The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13
THE GOVERNOR
IN SAVANNAH.
Visits the Camp Of the Fourth
Regiment,
He TALKS With THE MEN.
Speeches by the Governor, General
Lee, and Col Cowardin-Con-
sidcring Applications for
Discharges.
He TALKS With THE MEN.

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SAVANNAH. GA. Nov. 12-special.-
The Fourth Regiment has greatly enjoy
ed the visit of Governor Tyler to camp.
After escorting him to the De Soto Hotel
and joining I'm the review yesterday the
regiment returned to its camp and was
soon followed By Governor Tyler and
party, who halted Ia front Of Colonel Tay-
lor's tent. The men at once gathered in
battalion street and there were anxious
demands for speeches after three cheers
had been given with a will for General
Lee and Governor Tyler.
The Governor Of Virginia soon arose and
in one of his neat. humorous speeches.
carried at once the hearts Of the men.
He tod them how the people OF Virginia
had watched them during all summer and
autumn and how proud they felt OF them.
He had obtained the impression that each
member of the regiment must have at
least four wives and ten mothers. judging
from the many visits and letters he had
received from ladies' on behalf Of the sol
diers. He told the men that he expected
10 return 10 camp in the morning and
that he intended TO shake hands with
each man and have a confidential talk
with them.
GENERAL LEES SPEECH.
General Lee was next called upon who
in trying to have some little fun at Gov
ernOr Tyier's expense. said that ne had
no impr0mptu speech 10 make which he
had brought with him I'm his coat pocket.
He was preparing. however he said.
speech, which he expected 70 deliver 20
the regiment In Spanish at Havana to-
wards the end OF the month This state
ment WAS greeted with cheers generally,
while some two or three ordinations;
Il want 10 20 home could DO heard
from the outer edge Of the crowd.
General Lee then expressed MS satisfac-
ton over the fact that during this war the
North and South had been found standing
so closely together Abiding 10 tia
friendly relations that existed between the
Fourth Virginia and the Forty-eighth
iowa. General Lee remarked that Major
Russell b. Harrison, who is In charge OF
the provost guard in this city, had de-
clined to call either OF the two regiments
for provost duty, because any shortcom-
ings of men OF the other regiment would
likely be overlooked by Thorn.
CREATED MERRIMENT.
This statement created great merriment
and the mentioning of the name OF Major
Harrison brought forth groans from tho
mouth of nearly every man In General
Lees hearing This entirely unminced
expression OF sentiment was immensely
enjoyed by the officers present and es-
pecially by General Lee. who broke out
in hearty laughter
When General Lee had ended there
were still cries for more speeches, and
the Genral suggested that Colonel Lyle
of Massachusetts,. from his staff, be
heard, and Colonel CowaTdin, from Rich
mond.
Colonel Lyle also spoke Of the noble
sight OF seeing the North and South
standing together united, ready 70 tight
a common foe lie thought that such
sentiment was fully worthy OF Nirginians
and that only towards would raise the
cry "to go home"
COLONEL COWARDIN.
Colonel Cowardln addressed the men
in his inimitable stye so well known
TO his many friends, and told them that
the Governor knew very we'll that there
was quite a number among the men OF
the Fourth Regiment, who were anxious
20 leave the services and the Governor s
intention was to thoroughly consider
each case and its merits, In order that
discharges might be secured wherever
advisable and the places filed by
former members OF the Second and Third
Regiments, who desired 80 so 10 Cuba.
This announcement created quite an i'm
preston among the men, who had been
placed in the very best humor by the
various speeches.
RECEPTION.
Governor Tyler and his party soon
afterwards retired and among hearty
cheers by the soldiers. returned 10 the
DeSoto Hotel Late I'm the evening they
attended reception and ball rendered
them by citizens Of Savannah and the
commissioned officers of the Fourth
Regiment, at the rooms Of the Savannah
Guards Club. Admission was by inyi-
tation only, and the enlisted men OF the
regiment were excluded.
Governor Tyler stated that he would
visit the camp early In the morning and
that after a conference with Colonel Tay
lor some means would be devised by
which all the meritorous applications for
discharge could be granted. lie said he
had all the APPLICATIONS made to him tab
ulated and expected t0 look into the
merits or eacn case separately anu LpItu
to have a confidential talk with each one
OF the applicants.
THE SICK FROM JACKSONVILLE.
Second Lieutenant T. ID. Thomas. OF
Company +, OF Suffolk arrived here this
morning from jacksonville, whore he had
been retained at the division hospital suf-
faring with fever. Lieutenant Thomas,
while much improved is still quite weak.
He expects 20 take a ten days leave Of
absence. which he will spend here In
Savannah in regaining his health.
Second Lieutenant James 5. Hazen Is
stlIl at the hospital in Jacksonville and
will not be able TO leave for about ten
days. but he continues TO improve.
Father Kelley, of Virginia, Is among
the visitors OF the DeSoto Hotel
Sergeant Bruce Mclclland OF Com
pany II, has received his honorable dis
charge from the service. His place will
probably be filed by the promotion of
Corporal NJ w Grubbs.
Private wilson. of Company ", who has
been at the regimental hospital suffering
with fever. is much improved and has
,,oap raturpad m his company. G. W.