New-York tribune., 1896-02-05
VIRGINIANS VISITJERSEYMEN
THE SOUTHERN LEGISLATORS AT The
CAPITOL

,vrR THE EXCELLENT ROADS OF BONi-iN"
TON corNry-rHEY EXPRESS THEMSELVES
.s SURPRISED BEYOND THEIR ExPEcTA-
T1ONs-THE TRIP WILL PROBABLY Do
MUCH FOR THE CAUSE OF GOOD
ROADS IN THE OLD DOMINION
Trenton. Feb. 4 (SpeciaD.-An interesting Incl
dent that relieved the monotony OF the iee'oi"
tive session to-day was the reception accorueu
the Virginia delegation appointed to inspect 'iie
roads of this State. 1t was composed oi my
four gentlemen. headed by the Lieutenaht-"o'
ernor Robert c. Kent. 49, ,
The Virgin.ans remained in their cars uhtii
o'clock. when the legislative Reception Coilin'''
tee composed of Senator'S Skirm huhi anu w.
hees and Assemblymen Barton, Aipaus"' y"
ers Harrison and Wildes, and large repieSe"'
ton Of the Good Roads Association OF tnis o'a''
escorted them to breakfast at the trenton iiou'e
Thecomplete delegation was composed OF the 1oi-
lowing gentlenen Joseph Bryan, president Oh ti'e
Virginia State Good Roads Association; GENERA
A s Buford. chairman OF the Legislative Coi''-
mittee: Acting Secretary p. Backford, "aiie"
p Taylor representing the Richmond rreuei-
,cksbur1 and Potomac Railroad; General Roy
Stone Of the Department Of Agriculture, anu -
u Asbburner first vce-presdent Of the Virginia
State Good Roads Association The senate No''
mittee was led by Senators G. A. Mushbach. Eu-
gene Withers. Adam Clement, II. T. Lowry t.
4 Jackson and F. Parr The committee from
the Fl ouse OF Delegates was under the leadership
Of Isaac Diggs. his associates being Messrs. W.
+. Reddy T. B. Murphy. T. T. Powell ADDISON
Maupin. D. c. Hatcher George G. Gallaher'
Iarres X McCann. J. w Smith w. T. Simpson
and w. a. Sager.
Tho LIST of invited guests consisted Of Senator'S
G p ZONES ". H. Hale and w. l. Jordan: Dele
oates NJ 4 Coles H. c. Rice, W. J. HUBBARD, W.
w Berkley. H. Hathaway. F. Pierce H. T. Har-
rio < C. Stratton D. Radford, 5. w. Mathews.
C. I Cose G. W. Simmis T. T. Williams, D B
Keesee. B. r. Harrison. J. c. Parker, G. J. Humid
ley. J f. Booker, r. s. Powell. x. G. Turpin Z.
Z, Taliaferro. J. W. Williams s. s. Thomas and
+. J. Bough
THE RECEPTION AT THE CAPITOL.
1,hov hepan arriving at the State House about
10 O'Clock. and soon the corridors filled with the
guests and the committees having them In
charge Governor Griggs received them in the
main reception-room Groups OF Virgnans
gathered about the painting of General McClel-
Ian. 1t seemed II have a fascination for these
gentlemen. who uttered many compliments re-
garding Little Mac"
The delegation was introduced to the Senate
In a speech Of welcome by President Thomp-
son, after which they mingled with the Senator'S
for a quarter of an hour. when they proceeded IN
a body to the House. Speaker Derousse ex-
tended a cordial greeting 10 them. and after nav
ing been introduced the visitors were seated, and
the Assembly was called to order for informal
speech making.
Mr. Derouses first called on Lieutenant-Gover-
nor Kent who, in characteristic southern styie
and accent, entertained his listeners with
speech breathing patriotism, which was
frequently interrupted by applause. His de-
scrption of the friendly feeling that is daily
growing up between the North and the South
was a brilliant piece OF word painting replete
with terse epgrammatic sentences that were
most highly appreciated. He was followed by
Senator Mushbach, chairman OF the SENATE
Committee. In a witty speech. Colonel Buford.
typical Virginian. tall and spare, with clear-cut
features spoke of Virgnias present condition in
the matter Of roads, and gave an entertaining
description Of how the movement for good roads
fast assuming shape in his native State.
The speeches of MIR. Bryan president of the
Good Roads Association OF Virginia. and man.
aging editor of The Richmond Tines; Gem
eral Hundiey. VINO decried the utterarces OF the
ranting Tillman of South Carolina. and OF Mr..
Digs chairman OF the House of Delegates
Committee on Counties Cities and Towns. were
listened 70 with great attention.
Speaker Derousse made a short closing speech.
and the delegation then taken to the Tren-
ton House preparatory - visiting Burlington
County.
THE ROAD SYSTEM EXPLAINED.
At l2:45 o'clock the delegation taken to
the Pennsylvania station They left at los for
Riycrton. where they were met by large dele
cation Of the members Of the New-Jersey State
Good Roads Association. Riverton Hall was
opened for their reception. and after general in
PRODUCTION to the Reception Committee at that
place the meeting called to order by f. T.
Harrison. chairman OF the association. He intro
duced Clayton Conrow. president OF that body,
who gave lengthy explanation Of the public
road system OF w-Jersey descanting fully
upon the great advantages that have accrued
from the improved roads throughout this State.
especially those in Burlington County. Mr.. Con-
rows presentation OF the history of road build
ing from the days OF Telford and London was
listened to with great attention He laid part!cu-
lar structures upon the township system which
was advocated by some Of the people in Burling
ton and other parts OF the State. and ridicued
1t a survival Of the old English shire system
that was abandoned years ago in the mother
country. II bred selfishncss and was in no
sense provocative OF Improvement II did
not provide for continuous system, as did the
State aid road enactments r fact. was the direct
opposition TO the Idea OF the roads being for
the good OF all the people. He believed to a GER
tain extent in the county system. but It was de-
fective In many ways and could not be compared
with that by which the good roads movement
fostcred and advanced by the law permit
ting the extension of State aid In localities where
the people were fully abreast OF the times and
anxious to be provided with passable highways
THE FEATURES OF THE LAW.
Lieutenant-G Governor Kent was particularly
interested in the matter. and asked many peril
men, questions which were fully answered by
Mr.. Conrow. Mr. Bryan. the president Of the
Virginia State Good Roads Association, was en-
thusiastc in his utterances concerning the ex-
planation of the system given by Mr.. Conrow