The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-02

In the SENATE.
Before the ho1r~for the Senate - as-
semble yesterday the chamber presented
an animated scene The senators were
shaking hands and passing the conpli-
ments Of the season and quite large
number Of vsiters. including dozen or
more ladies. were present.
Hon. j. r. Lavless. the incoming Sec
rotary Of the Commonwealth. and AIRS.
Lawless. who accompanied him. were
the recipients of many congratulations
and much attention.
Among the distinguished visitors were
Congressman g. Gardiner Tyler and
Judge John r. Harris. whose s-alwart
form and glistening tile lowered up above
the surrounding figures.
The Senate was called 90 order at ll:iJ
by Senator Hurt. Many " the senators
being on the portico and much confusion
existing on account Of the oncrOachment
Of the crowd upon the floor Of the cham
Der. the session was opened without
prayer The Senate Joint resolution was
adopted changing the place OF holding
the ceremonies incident TO the taking
OF the oath of Office by the Governor in
the presence Of the General Assembly
from the hall Of the House Of Delegates
to the southern portico Of the Capitol
The regular order Of the Senate was
then so interfered with by the influx
Of the crowd in such large numbers that
the sergeant-at-arms WAS entirely unable
10 cope with them, and the chairman IN
utter helplessness directed the members
TO march to the House of Delegates by
twos and adjourned the Senate.
Immediately d perfect crush took place
in the rotunda. and streams OF people
trooped through the Senate TO the portico
and filled all the space reserv ID for The
40 members Of the General Assembly
and the distinguished guests.
In the meantime the Capitol building
was so filled with a packed mob Of men,
women. and children. that it was next
10 impossible 90 make way for the march
of the members and senators across The
building 10 the pOrtico, ard even the IN
coming and outgoing Governors and Lieu
tenant Governors were compelled 10
squeeze through a crowd crushing in its
density.
When the executive officers and the law
makers finally reached the poriico' AFTER
many DELAYS. the latter found all the
space filed bv the crowd. and il was
impossible for them 10 hear or TO see
or be seen. and many of them returned
to the Senate chamber where the tenn
Derature was more comfortable.
The Lack of Management.
The entire want Of police arrangements
at the beginning was the cause OF the
utter confusion which almost totally de-
stroyed the programme Of the day.
Although the Capitol police, when sum-
moned. made strenuous efforts 70 preserve
order. il was then too late. and the occa-
sion was greatly marred by the disorder
and the inability 10 carry out properly
the orange ments OF the day.
The ceremonies on the portico closed ut
rs and the Senate assembled again ut
1920. with ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tyler in
tho chair. Prayer was offered 10y Rev.
Or Cooper appropriate to the Inaugural
ton occasion.
ON resolution by Senator Buchanan. tie
Chair appointed Senators Buchanan, Lit
tie and Berry committee TO invite the
outgoing and incoming Governors 10 oc-
cupv seats on the floor Of the Senate
dtring the ceremonies incident 10 the in
stallation Of the new LieGtcnant-Gover-
nor. Hon. L. G. Kent Senator ), .vnlam
was called to the chair.
Governor OFerrall and Ex-Governor
Mckinney and Lieutenant Governor Ty-
Ter with Lieutenant-G OvCrnOr-clect Kent
soon after entered the chamber amid con-
siderable hand-clapping, and took seats.
large number OF ladies We're I'm the
uoo,to Including Mrs O,Ecrrau. Miss
May Handy. and many other Richmond
and visiting bellies. who witnessed the
ceremonies win interest.
complimentary Resolution.
The following resolutions We're then Of
ed by Senator James y. Stubs ana unaai-
mousiy adopted:
Whereas the pleasant relations and as
sociations which have existed FOR the last
four years between Northumberland
}. Hose Tyler as president of this body
and the senators are now about TO ter
inmate. therefore.
Resolved by the Senate That we will
cherish the able ana impartial manner
with which Northumberland j. Hoge
Tvler mas presided over the Senate. by
his courtcsy and kindness TO the senator's
the clearness and firnlness Of his rulings
and his high and dignihed bearing ever
shown In his official position have won
for him the kindest feelings from al VINO
have had intercourse with him.
Resolved That We wish for Lieutenant
Governor j. Hoge TYLER happy and
PROSPEROUS future in whatever sphere Of
life. public or private, he may be called.
and that all Of his efforts be crowned
with success.
Resolved. That the clerk of the Senate
forward q copy OF these resolutions 10 the
Hon ,. Hoge Tyler.
Senator Stubbs sustained his resolutions
with a brief speech highly complimentary
to Lieutenant-Governorp Tyler
Major Tyler Responds.
Major Tyler responded to the resolutions
with uncorcealea emotion ard in reply
said:
senators: Now that the moment has
come when the official tie which has |
bound US so long together is TO be sever |
ed I find my mind and heart SO filled |
with the remembrance Of all your acts |
of courtesy and friendship ] feel that ] /
should not attempt to speak. and my |
words must indeed be few and haitlas. /
AS / listened to your resolutions so kind |
Nv and beautifully expressed. an intense /
longing filed my soul. to live nearer
that ideal life. and to endeavor TO walk
closer 10 the standard you have por-
trayed by your thoughtful consiceTa-
don my duties have been light and
pleasant and my association with you
has hlled my life with some o. It's sweet
est memories.
10 your intelligent care and wise states
manship Il lntrusted much that affects
the welfare and progress Of our beloved
state. ! know you will guard zealously