The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-05
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THE DAVIS $r1ONUM ENT.

The United Confederate Veterans re-
union Of representatives OF ali the States
that furnished troops to the Confede rae
will take place at New Orleans on May
1929. report on the subject Of the JEFF tef'
3ferson Davis Monument will be expected
then. and It ought to show that all the
money needed is In hand or within easy
reach. I'll n q ya,
However others may lag in this work,
1t will never do for ollrs city to be remiss
IN her duty. failure In this undertake
ing would be peculiarly inglorlous for
Richmond. It would rob US of much Of
the interest and affection felt for our
community by tho Southern people, and
1t would be n self-infllcted% blow, from
which our pride could not easily recover.
II We are mot arguing that he expense
of this Undertaking should fall wholly
upon us, but we do say the time has now
come for us to face the issue squarely
and do our part Enthusiastically While
we cannot possibly be held responsible for
the delays that have occurred, tits never
ltheless incumbent upon us to 500 that the
enterprise is brought to a successful issue
soon. ~ Ill. 81 .5s s tsi; II ~ 81
Mr.. Davis died at New Orleans on De-
8cemb Der 6, 1855; his body was brought here
in May, 1893 and the cornerstone Of a
monument to his memory was laid In
Monroe Park In July. 1896.
In tho hands Of the veterans collections
for the proposed monument won't on very
slowly. but about two years ago, in a
moment OF happy inspiration, the old Sol
diers' Monument Association secured the
aid Of the Daughters OF the Confederacy
and got their assent to assume charge Of
the work OF collecting funds and OF erect
Ing the monument,
1.-THE Daughters came to the help Of the
veterans In m hour Sof real need, and
now have in their treasury total sum
Of about $4,000. collected In all parts Of
the South, About ten or fifteen thous-
and dollars moro are needed and much of
this sum- It is hoped. may be raised by
means Of n Confederate Bazaar, which Is
to be held here this month. s gs'
The hour for discussion has past; It Is
now the time for action. It is not a
question whether we prefer an arch, or q
column, or an equestrian statue. but
when we are going to build any monu-
ment!
The result Of the fair lately held here
In aid Of the Home for Needy Confed-
crate Women, shows what may DO done
by energetic, earnest women enlisted In a
To- mill
stand not only for our President. but for
''our cause" and for us as an apprecia-
tive and unforgetful people. II " IA tF
AS time wings Its flight, Mr. Davis
place In history grows stronger and
stronger. With clearer knowledge than
they once possessed. the people now see
that he did all that mortal man could
do to lead the seeding States to victory
and independence He never flnched
from any duty, nor quailed In any mis-
fortune. And, because no was our chief,
the enemy did all they dared do to wound
his proud spirit and humlliate him In
the eyes Ct the world, The chains no
bore were for our sake. Charged with
treason, he indicated the south's posi-
uon pS 5ueiHe'NHih q. \ ~ toi' 5"t!iIit Why
dared not give. And to the end he lived
a life consistent with the dignity OF the
President OF the Confederate States OF
America. Dead many cities begged TO
become the custodian Of his remains and
to provide a suitable monument to his
memory. but to Rlchmond, the battle
Scared capital OF the confederacy, his
home throughout the war, tho honor was
awarded, Now the day is at hand for
is to redeem our promises and crafty
the puhlic's Just expectations. That Well
do 1t. there can beinQ shadow OF doubt.
But we must not consent to any further
delay. Isl
With Richmond's energy and enthusi-
asrn fusy aroused. We'll find friends and
helpers IN every quarter of the South
in every circle OF naughters; In every