The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
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property upon which It was built. and
furthermore. that $4,000 additional
should be furnished TO endow this great
institution. II is upon that basis that
he writes me this letter.
Colonel Dickinson here read i'm full tho
letter from Mr. Charles b. Rouss, which
was published in yesterdays Times, and
at the conclusion of the reading of the
letter the chairman stated that the let
ter would be referred 10 the trustees for
their consideration.
General Gordon then read the following
telegram:
Havana, Cuba. $3.50 p. NJ. June 30th.
General Gordon, Richmond. Va:
From a foreign shore comrade sends
greetings to his brother soldiers and his
best wishes for their health, happiness.
and prosperity.
FITZHUGH LEE.
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
The convention then. upon motion, went
into the election Of officers for the en-
suing year, and General kyd Douglass
spoke as follows.
Mr.. Chairman, IL there be any winter
taller, and fairer plume that has danced
before this convention than that which
dances 10 the name Of Gordon. do not
in my Confederate prayers. 1 thank God
for. it is that out of those who led us 10
victory in times past, lie has preserved TO
US. with his battle-scarod face, John b.
Gordon. 1 move that all the present
officers OF the United Confederate Veie-
rams DO reelected by reclamation. for
/ am perfectly satisfied with all OF them
Adopted.
General John b. Gordon said
a. H. l..4 Ill 10
that ever came from southern tongues.
from the time that Patrick Henry spoke
OF liberty and lie TO the time that Ben
Hill, of my State, indicated the Con-
icderates on the floor Of Congress,
could not express " you my apprecia-
ton Of this honor God bless you my
comrades, and know that my heart head.
hand and life itself is at your service.
The Chair then stated that he had re-
ceived a check for SIS from the chaplain
OF the camp at Jackson La, as his con-
tribution 10 the Davis monument fund.
General Cabell next addressed the con-
venton. and told them how the mum.
Der OF comps in Texas had grown TO go.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
A resolution was adopted endorsing tho
bill now before Congress looking toward
the establishment Of a national park at
Nicksburg. When similar resolution
was offered looking 10 the establishment
OF a national park at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Or. j. William Jones called terms by rails
ing point OF order stating that Com
mittee on Resolutions had been appoint
ed, which should take charge of all
resolutions. and that a number OF reso-
lutions had just been offered in rather
loose manner. The point OF order WA
considered 10 be we'll taken.
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Whereas the Adjutant In his
report suggests the appointment by tho
general commanding OF son OF yete-
ran 10 see that all Sons OF Veterans are
properly organized as auxlllariesf of tho
United Confederate Veterans therefore.
be- Il
Resolved. That the general commando
ing shah appoint Il son OF veteran TO
have perfected the organization OF tho
Sons OF Veterans In conformity with the
suggestions contained In said report.
The convention. on motion OF Or. j.
William Jones. then adjourned until this
morning at 10 o'cock.