The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-27
lributest to Mr.. and Mrs.
Swanson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellyson.
REPUBLICANS GO
ON THE w ARPATH
Senator'S Noel and Kcezell Have
Debate on Tax Matters-V. P.
i. to Be 1nvcstigated-sena-
tor Daniel Formally
Elccted-Short scs-
sions Held.

Amid scenes which stirred the hearts
of those who were privileged to wit
ness them, tributes of iove and esteem
were presented yesterday by the Cen |
cral Assembly OF Virginia to Governor
and Mrs. Claude A. Swanson and Lieu |
tenant Governor and Mrs. j. Taylor ,
Ellyson. This event took place In the !
hall of tho House of Delegates. iinmc-
diately after the Joint session OF the
two houses. at which Senator Daniel
was reelected for his nfth consecutive
term.
Tho recipients of the presents were
escorted to chairs in front OF the
Speakers desk by joint committee.
In the presence OF nearly all the mem
bers OF the Legislature and crowded
galleries They were received with
tumultuous applause.
Speaker Byrd extended the welcome
of the Assembly to it's distinguished
guests. On behalf of the members he
presented to Lieutenant Governor and
Mrs. Ellyson a beautiful sterling silver
water set of colonial design, OF plain.
solid silver, with a thread border. Upon
1t were inscribed the words: Pre-
Mrs. Ellyson by the members OF the
General Assembly of Virginia. session
1910"
sIr. Ellynon's Record.
1--WE love Taylor ELY SON. said the
Speaker. He entered the confeder
ate army when a boy and fought like
man. But his victories in peace have
boon still more noteworthy. He has
led great party to triumph time and
again He has proved himself fully
worthy OF the tribute OF esteem which
we to-day pay him."
The Lieutenant-Goyernor was visi-
bly, moved when he rose to reply.
"The greatest thing in the world he
said, rs love, and the most affecting
8 thing Is siJs deruonstratiop. This occa-
sion IS the more pleasing to me be-
cause 1t is a tribute 30 ono 10 whom
owe everything which 1 have ever
achieved Ny blunders have been my
own my trIumps have been hers. I
have never devoted my life to money
getting. ! have never thought that
was the best thing in the world.
have tried TO do what I could for the
hes, interests of the Commonwealth"
Tribute TO .Ir.. Swanson.
Senator Halsey. OF Lynchburs, was
next recognized. He paid tribute 10
Mrs Swanson, OF whom he said; You.
most gracious lady. who for the past
four years have presided over our
Executive Mansion with such rare tac'
and charm and grace and sweetness as
10 win all hearts and In parting leave
behind you fragrant memory which
shall always linser around these MIS-
toric walls. as we'll as in the hearts OF
all VirEinians."
To the Governor Senator Halsey
said: It express the sentiment no.
only of the General Assembly but OF all
the people OF Virginia that your ad-
ministration will be remembered as
one of the most successful and pros
porous and progressive In her history.
You have fought a good fight, you nave
kent the faith, but will not say that
you have finished your course, for the
future holds for you. believe, oppor-
tunities for even greater service. You
will carry with you the proud con-
seriousness of duty faithfully performed,
Of high aspirations and noble endeav-
ors and memories of high career
which. II terminated now, would still
be an inspiration to the youth of our
Commonwealth, in patriotism. in stead-
fastness of purpose and OF hlen
achieyenl ent.
Noteworthy Tribute.
Tho members Of the Assembly rose
to their feet as Clerk Williams handed
to the Governor a handsome silver
water set Of waiter. pitcher and COB
let, hand chased, OF recrusse pattern.
and inscribed like the other. The en-
ttusiasm broke forth into cheers.
The Governor, in his address OF
thanks, paid a high tribute to the
present and past General Assemblies OF
Virginia. He said that If he had ac-
complished anything he had been but
feeble factor In the work, the credit
belonging to tho Legislature. since
the time OF the first House OF Bur
resses he said, in 1919. the heart OF
one-half the world had beaten IN the
General Assembly Of Virginia. II has
guided the impulses and been the
foremost figure Of the Commonwealth
in Its march to greatness and gloIS'
To it in large part he gave the pralse
for the proud name which Virginia
bore during the Civil War, and after
wards, in days Of reconstruction. when
thero were none greater than he whc
had Just teen elected Senator
"I leave office" said the Governor
~without a grievance or a complaint
= and without III will against singl
member Of the Senate and House Q
Delegates of Virginia. Tho ceaseles
work and energy displayed by tn
three assemblies during my term o
office would have been a sufflcien
incentive to energy and cndeaYor.
rejoice that not member Of thes
three assemblies has been attacke
with tho breath of scandal. There ha
been no suspicion OF improprlety o.
wrong doing. 1t has spotless record
clean hands"
OF all the gifts he had ever received
added the Governor none would b
treasured more than this one, to whic
pleasure added by the share which
given to ono who deserved the credl
sy for every triumph In his life. lie clos
ed by wishing every member Of tn
Legislature a happy and prosperou
life. n H
Work of Legislature.
8 Most of yesterday's session OF th
legislature was occupied with tn
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