Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-28
AN ARMY OF 100000
To Awe the Assembled Nations at the
Worlds Fair in Chicago.
PENNSYLVANIA WILL SEND 5000.
Uncle Sam Will Ee Asked, of Course, to
Foot the Expense Bills.
FAIR MAGNATES ON THE WAY TO TEXAS

NCHICAGo, Oct. 27.-There was large as
sembly of military men gathered in the
Worlds Fair rooms to-day to discuss the
subject of a military representation at the
fair. The convention was made up of men
from all States in the Union. Major Cen
erai Nelson A. Miles being present, was
called upon to give his ideas.
'In 1S93,'' he said, "during the great
Fair, would like to see grand national
encampment. We should have 100, 900
men. In Europe they have as great re-
views. If the National Guard wishes to
become great element of strength it must
get together in national convention. Arm
sments could b. inspected; maneuvers by
regiments, brigades divisions, corps could
be had, and there could be competitive
drills, ETC. The President could appoint
board of competent judges to make an in
spection. With the regular army regi-
ments and these sovereign citizens of vari-
Gus States marshaled to uphold the power
of their States and the National Govern
ment if necessary, we would have grand
encampment of 100, 900 or more.
UNCLE SAM TO FOOT THE BILL.
"Now, as to the question of expense and
the amount this body may ask Congress to
appropriate to detray the expenses, be-
liere the general Government should pay
for the transportation of the troops and
militia
Several other prominent military gentle
men gave their views. Colonel Turner said
the general Government could not be ex-
pected to pay all OF these great expenses of
transportation, neither is there any way
to order that the militia of any
State go into camp in another State.
Captain j. H. Mimms, of Vermont,
Offered resolution that the convention first
settle the matter of military representation
during 1892 then to go ahead and settle the
matter for 1899 This was well received,
and Chairman Adams decided to call on the
delegates present in alphabetical State ro-
tation.
General Ordway, of the District of Co
lumbia, proposed that the militia organi-
cations intending to be at the Fair in 1898
be Incorporated into the regular United
States army to submit to orders just as the
regular soldiers do, and the War Depart
ment to assume command
81 am instructed by the Adjutant Cen
eral of California" said Beniaman Tru-
man, ''to say that California will send a
regiment here in 1898, and that perhaps
considerable money will be raised BY her to
defray expenses.
PENNSYLVANIA TO SEND 5000 MEN.
Director General George r. Davis was
asked to visit the convention, and immediy
ately General Miles called upon the General
for talk. After this the military gentle
men listened to Secretary Culps outline of !
what the Ceremonies Committee had ar
ranged for the elaborate dedicatory exer- |
cises. Mr.. Keough, of North Carolina, |
spoke for his State, and General Snowden, |
of Pennsylvania, promised 5000 troops. |
Colonel W. p. ~Rend, of Minnesota, got
down to real work by offering the following |
resolution:
Resolved, That it is eXpedient to have |
military display at the dedication of the |
Exposition in 1892 and that the several |
States be requested to send as large a force |
as possible OF the National Guard at that |
time: also that, as shelter and subsistence in |
Chicago are to be furnished to 10000 troops |
by the Exposition Company. the several |
States should pay the expenses of transpor
tatior.
General Ordway moved that the conven-
tion cooperate with the Ceremonies Com
mittee in their military features. Before |
action was taken on any of the resolutions
the convention adjourned until tomorrow.
A TOUR DOWN IN TEXAS.
The Secretary of the National Worlds
Fair Commissian, Colonel John T. Dickin-
son. accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Potter
Palmer, Mrs. Governor Bagley, of Detroit,
Mrs. General Chetlain and daughter, and
Judge Thoman, of Chicago, left here this
evening for Dallas, Tex, at the invitation of
The Texas Worlds Fair Board, to be present
for two days at the State Fair. Mrs. Palmer
will aid in the organization of Texas
Board ofLady Managers, and Judge Tho
man will deliver an address at the
State Fair At Dallas mass meet
ing of the Texas Worlds Fair As
sociation will be held Friday, and
Colonel Dickinson, Secretary ofthe National
will deliver an address. On
he following day the Texas Board of Lady
Managers will be organized under the aus
pices of Mrs. Potter Palmer, President of
,he National Board of Lady Managers and
IN the same day Judge Thoman will de-
liver an address at the Dallas fair in pro-
notion of the general Worlds Fair work
n Texas. Reports from Texas indicate that
great ovation will be rendered to this
distinguished party on its tour Through the
Stats.