The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-06
MEMBERS OF THE LEGION
OCTOBER MEETING WAS A RECEP-
TION TO ADMIRAL BROWN.
Largest Ever Held by the COmman-
derry i'm the FaII-Brief Speech by
the Famous Naval officer.

The meeting of the Loyal Legion last
evening in the Propylaeum was the largest
ever held in October, many members COM
ing to greet Admiral Brown. Among the
companions who were present were the fol-
lowing: Gen. Lew Wallace, Major III. A
Foote, Lieut.. Henry Campbell, Capt. w. p.
Heron, Charlottesville; Col. NJ l.. Bundy
Capt. w. T. Shelley. New Castle; Capt. J.
3. Homan, Lieut.. j. V. Hadley, Dan
vile; Capt. Ben L. Smith, Capt ]. II.
Mauzy, DR. J. Fl. Spurrier, Capt. Ulysses
d. Cole, Donald L. Smith. Rushville; Capt
D. w. Comstock, Surgeon NJ. II. Haynes,
Paymaster ]. f. Reeves, Richmond; Lieut..
T. ]. Charlton, Plainfeld; Capt. David L.
BEEN, Spencer; Capt. James c. Knox, La
doga; Col. Milton Peden, Knightstown; Col.
VIM. d. Ward, Vevay; S. NJ. Saylera Hunt
ington; Lieut. w. r. McMahan, Hunting
burg; Capt. w. M. Henly, Wabash; Capt.
J. O. Pedigo, Capt. r. w. Harrison; Capt.
L. II. Martin, Frank Martin, Lebanon; Col.
c. G. Thomson Lafayette Col. John d.
Clark, Frankfort; Lieut.. It. II. Kirby, DR..
H. M. Winans, Charles II. Willard, Mum
Gle; Capt. Alex A Knapp. Union City; Capt
A. c. Ford, Lieut.. b. +. Ravens, Colonel
Fairbanks Terre Haute; Col. VIII Cum
back, Greensburg; Rear Admiral Brown, Y.
S. N; Gen. George f. NIcGinnis, Gen. r. S.
r. Myers, Lieut. H. G. Adams, Col. n. r.
Ruckle, Lieut.. }. r. Henry, Lieut.; II. Z.
Long Capt Alex Bes soa Capt a5 j. r. sn Cray
Layman, Major irwin Robbins, Major c. W.
Smith, Adjutant B. B. Peck. Paymaster e.
e; Merrifeld. Lieut.. j. r. Henry, &C Capt gt
Dawson, U. S. A., Col. James r. Ross,
Lieut.. VIM. II. Armstrong, Lieut. Louis
Kern, Lieut.. Nicholas Ensley, Col. j. b.
Black Capt W. A. Ketcham, Lieut.. John
E. Vought, Col. u. A. Smith, Rev. M. l..
Haines, John A. Finch, Albert Call +. 9.
C 6lsITilsn IA. a. M. 0gle, S. NJ Compton
George Brown, jr., Major Sanford tortnef,
Capt. Horace Mckay, DR.. G. v. Wooden,
There was a large number of guests,
among whom were Austin IL. Brown, l. n
Gordon, S. N. Chambers and w. T. Fish
The remarks of Admiral Brown We're of
unusual interest because he spoke OF the
navy and its development in recent years.
He said that we now have ffty-etght mod
ern ships, all of which, in their class, are
unsurpassed and some are unequaled. BE-
cause of the merit system the navy yards
can now turn out as good work as the
best private yards. The workmen are as
skillful and as industrious under the merit
system. The officers of the navy have I'M
proved with the years, because rigid ex-
animation Sits out the unworthy ana IMAM
bilious. He went on to say that stfong
navy promoted the trade or the united
States with foreign countries;
what would be the result II SPAN SilOuiu
attack us with her navy?' asked General
Wallace.
THAT Spain would be kicked out before
she could get into it, was the emphatic
answer. "Our Atlantic squadron is one OF
the most effective In the world, he went
on to say; 1--WE should capture Havana and
drive the Spaniards into the interior TO be
dealt with by the insurgents"
What if Japan should join Spain?" con-
tinued General Wallace.
Japan will never join any country against
the United States" was the response.
1--WE have been good friends of Japan and
I have reason to know that the rulers of
Japan realize that fact. Japan cares only
to fog China"
Admiral Browns remarks were frequently
applauded. Captain Ben l.. Smith, of Rush.
Vile and Major w. j. Richards responded
to the admiral for the commandery. On the
whole it was a high tribute to the worth of
Admiral Brown.
The following were elected members: Col.
w H. Fairbanks, Terre Haute; Capt. Da-
vid f. Spain, of South Bend; Robert Ma
lott Fletcher Oliver p Ensley, Gustav
Kasmerling, y. S. N, Frank Martin.
Mr.. Russell Powell. who is going TO New
York, sang a solo, which was encored.
Col. Eli Lilly and Major Charles T. Doxey.
who are i'll, were remembered and the SYM
pathy of the commandery extended.