The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-01
3ALLANT HEROES ORTHE GRAI
Continued from Fird

-, - from partisan zeal. or sinister sp4I-
II or fgnoble jealousies, or slnlste- - 1I
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in one Of her sweetest stories the $3.50 I.l
IL unselish character ana eAt-s1l
aims OF these confederate 5
Tbe pathos of that recital Will e ussl
ened bv its simplicity, and ts DeaIty
I,iphrened bv the lesson Wnich u Wi
feach TO humanity. That story vii =
cord the simple. but sublime tfutn ia
these reunions occurred year al -. : "a:
and left behind them at every stage OF
their proceedings the indisputap-e proofs
that these broad-minded men Were helthef
embittered by disappotntmeAl nor
dvarfed by ignOble passions, AoE mar
ToU-ed bv sectional prejudice, nor blinded
TO the interests Of the common country
by selfish aims; but that, made unseinsh
through suffering, refined and luIlHeu IN
the fires of affection, they embrace Is
brother every true lover of their country,
and acknowledge no superiors IN 0eVo-
zion 10 the common veal and n uuIal-
tering support Of the laws, tne .lsssS, tle
honor and the freedom Of this american
republic. (Applause-) And now Dy TIE
memory of that White-rObed army OF COM
rades who have gone before us 10 the pet
ter land but whose spirits are with US
to-day, and vOicing the sentiments OF the
thousands here assembled. and oi the tens
of thousands who long TO be with US
in their name, and rs their repEesehta-
tive. I lay at Virginia's feet the sincerest
tribute of our grateful hearts (Great
applause and enthusiasm.)
Gen Gordon introduced Hon. j. Taylor
EllysOn. Chairman of the DAVIS Monu-
rnent Association, who announced that
all who wore the gray and every woman
who sympathized with the lost cause,
would Oe welcome al the reception TO
Mrs. Jefferson Davis at the Confederate
museum tonight.
The committee on credentials was then
announced by a secretary as follows;
Maryland-James w. Owens.
Virginia-COl Thomas p. Elicit
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South CarOlina-Iredell Jones
GeOrgia-Col. w. d. Shepherd.
FVOrida-Gen. James Z. Laws.
Alabama-E. TrOup Randall.
Mississippi. B. Waddel
Missouri-W. II. WOOdson.
Texas-Gen. W. \. Bush.
Tennessee. w. S. Frierson.
Louisiana-Gen. w. II. Behan
Arkansas-W William p. Campbell.
Indian TerritOry-John l.. Gall.
Kentucky-Bush w. Allen.
Oklahoma-JOhn i. Casaler.
Gen. Stephen d. Lee, chairman, then
read the report of the history committee
which set forth that great Injustice had
been done to the south by partisan histo-
Ties. and recommended that measures be
adopted to have correct and trustworthy
history of the confederate side Of the late
war published.
Somebody moved the postponement Of
the reading of the report whereupon Gen.
Jackson, of Tennessee, made a strong ap-
peal that the reading be heard
Another veteran in the audience renew
ed the motion to postpone until tomorrow
and quite a discussion ensued.
Still another appeal for the reading was
made and Gen. Gordon explained that this
report was the most important matter
that would be brought before the conVen-
ton. in the fact that it made plain the act
ual necessity OF doing justice to the men,
cries of Lee, of Jackson, Of Davis, and of
all the southern leaders.
The reading was proceeded with, and
the report advocated a separate history
for each state and the compilation of ali
these by competent board at the Uni
Yersity of the South, and invoked the
aid and assistance of all the southern
universities and historical societies, to
this end.
The report further referred to the sew
eral other reports made at previous con-
Iederate reunions on this subject, and
iald particular stress on the Inaccurate
school histories now in use throughout
the country. 1t asked that the history Of
Inc south be properly, truthfully and
thoroughly written for the benefit of the
growing youth Of the south, and for the
Vindication of its defenders and its hon
ored dead. The proposed history should
be national and should do full Justice 10
American manhood and patriotism every
where.
The reading occupied large portion of
me Tune OF the convention, but it was
respectfully listened to, and at the close
literally applauded, though the subject.
WhiIe exceedingly interesting sorely tried
the patience of the large body of veter-
ans, and audience in the galleries II
wound up with a recommendation thar
each state legislature make a donation
and establish a chair of American history
ana that all colleges aid in perfecting the
needed history.
While still turning over the leaves of
the report, Gen. Lee assured the conven-
tion ne was nearing the end which remark
ELECTED applause.
The galleries were nearly emptied, and
az the conclusion the hall was not more
than half full of veterans. The reDorr
however. wound up with an eloquent
euIogy of the confederate soldier. paid a
glowing tribute' to the women Of the
south, and spoke in the highest terms or
the old and the new south all of which
was enthusiastically applauded and COM
pensated the veterans for listenirsN so pa
airy document.
RESOLUTIONS of the citizens of Freder-
InASpuIs' va advocating the establish
inent OF national park by the United
states government to take in the battle
neIus around that city were read and ap-
The historical report lust read was
also, on motion Of Gen jackson ~ Ten
heSSee, unanimously adopted and the
committee was thanked for its labors
Inc committee was further Authorized to
carry out the objects of the renort nv the
appointment of subcommittee
The following committee on resolutions
was then announced:
virginia.. Taylor Ellyson.
Rossett. ""liam L. he
Georgia-W. S. Calhoun h1olrnes'
t!orida-J. A Ensloe, Jr
Alapama-Thomas r. Roulac
Tilsslsslppl-Gov. r. G. Hand.
Texas-M. r. Stringfeiiow
7Missouri-Hon. J. b Can't.
I LeonnhieisSee-Gapt, ". P. v Trolley.
1<uulsldnd-HOn. F. A Monroe
Arkansas-R. G. Shaver
o dnal9 aa+, Perr ri G R B. Coleman
slnia, an assistant sergeant t-srn0 % frao
eaGn state was appointed to report to the
general sergeant alarms of tbe conven-
tloh tomorrow to preserve order
An. AN oklahoma veteran stated ftbat that
vetarepy mad perfect organizatson of
eseId5ls and sponsor pr sent. 4 rep-
paced on the various con TEES INCH
All further business wa stopnad untu