New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-23

martyrs. The Board OF Managers was authorized
TO employ a competent person to edit the new
Year Book OF the society.
An animated discussion then took place, lasting FOR
than hour. over a resolution offered by COL
onel Ralph +. Prime In favor OF a petition 10 the
Legislature asking for a law forbiddng desecra-
ton Of the flag ty for commercial purposes
and the badge OF political party. Colonel
Lewis G. Hopkins. the Rev. DR.. J. VI. King. Lieu
tenant Hugh d. Wise. L. 5. A. Warren Higley,
l. f.. Chttenden and Ward Belknap took an active
part in a lively debate. which was interrupted by
repeated bursts of laughter and applause. Colonel
Hopkins objected strongly to the proposition to
forbid political parties to use the flag. and he, as
well Or. King and Mr.. Higey, favored the larg-
est possible use Of the flag as an object lesson In
patriotism while sympahzing with the main spirit
OF the resolution Lieutenant Wise declared that
the flag should be held sacred tolerate its
for commercial. political other purpose. Mr.
Prime accepted amendment striking out the al
lusons 10 the Of the flag by a political party
but declared that the society would yet come up to
his standard Of patriotism M. Higley took excep-
ton 10 the inference that the society in
FAINT class in patriotism and in need of instruction
The discussion proved so lively and interesting
that upon the motion Of Mr.. Hieley. seconded by
Or. King and Henry Hall the whole matter was
referred back to Mr.. Prime with instructions to
report the form Of a bill the March meeting
with a history Of efforts which have been far
made 10 protect the flag from desecration. Upon
give notice OF the discussion in the call for the
meeting whcreupOn the secretary replied that this
relieved the Committee Meetings Of any
sty OF a formal programme for that evening. the
remark being received with loud laughter and APP
plause.
Upon motion Of J. c. PumpeIy. committee
appointed consider the question of a home for the
society. composed Of Mr.. Pumpey, General F. p.
Earle Colonel Lewis G. Hopkins. Nathaniel futile. /
ephen VI Wright Warren Hlg.ey T. Payson Cone
W. " J. Warren and John O. Adams
Voting for officers began AZ ) D. m the polls being
in charge Of Nathaniel futile. r f. Poor and Lieu,
tenant Hugh u. Wise. inspectors. There was only
one ticker in the field. although there was some
scratching Of various names on the list. The total
number OF votes SG6 The following were
e.ecied having received substantially the whole vote
OF the society. President. Chauncey.M Depew: first
vce-presfent. Robert b. Roosevelt. second vice.
president. Walter s Logan. third vice-presi1ent.
Ralph Earle Prime secretary. stephen NJ Wright.
treasurer. Ira Bliss Stewart registrar Edward Haga-
man Hall. historian. Walter r. Benjamin. chaplain,
the Rev. Abbott r. Kittredse
anagers-JOhn c. Calhoun. Andrew J. G. Foye.
Horailo {. King. William W J Warren. Frederick
y. Grant J. Lawrence McKecver Richard Henry
Clarke. Morris X. Jesup Colgate Hoyt. William W.
Kenly Edward Pays0n Cone Edward J. ChIffee.
Oliver y. Briigman William IT, Kelly sherman n.
Jewett. James j. Beldcn, George May Elwooi and
Delegates to the National Congress-Charles
Stewart Smith CAT large. Stephen NJ Wright Alex
anler ; webb. Warren Hgley. q. Creighton Webb.
Lgcius T. Chittenden. John II. Starin, Richard II.
Davis. J. Warren Clver. Robert : Williams and
Aifernates 10 the Nationa. Congress-Stewar, +.
Woadfori cat large) Edward T Bartlett. Richard C..
Jackson. Orlando VI. Harper, Andrew T.. FOye Eras-
ms Corning Ozias v. Peck r. Waldo Cory. De Witt
Roosa. Frank II. Griswold AMI W II. Henry.