The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-06
Three Important Measures Proposed 10 Re,
form the County and Circuit Courts.
Ell Introduced in tho senate 10 lns
corporate II Beet Sngnr Gnmpany
Onn Large ScnIe- Committee Tn>
v"rs Changes In Laurel Nefornin-
t0ry-Membrrs at A"a In Regard to
no Wnrline Intcntions,
Special Cor. of The virginian.)
Richmond, Va, Jan. S, 1898

Richmond, Va, Jan. S, 1885,
The feature of the day nt the Capitol
was very brief address before the
members of the General Assembly by
Senator John w. Daniel He went up
to tho Capitol about noon and was invi-
ted to make an address. He consented
to deliver a short address. The Senate
body went over TO the hall OF the
House. The Senator talked only about
ten minutes. lie did not so into any
discussion of public questions. What
he had to say was in acknowledgement
of the great honor of All unanimous re-
election. His speech was a little gem
and was most heartily applauded by
representatives OF all parties. Later
in the day Senator Daniel went over
TO the Senate chamber and that body
took II recess for Ave minutes in order
that the members might pay their re-
spccts to Major Daniel. The Senator
VIII remain here Tomorrow
Senator Daniels speech was as fol
lows:
'Nlr. Speaker and Members of the
General Assembly OF Virginia.: Three
times ii has been the pleasure OF this
honorable body TO chose me as one of
the Senators of Virginia In Congress,
ana Twice by unanimous vote this
rare compliment has been paid me-
There has been no courtesy lacking 10
grace this ever memorable event. and
The magnitude Of my obligation to you
hercaves me of the power to express
adequately my gratitude
1our unanimous preference for me
IS all the more remarkable as II comes
from such able and patriotic sons of
this Commonwealth, and can only at
tribute II In the boundlcss magnanI-
nifty Of q noble people. am Indebted
LOT thls great honor for coming as this
selection comes from your hands, this
selection becomes so much more valua-
'ble. am proud in your presence 10
trace my title back through the per-
Snhal work to the people whom we
should always remember, and whose
laithtul servants we ever should be.
IL was as Democrat was recon-
mended for this office by the Democrat
ic state Convention at Roanoke: It was
as a Democrat ] was nominated for
'his oilice by the Democratic causus
ct this General Assembly: 1t was as n
Democrat have been elected and nc /,
1t so much more that the Republicans
and Populists have joined in this unan-
imous vote, and have not marred an
occasion which they could not have
controlled.
This token of good will am sure
on your part will meet with n respon
sive spirit. It was not needed to re-
mind me that he who occupies this great
once should be the servant of the
whole people, but It was an impressive
lesson Where party lines are drawn
no one VIII ever anticipate from me
anything other than strict party adj
herence. (Applause) But it shall ever
be my highest aspiration to make the
people OF Virginia feel that he who
represents them in the Senate of tho
united states. in part, claims all Vir-
sina In friendship. and in good es-
TEEN, and will be happy to serve, so
lar as he may, all Of her citizens with
impartiality."
rms message of political good will
come TO us at season of the year when
rom rom many affairs there arise prayers
lor peace and good will toward men.
This country is not one In the sever
atty OF section, in the sevcralty OF
party, In the scveralty of individuality.
we are one people with a common
country, and to that country. more than
10 party. is due our true adherence. our.
fond admiration. our devotion and our
iabors.
Fentemen. once 7 thank you, / know
You would not expect me upon this oc-
casion 10 indulge in the discussion of
any issue. In the dawn of a new wear
ms young fresh, vigorous Republic.
winc:ng al no problem that it has to
solve. forces the future. proud and con-
'ihent. knowing that it has great diff
cuities to deal with, but knowing also.
IN the proud consciousness of Ameri-
can strife. that il will solve all those
ciiticuities in tlfc spirit of fraternity
and good WILL and to the end that the
pursuit Of happiness may still be con-
tinued by all men.
Il tender you my profound acknowl-
edgcment of this honor, and while can
never hope or dream that can redeem
my obligations, or to those whom you
so ably and hOnorably represent shall
only hope to have credited upon that
great account some small credits and