The morning news., 1897-08-28
A QUESTION OF PATRIOTISM.
THE G. A. II. DOES NOT LIKE THE
SOUTHERN IDEA.

Books Used In southern schools Con-
demned as Misleading as to the
Causes of the Wnr-AII Members OF
the G. a. IA. and It's OffshOOts Urged
to See That This Great Evil Is
Books As Are Approved by the &.
A. ". BE Used-The Day at Buffalo.
Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 27-The grand
army has elected its officers for the ensu-
ing year and the encampment has ad-
journed to meet at Cincinnati next year.
To-days session lasted from s15 o'clock
this morning. until 345 o'clock this after
noon without intermission.
Opening under the order of business the
encampment took up the election of Senior
vice commander-in-chief Alfred Lyth of
Bidwen, WillIeson post of this city, was
placed in nomination by Maj. A. X Smith,
the commander of his post, and was elect
ed unanimously, there being no other nm
nations.
The election of a junior vice commander
in-chief was mot accomplished until AFTER
noon, there being four candidates and sew
eral interruptions to the proceedings Of
the encampment by speeches and the ad-
mission of committee from the womans
relief corps. T. B. Allen of Connecticut,
the candidate of the naval veterans, was
chosen on the second ballot.
DR.. David Mackay of Dallas, Tex. was
elected SURGEON general unanimously and
Rev Frank c. Bruner of the First Meth
odist church. Chicago was in like manner
elected chaplain-in-chief.
Post Commander-in-Chief Walker of
Indiana was presented with a silver SER
vice by the encampment, the address be-
ing made by William NJ. Olin of Boston.
A committee from the Woman's Relief
Corps was admitted to the hall, and pre-
scented the convention with several beau
tiful floral emblems and made a brief re-
port of the work of the Woman's Relief
| Corps for the past year Mrs. Woodley
natiOna. president Of the army nurses,
was also admitted to the convention, like
wise Mother Ransom of California, &
years old, The Oldest army nurse living
and Mr.. William Seatt, who spoke for
the colored veterans, who were unable
10 attend the encampment
Among the reports receiving favorable
| consideration in the executive session in
| the enCampment was that of the pension
committee 1t recommended a readiust-
ment of widows pensions, and presented
| a form of proof and application in PEN
| sion claims substantially the same as that
embodied in the Pickler bill, which has
passed the national House of Representa-
| tives but has not passed the Senate.
| The report stated that the present COM
missioner of pensions had consented to
adopt new rules substantially the same
as those in force during the Harrison ad-
I s.-a.A oil
mended that congress pass a service PEN
sion law to apply to all veterans who have
reached the age of 60 years. The report
of the committee having in charge the
memorializing of congress to purchase
| several of the most important battlefelds
about Fredericksburg, Va, and conneot by
government roads, was adopted.
The invitation Of the Young Mems
Business Association of Richmond, Va,
to hold the encampment of 1899 in that
city was recognized and thanks extended.
| This association was informed that the
question could only be considered by the
encampment of 1898.
Another committee reported favorably
the proposition to establish national parks
at the battlehelds of Vicksburg, Stony
River and AppomattOx. The report Of
the committee on text books used in the
public schools was adopted. The report
deals severely with some of the histories
state the facts as to the cause of the re-
bellion and present them from a southern
point Of view. A regret is expressed that,
after an examination Of all the histories
used in the states that were loyal TO the
! government, In the opinion Of the commit
tee none merits the qualified Endorsement
of the organization.
The report closes with the following rec
concentrations: First, that this encamp-
ment urge the continued agitation of the
question of the improved text books in
our schools that relate to the history Of
the United States. especially as to the
events OF the war Of the rebellion.
Second, that the national encampment
authorize the appointment OF a permanent
committee on the subject Of teaching pa
triotism in our schools, which Shall make
report each year.
Third, that il be urged upon each de-
partment of the G.. A. r.. and recommend
ed to the Woman's Relief Corps the Sons
of Veterans, and all allied organizations
that they give direct and persistent at
tentlon 10 the selection Of proper text
books for use IN our schools and the eX-
clusou therefrom Of such as are improper
The following is the new council Of ad-
ministration OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic
AIabama-W a. Ackorton.
Arizona-D VI. Moore.
Arkansas-G. Clarke.
California and Nevada-Mai. Charles a.
woodruff. L. $. A.
Colorado and wyoming-W -. l.. Carr.
Connecticut-John n. Thayer.
Delaware-Edward Carig.
Tlorida-T J Wilmarth.
Goorgia-James o. Ladd.
Idaho-Judson Sheppard.
Iinois-Fred W. Scott
Indiana-W. y. Armstrong.
Indian Terrltory-R. W Hill.
Iowa-Lyman J.. Caldwell
Kansaa-HO W. Pond.
New Hampshire-A l.. iiiil
New jersey. j. Kent.
Konucky-JameH n. browning
Louisiana ana Mirssaippi-Paul Bruce.
Mainc-Hcrhcrt r. Sergeant
Maryland-u. a. Brain.
Wilmer r. Blackmar
INSTRUMENTATION Jlbbs.
Miasouri-F N. sterritt.
MlnnoHota-D. -. Hoarles.
Montana John Halluhan.
Nrbraska- T.. j Horton.
North Dakotn-r. Iat0ur.
Sow Y0fk-Jamea owens.
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