The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-25

paredness for war which best assures peace.
We must upbuild our navy and army until
they correspond 10 the needs which the new
rades and my feilow-countrymen. we must
build up in this country that spirit of So
ciaI and civic honesty and courage which
alone can make any nation reach the high
est and most lasting greatness"
HONORARY MEMBERS.
President Brodie delivered his address Of
welcome and the reports Of Secretary Car
ter were read and placed on file. The fnan-
cial statement Of the association was also
given by the secretary, together with a list
OF members and a list of ex-troopers of the
regiment, who have received the bronze
badge adopted at the first meeting at Mon
tauk Point, on Aug. 30 last. The reading Of
the minutes OF that meeting disclosed the
TACT that only three honorary members Of
the association were recorded. These are
Richard Harding Davis, Edward Marshall
and Lieut.. Calling Parker. Colonel
Roosevelt recalled TO the minds OF those
present that Captain Mccormick, Of the
Seventh Cavalry. had been made an honor
aIy member, and the omission in the min
uteS was ordered corrected. Gov. NJ. A.
Olero, who actively assisted a year ago in
recruiting the Rough Riders, was made an
honorary member Of the association. The
committee on constitution was ordered 20
frame the bylaws so that no ore but an
actual soldier, at some time in his life, shall
hereafter be elected an honorary member
ment in a neat speech.
Governor Roosevelt was elected honorary
PRESIDENT OF the association for life. Col.
dent and Lieutenant William f.. Dame
secretary for the ensuing year, Capt. W.. H..
n. Lellewil first vice president and Lieu
tenant GOodrich second vice president. Com
mittees on resolutions and bylaws were APP
pointed. The Governor was ordered to be
brought before the meeting, was appraised
OF MS election and responded In an eloquent
There was quite a spirited contest for the
selection or a place 10 hold the next annual
Tado Springs The former city had decided
ly the best Of II, the vote standing SO to IL.
Inere was a love feast OF the Rough Rid
tourned meeting will be held Tomorrow
morning at 9 O'clock. Troopers and officers
participated heartily In the proceedings, and
deal OF amusement.
Colonel Roosevelt Travelled I'm the private
santa Fe RaiIroaS NJ fa N9art morton; OF me
the party. III. II. Kohlsaat, editor of the
chicago T1mes-Herald Captain Day. Lieut..
accompanied Colonel Roosevelt. Col. Roose-
welt has romis to remain until Monday
morning at least, and will attend the regf-
mental review tomorrow afternoon.
Quite a number of telegrams and letters
of regret and congratulation were rec eived,
including one from Gen. Joe Wheeler. as
follows: Greetings and love TO brave
Rough Riders meeting at Las Vegas"
Nearly every surviving member of the
regiment was present. many regrets being
expressed at the necessary absence of Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood, the original colonel of
the Rough Riders.
was brought Of tonight md witnessed by
the Rough Riders and their leader. There
are upwards of 10000 PEOPLE in the city end
great interest is shown III the proceedings
of the Rough Riders. The sports viii not
take place until Monday. The Rough Riders
are delighted with their treatment by the
city of Las Vegas. Tomorrow union memo-
rial services will be held In the morning
and the regimental review tomorrow alter
noon.