The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-04

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be creating tho disturbance. The
prompt and effective intervention OF
the police prevented any further sem
blance of disturbance, tho great crowd.
dcnsely packed for over Il square In
every direction, remaining quiet and
orderly throughout the exercises.
Unwilling of Monument.
Realizing that tho old veterans had
had long march and that only COM
paratively few could hear General Iec
concluded to have the unveiling cxer-
cises before tho speaking, in order
that all might see the canvas fall from
the bronze figure of President Davis.
The signal was given, and at tho con-
clusion Of the hymn the veil was
drawn by Mrs. Hayes, assisted by her
two sons. instantly the guns OF the
Howit2ers doomed out In q preslden-
tial salute bands in every direction
struck UP Dixie" cheer after cheer
rolled over the crowd from side to side
as the bronze ngure Of the President
OF the fallen Confedoracy stood forth
In lifelike attitude.
Fireworks were sent off. balloons
carrying Confederate flags noated over
tho crowd, bombs exploded. the crash
OF drums. the singing of children, and
the cheers Of the multitude mingled In
n great roar of noise. which continued
for several minutes.
AS soon as quiet was restored Cen
oral Lee introduced Governor Claude A.
| Swanson, Of Virginia, rs the .'glorious
Governor Of tho glorious old State Of
Virginia. Governor Swanson's speech
was vigorously delivered in tones thnt
carried well over tho great crowd, his
periods being punctuatcd with rolls
of applause.
| Governors Address.
/ paragraph in which no declared for
limitation OF tho power OF tho Fed
! eral government and an cxaltation Of
/ the principle OF local self government
brought forth the applause OF all his
hearers including handcnpping from
ZION. w. j. Bryan. Senator Carn,ack
Governor Wariicld, Of Maryland, and
1 other public men on the platform. Gov.
1 ernor Swanson said:
1T Is my privilege and pleasure, as Gov.
4 ernor or Virginia. TO extend to all OF you a
cordial, warm; loving welcome. and to ex-
! press on behalf OF the people of this state
i their profound appreciation OF tho honor OF
i having erected In Richmond this splendid
! monument to commemorate the Confederate
I cause. and to give testimony to the abound,
! Ing and abiding affection which tho people
'lof the South entertain for President Jeffer-
j son 5paVls, z
4 Tho Memory Of Virginia.
4 4, ~ Wish to assure you that there is no
y state N the South where tho memories OF
4 tho War Between the States. where tho
Il herosm ana glory Of the Confederate sol.
! dicrg are more deeply cherished than in ths
\ State of Virginia. You Confederate veterans
nov received from Virginia ne warm and
Il 'Ecnerous welcome as that accorded you
i during the dark hours OF tho great war
4 when you brave men came from Texas tt
! MARYLAND to fight on her soil in a Just nnt
! righteous cause. Your presence In thi.
) superb city. around which clusters q death
4 less fame, duo to your wonderful achieve.
4 ments, klndlcs anew IN our hearts those tiei
4 of brothery affection which cemented ii.
and made i,s all one people during the try
= ng hours and suffering nf that great con
! flict, With duickencd pulse and throhblnt
n heart Virginia salutpa you Confcdorat,
soldiers With feelings OF profound reverence.
! convey To YOU her blessings and benedlc
tIons. aud to tell Nou that there Ia no por
tlon OF her superb career IN statehood u
i which she more golips. that in which lsh
: has greater pride. than ,that part extending
y from Bethel TO Appomnttox.
mo people In the history Of the worlt
over suffered more, or wore inflicted VIII
j more dire calnmities, than the people %
Il Virginia during the four years or terrific
! warfare Within her bordera. during M
I war was fought within this state o. bat
; ties actions and comhnts of sufficient I'M
| por ancc for mention in the official record
4 OF tho Union and Confederate armies Her
n deyastat Ion, desoation and ruin were M
: lipcrenced In their most Oppressive ana dis
astrous form. Hero for four long, wear
i xaaxss was war around the YeFN houNAs an