The morning times., 1895-10-30
HEART IND SOUL FOR CUBA |
Grand Army Men in Sympathy
With the Fight for Freedom.
WILL ATTEND MASS MEETING
Conference of Post manders De-
cides to Join the Rally at Metzerott
Hall as Private Citizens-Ffnal Re-
ports From the Committees in
Chnrge-A Sumner in Expectation.

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Republic In the Department of the otomac
are in touch with The Times on the pur-
pose and aiTu of the grand mass meeting
to be held tomorrow evening in sympathy
with the Cubans in their fight for free
dom.
| This sentiment was universal at a meet
| ing of the post commanders q A. X of this
| department which was held last night at
Grand Army headquarters, Department
Commander Anderson presiding.
The question of attending the mass meet
| ing was fully discussed. After the adjourn
mcnt Majo Anderson informed The Times
| that while an invitation to attend as the
| G.. a. X. could not be accepted, yet he
| would attend as a private citizen, and that
| the spirit of every member of the depart
| ment would lead him also To be present.
| This department, lie said is an integral
| part of the national G.. A. r., and he did
not desire TO place that body on record
as endorsing the movement without the
consent of Commander in Chief Ivan n.
walker.
He would not hesitate, however. had the
Cubans a de facto government and a sea
ort, in which case he believed that cur
government would at once recognize the
Cubaus as a nation
You can say, however. that as iiudi-
yiduals, the q. A. r. of this department
is standing behind the movement and
that II has cur consideration and syIDpath
VETERANS ALL WITH THEM.
Taking this expression OF the Department
Commander, In connection with the fact
that the posts were largely represented
at the conference last night, 1t can safely
be- assumed that in Metzerort Hall to-nior-
row night, viii be noted hundreds of men
who are heart and soul with the sentiment
OF a free Cuba.
Every Yliembpr of the executive com
mittee to arrange for the Cuban nLtssr
meeting Thursday night was present at
Mr.. Simon VOLTS office, 926 street,
yesterday morning. AT this meeting all
the arrangements were completed.
Reports showed that the meeting VIII
be a sumner. Frouu all sides come prom
ises of attendance. and those who want
seats must come early. Vice presidents
and members of the various committees
viii come to the street entrance of the
hall. They will bring their wives or
families with them. The main doors 10
the hall will be opened at 7:3o sharp.
The meeting begins at O'clock
Mr. T. B. Metzerott, chairman OF the
committee on halls, was appointed by the
committee as sergea Mt alarms. With his
corps OF ushers he will see that the crowd
is seated. Chairs viii he provided III the
front for the Henderson Drum Corps. The
boys will entertain the audience while
they are waiting Tor the speakers. The
boxes will be reserved for the wives of the
speakers.
froT. Coward has volunteered to lead
the audience in singing America" at the
beginning OF the meeting and 'Old Hun
dred" at the close. His offer WIS accepted
and these will be features of the evening.
The other singing will be by Mrs. Frank
Martin del Castillo, Cuban, who viii
sing an original song in Cuban costume.
She is a graduate OF the Boston Conserva-
tory OF Music.
SOME OF THE SPEAKERS.
Addresses will be made by Hon. Simon
Wolf, Corporal Tanner. Gen. Bnrdett. DR..
Rankin, Senior Quesada. and one friend
whom he brings with him, Rabbi Stern,
and a few other gentlemen. Each OF the
addresses Will be short, aud it Is ex-
pected that each Will be enthusiastic.
Arrangements are being made to have
the han decorated 1t is expected that
the decorations will consist of the stars
and stripes and the one-starred hanner of
Cuba. These will be displayed from the
stage. America" goes all right with
these two flags.
Tie committee on invitations reported
that it tad invited all the patriotic So
cieties in the District To attend. Separate
invitations had Deen sent wherever pos
siblc. Mr.. Robinson thought that the at
received intimations from a number of
sources that the invitations would be ac-
cepted.
The committee on resolutions reportei
that their work was already, and that
Dir. Rankin would present the resolutions
the night of the meeting. This action las
been necessitated by the selection of Cor
poral Tanner as permanent chairman of
the evening.
Mrs. John A. Logan hss'made it possible
to remain in the city until Friday. She
promised to be present at the meeting If
she remained over. The executive COM
mittee called on her yesterday to request
her to make an address on behalf of the
women of the District. They appreciate
her sacrifice made in not leaving for New
York yesterday, as she first intended.
The committee on halls reported that |
arrangements were all completed for tax
ing care of the crowd. Overflows have |
been provided for and good speakers Sc
cured. Mr.. Metzerott will reserve few |
seats for the ladies who wish to attend, |
providing they arrive early enough. I'm |
less there is matter of vital importance the |
executive committee will rot meet again.
SPANS OBJECTION
The impression is everywhere gaining |
ground that Spa nish officials have pro- |
tested To the government against the hold |
ing of this mass meeting. The protest, il |
is claimed. is made on the grou nd that |
the district of Columbia is the official cen |
ter OF the United States, and in this way |
the meeting is of an official character.
II is known that the Spaniards are very |
angry at the expressions of sympathy that |
have been made in other cities So it |
was expected that this meeting at the |
Capital would stir them up most vigor- |
ousiy.
The matter was reported to the executive |
committee at its meeting yesterday, and |
was discussed at some little length. 1t was |
decided that nothing could be done The |
meeting is only one to express sympathy. |
1t sends out ammunitions OF war. 1t simply |
rives the people a chance to talk for them |
selves, and to act for themhelves.
The report had it that the President had |
Irged the pcstponement of Cuba Day at |
The Atlanta Exposition. On the same |
grounds the postponement of the meeting |
could be urged here 1t was added that |
being held in the District of Columbia, the |
government might be held by the Spanish |
authorities for consequential damages,
Fhe executive committee was willing to |
risk it.
One thing is certain Spanish officials |
are not pleased. They appreciate the
weight this meeting will have washing |
tonians will not disappoint them.