Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-02
THE @. A. r.. ENcAMPMENr.
Meeting OF the Executive Committee-veter-
ans Of the Various Army Corps Meet.

II.
Meeting Of the Executive Committee-veter-
ans of the Various Army Corps Meet.
meeting Of the executive committee of the
citizens Grand Army encampment committee
was held yesterday afternoon at the headquar-
tiers. The subcommittee appointed to devise a
plan for providing sufficient free quarters was
made. 1t was recommended that four tempo
rary barracks be erected, one on the Monu-
ment grounds, one on the square between 7th
and 9Th streets, Virginia avenue and d street
southwest, one in Garfield Park and one
on site in the northeast vet to be
selected. These barracks will be. respect
lively. 64x250 feet and 64x500 feet, ground
dimensions, capable Of accommodating |. 200 to
$500 men each. These buildings were designed
by Mr.. W. c. Morrison, the well-known builder,
after conference with Mr.. Edson. and will be
erected under his supervision. Authority was
given to proceed et once with the preparations
for the erection of these buildings
Reference made to the gratifying ont
come OF the discussion to the use of the
White Lot for reunion purposes and the
decision Of Col. Ernst that the committee could
lave the use of this reservation was fayorably
commented upon. The cum Of 80 400 wns
assigned to the committee on information. upon
whom most Of the preliminary expenses fall
The opinion was expressed that the canvass
for subscription would be completed now that
the temperature had somewhat moderated,
Whiie the amount OF money needed has not
been vet subscribed. still the committee are
confident that the funds will be secured
ARMY CORPS MEETINGS.
The members of several army CORPS held
meetings last evening At the Ebbitt House
the first army corps was in session, W. S. Odell
presiding and Mr.. johnson secretary An ad-
dress was made by Maj. McElroy. A number
| OF those present had received information that
| their comrades intend 10 hold reunions here
during the encampment Among these was the
| United States harpshooters. represented by ID.
| Z. Craig of the second regiment. Committees
we're appointed to secure the names of all the
first corps men now In Washington, in order TO
divide the work among the various committees
to be appointed at the next meeting. DR.. J. j.
| Little was elected treasurer. The next meeting
will be held on Monday evening.
| The second corps met at Wizards NJ E
Crell presided and o. d. Thatcher was secre-
| tary. committee consisting of Messrs. U.ell.
| Jones and Thatcher was appointed to prepare
circular letter. A subcommittee on the part
Of the first. second and third divisions was ap-
pointed with these members: First division
W. H. Maxwell. first brigade; A. J. Richards;
second brigade: J. J. Purman, third brigade.
| s. r. Whitney, fourth brigade. Second divi-
| sion-O. ID. Thatcher. first brigade. aud James
McCrea, third brigade. Third DIVISION. W.
+. Williams, first brigade, and H. S. Stevens,
| second brigade.
The fourth corps met at the Ebbitt d. A..
GrOsvenor presided. William Myers was elected
vice chairman and S. :. Daish secretary. One
member from each division was selected to look
| up members Of the corps residing in this CITY
| This committee as far completed. is COM
posed of the following Louis Kimmel. Capt.
| William Myers. Gen. Hsmer C. Jones. Capt.
Walter Hudnall. Capt ]. r. Leonard, Michael
| Sells and Col. Thomas J. Spencer
There will be a meeting of the veterans of
the eighth corps-Army of West Virginia-held
in the red parlor Of the Ebbitt House this even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
CHAIRMAN EDsoN's LETTER TO SECRETARY
ELKINs.
The full text of the letter Of Chairman Edison
| to the Secretary Of War in regard to the use of
the W hite Lot during the GA X. encampment,
Of which mention was made in The STAR yes
terday, Is as follows:
Sir: Your letter Of July Is. granting permits
sion to use certain parks and reservations and
withholding permission for the use of the White
Lot for reunion purposes, il received.
We respectfully ask a reconsideration Of the
action regarding the White Ipt. We believe
that Gen. Ernst and Col. Casey overestimate
the injury that will be sustained TO that Lark
They are, also, we maintain. in error to the
real necessity why the Use of the White Lot
| should be given to the executive committee
| 1t was the intention that the White Lot should
| be used for reunion purposes only. 1t is the
| purpose of this committee 70 protect all the
| shrubbery. absolutely, and any damage which
might be done to the grassland there will be
some-we will endeavor to restore. 1t seems
| to the committee that il the damage is confined
to the grass, as Col Ernst states. permission
| should not be refused for that reason.
The grounds being used for reunions held by
! the veterans will be under thorough regulation
and good order, thus securing protection. We
feel THAT really less damage will be sustained
than if they were left open to the public day
and night during the encampment.
| Regarding the necessity for using the White
Lot for the purpose named would state that
after thorough inspection of all the public
grounds that we expect may be placed at our
disposal, outside of the White Lot. we find they
are inadequate for the purpose of quartering
the members of the Grand Army. la addition
! thereto We will be under the necessity of rent
| ing private grounds for the same purpose
Should We be deprived Of the White Lot it will
only incur additional expense to the COM
mittee. Moreover, we will not be able to secure
grounds SO centrally located and so desirable
for reunion purposes
| Permission having heretofore been granted
| for the use of these grounds to the National
Guard drill the committee on reunions felt
quite sure that permission for the reunions of
the veterans would not be withheld. OF course
you are aware that application has been
made to you for a permit, before the passage of
law authorizing the same, which ap-
| proved July IA, 1892.
Owing TO the delay of Congress in passing the
act appropriatins the money for the use Of the
committee, and giving the authority for grant
ing the permit for these grounds, the plans of
the committee on reunions became known and
published before it was possible to have the per-
init acted upon. This makes the situation some
| what embarrassing. The executive committee
respectfully appeal for your favorable recon-
sideration Of the action taken and that the per-
mission asked be granted.