The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-17

ducemcnts than are offered in this State
OF law ana order NJ her climate ana SOIL
undeVciOped mines and woodlands. az
Wen az IN her established lHdustresi
But 1 must Not b. Understood de-
slfing 10 CoDfnc our invitation to the
Ctlzcna OF tls states CompOsing TINS
tn'on. No. no. As ! have Already indi-
Gated We want Nirglnia's Vo &c 10 be
heard In distan; lands Offering hearty
welcome to the lover OF our Republican
institutions. will come TO US to live
ylrtuous and upright life. no matter
10 What monarch or sovereign he may
owe allegiance. our Invitation IL gen
eral, embracing not only those born un-
der the rays OF an American sun or II
porn abroad. nave sundered already the
lies that bound them to all foreign po-
tcntates. but those living under royal
power, II they come imbued with fidelity
70 the principles upon which this Govern
ment was founded and which must be
preserved or this Republic must fall
ADoITEb aoNs.
Virginia is proud OF her adopted
forcigu-horn sons; they constitute in
great measure her strength; they have
ever been true TO her; they were her
defenders in her days OF trial and are
as steadfast now in their devotion to
her welfare and interests. But gentle
men, / must not detain you. There is
important business before you, your time
Is valuable.
What special means will you adopt
10 accomplish the purpose you nave 70
dear at heart? WHAT course will you
pursue 10 bring the results you 80 great
~ desire? IT IL not my province even to
max, Il suggestion. II Is enough FOR
me 10 know that your plan. whatever 1t
may be, will be wise and judicious; tnat
you will bc active and energetic. vigil
liant and watchful and in your lexicon
there viii be- no such WCrd as fail
BE assured that ! am In full sympathy
with you and will be ready at all times
to lend you helping hand as lar as may
BE- In my power.
| am glad 10 see The railroads repre-
scented on this floor for they are the
most powerful factors in the develop
meut and building up Of "a country. WITH
cut their hearty cooperation SUCCESS
Is hard to attain but with their zeal
Gus aid obstacles otherwise lnsGrmOuht-
aDle are easily overcome.
# gives me great pleasure 80 ma the
Press sustaining you, for without Its
friendly columns your movement Woul4
might be your Efforts you would pro,
gross with leadcn shoes and cfamped
Gentlemen in your work you have
every incentive that any land could al
ford. 1 have spoken OF her maIcrissi
wealth her bOundless resources ana 'ne
character Of her population, bul IN au
dit,on TO her endOWmcntS OF nature dHI
the lofty characteristics OF her peoP,'
trc history Of this old Common"ed,,ti,hni
must Nudlc within YOU flame mat VIII
brighten as IT burns.
yIHGIUEs VIRTUES.
Every state whose star r. In the Dedu-
HruI constellation has furnished tongues
and pens to laud Ntguia's virtues ana
o-tul her excellence, proclaim dreuS
ana pluegyrze her achievements. Across
tho ocean deep, whore crowned h'adS
ri'a and royal purple Grapes rtfal
thrones. her name is q synonym Of an that
Is superb in principle and sublime IN
Characters In the silded halls OF the
- and I'm the humble cOttage Of the
poor. I'm the palace OF the king ana IN
Inc hut Of the peasant, wherever "nlshi
nuucnt and civilization have shed their
RAYS she IS euthrOncd in the minds OF
men as the early advocate and grand
REPRESENTATIVE Of the ideas or Republl-
can liberty and a peoples government as
reflected i'm our National constitution
There As nothing like the magic OF hei
pamo-a name written upon the tabiets
If c'nruity-a dcatAlCss name. II neI
mountains we're lcvele1, her rivers DRIED
ma aor forests ragged; II BY some conVuI-
sion Of nature she were wiped from me
face OF the globe, her fame would sun
live I'm Immortality ana perennial ircSH-
Then. with the inspirations which
suring from reflections so eXdluug, icy
.eyery son proclaim the strength 2nd
mower. and point to the traditions, go
riae and memories OF TINS plFtn-Auu'
homeland and graye-land Of Washington
and jefferson, lee ana Jackson anu
thank God ne II a Nirginlan.
Again welcome, gentlemen, thrice ""l-
come. TO this city Of beauty, enterprise
and progress. learning and culture, graves
OF the great and monuments or the H.
lgstrious-the metropolis and capital oil
your state.