Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09
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Association Of Spanish War Veterans
Adjourns.
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
Details Confided to the Council
of Administration.
ORDER OF BUSINESS TODAY

The Association of Spanish War Veterans,
as the newly organized body of soldiers
who fought in the war of 1898 will be Off
cially known in the future, adjourned this
afternoon at 1 o'clock, after having salts
factorily arranged for the completion of a
permanent form of organization. The So
ciety was happily launched, and, although
there were a number of differences of
opinion among the delegates, this was be-
leved to betoken the welfare of the Or
ganization, showing. it did, the keen in
terest felt by all in the many little mat
ters attending the formation of such an
important association A council of ad
ministration was selected to take charge
of the details of organization, the prepara
ton of d constitution and a set of rules, and
to issue a call for the next meeting of
the veterans.
Call on President Mckinley.
The delegates We're received by President
Mckinley this morning. The reception took
place in the east room. GeneraSJ. w. keif-
er was present and introduced the officials
and delegates. After shaking hands with
those present the President was asked to
say something. He responded in a few
words. to the effect that he had already
expressed his appreciation OF the services
of the soldiers of the Spanish American
army in general orders.
They would always have the thanks and
gratitude OF the nation for the prompt
ness with which they responded to the call
or their country. and for the Willingness
which characterized them in making so
many sacrlficeS. The warmth of their sup
port in time of danger would ever be re-
membered.
The business session at National Guard
armory was called to order by Cominan der-
mt IL eli q ~ a IL
call5 all OF the morning was taken up IN
the election Of members of the council of
administration, which is composed of twelve
members. There were about thirty candi-
dates in nomination.
Mr.. Bryan n Member.
There was considerable enthusiasm when
Col. James r. Tillman of South Carolina
placed before the convention the name of
Mr. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
for place ON the council board. Mr.. Bry-
an he said. represented the south, the
north, the east and the west, in fact the
union. He was a soldier and of the
bright lights of the country. Mr.. Tilman
said he knew Mr.. Bryan would be glad to
serve. There We're number of seconds to
the nomination and Mr.. Bryan was elect
ed by acclamation.
Lieutenant Hamilton H. Blunt. of
Louisiana, the only colored man rep
resented at the meeting was also
elected unanimously. his nomination
being seconded by Col. 1ilman of South
Carolina and Capt. Cole of Florida both of
whom said they appreciated fully as south
erners the true worth of the negro as a
soldier.
When the time came to choose the remain
Ing ten members of the council there was
wirepulling in evidence on all sides. There
was talk of states, the throwing of votes
and exchanges of candidates. The popu-
lar candidates were elected, if the loud out
burst of applause following the announce
nent can be taken as a criterion.
AS finally constituted the council of adj
mnistration is as follows:
William j. Bryan of Nebraska; Hamil-
ton II. Blunt, Louisiana: H: B. Deiaigne,
Kentucky; J. f. Webster. Florida; Cen
eral George II. Harries, District of Column
bia: Curtis Guild, jr.. Massachusetts; Rob-
ert B. Wallace, Montana; H. d. Green
Pennsylvania: William c. Oates. Alabama;
York, and C. L. Boyn,on. Michigan.
Lieutenant Delaigne was chosen secretary
of the council.
Protest Causes Sensation.
A mild sensation was sprung upon the
delegates just as the count of the votes be-
gan. Mr.. Charles S. Wood of Pennsyl-
vania arose to protest against the ballot
deposited for that state by Captain H. D.
Green. The latter had made up a ticket
Mr.. Wood declared. without consulting the
other members of the Pennsylvania dele
cation. The ballot was thrown out and a
new one prepared at consultation of the
delegation. Captain Green said he was OPP
posed by the other members of the dole
CATION, because he was not connected with
the national guard organization of that
commonwealth. The matter was soon
smoothed over. Captain Green was elected
member of the council. as will be seen.
1t was suggested that a telegram be sent
to Mr.. Bryan Informing him of his cleo
ton in the council Captain jacobson of
the District objected to this ''invidious dis
tinction," quoting from the Nebraskan he
SAID, and the motion to send a message did
not prevail.
A vote of thanks was rendered the Dis
trict of Columbia for its entertainment of
the delegates.
Miss Gould Chosen Sponsor.
On motion of Colonel Tillman, Miss Helen
Gould was chosen sponsor Of the new or
ganiZation by reclamation. An attempt to
add the names of Miss Clara Barton and
Miss Wheeler to the list of sponsors was
voted down. Mr. Wood of Pennsylvania
made the opposing speech, saying one
sponsor was enough. Thereupon a vote Of
thanks Wis rendered Miss Barton, Miss
Wheeler and the corps of army nurses I'M
der them.
Invitations to hold the next meeting in
New York and Columbus, Ohio, respective
~, were received. The matter left in
the hands of the council OF administration
President Mckinley was unanimously
elected as the first honorary member.
With a vote of thanks TO the press of
Washington and to the presiding officer and
secretary, the convention adjourned.
Additional delegates reporting today
We're: Capt. Edward Anderson, South Caro-
lima; Thomas G. McCauley, Sth United
States Infantry. Connecticut: Sergeant w.
F. Ulrich, I'd United States Infantry, Ari-
IONA; John H. O'Brien 9th Immunes; DR..
]. Carlisle DeVries, New York.
Election of Officers.
Last nights session was given up to the
adoption of the report prepared by the
committee .on plan of permanent organiza-
ton and the election of officers. The cleo
ticn resulted as follows:
Comma nder -in-chief - Maj. Gen. Joseph
Warren Keifer, Ohio
Senior vice communicated. Lawrence j.
Logan. Massachusetts.
Junior vice communicated. James r.
Tillman, South Carolina.
Quartermaster general-Maj. F. w. Cole,
Florida.
Surgeon general-Lieut Col. L. NJ. Maus
U. S. V.
Commissary general-Maj. F. S. Hodgson
District of Columbia.
Inspector general-Lieut. Col F. H. Har-
rington, U. S. NJ. c.
Chief engineer-Capt. D. B. Gaillard, U.
s. A.