The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-01

This brief order from Governor
Mann to Secretary OF the Common
wealth b. o. James. issued at To-; 30
O'Clock Monday morning. made for
mer Governor Claude A. swanson a
United States Senator from Virginia,
succeeding Major John w. Daniel. Of
I,ynchburg who died on June IS.
with more than six months OF the
term to which he was elected In
1904 unexpired.
Mr. Swanson was appointed to
merely fiji out this unexpired time,
so as to give Virginia representation
in Congress when IL convenes next
December. That he will be reelected
at the senatorial primary TO be held
next summer Is practically certain
some politicians going go far as to
say he win not have any opposition
Glad 1t Is Satisfactory.
After Governor Mann signed the
appointment he asked reporter
what he thought OF It. Informed that
the appointment would doubtless be
approved throughout the State, Gov
ernor Mann said he was glad TO hear
that. This was the only comment
he made.
Immediately after naming Mr..
Swanson. Governor Mann sent him
a telegram telling him of the ap-
pcintment. Secretary James also sent
a dispatch OF congratulanon To the
former chief executive.
Senator Swanson, always a devoted
friend. admirer and champion OF the
Confederate soldier, will deliver an
address at the dedication of rnonu
ment to the warrior in gray at Surry
Courthouse. Surry county, Tuesday
Secretary TO the Governor Ben p.
Owen. who also served as amanuen~
sis to Governor Swanson, will take
tho commission to the nav senator
at Surry.
No Opposition I'm Primary.
Speaker Byrd, Adjutant- General
Sale and former Speaker Cardweil
were all in the governors Office when
the appointment was made. They de-
ciared the appointment was splen-
did one. that Mr.. Swanson would
make a magnificent senator and they
expressed the butter that he would
have no opposition In the primary
next summer.
BY reason Of ambiguity In the first
order given to Secretary James. II
was made to appear that Governor
Mann had appointed Mr.. Swanson
to not only FIJI the unSxpired term
OF Senator Daniel. but 10 serve until
thirty days after the meeting ~f the
next General Assembly" This would
have allowed Senator Swanson to
serve until February. 1pl2. a year
AFTER the present term expires Such
was not the intention OF Governor
Mann. and when he discovered the
error he had the order simpIified and
said MFR, Swanson will serve only
until next March. when Senator Dam
iers term would have expired and
the people will elect a senator next
summer" :
Occasions No Surprise.
The appointment Mr. Swanson
did not come as surprise, for many
persons requested Governor Mann TO
appoint him Immediately after Sena-
tor Daniels death, and the chief ex-
ecutive realized that his predecessor
was the best qualified and equipped
man for the senatorship.
Not since the serious illness of Sem
ator Daniel at Daytona in March has
there been much, IL any doubt, as to
the appointment OF Mr.. Swanson.
The legislature. which has the DOW
er to choose the successor of a de-
ceased senator If the latter dies while
the assembly Ia In session. was in con-
structive session when Senator Dam
II
March and efforts were made TO re-
call the State soions who had gone
to their homes that they might act
In the matter. The members OF the
legislature wanted former Governor
swanson as senator. although there
were strong rumors 10 the effect that
II the matter was left in the hands
or Governor Mann the latter would !
appoint Representative Hal Flood, OF
the sixth district, who so ably a.
elsted him during the guhernatorfaI I
campaign, or Speaker Richard r.
byrd or some other friend.
The General Assembly adjourned at |
the scheduled hour. with Senator Dan
iei still The death of the Lame |
Lion OF Lynchburg'' was expected
momentarily. and discussion over his
successor continued. The senatorshin
10 said to have been offered to Renre- |
sentative Flood. and he had a per-
sonai talk with the governor. after
which he announced that he would
not accept the appointment. Mr.. |
Fiood was considered the sfron~ast
opponent OF Mr.. swanson. beca usa ~
tne high esteem and friendshtp Cow
ernor Mann has for him. The repre-
sentative declined the senatorshin
which he would have held until next
March. because. II is said Mr.. swan
son would have been candida te
against him next summer and RAJ
election would have meant a fight
which was not desired
Many Were Talked OF.
From time TO time rumors were
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