Evening star., 1898-09-03

seems inclined to agree with as to the
best time Of the boys homecoming"
The Committee Criticised.
Mr.. Dickson replied that he would not un-
justly criticise Colonel Harrfes. for he knew
him well and would always sing his praises
The Montauk committee, however. he add
ed. had arrogated to themselves q power
never given tham. The committee was not
sent to Montauk for the purpose of arrang
ing date for the regiments return and for
the purpose Of upsetting all the reception
committees plans. Il attack the commit
tee, and not Colonel Harries," he concluded
Mr.. Noyes declared that Colonel Harries
could not be expected to know that the COM
mittes at Montauk did not represent the cit
izen's committee in the matter. He would
| naturally think that they voiced the Wash
lngton peoples desires.
Mr.. Hutchins asked the chair for the in
structions given the committee sent to Mon
tauk.
They were directed" said Major sylves-
ter, Ito report on the condition of the regi-
nent and the immediate needs of thu SOL
diers. They were given carte blanche to
draw on the committee for any sum Of
money needed
Mr.. Hutchins then moved that as the
committee had exceeded its authority the
| report be laid on the table. The motion
was carried
The Escort Question.
Major Sylvester said that the committee
had received no word from Colonel Harries
with regard to not desiring an escort for
the soldiers. He had written to the colonel
| on the subject, but as yet had received no
reply. Major Sylvester said that General
Corbin had stated that Company H, Captain
LOCKER. will leave for home on the first
transport out of Porto Rico.
Mr.. Edison said that II the men of the
regiment and the people fully understood
| matters there would be no difficulty in keep
| ing the regiment at Montauk for while
longer. Colonel Harries, he said would
| have the men remain away from Washing
ton as much of September as possible. as it
| is a most debilitating month. When he read
of Colonel Harries first decision 10 have
the men stay at Montauk for several weeks
he thought 1t wise one. If the regiment
| is to return on the 9th the reception and
welcome planned is impossible. If the men
understood this they would suppress their
homs sickness for little while in Difference
| to the wishes of the people at home and the
efforts that are being made to give them a
most royal welcome.
A Committee of Conference.
Don't let US criticise Colonel Harries, for
that is not right" again spoks Mr. Dickson
But let appoint committee to AMIGA
bly, settle this matter by conference with
the adjutant general and courteous COM
| munication with Colonel Harries."
1t was moved that a committee Of thres,
Of which Major Sylvester should be chair
man, be appointed to consult with the adju-
tant general and Colonel Harries. This was
carried. and Major Sylvester appointed as
his associates Messrs. Theodore w. Noyes
and Henry L. West.
Mr.. West said, with regard to the escort
question, that he was in favor Of allowing
everybody to turn out and march with the
returning soldiers. Mr.. Edison declared
that Colonel Harries and the regiment
would be glad to accept any reception plan
ned for them.
Major Sylvester said that another con-
tingency arises If the regiment is to re-
turn later, and that is that the President
will leave the city September 20 for an
extended stay and might not be present to
review the soldiers, as was anticipated.
This matter was also left to the commit
tee mentioned above.
Mr.. Evans read a letter from Captain
Young, stating that the boys appreciate
what is being done for them, but all are
crazy to get home, homesickaess icing
their principal malady.
DIR. Domer's Views.
DR.. Samuel Domer asked permission to
make a few remarks on thoughts that had
been in his mind for some time. He said
that the regiments remaining at Montauk
sanitary necessity is a doubtful prop
osition, as the equinoxial storms are about
to set in, and the boys at their present
camp will be badly exposed to the weather
and not be benefited A good deal of judg
ment should be exercised in the matter,
for one eminent physician had prophesed
that If the troops remain long at Montauk
they will suffer epidemic of fever. DIR.
Domer said that the sick men were being
furloughed and sent home. II it was a
good thing for the sick boys to coma to
Washington, the well ones certainly were
able to do the same. The boys will feel
honored at any reception the citizens might
give them.
a ant foL
Tuesday night, when the committee will
meet again at the Ebbitt.
The Committees.
The following committees have been ap-
pointed and completed:
Additional members Of finance committee
Mr.. Walter s. HItchins Mr.. Frank B.
Noyes, Mr.. John w. Schaefer. Mr. W. S.
Thompson. DR.. A. ]. Schafhirt, R. o. Holtz-
man, John c. Yost. Allison Nailor. E. ].
Stellwagen, ]. NoSa McGil, s. H. Walker,
Edward Graves, BENJAMIN w. Reiss. John
D. McChesney, John F. Wilkins. W. A.
Wimsatt, Paris. Crane & Co.. Lewis John
The remainder Of the committees are Civ
en- below:
Committee on civic organizations-Georg
w. Evans, chairman; William P. Boteler,
Henry K. Simpson, Howard Perry, Frank
E. Middleton. Fred B. Nichols, Fred W.
Behrens, Harry Standiford Thomas A Gar
ner, Charles A. Clements, Frank B. Smith,
CndrleS w. schneider, IhomaS b. Buckley,
William B. Easton. Robert E. Mattingly,
Robert p. Boyd. William K. Ellis, John H.
Happ. Thomas B; Walker, Ross P. Andrews
and John c. Walker.
Committee on flowers and wreaths-J. H.
Small, jr.. chairman; American Rose Com
pany, F. w. Bolgiano, q. D. Blackstone,
Robert Bowdler. George w. Brown Peter
Buhler, George H. Cooke. William S. Clark,
J. Harry Cunningham, Theodore Diedrich,
Michael Esch. Thomas Fields. William F.
Finn. Joseph R. Freeman. George Fields,
Samuel &. Frye. Alexander B. Garden, l.
9. Glorius. ]. c. Garden, John H. Graner,
George Glorius. John E. Green, William F.
Guide, Adolph GUIDE. Charles F. Hale, G.
Hanson. A. g; Haynes. Andrew Herold,
Wallace w. Kimmel. w. H. King, F. n
Kramer, John w. Lee, ]. Louis Loose, Sam
uel H. Lucas, John M. Miller, Adolph Min
der, John R. Morgan, C. SchelIhorn, Will
lam R. Smith, Nicholas Studer, Washington
Floral Company, w. A. Ward s. NJ. Ysat-
man and Howard Perry, secretary
Press committee-Theodore W. Noyes,
chairman David 8. Barry, F. A. Richard
son. H. B: F. Macfariand, C. A Boynton,
Charles H. Merillat. Scott c. Bone, w. p
Spurgeon, Jay F. Durham, John Fl. Miller.
Franklin T. Howe, Cluskey Cromwell, ]. O,
Thompson. Hobart Brooks, W. H. Phillips,
R. W. Thompson. w. Calvin Chase, John