The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-23
VETERANS MARCH IN THE RAIN.
GALLANT GORDON REVIEWS THEN
BAREHEADED IN 4 DOWNPOUR.


the Line but an Overwhelmins Ma
jority Face the Rain as BraVely as
They Did in the SiNties-C hnries-
ton Defeats Louisville in the Con-
test for the Next Reunion-Prop"si-
ton to Have Reunions Held Later
in the Year Defeated.
Atlanta. Ga. July 22.-The reunion Of
ex-Confederates came to an end to-day,
but the big feature of the closing hour
the parade of the yoterans-Was seriously
interfered with 10y heavy rain which
broke over the city just as the process
sion moved Needing not the doWnpour'
the old soldiers moved on and led by their
gallant commander. Cen Gordon, passed
over the original line of march, to the
music of many bands and the cheers OF
fully 100000 people, who lined the streets.
Before half the line OF march had been
traversed every veteran was wet TO Inc
skin.
Gen. Gordon. at the head Of the column,
hat in hand, never hinched and although
wet through, insisted upon remaining IN
the saddle. When the reviewing stand
was reached and Gen. Gordon dismounted,
he was importuned by every member OF
his STAFF and many friends to omit inns
mart OF the ceremony fears being ex-
pressed for his health The gallant Geof-
gian however took his place ana barring
his head stood in the pouring ram untii
the last man in the party had passed ana
the shouts of the thousands had died
away. 49,.
The beauty and picturesqueness OF the
rageant was destroyed by the inclement
weather.
The carriages in which the sponsors
rode had to be closed and the effect OF
The decorations on each vehicle was spoil
ed and the beauty of the occupants oo-
secured.
The rain poured in through the sides OF
the conveyances and the sponsors as well
as the veterans suffered much neon
Vehience.
Several states dropped out of the pa
rade when the rain was at its heaviest,
but for the most part the veterans piodded
along until the end was reached.
The next encGmpment goes to Charles
ton S. c. but one ballot was necessary
to decide this point, but the majority was
not strikingly large.
Thousands of visitors left. Atlanta to-
might for their homes.
The annual reunion of the United Con-
federate Veterans will be held in Charles
ton, S. c. BY a vote of 1854 10 Sf, the
convention to-day decided the contest be-
tween the South Carolina city and Louis
vile, in the formers favor
Thomas B. Bocot placed the name OF
that city before the convention, calling
attention to the fact that the South car
olna city by the sea was the birthplace
of secession and the most fitting place for
the Confederate survivors to assemble in
the closing year of this eventful century.
Col Gordon of Tennessee seconded the
nomination of Charleston.
Judge Haselrigg, in putting in the nom
ination the Kentucky metropolis, made
a strong impression in Loulsville's favor.
The speech of Col Bennett II. Young,
In which he seconded the nomination of
Louisville was one of the happiest Ell
forts of the day. I'VE win not only lead
you by the still waters he said, but by
the distilled waters, and every veteran
shall carry home with him a 16-year-old
bottle of our best Bourbon for medicinal
purposes only.
Gen. Chaleron of New Orleans added his
Endorsement of Louisvilles claims and
Louisville stock was rapidly rising.
1t remained, however, for the eloquent
young corporation counsel, Mr.. Legare, of
Charleston 40 again turn the scales in
favor Of his city, which he did in very
able speech.
The vote was as follows:
Observation-Disclosures, 1856; Alabama So;
Georgia, 1877; Louisiana, ia; Florida, 23la;
Virginia 39l; Maryland, GO; North Caro-
lima. GO; South Carolina. 80; West Nir-
ginia, 1919; District of Columbia, 8; Cali
fornia, 2; Oklahoma, .; Texas. IS; total,
1854.
Louisvile-Alabama, 50; Georgia, 1874;
Mississippi, 116; Louisiana, %; Florida, 2Sl5;
Virginia 5s; Maryland, A. North Carolina,
3O Kentucky, 1903; West Virginia 12l2;
District OF Columbia, 8; Missouri 50; Ar
kansas, 80; Indian territory, Is; Oklahoma,
u; Texas, So; total, $50,
Upon motion of Col Young of Louisville
the selection of Charleston was made
unanimous
The entrance of Miss Winnie Davis was
the signal for a remarkable demonstration.
She was escorted to the front of the stage
by Gen. Gordon, who introduced her as
the Child of our immortal chieftain, and
our own child"
Miss Davis smiingly bowed her ar
acknowledgements to her admirers.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tons recommending that the dates for the
reunion be fixed between Oct. 10 and May
]. This evoked considerable opposition
from its first reading and it was decided
TO leave the time for the reunion as it has
been in the past.
BY unanimous vote 1t was decided to con-
denim the expression War of Rebellion"
being applied TO the struggle of '6l-65, and
to urge the dsigna ton of il as "the civil
war between the states" This was unan-
imousiy adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Ala
bama delegates resolution was
passed calling on all the di-
visions to aid in raising fund
for building "A white house Of the Con-
federacy'' i'm Alabama.
Gen. S. d. Lee presented 10 Gen. Cor
don picture Of Gen. Diaz of Mexico who
has been instrumental in saving the life
of Mac Stewart, a Confederate soldier
who in an unfortunate alteration. killed
a Mexican policeman.
A resolution was adopted expressing the
thanks of the Confederates TO Maj Gen
George Norman, who, as adjutant gem
eral, has served the United Confederate
Veterans with signal ability and persist
emily refused to accept any compensation
for his services.
CHAPTERS FROM COLUMBUS.
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