Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-15

wear or two ago. whether he would still
strive to reach the goal of his anbi-
ton. and about six or eight months ago
he sounded the sentiment OF the state
by sending out letters into all the coun-
ties. The result was surprising. even TO
him. From every section came the
mos. encouraging reports. There was
sentiment. as gratifying as II was
unanimous. which showed that the peo-
pIe OF the State would not be satisfied
with any other Governor to succeed
O'Ferrall. The very first letters sent
out-'.the Smelling OF the woods" TO use
a military expression-made ii evident
that Mr.. Tyler would have at least 700
delegates. This was more than encour-
aging More correspondence increased
the number until Major Tyler was GER
tain that some LOO out OF the delegates
might be counted for him II he simply
said that he desired the nomination.
Since then there has been work, OF
course. but IL is safe to say that no
nominee for the governorship ever had
back Of him such universal popularity
as Major Tyler possesses. He has had
organization. also; but IL has been the
combination OF earnest and enthusiastic
friends. who desired 10 see an end or
machine methods and political cldues.
To use an expressive phrase or the
campaign, II was gathering the Tyler
lambs in the fold"
WORKER FOR VAS PROGRESS.
The section IN which Major Tyler re-
sides Is undoubtedly the richest in the
state. in point Of mineral wealth. It's
DEVELOPMENT has been watched with con-
slant interest by him, and he has been
AN earnest and effective pleader for
everything that could tend 10 advance,
not only his own section, but every
other portion OF the State. Years ago
he saw with prophetic eye that Viz
glnia would take q foremost stand
among the States. II the proper en-
couragement was afforded her people or
inducements offered TO outside capital
lists. Twenty years since, in September,
1877. he said In an interview:
six years ago j advocated attract
ing capital to this State. If We can get
men of means to invest their money
here the mechanics will find employment.
the laboring man will have a choice be-
tween the factory, the furnace. the ma
chine-shop, or the farm and. above all,
the farmer will have the advantage of
home market for everything he raises,
and much OF which is now wasted and
lost for want OF consumers. i favor"
he added. small enterprises, II large
ones cannot be secured. Nothing would
be better than to have the men Of Vir-
ginia organize into small companies and
dig coal and iron-ore; or, by the side or
our water-courses, go and fell timber,
build a mill or a forge; or, II nothing
better, put up turning wheel and make
axe-handles wagon spokes, brooms, and
the thousand and one things which we
daily use"
This practical advice Indicative OF the
hard. common sense OF the man. has
been repeated at steady intervals,
notable instance being the eloquent
speech delivered In the Senate on "a
bill to encourage the introduction or In
vestment and foreign capital in mining
and manufacturing industries In
small way. Major Tyler has done ms
share OF development. y vein OF coal
on his Pulaski farm was opened some
years ago. and railroad four miles
long was built TO the mouth Of the mine.
In this coal enterprise Major Tyler has
invested, including wages TO his miners,
over 100000. His experience in this d.
rection will enable him TO give due APP
probation to the capital invested In
railroad and mining, while his long life
as a farmer brings him into sympathetic
touch with the agricultural classes.
SOME PERSONAL CHARACTER
,ISTICS.
AS an orator Major Tyler Is famous
throughout the State. He is not mas
ter of rhetoric, like John W. Daniel. but
he is a forcible and effective speaker, his
ideas being uttered with a dlrectness and
simplicity that appeal TO every nearer.
He is fond OF storytelling. All his
speeches are embellshed with witty an
ecdotes or humorous phrases, which
stick to the mind Ike burrs cling to one 5
clothes while passing through a field.
In his addresses he has shown, too, that
he possesses a breadth OF mind which
enables him to grasp the full extent OF
great public questions. or course he
talks straight Democracy. II believe"
he said to-day, "in a tariff for revenue
only, in n dollar which always bears the
same relation to the products and com
modities of the world, in suppressing
trusts and monopolias, because they en-
croach upon the rights Of the people, and
in an honest and economical government.
81 am a Presbyterian in politics as
am In religion" was Major Tyler's answer
as to his creed. The Presbyterianism in
him comes down through many genera
tons. He Is thoroughly loyal to his
church, which, I'm turn, has highly honored
him. He has been appointed on several
occasions as a delegate TO its highest
courts, its general assemblies, and two
OF its an-Presbyterian councils, being
one of the presiding officers OF tho latter,
which met in Glasgow, Scotland. Near
his home In East Radford is pretty
Presbyterian church. which he built, and
at which he and his family are constant
and sincere worshippers.
The private life OF Major Tyler VIII bear
tho closest inspection. For half century
he mas lived among his people, beloved
and respected by them with every action
subjected to their rigid scrutiny. His
home life Is charming. He is delightful
host. adding the geniality Of his nature
to the hospitality which he so generously
dispenses. His wife Is a lovely and noble
woman, whose intelligence, quick SYM
pathy and good judgment have been OF
great practical value 10 her husband IN
his steady advancement His family con
slst Of four bright and sturdy sons ana
three charming and accomplished daugn-
ters. whose devotion 10 their father pre-
sents picture OF delightful affection.
Such are some Of the facts about the
man who Is to be the next Governor OF
Virginia. All that has been said, however
fails Of its purpose IL it does not carry