Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
HONOR DANIEL AGAIN
HE Is RE-ELECTED SENATOR
WITHOUT AN OPPOSING VOTE.
MANY ELOQUENT TRIBUTES PAID HIN
some of the Most Gifted Men I'm Both
Houses Contribute to the Great
Feast of Oratory--His Acknowledge
ment of the Compliment.

| Hon. john warwick Daniel mas again
been chosen TO represent Virginia in the
United States Senate. The vote by which
he was elected yesterday was again prac-
tlcally unanimous, members of every
shade of political belief represented in
the General Assembly voting to retain
him in the high position he has filled for
twelve years, once more demonstrating
the wonderful hold he has upon the af-
fections of the people of Virginia That
he should have had no opposition for the
nomination by the caucus is not so re-
markable, but it is regarded as almost
unique in national history that members
Of every party should have given voice to
their desire to retain him in the Senate.
The nominating and seconding speeches
in both branches were numerous and OF
a high order. Several gentlemen were
| heard on the floor for the first time
There were many spectators in both the
Senate chamber and hall OF the House,
including Hons. j. Hoge Tyler, Edward
| Echols. and A. j. Montague the distin-
guished Democrats who were last night
|
offices Of Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
and Acknowledgement. It was noted as
a coincidence that the election OF Senator
Daniel should have taken place just at
| tho time of the death Of his close per-
sonal friend and admirer Hon. Alexan-
| der Mcdonald, who six years ago made
such brilliant speech in nominating the
eloauent Virginian for reelection.
Several Speeches In the Senate.
| There were numerous visitors in the
| gallery who wero drawn to the chamber
| by a desire TO hear the speeches in con-
nection with the election Of senator.
| Among these was Governor-elect Tyler,
who occupied Senator Kane's seat. Mr..
Echols. Lieutenant Governor-elect, and
Mr.. Montague. Attorney General-ele
were also present.
Mr.. Tate moved the postponement Of
the joint order for five minutes in order
to give the senator's an opportunity to
greet the Governor-elect, but Mr.. Motifs
thought the Senate could not, under the
rules, do so, and the Chair so decided.
NOMINATED SENATOR DANIEL.
Hon. Adam Clement, of Campbell coun-
ty, presented the name of Hon. John w.
Daniel as a candidate TO succeed himself
in the United States Senate on March 4th.
next. Mr.. Campbell said:
"Mr. President and Fellow Members
OF the Senate Of Virginia.-It affords me
great pleasure TO have the honor Of pre-
senting before this honorable body the
name OF one OF Virginia's noblest sons
as a candidate for the high position OF
United States Senator. One who was
born and reared up In my native county;
one who was among the first TO respond
TO the call of the Governor for volunteers
to defend the rights of the State, al
though but a youth; one who, after
having served out the time for which he
was enlisted in the States service, again
volunteered as q soldier in the Confede-
ratio army; one who was my comrade
and adjutant of the Eleventh Virginia
Regiment, and ever at his post in time
of battle; afterward on the staff Of Gene
raj Early, and took an active part In the
many hard-fought battles through which
that noble body Of men were called to
pass.
II nominate one whose name is en-
rolled among the shining lights of the
legal profession; one whose name stands
at the head OF the list as one of Vir-
ginia's noblest statesmen; one, who, by
his brain has won for himself national
reputation, and is acknowledged and re-
spected as one Of the leading statesmen
of the nation.
II nominate one who has crowned him
self with honor in every position to which
he has been called. both In time of war
and time OF peace. and in honoring him
self has honored his State, and deserves
greater honors at the hands Of the people.
1T is my pride and pleasure to nomi-
mate as candidate for the Office of
United States Senator the Hon. John w.
Daniel"
MR.. MUNFORD'S TRIBUTE.
Mr.. Clements's speech was warmly ap-
plauded, and then Hon. b. Il. Munford
arose to second Major Daniels nomlna-
ton. After graceful introduction, in
which he alluded TO the fact that he had
twice before had the pleasure Of pre-
senting the name OF Major Daniel, he
said in part:
1.-THE election Of a United States sena-
Tor Is an important event in the history
of commonwealth. The august charac-
ter and ancient renown Of the Senate
Its position as the branch in our complex
government, stable and powerful; it's or
ganization as the national council where
the States, as States. are represented
all serve to invest II with a dignity well
becoming its power, and to make a place
IN its membership, when worthily at
tanned, among the highest honors of the
Republic. To be thrice elected to this |
body from the Commonwealth Of Vir- |
ginit is, indeed, an honor, but when, with |
each returning election. the unanimity |
of the popular will becomes more and |
more pronounced. the occasion is unique |
in our history, and may well cause us
to consider the personal characteristics |
and official life of the man thus honored |
by his countrymen. and the genius and |
status of the political party Of which he |
is an acknowledged leader.
John w. Daniel needs no Introduction |
to the people of Virginia. The story OF |
his life, the record of his services, is a |
well-known and inspiring possession OF |
all her citizens. 1 will not pause to por- |
tray at length his personal qualities of |
mind and heart Courage, honor, and |
fidelity Of trust stamp his character An |
mquestioning loyalty to friend and cause |
link men to him with unfailing devotion. |
His genius as an orator, his learning as |
a lawyer, his industry as student. his |
capacity as a statesman, are qualities |
known and read of all men,"
CITIZEN. SOLDIER, LAWYER.
Nor need / recount the successive |
steps by which he has attained his pre-
sent eminence. From his country homo |