The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-07
PRfvArr y. TAILOR ELLISON.
His Splendid Record and Reasons Why He
should 10 Made Governor.
Editor Of The Times:

| out reserva ,he views and purposes of
the Democrats large majority OF the
party in the State. we believe-who pro-
posc 10 present the name or j. Taylor
Ellyson To the Democratic State Nomi-
mating Convention for the place OF Cover
nor? Very respectfully,
II. c. TINSLEY.
stanton. Va, March ). 1897.
While il may seem superiiuous to give
| the public history OF man who has been
| for seven years the leader OF the party
| in the State, and under whose master
| hand six successive and brilliant VIC
| tories have been won. with never a del
feat. nevertheless, we VIII present the
salient facts in his life.
| Mr.. Ellyson is in the full yigor OF men,
| tai and physical life, having this year
| reached his fftieth birthday. lie is
| native Of Richmond and was educated at
tho city schools, Richmond College, and
the University Of Virginia. He served
eight years in the Common Council OF
Richmond and was for four years its
president. He was for three terms Mayor
of that city. and has been for thirteen
years president Of It's School Board. He
has been for six years a member OF the
Board OF TRUSTEES OF Richmond Col
lege. and for twenty-three years been
prominently identified with educational
work. For four years hd represented
the Richmond district in the State Sem
ate. For eight years he has been a mem
Der OF the State Democratic Committee.
and for six years the State chairman,
having in that time won six brilliant
victories-neyer losing fight. In all
this time he has been prominent and
successful businessman and has directed
many large business enterprises.
THE PRIVATE SOLDIER.
This is the record OF busy life in
educational work politics and business.
and IT is a shining illustration Of the
capabilities of the private soldier of the
Army OF Northern Virginia. For 1t was
begun by the boy who had fought in the
ranks as a private IN the Second Com
pany Of Richmond Howitzers, and came
back to tho same desolated Virginia to
which We all returned.
We shall urge Mr.. Ellyson's nominal
ton by the convention, because-withopt
dispara cement 10 other most estimable
Democrats who have been suggested-we
think his nomination a necessity TO both
tho State and the party. We are on the
eve Of beginning the payment or larger
rate Of interest on our public debt. and
we regard the presence OF man or
affairs. man with actual and long OK
perience in business, as necessity in
the office Of Governor. man who can
aid and advise the Legislature.
A BUSINESS MAN.
We have arrived at a point where. by
general consent. II is agreed that there
must be O more economical government
in our State. and we need a conservative.
wise man Of affairs as Chief Executive TO
suggest the proper lines TO be followed.
We need I'm this work a practical man
who has personal knowledge OF the act
ual condition Of the people in every quar-
ter Of the State. and we think we can
safely say that there is no public man in
Virginia. who from frequent visiting
among them. has a more accurate per-
sonal knowledge OF the wants OF her
people or a greater sympathy with their
hardships.
HIS HIGHEST TRIBUTE.
From the standpoint OF a Democrat We
know Of no man TO whom the party
would more naturally turn.
1t IS probable that no higher tribute was
ever paid TO the party loyalty, absolute
trustworthiness. and mastery ability as
a party leader Of any man than that paid
By the free silver leaders in Virginia.
when. at the stanton convention, and
accept the chairmanship OF the party for
the pending fight. though HIS views Of
what was 10 be the policy at Chicago had
not heretofore agreed with theirs. Tho
state Committee having been clothed with
tho power TO elect its own chairman.
unanimously demanded the services Of
Mr.. Elyson and overrued his protesta-
tions that it might find some other per-
son better suited for the position. No
bly, did he vindicate that trust and glo-
rious was the victory on that part Of the
field, Virginia, whore he was I'm the lead.
The wisdom OF the committee was tri-
umphan0y indicated, and he who then
lei the people Of Virginia 10 victory for
the principles and policies OF the party
seems now the logical candidate for the
more distinguished. but scarcely more re-
sponsible position Of gubernatorial nomi-
nee.
With Mr.. Ellyson. certainly, "the past
IS secure" ana it only remains TO be said
as 10 his present position that he accepted
the national platform as the creed Of his
political faith and, therefore. as the guide
in national matters Of the Democracy -
this State He will uphold and advocate
the doctrines Of his party with that abil-
ity and fidelity that have characterized
his course in the past-no matter what
may be the attitude Il our opponents
In short. Mr.. Elyson stands to-day where
he stood as the chairman Of his party
through the last Presidential campaign
squarey and firmly upon it's platform.
NO DOUBT or ELECTION.
When the Democratic State Convention
dominates Mr.. Ellyson, as we have no
doubt IL will do. It vii nominate DEM
ocrat who will be elected as certainly as
he Is nominated-he has never been de-
feated, either when himself a candidate
or when running the campaigns Of the
party His election will put in the Gov
eruor's chair the first private virginia
soldier that has filed it: IT VIII give
our State God fearing chief magistrate,
who has actual experience and broad
views OF government. and an Intimate
knowledge Of our people in their homes;
one OF the most successful party leaders
the Virginia Democracy has had In thirty
years; a man with public and private
life CT the highest integrity; a man who
loves his fellow men.
With this man we may meet the com
ing election without fear or doubt. either
fer his success or for his administration.
which will follow It.
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