The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-23
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Annual Reunion Begun at Nashville
General Gordon to BE Reelected.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 22.-The an
nual reunion of the United Confederate Vet
Grams began here to-day. The veterans
spent the morning in attending the reunion
at the tabernacle and meeting old COM
rades. The tabernacle is a large building
situated on Summer street and, having a
seating capacity of six thousand. was filled
Seats on the platform were occupied by the
sponsors, maids of honor, the officials of
the association, speakers of the day and
distinguished generals and their staff Off
GERS. Governor Taylor was accompanied by
his staff in full uniform. Prominent among
those who We're seated on the platform were
General Stephen D. Lee, of Mississippi
Judge J. II. Reagan, of Texas, the only sur
viving member of Jefferson Davis's Cab
met; Col. A S. Colyar and DR.. Thomas
Menees, of Nashville and Hon. J. D. c. At
kinS, surviving members of the Confeder-
ate Congress; General Marcus j. Wright,
of Washington; General Simon b. Buckner
of Kentu1ckyi Col Henry " C. Myers: Col o.
p Sykes. of Mississippi; Colonel Howard
of Georgia; General Norman, of New Or
leans; Colonel Baxter Smith, of Nashville;
General w b. Bate, Colonel John H. Saw
age, of Tennessee; DR.. VIM. Jones, chap
lain of the United Confederate Veterans
General Clement Evans of Georgia, and
General Joseph Wheeler, of Alabama. Rob-
ert E. Lee, jr., a grandson of General
Robert +. Lee, occupied prominent place
on the platform. A of General Hood
was also present Both of these young men
were shown marked attention by the vet
Grams. General John B. Gordon arrived dur
ing the morning and was given an enthu-
SiaStic reception
The assemble ge, was called to order by
General Gordon, and prayer was offered by
DR.. Jones, the chaplain. Governor Taylor
delivered an address of welcome in behalf
of the State; Judge Ferriss spoke for the
county and Bishop Fitzgerald who repre-
scented Mayor Mccarthy, spoke for the city.
Captain j. B. OBryan, chairman of the
executive committee, made some announce
ments and in behalf of the committee well
coined the visitors. General Gordon then
spoke briefly Judge Reagan delivered an
address.
The chief subject of discussion tonight
is the proposed retirement of Gen. John b.
Gordon as commander-in-chief. He has sig
nified his intention of retiring from the
command of the association and this has
caused a good deal of wire pulling. Many
names are suggested for his successor. Gen.
Simon B. Buckner, Gen. Joe Wheeler, Gen.
Stewart and others are suggested. The
only intimation of rift in the lutte of har-
mony which makes music for the Confed-
crate Veterans, comes from the suggestion
of General Buckner for communicating
chief His position on the financial ques-
ton is being used against him and his can
didacy for Vice President as the nominee
of the Indianapolis convention Is used
against him. But from present indications
there is nothing in this. General Gordon
will announce his desire to retire, the as
sociation will say he shall not retire, will
re-elect him and force him to accept again
the position This is the outlook tonight.