Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-13
ALL OFFICERS REELECTED.
Louisville Next Meeting-PIace-Dr
Currie in souths Defence.

chosen as the next place OF meeting, ana
the question Of Federal care of Confede-
rate graves was disposed OF by the adop-
ton of substitute resolution given
above-Edl which declines the Presi-
dents suggestion, except as TO those
graves located In the North. and reserves
10 the women Of the South the duty Of
caring for those in the seeding States
and Maryland.
The adoption of this resolution, and
The report that accompanied it, precipi-
tated Il debate which verged upon the
sensational and at times much confusion
and disorder prevailed.
Several very Vigorous speeches were
made in opposition to the whole principle
involved in the matter. but the final vote
upon the resolution was practically unan-
imOus, and the announcement of its pas
sage was cheered.
DIR. CURRIE ON LYNCHING.
Another incident was the mention Of
the southern lynching question by DR.. j.
l.. NJ Currie. one of the surviving MEM
bers of the Confederate Congress. who,
while denouncing mob law, defended the
South and declared that her people should
see TO it that the record of her future
should be as unstaned as that of her
past.
The all-important report Of the commit
tee on a school history was also present.
ed. and adopted unanimously. as meeting
all questions that had led to the agitation
OF the subject.
Tonight. at the auditorium. a grand
reception To the veterans was he'd ana
an address delivered by Colonel Henry L.
Turner. of Chicago. commanding the
First Illinois Regiment, who has been the
guest of the city during the reunion.
BALL FOR THE YOUNG LADIES.
A brilliant ball was given at the Isle of
Palms to the sponsors and maids of honor
and the Daughters OF the Confederacy.
The veterans and visitors are rapidly de-
parting. and the ninth reunion of the
men who wore the gray is practically at
an end.
The convention was opened at 1890 with
the singing Of the doxology. which was
followed by prayer by the Rev. DR.. 5. p.
H. Elwell. Of South Carolina. General
Gordon introduced General NJ J.. Bon
nam. of the South Carolina Sons of Nete-
rams. who delivered an address. lie was
followed by Mr. Kirk. commander Of the
Trans Mississippi Department. His re-
marks were i'm the nature OF a eulOgy OF
the Confederate soldier. General Gordon
then presented Robert Il. Lee, Jr., who
was cheered TO the echo b. the assembly.
Of the Committee on History, which was
unanimously adopted. This was one OF
the most important matters before the
convention. and the reading of the report
was listened to with close attention.
HISTORY REPORT.
The report alluded TO the war with
Spain as a factor I'm celebrating section
al lines between the States. and continue
ing said
president Mckinley displayed the
spirit of the American soldier when he
chose from his former foes the gallant
Wheeler, the steadfast FitZhugh Lee, the
chivalrous Butler, and many others OF
our own brave comrades to marshal the
hosts Of the Union. We are glad that
General Wheeler mad another opportunity
TO exhibit the fighting qualities of the
Confederate soldier. and that Lieutenant
Hobson Victor Blue, and Worth Bagley,
in the navy, showed the country OF what
stuff our young men are made. once more
the blood of North and South has been
poured out tOgether-no longer Deneath
contending standards in the bitterness OF
war between the States. but now beneath
one flag. 10 the glory OF one country
These dead at least belong to us all
The last hateful memory that could di-
vide our country is buried with them
About their grave knees Il new nation,
loving all her children everywhere the
same"
CARE OF GRAVES.
Abiding TO the question OF Confederate
graves, the report says:
1.-The recent generous words or Presi-
dent Mckinley, commencing the Confed-
crate dead TO the nations care, are the
expression of a sentiment, growing every
where that the deeds of the Confederate
soldier are the glory Of the whole coun-
try. and that his memory is worthy TO be
cherished wherever sef-sacrifice COM
mands sympathy or brave actions strike
a responsive chord in noble hearts
TO KEEP WATCH on HISTORIES.
Coming down to the question for which
II was appointed. the committee says that
its duty is now little more than 10 keep
watch upon the histories Of the day, and
to stimulate historical research and pub
LEGATION, and regards the prospect for fair-
ness and candor I'm history as much I'M
proved by the Spanish war.
THE RACE QUESTION.
The committee also alludes to the race
question, and expresses the opinion thdt
"the race problem is not apt in the future
TO be so binding to a true Apprehension
of southern history" and says The re-
cent movement 10 put the supremacy oil
the more educated and capable race upon
q constitutional and legal basis, thus ban
ishing the spectre OF misrule from our
borders, is steadily gaining progress.
OUR PHILIPPINE INTENTIONS.
Continuing, the report says: 1.-THE re-
ception given our benevolent intentions
in the Philippines Is certainly OF a char
.acter likely To inspire wholesome re-
sheet for the matter of governing people
OF another blood who have started late
in the race OF civilization. We are not
liLelv in the future 10 hear so much about
rho right of men, who have not yet
learned 10 govern themselves, 10 govern
others BY their votes. The doctrine OF
the Declaration of Independence, that
Governments derive their just powers from
the consent OF the governed had
something of a shock in the war between
the States and the island subjects OF the
TTnited states Will find little comfort In
reading tbat celebrated instrument by the
light of subsequent history. The ditncul-
,ies OF the race problem abroad ought
10 bring a charitable judgment for the
same thing here at home ana we may
reasonably expect our northern brethren
IN meet us hereafter in a spirit rather OF
inquiry than of rebuke
TO DANISH SCHOOL HISTORIES.
,rhe committee recommends that an
ooo,t he made 10 Danish from the schools
any books which teach false lessons.
o,,hcr of fact or of sentiment, and 10 this
end suggests the appointment Of com
,nittee of three members I'm each State.
whose duty II shall be 10 examine the
school histories there In use.
In discussing the report. DR.. j. IL. Nj.
CONCLUDED ON THIRD PACED