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with the report Of the Committee on Re
vision OF the Membership Rolls, may
promptly be- transmitted by the general
officers OF both societies 20 their respec-
tive state societies. for approval. SO that
when q majority of the State societies
OF each Organization snail have approved
the same. said general officers may cause
"A special congress Of the united societies
20 Pee elected upon the basis Of the new
constitution to form q national organiza-
tiou. Ana. further. we DO hereby pledge
the National Society of the Sons Of the
American Revolution heartily and sin
cerely. 10 labor for the removal Of every
possiblr cause of disagreement between
the two societies and TO effect a satisfac-
tory union at tho earliest possible date.
Resolved. That the Presldent-General
and the Secretary-Generai Of this society
are instructed Immediately 10 communi-
cate this preamble and accompanying
resolutions TO the officers OF the Genera
Society Of the Sons OF the Revolution.
with the assurance OF our frnternal re-
gard and our desire that a union OF the
two societies may speedily be effected.
Mr.. Sumner Of New York. moved the
adoption OF the resolutions read by Mr..
Hin. Mr.. Weeks. OF Pennsylvania, de-
action would be. the Chair stated that
the general committee provided for in
the resolutions would agree upon "A fair
basis OF a union and would report the
facts 10 the presidents-general OF the
two societies. The report would then
by the two presidents, be submitted to
their respective State societies. III the
proposed plan Was ratified by a ma
ioritv OF States In each National Society,
then each OF them would send delegates
to National Congress Of both societies,
where the whole plan would be consam-
mated bv the election Of gcneral-Onicers.
THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Mr.. Robert b. Roosevelt, OF New York.
offered as a substitute. resolution pro-
Nridlng that this national society cordially
accents the proposition made by the other
society After some iitue discussion.
however. the substitute was Withdrawn.
The original resolutions as offered hy Mr..
I'M. were thcn adopted BY Il unam-
nous rising vote. which fact created pro-
onged and hearty applause.
Judge Whitehead. OF New jersey. Of
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fBFgElQ9nt OI the Asotdl DhtifA9ls
sentiment IN favor OF union with the
Society OF the Sons of the Revolution,
upon terms which shall be well consider
ed and equitable, aud which shall tend
TO promote the honor dignity. and largest
usefulness OF the societies and the
patriotic and publc-spirted objects for
which both are organized ana
Whereas the General Society OF the
Sons Of the Revolution, in triennial meet
ing assembled in the city Of Savannah,
Ca, April 10Th instant, did adopt pre-
amble and resolutions extending sin
cere and fraternal invitation to the Ma
tlonal Society Of the sons Of the Ameri
can Revolution % unite with them in
single society; and
Whereas the National Society OF the
Sons OF tho American Revolution Is heart
ily. sincerely. and fraternally desirous
Of a consolidation OF the two societies.
upon a well-considered basis. and is
anxious 20 submit its rolls OF membership
% a most rigorous and search ing exami-
nation by a competent and dlsinterested
tribunal. I'm order that II may, once for
all. in the eyes OF all men supply the
indubtable proof Of the eligibility OF all
It's members. as lineal descendants of
revolutionary ancestofs; now, therefore, be
II
Resolved by the National Society OF
the Sons Of the American Revolution I'm
annual congress assembled IN the city OF
Richmond, Va, Apri so 1876 That we do
hereby send our most fraternal and cor
dial greetings 10 the General Society Of
the Sons OF the Revolution. and declare
without reservation our strong: sincere
desire Tor a consolidation OF the two
societies into a single society upon a
well-oonsiicred basis OF union
Resolved, That we DO hereby instruct
the general officers of this society 10 SUBJ
NIT the membership rolls and the origi-
nal credentials and applications on which
membership has been granted. for n fresh
examination 10 competent and disin-
terested committee g. constituted by mu-
uai agreement Of tn general officers Of
both societies as 70 0mmand the entire
confidence Of both ere uniting societies.
said committee 10 inf cate the person or
persons I'm each society who shall not
have indubitable p.1of Of lineal descent
from "a revolution ancestor, IN ac-
corlance with the /. % Of consolidation.
aerfaI % ~ f4H H.v't. r. 90 confer
ence in 1893. bur nov voluntarily amend
ed by the Society of the Sons Of the
Revolution by emitting the paragraph
which provides for the admission OF col
laterals: and the National Society Of the
Sons OF the American Revolution does
hereby pledge Itself 10 erase from It's
rolls OF membership the names Of all per-
SONS indicated by said committee as not
having iudubitahlc proof Of lineal descent.
