The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-23

ing yourselves 10 that new order.
'rhe success Of your efforts Is the
noblest commentary upon your wisdom
and justice. with no power 20 con-
troll that hitherto servile labor, and no
money TO pay for It. you successfully
guided II TO plan Of solf-support. and
TO vastly increased production Of the
South's great staple
THE OIHKR VICTORY.
"The second is your astounding success
I'm securing. In spite Of the radical reyo-
luton In the conditions around you. In
SO short a period. financial independence
for your families. and Industrial prosperity
for your section. You returned from
the war poor. tens Of thousands Of you
pcnniicss. many shot and injured, and
yet, bravely, uncOmplainingly by labor
ing with aid from no source. save from
Cod and your own self-refant manhood.
you have fought your way 10 competency
and provided for your disabled comrades
until scarcely "a Confederate soldier can
be- found deprived Of the comforts Of
life. At the same time, your combined
efforts have carried these Southern
States TO a height Of material advance
ment from which you may now calmly
look back over n land. which. but thirty
years ago. was but a wide waste OF desc
lati0n and ashes. and around you over
a country, now happy IN its rebuilt homes
and redeemed farms. radiant in the
light OF Industrial resurrection, Of as
surod prosperity, and enduring material
independence.
CIVIL DuTffs.
"The third achievement is tho passion
less. uuostentatious. and peaceful manner
In which you laid aside the trapplngs and
discipline OF the camp for the modest
,ft t.T frnI Iff d
of civil government. For this marvellous
exhibition OF self-command, under SUI
premcst trials for this complete burial
OF an sectional bitterness. for the gradual
but certain transmitting Of your valor
and devotion, exhibited in defence Of
the flag that fell. into unchallenged loyal
ty TO the flag that trumphed-for all
these evidences Of the l0ftiest attributes
Of citizenship, you will yet find your re-
ward I'm the universal plaudits Of your
countrymen, as it Is already secured In
tho power progress. and cherished free
dom of our reunited Republic.
"GO forward, NY comrades, and by
self-dcnial by wise economy. ard we'll
directed energy continue the material d.
volopmcnt Of this heavon-il'ssod section.
until abundance shall Doe found IN every
home. and the whole land shall rejoice
I'm your Industrial triumphs.
eco forward I'm the cultivation of
rational fraternity, giving no heed to
imprudont or thoughtless o0'Its 20 stim-
ulato any sectional animosity I'm any quar-
ter.
his CLOSE.
"I rejoice I'm the privilege Of belonging
10 your fattinal greetings from the great
body of brave men who confronted you
IN battle II has been my fortune recent
ly 10 mingle with those men IN every Sec
liCn. Bc assured, my Confederate com-
rados. that the overwhelming majority
of the Grand Army of the Republic, COM
posed of soldiers who were brave IN
battle and are generous in peace. cour-
agoous. kniehtly. and true, bear toward
YOU neither lingering bitterness nor scnti-
mcnt Of distrust. Whatever of untimcly
passion may here and there exist from any
cause viii be Of short duration and
comparatively harmless In the presence
of your continued conservatism and before
the higher and nohler sentiments of the
country 80 viii vanish Ike vapors before
The morning sun. Let me close. as be-
gan. by assuring the Governor of this
great State, the Mayor Of the mciropoh-
tan city, and the generous and patriotic
people of both. that the United Confed-
crate Veterans are proiundly grateful for
this superb reception. and its bountiful
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ana other prominent men but the reeu-
lar order was nrocecJol with
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MISS DAVIS GRErriNG.
General s ID Lee chairman read his
report While he was reading Miss VIM
ME Davis. with her escort, consisting ot
many ladies. made her appearance on
the stage she was greeted WIN an out
burst of applause which forced the
speaker TO suspend, and for several min-
utes the utmost confusion prevailed.
The convention took q recess al O'Clock
10 fecohNcne at i. Nj.
COMMITTEES Appointed
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