The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-26
THE GOVERNOR CHEERED.

THE GOVERNOR CHEERED.
Senator Thomas S. Martin was one u
the first to come upon the stage lie was
soon followed by Governor Tyler. who
was recognized by the audience and
cheered.
Before MI Bailey arrived the Blues
Band rendered several popular selections.
Congrcssman Lamb reached the Acad-
emy shortly before the speaking com
IN, need and was greeted with applause.
Mr. Bailey and his party In charge OF
the legislative Committee arrived few
minutes before o'clock and promptly
at the hour fixed for the meeting the
Texan preceded by Speaker Ryan and
Lieutenant-Governor Eehols. appeared be-
fore the audience. The crowd cheered
Mr.. Bailey and he bowed his acknowledg-
ments.
Speaker Ryan did not consume one min
ute's time In introducing Senator Flood
who presented Mr.. Bailey.
THE TEXANS WARM GREETING.
Mr.. Bailey received a round Of APP
plause as he rose and took his position
by the side Of small table. upon which
rested a splendid design Of carnations.
made into the shape OF a Lone Star.
The CONGRESSMAN was flultlcssy attired
IN conventional black suit, and wore
the white tie. which Is a characteristic
feature Of his dress. lie was in good
voice at the stait but his voice failed
him before he concluded his three hours
ADDRESS.
While there wsre a good many gold
Democrats present. II was largely an
audience OF silvcri,es Many had come
irom other parts Of the state TO hear
Mr. Bailey
The Congf essrnau's statement that just
at this time he saw more TO approve IN
the United states Senate than IN thr
House was timely hit nasmuch as the
members of the Legislature have recently
been discussing the material primary
/ bill. a smile piay'd upon Scnaior Mar
tins features. Senator Flood cast sig
nincant glance at senator Harksdale, but
the Halifax gentleman did not see any
thing funny In the remark.
The Senate Is slow but sure" said
! Mr.. haley "rhe Senate has long de-
hates and sometimes no vote. while tn
House Is quick 10 vote and has no de-
bates" 1his pleased Mt Wickham Inn
mensely for IL was along the line Of his
recent address on the primary bill
A few persons left before Mr.. Bailey
concluded. but their places were quickly
taken by Others The speech seemed I
please. and the pcroration which was
quite eloQuently spoken. was chtered foi
fully a minute.
THE INTRODUCTION.
Senator II. d. Flood In presenting Mr..
Bailey. said:
MR.. FLOODS SPEECH.
"Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen
and Members OF the Nireinia Lesisia-
turc:
III is with singular satisfaction that
DISCHARGE the pleasing task that has been
asslgnod me: rather. not the task, bnt the
privilege Of intrCd icing the distinguished
gentlemen who is 10 address you on TINS
occasion.
"He is III. guest OF the Legislature and
! I am requested by its members 10 express
10 him their appreciation OF his courtesy
in accepting our invitation 10 visit this
city and address us upon the themes or
pubic intcles.. which are 50 sure, from
his lips. 10 receive an eloquent expression
and 10 aGord 10 Its hearers glowing IN
spiiaiio1.
"Vneirls has been called the Mother
Of STATES and Il is perhaps well for the
AGED parent % repeat the touching story
OF Corinin. and reversing The order of
nature. imhite from the offspring a new
lease OF Nfe.
"Our guest bai's from TIE Umpire state
Of the South. that stretches with vast
breadth from the S0il llt 10 tht hl' hIell-t'
Virginia has historic claim upOn the
Lone star" that glitters 80 respiendenly
on lhe azure fields OF the national ensign:
! for IL was a Virginia Pres dent who ar
| IDENTIFY advocated the annexation OF
Texas. and who. at his earnest request
was permitted. In The closing hours OF his
administration. In March lSi5 TO approve
! Tie resolution for her admission into the
Union
perhaps. 100. we might claim some
! cred frr the pure Jenersorian Demoera-
/ cy OF the dauntless leader OF our forces
( on the foo! Of Congress: for his ripening
! facr I es we're trained ~ the Uniyers ~
OF virginia, a; the foot Of that eminence
/ tA,n Otds the ashes Of tie Sage OF
Monticello. the great oracle from whose
I inspired teachings his political faith was
| formed.
"Ihe citizens Of Richmond need no In
PRODUCTION TO this distinguished gentle
man. In the memorable canvass OF isss
i he gave 20 them delightful presose o;
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