The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-15
THEY WERE NOTIFIED.
GorERxoR TrLKR IND LrEUTgS-
ANT GopERNOR gCB0LS
Receive the special Committee oil the GEN
erai Assembly At the Residence OF
Mr.. J. Taylor Eliyson.

Tho Joint committee Of the Central As
scmbly appointed 10 inform Governor Ty--
Tor and lieutenant Governor EchOlS OF
their election performed their duties yes
tcrdav afternoon at the residence or Hon.
j. Tavlor Ellyson tho chairman OF the
Democrafic state Committee. The COM
mittce consisted Of Senators Flood and
Tate and Delegates Qucscnberry OF Caro-
line and Clarke OF Dinwidde Mr. VIII
llams. Of Giles. was prevented by sickness
rllveon's residence AZ O'Clock the Gov.
srnor ana cnaut-Governor-elect. and
partook Of an elegant dinner prepared AT
NJ Eilyson's direction.
Subsequently the party repaired 10 the
front parlor. where the official duty OF
the committee was performed. senator
Flood. IN few brief but appropriate re-
marks notified Governor Tyler ana lAeu-
fcnant-GOvcrnor Echols Of their election.
GOVERNOR TYLER'S REPLY.
Governor Tyler IN replying spoke as
follows: Ill,
rot attempt 10 disguise the pleasure which
tho announcement you have Just made has
given me. To be called 10 occupy uc nlsh
and honorable position OF Chief Magls-
fratc Of this proud old commonwealth
would under ordinary circumstances and
the usual mode OF selection be most higniy
APPRECIATED but the pleasure has been
accenfuated by the kind and gracious
manner i'm which my fellOW-citlzens nave
csiied mo 10 be their Chief Executive
but ! realize ~ brings even a greater
sense 81 responsibility. as well as quicken.
Ing afrcsh every emotion ana uesne VI
nv soul 10 so conduct myself that tneit
shali le no cause Of regret go those VINO
have thus rcpOsod their confidence IN me.
"Rclvinc uDOn the author ana source
OF an wisdom for guidance, IL shah De ny
ondeavor. az far as my authority eKtehus;
10 see that the laws are so aaii ,,o ~ ,o
that equal and exact justice Is gwen 70
all and every effort shall ne stitinssu W
develop in every possible way inost tHImSi'
that win advance ana promote tno Va
fare and prosperity OF our peop,,Ui, anu
,rtist that tho time-honored TRADITIONS OF
our state. made glorious by many iddus-
triOus predecessors In TINS siBio oi'.,
may he constant INSPIRATION 10 'le
faithful discharge Of every duty, aeycpt
The honor which you, as "a comm zee 81 ,,.a
tho LEGISLATURE Of Virginia INFORM m
ias boon conferred upon me by the good
rcoplo Of my state. and / thank You son-
tlcmcn Of the committee ulOot ~,tcb
Tor the very agreeable manner III WillCh
90, con have made this pleasant announce
ment" 1900, cprAEs
Tgenfenant- Governor Echols then pllei-
lv thanked the committee Tor ther hou-
ocation I'M the following words: A..
"Nfr Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Committee: .,.o, ,,toui-
CONGO Won have so courteously conveyed
n mo of my election 10 the second once
in tho gift Of the Virginia people an1
assure YOU of my great appreciation u
the honor then bestowed upon me.
.For several weeks past the rumor mas
been rife that our distinguished lelIoW
citizen. the GovernOr-elect ana had ueSh
elected to high offices. but not unth thls
moment. has all doubt as 10 It's accuracy
been laid al rest and by this oihclih hou-
fcation [ am assured and relieved
ITO be elected utenant-GOvernor or
this great state, position mat mas peeH
D. as ~
Robert L. Montague, John Il. hdIye'
tae honorable gentleman, who IN rev
DAYS will nh the executive chali, my as
tinguishcd predecessor 2nd others WHO'S
names adorn the roll of Virginia. true
men Is indeed a compliment l recognize
and appreciate and in accepting II ] 90
so with the promise that l shaH strive
10 maintain the high integrity OF tne
office and TO discharge It's honorable
duties I'm a manner acceptable 10 the peo-
pie of the commonwealth
Tho GovcrnOr-elcct viii remain mere
n dov or two. Last night he visited the
capitol and was an interested spectator
Major TYLER will bring his family here
"a few DAYS before the first OF January.
His family consists of wife and seven
n has been practically decided that the
inauguration Of the new governor shal
take place in the hall Of the House OIL
Delegates I'm the presence of the members
Of me General Assembly. In that event
one ~ me Judges of the Court OF Appeals
will administer the oath and Major Tyler
will make n brief inaugural address.
THE COLONELS NOT NAMED.
Governor Tyler. when seen al
Murphy's Hotel by Times reporter yes
terday, was asked whether he had any
thing TO say In regard TO his approaching
inauguration
Il can't ten you thing" said the ge-
NAL GovernOr-elcct. Il am in the hands
OF my friends entirely. and will do what
they want me 10 do"
In regard 10 whether Il was his inten-
ton TO deliver an inaugural address, Ma
i0r Tyler said that he could not tell.
He had not prepared such a document,
he said and would not do so until nd
had ascertalned what ceremonies would
take place at his Inauguration.
Major Tyler was asked II he would
have any appointments 20 announce in
the near future. and he replied that he
would not. lie said he did not intend
making any selection for a State Office
until after ne entered upon the duties
Of HIS office. II should like. though" he
continued. 20 complete the appoint
ment OF my stan. bot ] am somewhat
embarrassed concerning these positions
OF honor. I have been beslegcd by the
friends OF numerous gentlemen who have
been suggested for staff positions and
] find &c a difficult task to make my Sc
lcctions."
Major Tyler expects to remain in Rich
mond until THURSDAY Mrs Tyler will
come here on Thursday or Friday be-
foio the lst and viii probably be the
guest OF tho Govcrnor-elect's brother. Mr..
Henry NJ Tyler. ~ east Grace street.
Irior TO beginning her residence In the
Executive Mansion
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Edward Ech-
oils is also al Murph's To n Times re-
porter lac said that he did not know what
plan would be pursued GO the Inaugural
ton. Hc hoped however Il would he q
quiet AFFAIR lie saw no occasion 10 de-
part from tho usual custom