The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-20
MONTAGUE AND MANN
SPEAK AT CHATHAM.
Judge Samuel w. Williams Also
6. Addresses the Large
Crowd.
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CHATHAM, VA, June 1e.-Governor
a.. J.. Montague. candidate for the United
States senatorship, made the first speech
here to-day. which was filled with citi-
zens from all parts OF the county and
lDanville. Many ladies were present.
Judge James Z. Tredway. in short
speech, introduced the Governor, who
was loudly cheered as he came forward.
The Governor discussed the justice OF
the primary ection.s rights OF the fpeo-
pie and honest ballots; that he believed
in government Of the people, by the
& no machine or political bosses, and had
at no time played the part OF a politt-
cal boss.
@ He reviewed the Virginia debt settle
ment, showing that the debt OW ed Virginia
was for money borrowed by the Com
monwealth and loaned the United States
and refuted the statements that one mill
lion seven hundred thousand dollars had
been coverted into the State treasury
but that only five and one-half dollars
had been.
# He then read the aragraph contained
in the Junior senator's circular letter, In
which Senator Martin said that he did
not believe the fair-lninded people Of
Virginia would dspace an experienced
officer for one with experience.
Here he touched on the Junior senator's
first election. comparing Senator Martins
experience with that Of Hunton. Conrad
and Lee. His tribute to the latter was
received with outbursts OF applause. He
referred to the statements about his
having made so many pardons and stated
that he had pardoned one-third less than
Governor Mckinney. who had pardoned
fewer than any Governor since the war
He explained vetoipg the Confederate
pension measure, at the same time
pointing out the greater benefits to the
old soldiers from the pension measure
that became a law a few days thereafter
With his signature He did not come to
reviewed his official career, saying he
had strived to serve all alike, first come
first served, He closed with reference
Z to a statement that II elected senator he
would wrap his toga about him and stand
on his dignity. He left his candidacy
with the people, and II they wished to
see him nominated that they must see
their friends and organize.
The Governor spoke more than one
hour and was frequently interrupted with
outbursts OF applause. The spirit OF the
meeting. was in sympathy with the speak
er and will result in much good for him.
Judge w. H. Mann was then intro
duced by e. S, Reid and In a very short
while had captivated his audience with
his humorous witticisms. He spoke Of
his opponents In manner most compile
mentary, and said all he asked them
was to please let him alone. He then
referred to the Mann bill, and stated
That it was passed by Democratic Leg
Isature and signed by q Democratic GOV
ernor and 1T was a Democratic measure
throughout.
His speech was most happy hit, and
will win many votes Many who had
been skeptical In the past we're out
spoken in their praise OF tho Judge
to-day, and will heartily support him II
nominated,
Judge samual w, Williams was the last
spcaker of the day, and In short, but
We'll expressed speech, presented his
claims In a very forcble manner. He
stated that he was the only candidate
80 far for any office from the Southwest
and hoped the. people OF the Eastern part
of the state would look upon his cnpdl-
dacy fayorably; that he stood for a slnglt
book list and criticised Attorney General
Anderson, as member OF the State
Board OF Education, for RELOCATING the
purchase OF books to county committees
Instead of making the board the pur--
chasing agent.
Judge Williams was originally from
pittsylyania and will receive large vote
In this county. h * q.