Resolved. That We hereby empower the
general officers of this society 10 appoint
n committee or able, competent. ana
dieiutere-tcd men, who shall confer with
n Ike committee OF equal size appoint
ed bv the general officers of the Sons OF
the Revolution. 20 agree upon "A basis for
IN. union Of the two societies; 10 the
ana mat said plan Of union. together
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DESCENDANTS OF PATRIOTS.
The annual Congress Of The Sons d iAe
BnTIcal Revolution.
EANY DISTINGUISHED VISITORS HERE.
Proceedings of the Business session-A
Brilliant Banquet az the Jefferson
Eloquent Responses 20 Toasts-for
Hcuniting tho Two Societies.

The seventh annual National Congress
and the Tnennid Conciaye OF the Nation
al Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution was opened yesterday morn
ing az the assembly rooms OF mo Cham-
Der OF Commerce by General Horace
Porter. the presidents general. Shs hour
fixed for tho gathering was 1859 a. NJ.
but ii was considerably later before the
delegates arrived in sufficient numbers
10 enter upon the transaction Of business.
It was q remarkable gathering OF dis
tinguished visitors from all portions OF
the United states. and tho proceedings
were characterized by the utmost har-
mony that prevailed throughout the
entire session.
Quite a number Of ladies and friends
OF the delegates who had taken TINS
opportunity 20 visit Richmond. were
amoue the interested spectators.
MIR. HENRY'S WELCOME.
Bishop Charles Edward Cheney. OF Chi
cneo. the chaplaiu-ge general or the NatOnai
Society. offered "a brief bat fervent prayer,
whercuuon Hon. William Writ Henry.
president OF the Virginia Society. was
recognized hy the Chair. Mir. Henry IN
welcoming the delegates on behalf OF the
society. the city OF Richmond. and the
state OF Virginia. spoke in part as toll
lows:
"it gives ire peculiar pleasure, on the
rart OF tho Virginia Society," TO welcome
Inc Congress % lichmond. in Offering
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you 1ns Ne.o.10. 10 not do II Tor the
society al0ro. bif for an the GOOD people
OF Richmond. IL is a great honor TO
have SO many DISTINGUISHED men. IN whose
veins flows tie blood OF revolutionary
slrCs ln our city.
Charles James Fox declared in the
British Parliament that the Revolution
saved the liberty OF mankind. II was
the greatest event of the eighteenth CEN
tury-of AN centuries. IN fact. IL was
a blessing 20 our country. ana 10 an 'he
countries OF the WoiIi.
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NOT IoiE'l ln' i'll''1 v- .'i- a.,
gave ms 'll7 hi'". gov '''''i ,. an '''
hch'riut ih'n We N.N"I IL. .n l.D'-'- ,.
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RICHMOND. VA. FRIDAY, MAY I, 1896

fered n resolution. which was adopted
recommending that the following tele-
gram be sent TO Speaker Reed.
Hon. Thomas b. Reed, Speaker House
OF Representatives, Washington, u. c.:
"Thrty-eight State societies. Sons OF the
American Revolution in national congress
assembled in Richmond. Va, appeal to
you TO DO all that lies IN your power 10
facilitate the passage of the Senate bill
making an appropriation for the Maryland
revolutionary movement.
HORACE PORTER.
"Presldent-General.
"FRANkLIN MURPHY,
Secretary General"
Mr.. John Winfield Scott OF New York,
on behalf OF a special committee, pre-
sented a report, recommending that steps
be taken looking TO the removal OF the
hull OF the famous old ship "ConstItu-
ton" to Washington. where IL is TO be
converted into a national museum.
Judge Whitehead, OF New Jersey. next
presented report recommending GER
tain form TO be used in the organiza-
tion Of chapters OF State societies. The
report was adopted.
