Evening journal., 1896-10-19
wv. [. RETURNS HOME
Denies That it Passed Reso-
lutions Endorsing M'Kinley.
RECEPTION TO NEW COMMANDER.
ALL THE DELEGATES GIVEN A
CORDIAL RECEPTION ON THEIR
ARRIVAL HOME FROM WASHING
TON-THE NEW COMMANDER
FEELS HONORED


The eleventh annual encampment OF
the Union Veteran Legion came to an
end on Saturday. Secrecy characterize
ed the proceedings OF the last day and
the members devoted th mselves to
hearing the reports of the various COM
mittees. The reports show the legion
to be in a flourishing condition, and
there was a general feeling that a
large number of suspended members
would renew their active membership
during the year.
The meeting concluded with the in
stallation of the officers. The cere-
monies were simple, the newly-elect-
ed Officers coming forward as their
names were called and subscribing to
the oath of office Several of them
made addresses. and that OF National
Commander Donahoe was received
with particular favor The oath was
taken while the officer held I'm his hand
an American flag
It was decided to hold the next en-
campment at Columbus, Ohio, on the
third Wednesday in September, 1897.
General Donahoe was seen Saturday
evening in relation to the endorsement
of Mckinley by the legion. The gem
eral says there is no truth in the mat
ter.
I'VE did not endorse Mckinley, nor
anyone else he said. I'VE do not al
low politics nor religion to bediscussed
at any OF our meetings. The report
gained circulation from member from
Columbus, and where he received his
information, / cannot tell. You can
safely say that no resolutions in re-
gard to endorsing Mckinley were pre-
sented, and If there had. they would
have received a squashing reception, as
| it's against the laws Of the legion to
indulge in politics.
Adjutant-General Kelley was also
seen in reference to the matter. eve
cannot account for the rumor, but there
is no truth in the statement" he said.
The train bearing the delegates
reached here, over the b. e. o. road
about $50 o'clock. They were met al
the station by the Smyth Post BanC
and escorted to their rooms, in the
Crosby & Hill Building. After an in
formal reception, speech making wal
| INDUCED in.
National Commander Donahoe made
a short address, in which he thanked
the members Of the legion for tn
nOuOf cOuItIItu hDun MN. ne NoA
. cluded by saying that Delaware feel
proud of securing such an honor a
that which has been allotted to her
Adjutant-General Reiley also made
brief address and thanked Commando
Donahoe for the kindness which h
showed him in bestowing upon him th
position Of assistant commander, an
said he would work to the best of hi
ability for the success Of the legion.
Il j. l.. French, the national standard
bearer, was the next speaker, and h
said that he felt proud Of the privileg
of carrying the flag.
Comrades Barney, Wilcox, Foste
and McCrery also spoke.
National Commander Donahoe ha
appointed w. A. Reiley, of this city, ad
N jutant-general; Charles +. Slagel, o
Pittsburg, national inspector-general
Charles r. Troutman, of Washington
ID. c., chief mastering officer; J. l.
French, of this city national standard
bearer; Cyrus J. Shengle, of Manayunh
chief aid de camp. General Donaho
will make additional appointment
this week.