The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-23
COHORTS OF THE LOST CAUSE.
CAMP FIRES OF THE GRAY NOW
ALL ABLAZE Al NASHVILLE.

Every Train Adds Its Quota TO the
Monster Gathering at the Annual
ReuniOn-The Day Opens With
Rain, but CIears--The MOrning
spent Mt n Reunion at the Taber-
nncIe-MRny Prominent Leaders
of the COnfederacy on the Plat-
form.
Nahsville, Tenn, June 22.--Many special
trains arrived to-day with ex-confederate
soldiers and friends who came for the pur-
pose of attending the annual reunion of
the confederates.
The regular trains were run in sections
in order to accommodate the very heavy
demand for transportation.
Rain fen during the morning, but the
weather cleared somewhat toward noon.
The ex-confederate soldiers spent the
morning in attending the reunion at the
Tabernacle and meeting old comrades.
Prominet among those on the platform
were Gen Stephen y. Lee OF Mississippi,
Judge ]. II. Reagan Of Texas the only
surviving member of the Jefferson Davis
cabinet; Col A. S. Colyar and DR.. Thorn
-NANtANNN' y. -
Atkins, surviving member Of the confed-
crate congress; Hon. Marcus ]. Wright,
Of Washington, Gen. Sim b. Buckner of
Kentucky, Col Henry c. Myers, Col Lake,
Col. Helm of Memphis, Gen f. P. SilSes
Of Mississippi, Col. Howard of Georgia,
Gen. Moorman of New Orleans, Col Bax-
ter Smith Of Nashville, Gen. w. b. Bates,
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William Jones, chaplain of the United
Confederate Veterans; Gen. Clement A.
Evans Of Georgia and Gen. Joseph Wheel
er of Alabama.
Robert e. Lee, Jr., a grandson of Gen.
Robert Il. Lee. also occupied a prominent
place on the platform and a son of Gen
Hood was present. Both of these young
men were shown marked attention by the
veterans
Gen. John b. Gordon arrived during
the morning and was given an enthusiast
tic reception.
The assemblage was called to order by
Gen. Gordon and prayer was offered by
DR.. Jones' the chaplain.
Gov. Taylor delivered an adress of well
come, on behalf Of the state; Judge Ferris
spoke for the county, and Bishop Fitz-
gerald, who represented Mayor McCar-
thy, spoke for the city.
Capt ]. B. OBrien, chairman of the
executive committee, made some an
nouncements and In behalf Of the commit
tee, welcomed the visitors. Gen. Cor
don spoke briefly. Judge Reagan then
delivered the principal address of the day.
The city is full to overhowing and the
rush has not ceased. This afternoon and
night the incoming trains are packed and
the streets are filled with middle-aged
nfnF4 81 II.
addition the friends and families of the
veterans have turned out in force and the
sponsors and maids OF honor have added
TO the attractions. Tonight bands are
parading the streets. playing tunes ia
mlliar to all who endured the trials from
81 to '65. Headquarters are besieged
speeches are being made and the city is
one grand mass of festive occupants
The chief subject OF discussion is the
proposed retirement OF Gen. John b. Cor
don as commander-in-chief. Tie has sig
nifed his intention Of retiring from COM
mand or the association, and this has caus-
ed good deal Of wire pulling.
Many names are suggested for his sue
cessor, among the Gen. Simon Bolivar
Buckner, Gen Joe Wheeler, Gen. Stewart
and others. Gen. Buckner's position on
the financial question and his candidacy
Tor vice President as the nominee OF the
indianapolis convention is being used
against him. But from present lndica-
tions this IL labor last.
Gen. Gordon will announce his desire 10
retire, the association will say he shall not
retire. will re-elect him and force him 10
again accept the position.
The Associated Press correspondent IS
satisfied from what he can learn that Gen.
Gordon will be elected commander-ln-
chief and will accept.
A brilliant reception was given by the
Tennessee Daughters OF the Confederacy
to the old soldiers. the sponsors and the
maids Of honor at the capitol tonight. II
was largely attended and was one OF the
charming events OF the reunion.
Tomorrow the convention will hold n
business session IN the forenoon In the
afternoon there will be a reception OF the
visiting ladies in the woman's building
at the Centennial and at night confed-
crate concert at the tabernacle 10 be fol-
lowed by a grand ball at the capitol. The
tide OF incomers win not cease until
Thursday.
Thousands Of the veterans visited the
exposition tonight and Witnessed the fire.
works prepared expressly for the occasion.