Upon motion Of Secretary Murphy a re-
cess was then taken until 2:3O Z. NJ.
FROM DIR. DEPEw.
During the morning session, the follow
Ing telegram was receiyel:
New York, April 80, 1896.
Virginia Society, Sons Of American Reyo-
luton Care of Charles W. Haskins,
Richmond. Va.
] cannot express in words my profound
regret and disappointment that I cannot
he with you to-day. Railroad men, like
army officers, are subject to exigencies
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eral Society OF the Sons OF the Revolu-
ton.
Mr.. Hill then arose and read the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas the National Society OF the
Sons OF the American Revolution note.
with sincere qualification, the growing
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VOL. .iO-NEW SERIES. NO. II.

which the great struggle finally triumph
c.i on the field II Yorktown. The deep
est feelings thrnl our entire natures as
we stand within the confines OF the state
wath gave birth 10 the immortal Wash
ir2 ton. one State was big enough TO
cradle him. but no State was big enough
10 hold his memory. II was wise dis
pensation OF providence which ieft him
chlldless. so that all Americans can cali
him father" Following up this remark,
which elicted loud applause, the speaker
paid glowing tribute to the lie Of the
Father OF his Country. IN concluding,
he said there was a deep sentiment in all
our surroundings to-day. We know now
by experience what IS provcrBial all over
the landau "old Virginia" welcome.
Upon Mr.. Murpby's motion. COM
mittee Of three. consisting or Messrs.
Henry, Hall, and c. w. HasLins, Of New
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BRILLIiNT BANQUET.
So : of the American Revolution at Din
ner ut the jefferson.

The hanQiiet Of the Virginia Society
TO the Congress Of the National Society,
Sons II the American Revolution. wa
held az the jefferson last evening. Inc
hour set for the banquet was $50 O'CLOCK
but owing to the accidental burning Out
Of one Of the electric fuses, which caused
.ha tisbts TO 20 out IN the banquet hat'
~ u,os an hour later before the Driiiiaht
,ss.r,hlage sat down. The interim was
rnost pleasantly spent IN the Jeherso'i
co,,rt A large bowl OF old Virginia mih'
i,len vas served in the ladies' CAFE, ana
around this popular beverage the sueSt'
o,thered and while they quaheo H.
chatted Pleasantly.
m, most prominent among mis- h'l-
liant assemblage was Nlce-Presldeht n
h. stevenson. who took MS stan" dt the
lead OF the grand stairway ana met the
quests a. they were presented.
General Horace Porter. General Fltz
.a ana Governor O'ferrdil Nere also
consplcuously prominent, each De'ns sur
,ounded by a circle OF niends. Re erets
were EXPRESSED on all Sides at he abb
sence OF Or. Charncey Depey, who was
detained in New York by business.
Il was $3.50 o'clock when the trumpet
call was sounded In the western cN'o-
made aud the line Of march for The ran
auet hall was formed. IL was headed
nv the Vice-Presldent, leaning upon the
arm OF Dr. j. 4. White. Next came
General Horace Porter followed ~ the
rest Ok the guests.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet was served In the m"die
o,J a.st section OF the grdl1 c,nirg
salon. Covers were laid Tor two nun
dred and ore persons, and every seat Was
filed.
The appointments OF the banquet were
perfect. sustaining In every detil me
reputation for excellence borne by me
managers OF the Jefferson.
Beside each cover was copy OF "I.ibei-
tas ct Patria," the song dedicated 10 the
Sons of the American Revolution, and
which was subsequently, rendered oy the
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THE DECISION.

The Chair ruled that a change Of the
colors Of the rosette would involve a
change Of the constitution and it could
therefore not to act upon by this con-
gress. but would have to be submitted in
writing sixty days before the next con-
gress. The Maine resolutions were then
referred 10 the committe as suggested by
Mr.. Gould.
Mr.. Murphy, the secretary-general pre-
sented a communication for the WiscOn-
sin society. expressing regrets for not
being able to send representatives. En-
closed was a resolution adopted by that
society which provides that all real sons
of revolutionary soldiers should be exempt
from the payment Of initiation fees and
annual dues.
