The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-09
SOUTHERN GOVERNORS.
TIE r1oPosED CONTENTION TO BE
HELD IN RICHMOND.
All oft Chief n agistrstss Of the Southern
States viii Probably Assemble In This
City on the 18th of April.

Mavor Ellyson yesterday had a confer
.nce with Judge George l.. Christian.
president OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
in regard to the entertainment OF the
assembIage Of Southern Governors here
on April 18th, and 1t goes without the say
ing that whatever Richmond undertakes
in the way OF public entertainment is
always done in good style. The meeting
Of the Chief Executives OF the States OF
the South will be the most interesting
gathering of distinguished Southern OH
ciaIs since 1880. wher the Governors or
the thirteen original Southern States met
I'm Philadelphia TO confer In resaiu u
the Yorktown centennial.
covernor w. NJ Fishback, or Arkansas
who is the prime mover IN the matter,
has had a correspondence with Governor
Mckinney In regard TO the matter anu
he has turned IL over 10 Mayor Ellyson'
Judge Christian, president OF the nam
Der OF Commerce. and Colonel a. .. bu-
ford TO bring IL 10 the attenuou VI tNo
Chamber of Commerce.
None Of the details can be decided on
until Governor Fishback is heard from
further on the subject. II Is prooaDie'
however. that the Chamber VIII take
such action to-day as will emphasize the
invitation already sent Governor flshoa0A
by Mayor Ellyson.
covernor Fishback in his correspon-
dence with Governor Mckinney calis ms
attention 10 the very faVoraple opPoi W
nIty 10 call attention to the adVan'Ssee
nS resources of the South through the
el,r...rs 10 the Worlds Columbian Expo
si.1on and suggests this gathering TO
Stscrs. the best means OF attracting cap
tai and home-seekers to the South'
Iraeling that Virginia and Richmond mas
. ,oroe interest in any move looking 10
the advancement OF the South, Mayor
FIvson addressed the following letter 10
Governor Fishback:
MAYORS OFFICE.
Richmond, Va, March l. 1928
His Excellency w. NJ. Fishback, Gov
ernor OF Arkansas:
NV Dear Sir,-I have learned with great
pleasure, through Governor Mckinney OF
the proposed meeting of the Governors
Of the Southern States in Richmond on
the 18th OF April. l write to assure you
that our people will deem II a privilege
to do whatever may be necessary TO make
your sojorrn in our city pleasant
We feel honored at the selection OF
Richmond as your place OF meeting. and
nothing shall be left undone 10 contribute
10 your comfort and convenience. a
suitable place OF meeting will be pro-
yded. and In addition TO the business
meetings you propose 10 hold we trust
that your engagements will enable us 10
enjoy the pleasure Of extending 10 Your
company as much social attention as your
STAY among us will permit. We want you
10 have a taste OF old Virginia hospitality.
| beg that you will feel at liberty to conf
mand my services in any way That YOU
can make them useful in the promotion
of the objects of your meeting DO not
hesitate to call upon me for any service
which you feel that can render In con-
nection with the meeting OF the Southern
Governors. / am, with stncerest esteem
yours very truly,
]. TAYLOR ELLYSON, Mayor
The Governors of West Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ten
nessee. Kentucky, Mississippi. Alabama,
Missouri and Georgia have already ex-
pressed the Intention of being present
and counting Virginia and Arkansas. only
Texas and Louisiana are yet TO hear
from. A great deal Of interest is being
taken by the citizens in the proposed
convention OF distinguished men, and
splendid entertainment by the Westmore-
land Club is already talked OF. The Con-
federate Memorial Bazaar will be In full
blast at that time. and Southern Cow
errors day will be made brilliant fea-
ture.