The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
A SURPRISING AERAIGNMrNr OF Us.

a SURPRISING iERAIGN MENT OF rs
We print elsewhere. this morning an
ill-naturcd article from the New Or
leans States. which carps at Richmond for
her activity and zeal In securing Confed-
crate monuments here. Long as II IS.
there is really very little in the article
besides its ill-temper. and when the
grounds upon which it POUNDS its quar-
rel with us are examined. they appear
too trivial for q serious person to concern
himself with. We will give a moments
attention 10 them. however
The States first complaint Is that q
Virginia lady writing TO a friend in Louis
lana. suggests very confidently that the
monument which it is proposed 10 erect
TO the women OF the South will be erect
ed az Richmond. This lady's right to a
preference of Richmond as the site of
the monument Is so obvious that even
the States is compelled to say that If
that were its only grievance. 1t would
have no case. 1t throws II In as a make
weight only, and we can, therefore. be
excused for saying nothing more about
H.
IL then complains that the movement
for establishing the Southern Histori-
cal Society was conceived of and start
ed In New Orleans but that Richmond
secured the removal Of the adminstra-
ton OF It's affairs to herself I'm 1873 and
that since then. no consideration at all
has been paid TO its founders in New Or
leans. This may be a just arraignment
of the courtesy of those who administer
the affairs Of this society, but as there
Is no suggestion that its affairs have
been mismanaged, 1t can hardly be
thought a very serious count in the in
dictmc'R Of us.
II next complains that we took Mr. Da-
Wis remains from New Orleans and bur
led them at Richmond. But, If the States
Will reflect upon this count. IL Will surely
withdraw II. Ii cannot blame us for de-
string that the President of the Confed-
eracy should be buried at the capital or
the Confederacy. and, therefore, for OIL
fcring his remains sepulture. Yet.
that was the extent of Richmond's
offence I'm the matter The deter
mination that his remains should be
buried here was made by Mrs. DAVIS.
and surely the States is not pre-
pared TO question her right TO make that
decision If she saw fit. We pass by the
States fling at the motives OF those who
solicited her TO arrive at that conclusion, |
because we have not the slightest idea OF |
what IL refers to. The States may have |
q just cause of grievance. however. In |
connection with this allegation against J
us. IL says that a party Of Louisiana /
best citizens. under command OF one |
OF her most gallant and accomplished |
officers escorted Mr.. Davis remains IN |
transit across the country that was most
notable for the impressive ceremonies at
New Orleans. at intermediate points. ana !
at Richmond. and ~ these gentlemen
looked forward with pride 10 seeing their
names recorded IN the memorials of this
most impressive ceremony OF modern
times" Yet says the States. this was
not done
We freely admit that II there was 10
be any recording OF names at all. the
Louisiana gentlemen should have come
in FOR their full and equitable share. and
the parties In charge OF the recording
business. might even yet rcctify TIE mis-
take, and give these gentlemen all the
glory that their connection with this
most iiDpr 'ss.ve event entitled them TO-
But at last, the whole recording bust
ness seems too trivial TO be seriously |
made part OF any general and impor-
iant charge against the city OF Rich
mond.
Tho states next complains that Rich
ntond got the location here OF the monu |
nent TO Mr.. Davis. and the gravaInen or
this item In the charge seems to be that
she rot II by zeal and industry. we lear
we shat! have TO plead guilty to THIS spec
idcaflop I'm the charge We have ,.o,,..
yet known any thing worth having that
dh not require effor. 10 secure II, and
mindful OF that fact Richmond may De
said 10 have hustled" when The loca- ,
ton OF Mr. DAVIS monument was being
considered. and she accordingly secured
II " tha States u determined to think