The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15

where the Cumberland range marks our
remotest western border-everywhere, the
citizens Of the Commonwealth vie with
one another in unbounded admiration
and love for the noble gentleman, the
MANNED Confederate soldier. the brilliant
orator and profound constitutional law
yer. whom they. with almost entire una
nimity. desire TO see chosen as his own
successor
II is not easy to decide In which dis
play Of his magnificent powers. whether
in the forensic field or i'm the arena OF
craftsmanship our admiration Is more
excited. for. by a rare pre-emnence. he
may be said 10 unite Ina his splendid per-
sonality the encomlums which Cicero d.
vded between two OF the most dlstin-
guished Romans when he declared the one
to be the orator most learned in law
and the other the lawyer most renowned
for oratory.
Mr. President where is the loyal and
loving son Of Virginia who does not feel
a profound elation at seeing the lofty
position and prestige of our dear old
mother restored in the Senate hall of the
nation? To see the places once held by
Randolph Of Roanoke Benjamin Watkins
Leigh William &. Rives. r. NJ T. Hunter
and James NJ. Masonic see those places
Of lofty eninence once more well
and worthily filled; nay. filed
with an ability as marked and re-
sDlendent as was ever witnessed in the
long and illustrious history OF the State
Everywhere and from every source his
splendid qualities Of mind and chara cter
are willingly acknowledged but in GER
tain quarters his judgment is questioned
and the soundness Of his craftsmanship
has been assailed because Of views on
great public questions entertained by
hlm-views which he honestly entertained
and has bravely maintained and de-
Tended.
This Is not strange for I'm all the ages
those who have led reforms against the
enormous abuses growing out OF consOli-
dated wealth. legalized avarice and edu-
Gated rapacity have met with the most
unsparing and vindictive hostility OF
which history gives record in the affairs
Of men.
But the people understand these crlti-
cisms and Notwithstanding them. and
without reference 20 party lines. they he
lieve I'm John w. Daniel. They know his
character Is as pure as the driven snow;
his intellect Is as bright and strong as
n flashing sabre: they believe his 1udg-
ment IS as clear as sunlight. and as long
AZ he occupies seat In that august body
AZ Washington their hearts will be filled
with the hope that some day the dark
clouds which for so long have hung over
dissipated. TO be replaced by the lght
OF progress and Of prosperity
Elect him unanimously. gentlemen, as
YOU did six years ago. and he will in the
future. rs he has in the past. uphold the
honor and fair name and fame OF VIZ
glnia in the Senate OF the United States.
Mr.. Floods address elected much ap-
plause.
OTHER SPEECHES.
Mr. Foster. on behalf Of Tdewater. Sec
onded the nomination in an eloquent adj
dress.
The last speech was by Mr.. Keeze1.
who. after paying beautiful tribute 10
the character Of Senator Daniel, referred
to the fact that he was the only member
OF the body who was i'm the Senate at
the time Daniel was chosen TO succeed
Malone.
RECEIVED ALL VOTES CAST.
All Of the senators present except Mr.
Flanagan. voted for Major Daniel.
Messrs McCune. Mushbach. Mason and
Steele were absent. Mr. Flanagan did
not vote. Mr.. Parr a Republican,: Mr.
Hale. n Populst: and Mr.. Clayton. who
was elected as Independent, all voted for
Daniel