and
that IL was my privilege 20 vote for you
as Judge. which position you filled with
honor and credit. and transmitted TO your
successor the judicial ermine spotless ana
untarnshed But. after serving your dis
trict for many years I'm the Congress OF
the United states. / witnessed your tri-
umphant election TO the position Of Chief
Executive. and that for four years Il viii
be my duty 10 serve In the legislative de-
partment Of the State uader your adDaH~---
istratlOn.
II am sure. SIR that I express not only
the sentiment OF the committee and OF the
legislative department which we repre-
sent, but that of the entire people of the
state. when we wish for you success
ful and brilliant administration.
I'VE trust, sir, that on the ist day OF
next. In the enjoyment OF health
and vigor. we may welcome you 10 the
Capitol. and that your administration OF
the great office may not only add fresh
aurels To your past record, but will add
ustre and renown 10 the glories OF the
Old Commonwealth"
Colonel O'Fsrrars Response.
TO which Congressman oFerraIl re-
Piled:
Gentlemen: | am, indeed, profoundly
impressed by the announcement you have
ust made and the Information you have
conveyed 70 me.
~ NISlUitn 10 the manor dorm,
,roud OF the traditions and glories Of
he State that led In the conflict which
aid the foundation on which later genera
Ions have, stone by stone, buided this
Mighty government: that contributed so
much OF blood and treasure 10 establish,
he American Union, and then gave so
RELY Of her heritage for the formation
other States. that has earned and has
ccorded TO her the appellstion OF the
AI.Nla
nd whose name shines with hIstre
'herever civilization has dawned: whose
ubernatorial chair after her Statehood
'as fiIled by Patrick Henry, and after
ards by Thomas Jefferson, James Mon-
De. and John Tyler I would be false 10
~ Feelings and false 10 truth III / did
OF declare that | receive the announce
lent OF my election by the people Of
lrginia as their Chief Magistrate for
he next four years with the deepest emo
Ons Of pride and gratitude.
But. gentlemen, while by the voice cf
our people and my people, this great
onor has been conferred upon me--and
lat makes me proud-I beg TO assure you
lat accept " In no vainglorious spirit.
nc l trust In a spirit OF true humility.
am not unmindful OF the Importance
the duties which will deyoiye upon me
1d feel keenly my own weakness. but
have an abiding faith In the charity.
rbearance, and indulgence OF those who
ave chosen me TO preside over the
'stlnies OF our idolized. immortalized.
nd glorious old Commonwealth. and
I'm this reflection encouraging me and
lying upon Him who governs all things
his almighty power and wisdom.
shall, on the first day Of January. as
me the high trust Feposed In me and
IN heart beating and a soul aweIling
IN love for the land Of precious mem
les, grand traditions. spo,less fame.
"a unsuliied honor. just across these
ae waters Of the Potomac, which glide
softly by Mount Vernon and Arling-
n, murmuTing gently the names OF
ashington and Lee. ] shall devote
sself earnestly and faithfully to the
emotion OF the welfare OF all her citi-
rs and every section OF her historic
d classic. rich and fertile. domain.
I appreciate. gentlemen. more than I
n express, your kind words and assure
u OF my highest personal esteem"
AL Leave for Hom.
shortly after the conclusion OF tas
-emony Congressman o'Ferrall left for
J homes amind the congratulations and
od wishes OF many OF his friends, who
q called.
me committee spent the day pleasantly
the Capitol and other places OF IN
est. and returned to Richmond on the
ernoon train.
Colope, H~ge ~ uouas
'olonel j. Hampton Ifoge arrived here
an early morning train. and repaired
mediately 10 the home og his friend.
)fessor Conrad. Colonei Hose Is look
well. and says he 10 fulIy prepared
dispose the charges made against him.