The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01

names In the record OF the most I'M
presslVe ceremony OF modern times.
Iheir con mander furnished a list Of their
names 10 the chairman Of the Richmond
connHlttee who assured him tndt proper
pubiicaticn would be made This was
not done and the demand for explanation
veracity between the chairman and the
newspaper s representative to whom the
iist was alleged to have been given.
.Nhen the veterans determined 10 man
rest their love for the memory or MI
Davis by the erection OF a lofty SHAFT,
mere were various expressions or opin-
ION IN regard TO location. but the adVo-
Gates OF Richmond prevailed and the
veterans In all parts OF the country are
now being urgently pressed for contrlbu-
uous. The responses have been liberal
and ere long the world will be Informed
mat Richmond has erected monument
leader.
When that generous and patriotic Con-
Tolerate private Charles Broadway
Rouss. determined TO accomplish the gen.
eral desire Of perpetuating the memo
RES or our glorious struggle for civil
nDerty he brought to bear all the re-
sources or his keen intelligence and OF his
extraordinary business ability In study
OF tne most effective means OF accom-
pllshing his object. The result was the
MN 10 the veterans recently assembled
IN reunion at Houston, Tex. Not the
ieast marked feature OF this well con-
cclVed, strong and incisivc document
were the precautions taken against the
DANGER Of success which premature
discussion OF location could not fail 10
create. Mr.. Rouss clearly and distinctly
stipulated that the question or location
should not be considered until after the
adoption Of his plan and the assurance
or the money necessary 10 its execution.
We recall with pleasure the enthusiastic
reception Of the plan by tac veterans anu
..lF.I
which Gen. Gordon shaped the means OF
It's accomplishment. We recall also that
the Richmond delegates were the only
ones that mafred the accord ana h'r-
mony OF the occasion. scarcely ha'
the motion of Gen. Gordon prevailed pro-
vdin8 for the appointment or COM
miuec 60 report upon the plan or Mr.
Rouss, Wncn a Richmond delegate arose
manuscript in hand and commenced an
culoEy upon his city and an argument 10
show that the proposed national institu-
ton should b. located nowhere else
Those who were present can recall that
TINS untimely and irrelevant EFFORT was
persevercd in until the veterans positive
~ refused 10 listen. This effort 20 secure
"a pTejudgmcnt OF the question OF location
has been continued since the houston
reunion, and such has been the pressure
brought 10 bear Oh Mr.. KCuss We are
Justified in believing that it has been de-
tern med 10 cOerce him into giving such
direction 10 his donation as viii make
Richmond its sole beneficiary.
Recurring 10 the indicative IA" III
the extract from the Virginia ladys
letter and holding in view the events
of the past have we not reason % APP
prehend that our efforts TO feAder ue-
served tribute 20 the wv omen OF the
South' Will be hampered by Condiuohs
that the advocates Of Richmond Will At
tempt TO impose? Is IL reasonable 10
hope that those who furnish the bulk
Of the money for memorial purposes VIII
be permitted TO have a voice in its dis
pOsai? Richmond is Unsuitable and,
unless the growing restlessness or our
veterans under her constant demands
upon them takes the shape OF substantial !
resistance, We may reconcile ourselves
TO the role Of humble tributaries.
We have not one word 10 say OF Viz
giuia except in praise. The readings OF /
her history created. have been strength !
ened by the thoughts OF the thousands OF /
brave Louisiana soldiers whose blood /
has REDEEMED her soil. We are second 10 /
none in our great admiration for the /
noble and virtuOus Lee, the immortal /
Jackson and the dashing Stuart and 1t /
is a proud reflection that sons OF our /
the fame of these heroes. We permit |
no limit TO our admiration. We have /
no special heroes. To US. Lee, sydney /
Jackson. Beauregard. Forrest.
Yragg, Hardie. and hundreds Of other
gallant souls represent the highest, pur-
est and most patriotic class OF manhood. /
Each did his duty nOby and We would
never take a pebble from the cairn Of
one Of them 10 heighten the monument
Of another. We dcprecate the dawn
ing Of a disposition TO elevate some of
our great chiefs by comparison with 9TH
rrs. Fame acquired IN this way Is not as
enduring as that which comes from
the admitted possession of honor, virtue
and patriotism. We have been led into
hose reflections because Of a tendency
# late 10 claim for some particularly my,
state or commander all the laurels that
were won in our great struggles with the
North.
The most important question OF COM
nemOratiOn that occupies the attention
IF our veterans is the realization Of the
Grand and patriotic conception Of Mr.
Rouss. We have implicit confidence in
Is success. As We have said before,
Ne should be much pleased II the proposed
were located i'm New Orleans.
Iut that we would give our most earnest
support wherever its site may be. our
'eterans viii present our claims at the
Proper time and in a manner cOnsonant
With their dignity and manhood. They
will not infringe upon the spirit or pur-
lOse of Mr.. R0uss' plan and will abide
uch decision Of location as may be reach
I'd. True 10 their traditions they Will |
leld To the wishes OF "a majority of their |
but under no conditions viii /
hey permit mere corpOrals guard TO |
ocrce them into the erection OF temples
o their "Lares aud Penates' on the
anks of the river James.-New Orleans
sunday states.