The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-23
GALLANT HEROES OF THE GRAY.
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camp have prepared correct list Of the
enrolment from every county, the number
killed and in what battle; it asks each
state organizatiOn to urge upon its respec-
tive legislature TO make an appropriation
for carrying into effect these recommended
tions5 endorses the Confederate Veteran
publication, censures the Encyclopedia
britannica, for nisrepresenting the south;
strongly indorses Dr. J. L. N Curry and
his history. The Constitution and Re
united Union" and asks that he be in
Nited 10 address the veterans at the next
reunion on the subject OF slavery and Sc
cession; IL also asks that the committee be
enlarged 10 one member from each state.
The report was adopted and ordered pub
hshed.
When Gen. Lee finished the veterans
were invited TO pass in review before Miss
Davis, after the adjournment. which was
then taken from / till Z o'clock. The
crush and confusion was so great that
there was actual danger of fatalities.
Miss Winnie advanced TO the front OF
the platform, and smilngly raising her
hands said she knew she could rely
upon the members. as men and Texans TO
follow the rules and make the review as
easily as possible" adding. Now won't
you?" with an appealing smile. This was
partially effective. but not wholly so. ana
for nearly two hours she was buried
bled over the reporters tables and upon
the platform. II would be impossible to
describe the enthusiasm and confusion of
the scene.
At o'clock in the afternoon the spon-
sors and their maids OF honor held large
reception at the Hutchins house.
The Atlanta delegation met this after
noon and determined to make a strong
pun for the next reunion. Gen. Clement
y. Evans and Judge w. l.. Calhoun We're
appointed TO represent Atlanta's claims.
Memphis Is making a strong fight for the
reunion. Offering $5,000t be used in enter
tanning the delegates. Richmond and
Charleston are keeping the contest warm.
The convention was an hour late IN
reassembling tonight and it was O'Clock
when the business was taken up. The au-
ditoriOum was again fun to overlooking,
but perfect order prevailed.
The report OF the Davis Monument COM
mittee was made the special order for to-
| morrow morning at II o'clock.
The report of the committee on creden-
tials was made. but it was imperfect and
not read in fun.
The action of the commander in suspend
/ ing the constitution adopted al Birming-
! ham was indorsed and committee 10
adopt a new one was appointed with one
member from each state comprising the
/ late confederate states. from Indian terri
tory and the division of the north The
committee was as follows; Gen. stephen
d. Lee of Mississippi chairman: ". E.
Nickel Of Alabama. john w. Harold OF
Arkansas. Clement A. Evans of Georgia,
/ Frank Phillips of Florida J. Taylor Ely
/ son of Virginia. J. A. Charlton of Louis
/ lana. John H. Hickman of Tennessee a.
| T. Watts of Texas, +. u. Han OF North
/ Carolina b. II. league of South Carolina
| John L. Gait of Indian territory and Joe
| Shelby of Missouri from the divisions Of
| the north.
At o'clock the convention adjourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow. The veterans
remained in the auditorium and listened
| to a special concert gotten up for their
| benefit by the citizens of Houston.
4 large reception was rendered Miss
] Winnie Davis at the residence of Judge
Masterson tonight One thousand invita-
/ tons were issued and the reception was
the social event of the week.