The Chair ruled that this resolution
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iellowship. and Tor the oloo,,.ot y,o.,,.
d The distinguished eenflDman Inn ,geoss
Feins flows the blood of t0, Isofoin,io,,s
pe"'est pauloi-siatosman. Patrick uen.
-. Continuing he sa!d.
ne meet mere To-day under very IA
Torabie auspices. on fhe day wnlch com
nemofaics Che Inauguration OF tho gov
irnment which was established by our
rcyered sircs. 10 is also with great
pleasure that $50 meet in the representa-
Eve ciiy of the South 4 year ago our
meeting was held within a few miles
,f The scenes OF the opening battles OF
be keyolauon-coneofd and Lexington
md now We meet within the State In
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EDWIN SHEPARD BARRETT
president OF the Massachusetts Society.
and orders. A meeting Of the presidents
OF all our lines has been called here Tor
to-day, and they have come from an
parts OF the United States. The conference
is important, and it is impossible Tor me
10 get away. | had anticipated glo-
rious time both IN meeting the delegates
10 the convention and enjoying the Ia
nous hospitality Of Virginia. with con-
gratulations upon the prosperity, growtn,
and splendid work Of our society
CHAUNCEY NJ. DEPEW.
In view OF the unavoidable absence OF
DIR. Depew, it was decided mat Mr..
Robert b. Roosevelt, the senior vice
president. should respond at the banquet
10 the toast which had been originally
set aside for the former gentleman.
The Afternoon Session.
Shortly after tile hour nAed for the
afternoon session had elapsed President
General Porter called the National Con-
eress again TO order Mr., Walter :. Logan,
Of Now York. who was first recognized
stated that ne had been Instructed by the
New York society 20 request the congress
70 adopt a banner 10 be used IN con-
nection with the flags and stripes. lie
then exhibited the picture or banner
that had been agreed upon by the Empire
state Society. IL shows a Nag or blue
and white horizontal stripes, with the
Jewell of the National Society In the upper
left corner. he added that If the banner
submitted was adopted the New York So
cietv would desire 10 present the con
gress with such a banner.
Mr.. Page suggested that such a BAN
ner be only adopted after union OF the
TWO national societies had been accom-
plishod and he, therefore moved that
the matter be referred % the joint com
mittee that Is TO consider the matter OF
urlon. This committee is also TO receive
SUGGESTIONS for the various State societies
as 10 the design OF the banner. After
some little discussion the amendment Of
fered by M. Roosevelt Page, Of this
city. was adopted.
Archie Lee Talbot vicepresident OF the
state Of Maine Society, referred to the
colors OF the society and the near re
semblance Of the rOsette to that OF the
society OF the Cincinnati. He offered "A
resolution favOring the addition Of bun
color TO the blue and white now used.
making the tri-cOlOrs bun, blue, and
white. the colors Of the Society Of the
Sons OF the American Revolution. Mr.
.ralbot very earnestly and ably advocated
tho adoption Of the resolution, which
seemed to be favorably received by the
members. In view Of the proposed union OF
the two societies Of S. A. r. and S. r.. II
was thought unwise to take final action
AZ this time. and the matter was re-
rerred to the Committee on Union Of these
societies.
Mr.. Gould, of Massachusetts,, thought
this matter should also go TO the new
committee, and he made a motion TO that
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would also involve a change OF the con-
stltution. and the matter was therefore
dropped.
Mr. Murphy next read communlca-
lion from Saratoga Chapter OF the
Daughters OF the Revolution. inviting the
Sons OF the American Revolution to at
tend their annual celebration at Sarato.
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time resolutions were passed by
that organization, favoring union
upon terms, which, if not IN
all respects satisfactory TO your society
were passed In such a spirit as TO make
union possible at an early day. a copy
OF these resolutions was s'nt 10 hih
which at the proper time he VIII pace
before you. He feels IT, however MS
duty 10 say in this report without 'n,el
ing into any discussion OF tho pu'euoii,
that nearly all the State societes OF
,tt. orosnization. at some time or otner
and in some way or other, durlhs tno
nast wear have signihed an earnest 1e-
sire for union with the Sons OF the heIo-
ution. providing such union coulu DO
secured on a satisfactory basis
THE duties Of the secretary genera III
ioolfnq after the details OF the WORK OIL
rhe ORGANIZATION, which require dali4
attention. are constantly increasing. ioui
present secretary has found aihpi0 ,Su
pcnsation to him in the pleasure Will
the work affords. He rejoices WIZ. you
not alone in the stimulus 20 ga" 80
sentiment which has already resulted. uut
en- tbe lareelV-increased opportunity loF
nstriotic work which is just az manu-.
