The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-28
HERE TO STAY.


baby year and contemplate the fresh vistas OF
the future with optimism, hope and strong
heart but to make it plain that ii is here to stay
q Probably not AS fixed the seat of government
B In Richmond, or the eternal James. but this pa
nar is permanent institution in the capital city
& 81 Virginia.
II The determination OF the founders Of The
4 Richmond VirginiGa 10 make il a fixture in Vir-
I xinia Journalism as an afternoon paper and
n probably add morning edition, is based on the
\ success o. the first twelve months, the cordial
reception it has received from the best class OF
\ advertisers and subscribers, and the moral sup
II port given it, not alone in Richmond bus
4 throughout the entire State. The Vr0inidn
n has succeeded beyond its fondest hope. Starting
out with much misconception of its purpose and
Il more wilful Misrepresentation of it's policy and
I ideals this paper has made itself popular and
felt, esteemed and respected and at the close of
B tts first year believes the achievements and out
i look gratifying and encouraging.
Il year ago The Virgntdn published its first
4 Issue, which well received by the press OF
4 the State if not of the city, has been any
q initial edition in Virginia. The policy of The
\ svirgiaion was announced on January rs. 1910.
and for purposes OF review and understanding
4 this announcement is reproduced on this page
I to-day.
The founders Of this Taper conscientious
In the belief that 1t has lived up to the spirit
and letter of each and every principle enunciat-
! ed in this policy. Did they not feel that these
Il principles underlying all moral, intellectual and
Il material progress could be upheld by them
4 throughout the rest of the papers life they
Meald not declare it Is here to stag.
h The Richmond Vtrgintan has stood for does
And will stand for Virginia and the city of Rich
Bmond. and for the best and highest interests of
the people. II has kept the Democratic faith,
Il has ehronicled the progress of the State and
Its people and pointed thg-way te further at-
MANAGEMENT of their interests. 1t has given the
news Of the day fully fairly. freely and accu,
rateiy and thrown its columns open to contrib
utors irrespective OF their creed affiliations or
views. Fair treatment and polite consideration
I has been given each individual and organization
D dealing with this paper, and that will continue
to be its policy.
Know all men byethese presents that The Rjch.
ksMebd FtygininH is not organ" of any organ
fxation whatsoever. Not even the temperance
ORGANIZATIONS in whose work it is so deeply in.
terested 1t stands alone independent free and
frank 10 give TO its thousands of readers the
news OF the day and express it's opinions and
@Spnvictions on what happens or is proposed AS
RAnnonnced In its salutatory. this paper SIS in
Nhearty sympathy with the unselfsh and lauda-
&bae efforts of those reformers who are earnestly
RgAnd honestly striving to reach satisfactory So
lution Of this most difficult tliquor) problem
which is vitality related 10 the economic In.
tHliscrua1, social and moral welfare of society"
< is likewise in most hearty sympathy with the
*Nnseifsh and laudable efforts to make Virginia
j the greatest and progressive State in the
@unson. 1t is therefore as logical TO style this pa,
Der .4the organ of the State of Virginia as the
EcrEan Of ;ae Antisaloon League
During the Legislature of 1910 The Virginian
&advocated the right Of the people to settle the
01uor question TO them might seem best
! That was battle for great principle This
#paper advocates the passage of such a measure
md viii always stand for the protection of young
&life from the ravages Of organized, egalized or
1Awless evils in whatever shape or form they
may exist
The Ffrqfnadn wishes TO most heartily thank
&l1 host of friends and supporters for their
moral and financial assistance lent 1t In bciIdne
btself up to a permanent institution. and hopes
Mat this paper will be SO conducted as TO merit
- only their continued support. but that sup
eft 10 greater measure than heretofore
~ Is difficult TO believe that a paper so Young
The FfrGtnidn has attained to a position Of
ea prominence and influence in a conservative
1fs like Virginia, and the fact that II has
kxes admirably 10 prove that there are those
1reat numbers who believe in It's policies The
per has steadily increased in popularity. the
elpts OF the business Office showing apprec
INCREASES every month The circulation Of
Fiyvinidn at its birth was larger than that
nv newly-launcbed paper. and II has been
tented daily. weekly and monthly. until the
a3 class OF advertisers In the city and State
III come TO recognize it as a splendid medium
1pGh which TO exploit their businesses The
9e ~ The Vtrcinian Ia progress, and II ia but
~ that II should be able here and now to
IN tbs most encouraging Roadway and adj
nant within IT. own establishment