The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-15

making two Of its reports, but It has
others to make which are Of equal mo-
ment to the people. The two reports
made and disposed of In the House are
those relating to the subjects of char
tering corporations and of putting the
new Corporation Commission into &C
tive operation. #ItSrequred but one day
each to put these bills through the
House. so thoroughly had the committee
drawn and studied out their, minor de-
tails Colonel James R. Cation. of Alex
andrIa, and other strong lawyers on the
committee are largely responsible for the
expedition with which the work was
disposed Of When they came upon the
floor, however, Mr.. Churchman managed
them with characteristic dexterlty.
Pending the long session OF the General
Assembly, which body is earning repu-
tation for hard work in enactlng lcgisla-
ton Of more than ordinary INTEREST and
Importance, 1t Is but natural that politics
should be subject much discussed.
There are many able men in that body
whose records commend them to the
people for higher honors, and rs the time
approaches the question of nominees for
the several positions on the State
ticket is ono which members Of the
General Assembly uHO liz peopIS 6SA-
orally are becoming moro interested In.
Many distinguished men have been
put forward for the governorship, among
them being the able Speaker Of the
House Of Delegates, Hon. John T. Ryan.
OF Loudoun. This gentleman has had
many years experience in public life.
He is the oldest member In either branch
OF the General Assembly in point Of SER
~ orHkn y
ner filled the very ardous and important
position of Speaker of the House for
several terms.
Speaker Ryan, as he is afrectlonatcly
termed by ncaly all of the members Of
tho Legislature, as well as by his friends
generally, will, If he finally concludes
to enter the race for the governorship,
by his great popularity. fairness of mind,
conception Of public duty and loyalty to
political principles, bring to his aid /.
very strong support. He Is thoroughly
known in the State. and will make a
most formidable candidate.
There Is probably no member OF the
General Assembly better or more gem
orally known than the gentleman from
Portsmouth, the Hon. Charles u. Bland.
Mr. Bland has served his city for four
consecutive terms during which time
he hns made u public record. which any
man cOulu Wen view Win pllues uhu 50
well pleased are tho people he represents
that no one doubts In the least his con-
tlnuous return to tho General Assembly
as long rs he desires to continue In that
capacity. This popular gentleman Is mn
nyowed candidate In tho coming state
Democratic primary for Lleutenaht-
Governor ana It is duo him to say
| that his candidacy has met with much
| favor In every section of virginia. II
the expressions heard Mt the Capitol are
to BIO taken as mn Indication OF the pollt-
icnl pulse,
Mr. Bland is n man who at all times
stands ready to give his reasons for the
faith within him, He is forccful
| speaker m able debater, and wlthal q
courteous opponent. When matters of
Importance are under discussion In the
| House, and Mr., Bland rises to address
that body. no Is given the most careful
| and courteous attention, many of his
1 speeches being greeted with hearty ap-
plausc by his hearers, He Is popular In
The extreme with the entire membership
OF tho Genral Assembly, ms evidenced by
his success with the many measures he
EAocatep. IIe has host of friends in
Virginia, who knowing the honesty, ubll-
ity, energy and influence Of tho Ports
mouth gentleman. In connection With tho
splendid record he has made and tho
service he has rendered the State and his
| party, adYocnt his nomination for
Leutenant- Governor with much enthu-
IeIn