The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-27


In the absence of the newly elected pres
ident, Hon. w. D. Harding, Gen. p. Nc
Glashan the first vice president, was es-
corted to the chair. In taking the chair,
Gen. McGlashan made an Interesting and
spirited impromptu address, which was
very much enjoyed by the veterans. At it's
conclusion a motion was offered and adopt
ed that Gen. McGlashan be requested to
furnish copy of his remarks for publica-
ton in the next pamphlet issued by the
association.
The chairman announced that the as
ISOLATION was entitled to eleven delegates
In the annual meeting of the United Con-
federate Veterans, to be held in Nash
Vile In June, and requested those who
would be able to attend to announce their
intention, in order that they might be
named as delegates. Capt. NJ. p. Usina
was the only one to announce his inten-
ton of attending, and he was accordingly
elected a delegate. Several names were
suggested as delegates but the veterans
mentioned stated that they were uncertain
whether or not they could attend. On mo
ton of DR.. s. A. White the matter of com
plotting the list of delegates was left to the
president.
A copy of the proceedings of the union
veterans at Minneapolis was presented by
Veteran Jacob Gardner. The volume was
accepted and ordered placed in the ar
chives of the association.
Some information was asked as to the
proposed benevolent association, the form
alton of which within the ranks of the
United Confederate Veterans will be dis
cussed at the meeting in Nashville Cir
culars have been sent out announcing the
plan of the proposed organization and re-
questing expressions from the different
camps of the views of the members. Judge
Falligant, as chairman of the committee
appointed at the last meeting to report up
on this matter, made an informal report.
The question had not been fully discussed
by the committee as yet, Judge Falligant
said, and 1t was not ready to report either
in favor of or against the plan. In the
opinion of himself and other members of
the committee with whom he had consulted
the best plan would be for the association
to intrust the matter to the delegates to
the annual meeting, II being understood
that the association would not be bound
by the action of the annual meeting, but
would be free TO pass upon the question
after action had been taken by the gener-
al body.
A general discussion of the question fol-
lowed. Mr.. j. r. Saussy, another member
Of the committee said he did not altogeth-
er favor the idea. The different camps
and associations he thought, were able to
take care of their own needy veterans and
were better able to judge as
to who were needy and
deserving of relief Unless well and
Systematically conducted, he said, such an
association could not be a success, and,
considering the fact that its membership
would be composed of men of the average
age of sixty years, 1t was very doubtful if
1t could be made a success, even with good
management Assessments must necessar-
lily be frequent with such a membership.
Judge Falligant explained the plan Of
the Benevolent Aid Association of the
United Confederate Veterans. 1t was IN
tended that the association should be
composed of members of the United Con-
federate Veterans. but II will be optional
with members of TINS organization wheth-
er they also become members OF the benev-
olent association. The proposed member
ship fee Is 81, with annual dues of 20
cents, payable semi-annually, and assess
ments Of or 10 cents. as may be decided
upon the occasion Of each death. With
10000 members. the admission fees and an
nual dues would give a fund of $24 900 the
first year. in addition to the assessments,
which fund could be drawn upon for
prompt payment of death claims. The
assessments were placed at this small fig
ure In order that the many poor veterans
might take advantage Of the plan.
Capt. Dillon made the point that the
discussion was out Of order. the constitu-
ton providing that no business shall be
discussed at the anniversary meeting, OK
cept such as specially pertains to that
meeting.
Or. White moved that a special meet.
ing be called to discuss the subject. Mr..
Saussy was DESTROYS OF securing an ex-
preston from the meeting. The bene-
fits, he said. received by the veterans In
the shape OF pensions from the several
states are derived from general taxation.
This plan proposes TO tax the veterans
for their own benefit. The idea was all
right he said, but the trouble was that
only those who do not need Il would be
able 10 take advantage OF Il, while those
who need II would not be able 10 pay the
assessments DR.. Whites motion was
adopted and the president was instructed
TO call a meeting for the purpose early
in June.
A letter was read from Capt. Beirne
Gordon OF the Georgia Hussars. tender
ing the use OF the bugle, found on the
battlefield OF Malvern Hin and used a
year ago. for use az che memorial exer-
cises IN the afternoon, ana at an future
occasions OF Ike character and also the
funerals OF veterans. The offer was ac-
cepted with thanks.
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