The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-23
BAR YOUNG SOLDIERS
ACKER POST OPPOSED TO ADMIT
DIERS TO MEMBERSHIP
RESOLUTIONS AGAINST IT

Grand Army of the Republic Heart
Them the Highest HOnOrs, but DO
Not Deem 1t Advisable to Take
Them Into Full Menbership-WiI
Give Thirteenth Hearty Greeting.
A resolution introduced by Maj. Espey
at the meeting of Acker post last night
caused a ripple of excitement, and
spirited discussion. Since the close Of
the Spanish-American war there has
come from a number of posts the propo-
sition to admit Spansh-American soldiers
to full membership in the Grand Army
of the Republic The resolution of Maj.
Espey brought the matter squarely be-
fore Acker post and excited no little COM
ment. The question will undoubtedly be
brought up at the next annual encamp-
ment.
Acker post went on record as being OPP
posed to admitting the veterans of the
latest war to the full privileges of mem
bership. In fact there was not a dissent
ing vote when the ballot was taken upon
the adoption of the resolution, which de-
clared against the departure. The reso-
luton is as follows:
Whereas, An effort will be- made to ad-
NIT the Spanish-American soldiers into
full membership of the Grand Army of
the Republic, at the twenty-fifth annual
encampment, to be held at Philadelphia,
Sept. 5, 1899; therefore,
RESPONSIBILITIES, that we do hereby earn
estly favor comforting upon said Spanish
American soldiers the highest honors that
they have so justly and fairly won by
the gallant and distinguished service they
have rendered.
Resolved-Second, that we do hereby
nIpdop nOSCihla acSiSfanoa md
enlargement of said Spanish-American
soldiers to organize and maintain an aux
t!iary association to the Grand Army of
the Republic, and that we will unite with
them in uphOlding the highest principles
Of true patriotism in the defense of our
country and its flag.
ReSolved-Third, that we deem it I'M
wise to alter or amend the requirements
Tor membership into the Grand Army Of
the Republic so as to admit Spanish
American soldiers into full membership.
ResolVed-Fourth, that a certified copy
of these resolutions shall be forwarded to
D. B. Searles, commander of the depart
ment of Minnesota.
A great many members of the post be-
HeVe that the Spanish-American soldiers
do not want TO join the G. A r., as an
independent association would be much
more to their liking Then, too, there is
a feeling that the traditions of the or
ganization would not be best perpetuated
by the acquisition of any new element
Plans for the next annual encampment
were talked over in a general way, but
1t was decided to leave the matter Of
transportation to the encampment COM
mittee.
The post voted to offer Its services to
any general committee that may be form
ed to prepare for the reception of the
Thirteenth regiment Commander Henry
announced that the cary return of the
regiment was assured and that he be-
heved the time was ripe for preliminary
steps to be taken to give the boys
hearty greeting. Upon his suggestion it
was decided TO confer with the other
posts in the city with view to securing
concentrated action. He thought some
special feature of the programme could
be taken in charge by the G. A. r. posts
that would assist the general committee.