The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-18

spee!alto The Timss IS d CHI; aa
interest Is felt and manifested here
4 in tho illness OF Senator John w.
] Daniel. Ills colleagues inquire about,
him often. Although Mr.. Daniel had
not been regular In his attendance
on tho Senate floor for many months
before he quit tho Capitol for rest and
: recuperntion, his continued absence
alarmed his friends. During the tariff
sessions OF last year he spent much
OF his time in the Democratic cloak
! room, on tho sofas. resting and sleep
ms. AT titnes he was not able to be
at his post at all, but always willing
and ready, he never failed to do his
duty when there.
Senator Daniel has not been In hia
seat many times. II at all, this SEES
sion. Ills health began to break last
fail. and he gradually grew worse.
For many years Washington people
have loved the Lame Lion OF Lynch
burg. Socially he has been q favor
ite ever since he first entered Con-
gress. His striking face-handsome.
strong and vivactous--tas been ad-
mired by thousands OF visitors who
knew him by reputation and sight
only.
His style OF oratory. nov obsolete.
won for him the hearts OF noble.
minded people OF all sorts and condi-
tons. His afrable manner, his sua-
witty and his elegant appearance mado
him a favorite IN every social gather
ing honored by his presence. Men.
women and children were glad to pay
him tribute.
In his ballny days. when in the fun
vigor OF body and mind, he did not
have q superior In making a set
speech in the nation. His language
,yas chaste. his dcmcauor superb. and
his cloquence rnasterful. No we'll.
I informed southerner could forget hi.
address on Jefferson Davis. HE
speech at tho dedication OF the Kings
Mountain Monument in 1880 made him
thousands OF friends in North and
South Carolina.
Favorite Theme.
His favorito theme was the South
crn Contedcracy and Its men and wo-
men. Old soldiers never tired OF hear
Ing him speak of Davis. Lee and Jack.
son.. and the South had In him q
worthy champion IN the halls Of Con-
gross. Although he was not bitter
against the Union after Appomattox.
he never permitted any maligner OF
his country to so unchastiscd IL he
Being a man OF high intellectual
ideals, refinement OF thought and
speech. his oratory was on a high
plane. He paid careful attention to
periods. End his orations will live
long after he IS gone. Every student
of men and peoples recognized him as
fine example OF the old Virginia
gentleman. and his dress. his gailan-
try. and his general bearing toward
his fellow man ranked him as such.
This is the reputation he has In
Washington.
On tho stump, before the masses. he
was all powerful in his younger days.
Tho virSInians loved him. Ills lame
leg. his crutch. and his peculiar micn
mado him moro attractive thnn he
would have been without them In
crowd. OF thousands he stood In con-
trast to the average leader OF men.
The death OF Senator Daniel would
be followed by one OF the most spirit
cd political contests Virginia ever
had It lis known. and has been known
for months, that former Governor
Z Swanson and Representative Flood
would like to fall heir to tho sena-
torial toga. For several weeks friends
OF these men have been discussing the
situation. and predicting what would
happen In the event OF the resignation
or demise OF Mr.. Daniel. The battle
is not on, but the warriors are ready
E to grid their loins.
On the 4th Of next March. Senator
Daniels term expires. The last Legis-
laturc reelected him to succeed him
self. In case he should resign or die
Governor Mann would be called upon
10 name his successor. Two names.
and only two. are mentioned here in
connection with the post--tl,osc OF
swanson and Flood
Martin Behind Flood
None OF the principals mentioned
here is talking. but others are. It Is
believed that Mr.. Flood Is closer TO 4
Governor Mann than Mr.swnnson5. In
n. nnal showdown, when the crisis
j came. It Is said that Senator Martin.
tho man behind tho throne In Vir-S
ginia, would vote for Floed.
Down in the State, in certain circles
1t is thought that Swanson. for his
support Of Judge Mann. got the
promise OF the latter to appoint him
5toSt tho SENATE in the event that such
4 situation as the one described here