The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-06
RADFORD's WELCOME,
A Magnificent Reception Ac-
corded Swanson.

tspcclni TO The 1lines-D tth)
Is EAST RADFORD, VA, August 5.-Iiad
there been the shadow 'of a doubt as
to Rndrord's loyalty TO SWANSON It was
dlspclled tonight BY the magnificent rc.
&ccplIon given the congressman from Tho
fifth district and BY the high pitch OF
enthusiasm with which his bic. eloquent
and mastery speech inspired the blg
audience assembled to greet him. AZ
least four hundred people. Including many
ladies', were present and the speaker. On
being introduced by City Chairman Jor'
dan received q hearty ovation. Mr..
Swanson smoke more than an hour and q
half. but from the moment he began until
the last word OF the splendid burst OF
elodtlencc with which his speech closed
he kept his audience ut he highest pitch
or interest. enthusiasm and admiration.
Claude Swanson Is an orator as well
ns d statesman. He wins the heart while
he appeals To the reason OF his hearers.
His intense earnestness loyalty and warm
henrtcdncss kindle Jan intense and SINH
lar response In the breasts OF his hearers
from first to last. He was enthusiastic.
caIly applaudcd and back of the en-
th,lsinsm was steadfnst determination
In the minds and hearts OF the voters TO
show their approval In substantial shape
the 2od OF August Mfr. Swanson's speech
WAS along the general lines Of his Roa-
noke speech. In dealing with the charges
against him which appeared In the Roa-
noke Times he said they were paid ad-
vertiscments. published at twenty cents
line by $Afackcy. OF Alexander. s .
Sc IIc denounced the act as the FIRST mud
Singing Of the campaign. and said he
thanked God that It's author was not a
ylrgInlan. The very charge brought
against him showed the patriotism, the
nobility OF the man they sought to
,smirch. Mr.. Mackey has failed in his
'p,irnose. He has exalted and strength
ened Mr.. Swanson by his reprehenslblc
methods and utterly gro,lndless charges
OF fraud
IN replying to them Mr.. Swanson rose
ime1estically5 to the occasion. and not
only Inspired the confidence. but chal.
lenges the admiration OF everybody ever. DC. he
reviewed his twelve years In Congress
smoke IN advocacy OF good roads, public
schocls,55thc single list for schoobooks.
pensions for old Confederate soldiers and
n bust ness Administration for Virginia
He also advocated a decrease OF freight
and passenger rates as one OF tho, prime
essentials for the development OF the
States resources. declared his deter
bination II elected governor, TO bend MS
energies TO bring $aDout AB dppoihtet "
the Corporation Commission. 1t would be
in his power. He explained the power
and influence which n Virginia governor,
under the new constitution possesses as
aprolnter OF the State boards of all OF
our public institutions, etc. and In
patriotic way spoke OF the honor, the
responsibility. the power for good which
attached to the Office OF chief executive OF
this grand old Commonwealth.
He paid a glowing tribute to her glor-
lous history. her noble dead. her magnl.-
fcrnt possibilities for wealth and power
and greatness. material and spiritual Mr..
Swanson said that his onponents adv6-
Gated good roads. free schools. ETC.. but
that he had never heard Of them intro
duc.ng any bills into the legislature 10
That end during their long terms OF
Office. Fills speech. however, was free
from abuse or detraction OF his oppon,-
cnts. and he made n fine impression. ~
speech. which abounded In delightful
h,,mor. manly sentiment. eloduenco. pal
rtotism and sound business sense was q
magnificent effort and was greatly ENJOY.
ed state Chairman EllHson made pre-,
speech before Mr.. Swanson arrived, ana
left With him for Richmond ut II 80