= ON roo,lon OF Judge Whitehead. OF New
Jersey. the report OF the secretary gene
raj was ordered to be spread. on ihe rec
ords. ....,,.or-s so,o-
MIR. c. w. Hasklns. the treasurer-sene,
raj. next presented his report. IL sho"eu
the follow financial statement;
balance on hand May lstS .a--:so -
1895. ..........................'' 'H''' ~
Receipts eurrns ao.,rne. '''' .......... s.O7S 50
Aggregate exp1nditures,...' ...'''..'''' ''''V .
Excess Of expenditures over re- o,,
Ralance on hand April SOth, lS9o'' l'f'' %
The report was filed. 49,,
when the name OF Mr.. y. ho"aii
coarL the reeistrar-general was called
a. chair stated that that gentleman was
nnavoldabiv absent and that his annual
report would be printed in the yearbook
Of the society.
FOR UNION.
MIR. Franklin Murphy, the secreiary-sen-
eraI next read letter from the Secie-
tarv-cieneraI Of the General Society oil inc
sons of Revolution. accompanying 4
acknowledgements copy OF the set OF
resolutions adopted by that body at us
triennial meeting at Savannah. Ca heiu
ON April Goth last. looking towards union
hetveen the two great national societies.
The resolutions were as follows:
yytereas the existence Of two separate
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THE REPLY.

Mr.. r. J. llill. of Connecticut. was then
recognized by General Porter The latter
stated that Mr. HIN was the chairman
OF a committee that. on the previous
evening. had prepared a set of resolutions
as a reply TO those adopted bY the Gen-
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Board OF Aldermen:
w. ii. Curtis. ~ s.s
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In view Of the unavoidable absence OF
DR.. Depew, it was decided mat Mr..
Robert b. Roosevelt, the senior vice
president, should respond at the banquet
TO the toast which had been originally
set aside for the former gentleman.
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General Porter. in response 60 Mr.. Hen
rvs welcome. arose aud sad that ne
was utterly wanting in words 10 express
his gratitude for the preparations that
the local society has made FOR the en-
.ertainmeut OF the visitors, for the social
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MARSHALL WARD.
Precincts. -
jst. I'd. 3d. Total
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ItIITITINs -
lst. %. 81. lth. Toll.
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when the name Of Mr. \. Howard
clark the registnr-general was called
the chair stated that that gentleman was
vnavoldably absent and that his annual
report would be printed in the yearbook
Of the society.
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MONROE WARD.
--Precincts.- s.----
lst. %. 3D.. ith. 5th. Tol.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-02-27
NEWLAND'S WAS THESE.

The Carson City mint will not close
this year as alleged. The question
was fully discussed by a sub-commit-
mittee Of the Committee on Approprj-
atoms, which has in charge a%ppropri-
atoms for the Treasury Department.
and Director Of the Mint Preston and
some of the other Treasury officials
gave it as their opinion that a mint
was a needless expense to the Govern
ment. The committee seemed to share
this opinion at first, but Representa-
tive Newlands made such a fight to
maintain the mint that the committee
vas finally induced to make the usual
appropriations to run it another year.
What will numerous men in this
city who knitted Newlands in the last
election say to this. We might also
ask them where Doughty would have
been if he had to urge the claims of
the mint before the committee.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-02-27
FOREIGN LABOR.

A sensation was produced in Whit
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The number Of foreigners employed
by the Standard is about 700.
II all the corporations in the United
States would dispense with non-Eng-
fish speaking labor, and send the
miserable refugees from the prisons
and poor houses Of Europe back ac-
0 the water, it would go a long ways
toward enduring the reign Of hard
times in America. We have enough
able-bodied Americans here to perform
all the labor necessary. and the sooner
we run u country On hat basis the
better.
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