The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-20
No. 4
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the caucus Of his party, which embraces
nearly the entire Legislature, has en-
dorsed his reelection by a four-fifths
vote
HIS RECORD.
Then ne had never held a public or poll
ticsl office az any description; and there
we're. on the part OF those who did not
intimately known him, some misgivngs as
to his ability 10 acquit himself with cred
il in that high and responsible position.
But no trace Of this disiurst any longer
exists. As year by year he has been sub
iected TO the closest public scrutinity.
lie was grown In the confidence
OF his fellow citizens. until now from
lee 20 Accomac from Frederick TO Neck
lcnburg. he Is regarded as one Of the most
capable. conscientious and diligent repre-
scntatives whom the state has ever had In
either House of Congress, and our people
are confident that Nirginias interest and
her honor at the National Capital VIII be
projected as long as they arc confided 10
him. He has all OF his life taken live
Is interest in matters Of public and poll
teal concern that involve the prosperity
OF Virginia. and as public servant ne
has with untirine energy. and with sig
nal success. devoted himself TO the pro-
motion OF the wishes and welfare OF his
constituents.
The nigh order Of his abilities are
Of the solid and substantial character
rather than the SNOWY and ormenlal. are
recognized not only by the people OF VIZ
ginia, but by his associates in the Senate
and the observers Of public men OF the
country as well. His vigorous ana robust
Intellect his quick and penetrating per
ccption. his safe and discriminating JUG
ment, are rapidly pushing him TO the
front as a leader in the august body 10
which We are about o re-eleci him.
Entertaining a thorough ldisddim for
noisy notOrie'y he IL content. with ar
duous toll. t. move steadily along the
path Of duty i'm the faithful and splendid
performance OF the labors and response
bnnies that aprertain to his position.
II is said by Bacon That 'Ihe greatest
builders are the builders of Stale. But
their most important works are performed
in the closet. and not before the puDnc
gaze. They are like the silent woTheis
at I'm the unseen depths Of the ocean lay
tho coral foundation of uprising isiahd3
and the enduring beams Of mighty CONT
rents And so the impress OF the IilI'u
and dilenee Of Thos. 5. Martin VIII po
lerf upon The important measures .ii"t
como under his consideration as Ia"
r,aker and will add TO the advancement
~ his state and TO the glory ana hoho'
Of this nation.
THE SQUARE ISSUE
The fight for the United states senator
shin was souarely made before the people
of Virginia The recent legislative can
vass was conducted largely IN regard 10
iva nersou on whom the Legislature
sbould bestow this honor, and J think
thai every member Of this body VIII con
cede that In casting our ballots ioi mo"
( Martin we SHAH. with rare exception
carry ont the wishes Of those whom we
represent.
The contest was in some instances
characterized by an acrimony ana d.,
terness unusual. unprOvoked and man
cious Through it all Mr. Martin bore
himself with the dignity, forDearapc'
and courtesy OF an Arihurian hnshl
which be fore "A constituency. so fair mind
ed and truth-loylng rs his ADDED To his
strength and made the overthrow or his
mallngners the more complete.
In the spirit Of reproach il was said
that he was partisan in his political
IDEAS and methods. II by This was meant
that he sincerely and honestly believed
in the principles and Che purposes OF MS
party ana had sought by all honorable
means TO promote the. public good b.
placing its measures and men in control
Of the Government: If by It was meant
that he possessed an ungtnted loyalty 20
friendship: then the accusation was true
and the term becomes simply a just tri-
butte TO true ANA honest man. "lt
has been the partisan who In all the ages
Of the world and In every field Of human
progress has led the way: wherever con
fiicts Of opinion have determined the
thoughts and actions of mankind there
the well-equipped partisan has been
guiding power and a controlling force for
good"
4 BORN LEADER
In the spirit OF accusation 1t was charg-
ed that ne was the leader, if not the die
tator of the Virginia Democracy. lie 81 a
leader yes "A born leader of men. and
politician i'm the highest and noblest nc
ceptation Of the term: but there Is no
suggestion in his relation with his friends
and his supporters of the dictator or the
boss
His Is a leadership which unites men 20
him. not by the hope of reward nor by the
fear of disfayor, but by the purity OF his
life the loyalty Of his heart the magnet
ism Of his personality and the power Of
his intellect
Self-poised and courageous. honest and
ale vigilant and dillgent In guarding
>~ery interest committed TO his care. he
has won his way 10 the hearts of the
people of Virginia. | present him 10 you
as their choice yes. as their deliberate
choice for a position which he has already