Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-24
he MIKES AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS.
WHAT THE SOUTH WISHES HIS
ToRICaLLY IL JUSTICE ONLY.
ATLANTA TIE NEXT MEETIKG-PLACE.
Made Abbey and Jefferson Davis
Memorial Reports satisfactory
RESOLUTIONS commencing a"ec"
Victoria Defeated.
victoria Defeated.

.n, annual reunion Of the United Con-
(,.-.to veterans. 4 business meeting
mas held. at which reports were pre-
.,.5 and General John T. Gordon de-
,..cred an address. General Gordon pre-
faced his remarks with an announce
,~ent Of his intention TO resign as Gene
rsI Commander There were cries OF
.-,o,o "No" from all over the hall, and
,,hen Quiet had been restored General
Gordon proceeded with his address 1t
was as follows:
.Alr President ana Comrades. es.-Permit
rr, in "a few words, to return tho com
mission with which you have honored
,na for eight years. and by unanimous
vote Within the next few hours you
viii elect my successor. When this duty
s.. -erformed by you l shall gladly take
ms place by those untitled heroes who
SD grandly bore the battles brunt in
tfe stern work of war. 1t was as a
private that I enlisted n soldier, on the
arst indication Of approaching war, and
through all the vicissitudes Of war,
amidst its lights and its shadows. its
glories and it's gloom. ] never lost sight
Tor one hour OF my obligations to the
private soldier Sir. if l had the power.
] would erect to the private soldier the
most splendid memorial that gratitude
could suggest, genius could plan. or
money build.
This new communion Of ex-soldiers
began its somewhat unpromising career
with the modest number of but ten
organizations united for peaceful and
noble ends. To-day it presents the
proud array Of more than thousand
camps answering roll-call and reflect
ing merted honors upon different COM
manders. and especially upon our able
adjutant-general. II is an army, but
its aims are peaceful. philanthropic and
broadly patriotic. Its sentiment is lofty.
generous, and just. Its mission is TO
relieve the suffering Of the living,
cherish the memory of the dead. and
shield from reproach the fair name Of all.
HISTORICAL JUSTICE.
This now mighty organization. while
insisting upon complete historical JUS
tice 10 the South, will scorn TO do less
than complete justice TO the North.
Having committed the South's cause 10
The arbtrament Of battle, they Loyalty
ana nnanfuly stand by that tribunals
verdict. Fighting and suffering for
their homes and rights as men have
rarely fought and suffered in the
worlds history; exhibiting on a hundred
fields and IN a thousand emergencies a
herOism never eXcelled yielding from
utter exhaustion, and only when their
grostrate section was bleeding at every
pore; failing after the most desperate
defensive struggle I'm human annals. 10
establish their cherished Confederacy.
these high-soule1 sons Of the South Of
fer this record Of devotion as the
noblest pledge Of their fealty to freedom
and of their readiness 10 defend the re-
public of their fathers"
General Gordon then reviewed previous
speeches I'm which he had stated the
ORGANIZATIONS purposes. and after paying
3 warm tribute TO the southern leaders.
said: In conclusion, my comrades, let
ne hope that wise conservatism. the
spirit Of magninimity. which is always
ne brightest gem I'm the crown Of courage.
will mark your career in the future, as
hey have done in the past"
GORDON REELECTED.
When General Gordon had concluded
sis address a motion that General Joseph
Wheeler be requested TO nominate Gene
al Gordon for reelection was made and
carried. General Stephen D. Lee, who
lad been called 10 the chair, declared
nominations closed. and General Gordon
Vas unanimously reelected. The thou
sands Of delegates present cheered and
waved their hats and handkerchiefs.
The Committee on Credentials reported
1000 delegates present and 1900 camps
represented.
> The report of the Board Of Trustees
Of the Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton was read and adopted.
ATLANTA NEXT YEAR.
At the business meeting this afternoon
70 was voted TO meet in Atlanta next year
The afternoon session was he'd for the
purpose OF winding up the business mat
ers before the association. The unani-
nous refusal 10 allow General Gordon
20 retire as commander-in-chief put an
snd 10 possible difficulties and entangle-
ments and paved the way for a speedy
disposition Of the remaining business.
a resolution commendatory of the reign
OF Queen Victoria was voted down, and
resolution Of praise for the Queens |
jubilee was defeated
The principal reports were by the Com
mittce on History and the Memorial AS |
ISOLATION. The History Committee, in |
substance. reported in favor OF the plan |
now pursued of inviting many writers |
into the field of history, rather than Of |
selecting one or more 10 write a history. |
The memorial report showed that the |
Board Of Trustees were making excellent |
progress. and would be able TO report a |
location for the memorial building at the |
next reunion. provided camps and BIZ
v0uacs subscribed literally. Both reports
were adopted.
CONFEDERATE CONCERT
Tonight, In the Tabernacle. thousands
were delighted with Confederate con-
cert. IN which were sung and played old
Confederate airs. Governor X. L. Tay-
lor and Mrs. N. NJ. Gardner sang a duet
which captured the audience.
After this concert the Confederate Re
union Club gave a ball and reception 20
the young people attending the reunion.
a. tho Capitol. IL was a brilliant affair.
and was attended by thousands Fully
40 90 visitors were In the city to-day.
and tomorrow this number Will be
greatly increased.
The veterans and their friends will de-
vote themselves 10 social recreation to-
morrow. There are 1900 OF the old sol
diers IN attendance. Official badges have
been issued TO more than 1900 and
regularly delegated attendants from
camps and biyouacs number, according 10
Official reports. more than 5000. There
has never been so large gathering In
this city. The hotels are jammed the
business-houses are full. the temporary