The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-12-18
LIEUT.. WALL REMAINS.
SharpshOOters Refuse to Sanction his
Retirement.
Wa- Wanted n First Lieutenant al
Company Do Guild $ot Accept
IT Opposition was Met With.

1t isn't often that q man hears as
many pleasant things about him
self as was expressed about Lieut.
Walter Z. Wall at the special meet
ing OF the Sharpshooters Company
last night, but he bore them with
becoming dignity nevertheless.
For several days there has been
more or less talk about Mr.. Wall
going into the volunteer military
service as lieutenant OF Company
d. The gentleman had been pre-
vailed upon to accept the position,
and much pressure had been
brought to bear to make Mr.. Wall
believe he could best serve
his country by joining forces
with the military. As was
Just and proper under the circum-
stances the crack shot of the rifle
men and leader of a band OF men
good and true, would not consent
to leave the Sharpshooters without
first getting the sense OF the COM
pany on his retirement. He found
that out last night and a great deal
more. II a gentleman ever had
occasion to feel proud OF achieve
ments, certainly the records of the
utterances made by members of
the Sharpshooters ought to satisfy
Mr.. Wall Of the aloha in which he
is held by the organization.
The meeting was opened by
Lieut.. Wall, with Secretary John
son at his post. After the roll had
been called and seventeen members
answered to their names, the object
OF the gathering was explained by
the acting commander. He be-
lieved it was well known to all
present. Certain inducements had
been made to him to accept the
first lieutenancy of Co. D, it being
pointed out that he could be more
useful to the cause by becoming
connected with the military. No
promise could be made without
first laying the matter before the
Sharpshooters, with whom he had
been intimately associated and for
whom he had the kindest of
feeling. If there was the
least opposition the proposition
would not be entertained. Mr..
Wall then asked to retire and let
the Sharpshooters discuss the mat
ter. This was voted down for the
reason that the members were in
the habit of saying what they had
to say about each other to their
faces. Applause greeted this re-
mark and the lieutenant occupied
the chair throughout the meeting.
Explanation was made that invita-
tions had been given Colonel Nc
Lean, Majors Jones and Mcleod to
be present and take part in the dis
cussion.
Second Lieutenant J. l.. Mclean
introduced the following resolution,
which received a second immedi-
ately after being read, followed by
lusty cheers:
Whereas our First Lieutenant, Mr..
w. T.. Wall, has been asked by the
Chief and certain Off
GERS of the Regiment, to run for cleo
ton as first Lieutenant of Co. I'D" n.
G. H, and whereas, his election to
such office, would cause his with
drawal from his present position as
officer and member OF the 1st Co
of Hawaii, and whereas
such action on his part, would greatly
injure and impair the present efficiency
of the Company he at present COM
mands, therefore be it resolved that
the members of the 1st Co. of Sharp
shooters of Hawaii, in special meet
ing assembled, do hereby protest
against the efforts made, to cause
his withdrawal from said Company
and earnestly request him to
decline the office offered him, and to
remain an officer and member of the
First Company of Sharpshooters of
Hawaii. While so feeling, we wish
to express our hearty sympathy with
all those who are trying to improve
the efficiency of the military.
Mr.. Mclean spoke feelingly OF
the good work performed by Lieu
tenant Wall and was not in favor
of his leaving the Sharpshooters.
Colonel Mclean outlined the ne
cessity for a good man being
selected to build up Company ID.
In looking around for suitable tim
Der Mr.. Wall had been selected.
He was just the man wanted, and
hoped the Sharpshooters would con
sent to his retirement and addition
to the military, he believing that
the gentleman could best serve the
country by accepting a unanimous
call to the first lieutenancy OF Com
pany D. Major Jones added his
endorsement OF Lieutenant Wallis
fitness for the position, and spoke
of his sterling work as a member OF
the Sharpshooters and as a leader
OF men.
Almost every member present /
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