Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-14
Confederate Flags, Again.

We are gratifed that our recent editorial on
she subject Of tho use OF Confederate hsgs az
she Lee monument unwilling has been taken In
the proper spirit by the Confederate veterans OF
New York. The subIoined letter from Mr.,
STEWART, the gentleman who opposed the
proposition 10 carry "bstiloworn" Coincide
xate nag, will be read with interest;
WALL STREET, NEW YORK. May II, ls9l
10 the Editor ~ the Dispatch:
Tho Horld to-day publishes a special from
Richmond, and II Is therein made 10 appear thhl
the Confederate Veteran Camp OF New YORK
tand more especially the writer) opposed the
display OF Confederate flags upon the interest
ing occasion Of the unveling the statue OF Gene
yai Lee Ia your city on the 10Th instant Such
was not the case. certainly we old nov assuh, ,
or presume 10 speak for others or other organi-
zatiOnS My own position and that OF our camp
was that Il would DO III bad taste and entirely
Improper for us 20 take even a " battle-Worn
Confederate nag with US IN our pilgrimage 10
vour city We realized the difference In
the conditions surrounding the Coincide
rates residing Ia the northern ana inc
southern States Throughout the North there
Is a desp-seated opposition 20 any display
Of the Confederate nag, and being now citizens
Of New York We ieit that We owed II 10 ourselves
not less than to those among whom We nave cast
our lot 10 do nothlne that would arouse unneces-
rary and unwise entagonisms between the two
great sections Of the country. Your very excel
lent editorial Of yesterday on the above subject
which is published rs part Of the especial 70
the World hereinbefOro referred 10, IL approved
Az ex-CopfederAtes here and should be en-
dorsed by all fsir-minded, CONSERVATIVE men
Quoting from that editorial, Thousands upon
thousands OF our national mage will ln;ertwluc
with the Conquered Banner TO lend tho beauty
of their varied colors 10 the festive decorations
and give proper significance to the character
Of this peaceabie demonstration" Ana VINO
fhGl say ray ? Lest wrong Impression may
obtain "a 10 the action and motives OF myself
ud laufplRrato Veteran
may | not ask that you publish this state
sneut. We VIII try 20 De with you on tho SHth
with goodly number JOE H. Srk"Ahi'
Tho Atlanta C0nstisution Of Monday Gays on
this subject:
In the matter Of flags there has been some diff
ference OF opinion. The sight OF a miniature
Confederate banner has the same effect upon
come Of the partsAns OF the North that red
nag has upon q bull But are the southern peo-
pie under any obligation " respect THIS pre1u-
dicef
The Constitution then reproiuces the Dis
pafch's editorial and adds:
IL would be dificult for q reasonable man &c
ind fault with Tits. The ended nearly q
generation ago The issues OF the struggle are
dead. The southern people are loyal 10 tue
Union. What obligation caa DO made 10 lhelI
occssoual tributes 20 a cause which they believed
50 be rights
Down this way We have had our Confederate
Gays. and without psusing for moment 10
thlnk OF 0NIf4oboly cflIciruh We bdft Hihlu tuo
air ring with Dixie" while our famous generals
have received "a ovation from thousands Of ex-
Confederaies, some OF whom have displayed the
conquered banner. These little demonstrations
did not precipitate revolution, and they never
will ON the contrary, the men aud women who
participated In hen felt more eoptented with
The situation.
II tho people OF Richmond feol like airing this
Confederate nag when Ihey unyeil Leeis statue
Jet them DO L. They will not endanger the
Union, and the stars aud stripes will still wave
over us all