The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-13

tlce his chosen profession. lie at once at
tanned prominence as lawyer, and was
recognized by the Danvilie bar-a bar
noted for the ability, energy and integ-
rity OF its members---as a lawyer OF
conspicuous learning and ability, and an
advocate of unusual force and eiOquencc.
Although he is quite young. nevertheless
he stands in the front rank OF the lawyers
Of this section of the state. and his ability
learning and integrity as a lawyer are
questioned by none who know him. II
he Is elected Attorney General his friends
confidently believe that he will make a
fine record. and that he will add honor
and dignity TO the Office.
on July !. 1898. he was appointed by
President Cleveland district attorney for
the Western District OF Virginia, over
many of the most prominent lawyers in
the state. This district is outranked by
but few In the Union I'm the amount Of
work required. He has been eminently
successful in the discharge Of his duties
as District Attorney. and has given per-
feet satisfaction 70 the authorities in
Washington. Mr.. Montague has for
warded his resignation 10 President Nc
Kinlcy to take effect August I. 1891.
ADMONGTION UNHEEDED.
Mr.. Montague took an earnest and ac-
tive part I'm the last campaign. warmly
advocating the election Of Bryan. not
withstanding the fact that he was ad-
monished by the Washington authorities
not TO do so. lie spoke for Bryan up 10
the night OF the election. As political
campaign speaker Mr. Montague friends
claim that he has no superior In the state
and that n he is nominated he Will make
one Of the most brilliant campaigns wit
messed I'm the State for many years. lie
is young. ambitious studous and many
say brilliant. He enters the contest back
cd by the united delegation Of the Firth
District. which will cordially support
him. His strength is not confined TO his
own district He will have following in
nearly every district I'm the state. ms
friends are In earnest and will spare no
honorable effort to secure his nomination
He has the cordial support Of Hon
Claude A. Swanson.
Mr.. Montague's district has never had
representation on the state ticket not
withstandng the fact that il has always
been loyal and ungrudging In its support
Of the Democratic nominees and this fact
has now been recognized by the conven-
ton by placing upon the ticket its can
ddate and a man prominently qualified
for the position OF Attorney-GeneraL
mentally, morally and intellectually.
Hon. Edward kchol>.
Hon. Edward Echols. the nominee for
Iieutenant-G Governor. was born In Staun-
ton. Va, and is son Of the late General
John EchOls
lie was educated at the University OF
Virginia. embracing the legal profession.
and almost Immediately upon coming 10
the bar took high rank. and built up a
successful practice. Early developing a
fondness for politics, and showing him
self a leader. and being ever in the fore
front of the fight against the Republi-
can party
Mr.. Echols was soon called 10 represent
his people I'm the General Assembly OF
Virginia. He has already served them
long I'm the State Senate. in which body
he quickly won laurels as a debater and
speaker Of exceptional ability.
Mr.. Echols has served on some Of the
most important committees In the Senate,
and his advice and counsel have always
been eagerly sought by new members.
As pariamentarian he has no superior
IN Virginia. and for that reason If for
no other. his nomination was most happy,
seeing that the Lieutenant-GOvernor pre-
sides over the Senate. He will make a
good presiding officer.
He knows the rules Of the Senate tho
roughly Aside from that he has tie
legislation OF the state for years back at
his fingers ends.
Mr. Echols has ever been at the call
OF his party. and has done for IL yeoman
service on the stump and in its coun-
ellis