Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-16
Close of the Union Veteran Legion
EncampmetH.
NO BUSINESS OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Resolutions Adopted Reeaating Solely
to the Order.
M'KINLEY ENDORSED

The eleventh annual encampment Of the
Union Veteran Legion came to an end to-
cay with the final adjournment Of the bust
ness meeting at Builders Exchange Hall
Secrecy characterised the proceedings this
morning, as the case has been each day and
the delegates devoted themselves to listen
ing to the reports from the committee on
fesolutiors, and those Of the various en-.
'campments which had representatives pres
ent. These reports showed quite flourish
ing condition of affairs among the branches
OF the legion. and there was general feel
Ing that a large number Of suspended men,
bers would renew their active membership
during the year. The cause which led to
the suspension Of majority Of these
veterans was their inability or neglect to
pay the annual dues of 80 cents per capita,
which are devoted to the use and support of
national headquarters, and with a return of
good times, which was prophesied in a STIR
ring resolution. reciting the necessity Of
every veteran supporting Mckinley and
Hobart. and pledging the support Of the
legion to that ticket, that was passed unani-
mously, the delinQuents would be enabled to
settle the Indebtedness now standing
against them. The indications were strong.
according to the reports, that there would
be substantial increase in membership
during the coming year.
During the meeting the count Of the votes
for the various candidates for national off,
GERS and members Of the national executive
committee on the state Of the legion was
completed. The official returns were not
given out in full. the national commander
ruling that the figures were a part of the
secret proceedings Of the order, and that
those candidates who had received only a
few votes might not like the publicity.
Consequently. only the result of the cleo
ton was announced.
The Officers for the Coming Year.
It was as follows: National commander,
John P. Donahue, No. 81; senior vice ma
tional commander, VIM. r. Wooters, No.
20; Junior vice national commander, ]. H.
Carpenter, No. 43; quartermaster general,
Thos. j. Hubbard, No. 100; surgeon general,
DR.. James M. MCGEE, No. 63; chaplain-in-
chief. Rev. 8: R. Whitney, No. %: executive
committee. five to be elected, no two from
any one state-A. 8. Oliver, No 1874, Ohio:
Edward Donnelly, No 81, New Jersey. los
B. Knox, No SO. Massachusetts; NJ. J.
Foote, No. 50. District Of Columbia: ], W.
Baker. No. 7. Pennsylvania.
installation Of Officers.
The resolutions reported from the COM
mttee were nearly all adopted, and related
solely to the internal affairs of the legion.
being largely matters of detail No action
was taken on the proposition to change
the constitution Of the orgaaization SO as
to admit ass"ciste members to the legion.
The customary resolutions, Of thanks, ex-
pressing warm appreciation Of the good
work and hospitality Of the citizens COM
mittee. the Ladies' Auxiliary. the three
local encampments and the press, were
and the meeting and encampment
concluded with the installation Of officers
The ceremonies were simple, the newly
elected officers coming forward as their
names were announced and subscribing to
the oath OF office. Several VI them made
addresses, and that of Natfohaf Command
er Donahue was received with particular
favor. The oath was1taKen while the Of
hcer held In his handsi tl1et1olde Of a beau-t
uful American faES which wis dropped be-
fore him by the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. bearer,
and listened to the reading. by Retiring Ma
tional Commander James. "a -
It was decided to hold the next enoamp-
ment at Columbus on the third WedDes-
day in September, 1897. -