Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-02-16
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1928
Handsomely Deserved.

When at its meeting in Rich
mond Friday night the State
Democratic Committee by a ris-
ing vote adopted a resolution
,mmending the activities of
Hon. Harry Byrd, its chairman.
in the work of redeeming the
Ninth from Republican control, |
it suggested a tribute to that
stalwart aggressive and acliiev-
ing young Virginia Democrat to
which enthusiastically sympa-
thetic concurrence will be rem
dered by the rank and file of the
faithful throughout the state.
When elected State Chairman
Mr.. Byrd very obviously accept
ed the office with a keen sense of |
the responsibility which it carl
ried, with a true conception of
the obligations which it entailed,
with serious recognition of the
service which it properly involv-
ed. The high compliment thus
conferred was no doubt fully ap-
preciated, but what is more inn
portant, it suggested to the re-
cipient an inspiration to so dis
charge the duties of his trust as
to merit the distinguished honor.
AS result, Harry Byrd has al
ready established a record which
fully vindicates the action of the
committee in naming him its
chief, and as leader of the Demo-
cratic forces of the State. Un-
der his regime, for the first time
in twenty years, a solid Demo-
cratic delegation was elected
from Virginia to the Federal
Congress. The Seventh which
the Republicans had really hoped
to carry, was swept by splen-
did Democratic victory. In the
Ninth, long regarded as the un-
conquerable stronghold of Vir-
ginia Republicanism. the battle
flag of Democracy in the hands
of the able and intrepid George
Perry, was borne in honor to the
heights of decisive triumph. In
bringing about these stirring re-
suits Harry Byrd had a hand.
He was always ready to render
counsel and cooperation wher-
ever it was needed-alwavs on
the alert to watch the fortunes
of the fight and to keep the COL
umns of the party steady, united
and prepared for the day when
the order of advance should be
given, and the march to the bal
lot box begun. The News was
close observer of the campaign.
1t hoped almost against hope
that the encouraging predictions
occasionally coming out of the
Ninth. might be verified in the
election returns, and it was ready |
to accept as of really startling as
we'll as of immensely propitious
significance the announcement
that the Ninth District Republi-
can columns had been driven in
route and disaster from the field.
That announcement did come,
however, and the great heart of
Virginia Democracy throbbed
with proud exultation for the
first time during many long and
weary years of waiting it was
serenely content.
Too much honor cannot be ac-
corded George Perry for the so
gratifying contamination, too
much credit cannot be given the
Democratic leaders and voters of
the Ninth who made that con.
possible. And tol
Harry Byrd. the State Democratic
chairman who was constantly at
the fighting front, to fearlessly
with the requirements of
his leadership, statewide ap-
probation is due and is rendered.
In character lofty, in fidelity un-
surpassed, in heart undismayed
and unafraid, the Winchester
Senator is an ideal leader, and
the expression of the State Demo-
cratic committee which so in
iicates was altogether timely,
pertinent, and handsomely mer-
ted. -Lynchburg News. v
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