The times., 1899-03-22
HEARTY SUPPORT FOR
TIE Peace Jubilee
A Mass Meeting of Washing
toms Business Men.
Rapid Growth Of the New Associa-
tior's Membership Roll.
General Wheeler Unable to Attend
Encouraging Reports Received
Plans for the. Future.

A National Peace Jubilee mass meeting
of the business men of Washington was
held in Willard Hall last night, and the
proposed celebration of the triumphs of
American arms in the late war was given
big boost onward toward success. The
affair was properly the regular meeting of
the Business Mems Association, but was
made a Peace Jubilee mass meeting be-
cause of the interest displayed in the COM
ing festivities.
About 500 business men of the District
were present and formed 4 very enthusi-
astic audience. The hall was appropriately
adorned with American flags and shields,
and the stage, which was occupied by the
National Guard Band, was banked with
plants and palms. President W. S Knox
acted as chairman, and General Director
w. S. Mexican as secretary.
President Knox stated in opening the
| meeting that at the last monthly meet
ing the Business Mems Association boast
| ed COO members. while the present roll
numbered 700 members, with % applica-
| tions pending.
V. Baldwin Johnson then delivered a
brief address. stating his satisfaction at
| the large audience present and the GER
tain success of the proposed celebration,
which would be the greatest ever held in
this city.
A series of stereopticon views showing
the experiences of the First Regiment, Dis
trict Volunteers, during the late war were
then enjoyed by the audience. picture OF
Secretary Aiger was Kissed while some
one cried beef" The picture of Admiral
Sampson was also heartily Kissed, although
the audience cheered wildly when Admiral
Schiey came into view.
President Knox announced that the COM
mittee which had called to escort General
Wheeler to the hall had received message
of regret stating that the latter had been
detained in New York and could not be
present according to engagement.
Mai. NJ. Z. Urel was then introduced and
stated that he was very sorry General
Wheeler had not appeared as he, Urell.
liked TO follow Wheeler and would follow
him anywhere. In speaking of the First
Regiment, District of Columbia Volunteers,
Major Urell said that there was no better
regiment enlisted than this and that no
brighter men ever fought behind guns. The
speaker then related an interesting story OF
the experiences OF the regiment before
Santiago and the misery Of the return to
Gods country and Gods city, Washing
tom
Now that peace has been accom-
plished.' said the speaker. I'VE should
celebrate our victory, and where else
should that victory be celebrated than in
the Capital of the victorious nation? We do
not want to put the celebration off. This
is the peace year, We have signed the
Treaty, and this is the year for the
Jubilee. This audience means business,
| and the Jubilee will be the result Of the
work of the whole people of the District" ="
Major Urell then stated that he and
Col. Henry May had had a conference. and
that the First Regiment would be fully
| represented in the military parade during
the coming Jubilee. s.,
Col Henry May was the next speaker.
| and made few remarks. stating that he
would speak later on in deeds.
Col William Dickson said that the
greatest interest was being manifested in
the Peace Jubilee and that it was bound
to be a great success. There is no bet
ter place for the celebration than WASH
ington and the active men who have taken
hold of the matter will push 1t. There is
great significance in this great celebration
| and it Will show the country that we are
alive"
NJ F. O'Donoghue was the next speaker
and made brilliant address. Washing
ton is the most beautiful of all the cities" !"
said he, ''and is the only place to hold the
Peace Jubilee. Peace is coming to rule
the world and we are celebrating this
peace, not because We have conquered the
foe, but because We gave liberty to a help
less, enslaved people"
Leo Simmons. the next speaker. stated
that the heart and sinew of Washington
was in the movement for the Peace Jubi-
lee and the celebration would be great
success.
| w. S. Knox then stated that $4,000 had
| already been raised for the guarantee fund,
and that within ten days $50, 600 would be
in the treasurer's hands.
Allison Nailor. jr., chairman of the
committee on finance, stated that COM
paratively little effort had been made to
| obtain money so far, and that the sub
scribers who had given gave for the bene-
| fit of the city of Washington.
Mr.. Dyrenforth then offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved That the Business Mems Association
| of Washington hereby expresses its thanks and
appreciation to Hon. James Mcmillan and Hon.
J. W. Babcock. ChaiTmen of the Senate and House
Committees the District of Columbia for their
effective efforts in securing for the citizens and
business men OF the District Of Columbia addi.
tional facilities, equaized conditions and greatly
reduced prices in incandescent and electric
| lighting.
DIR. Percy Hickling then offered a reso-
| luton that committee on public health to
consist OF thirteen members OF the Busi-
ness Mems Association, be appointed by
| the chairman. The resolution was unani-
mously adopted.
A vote of thanks was then extended to
Lieutenant McLoud and the National Guard
Band for the string music rendered during
| the evening. A vote of thanks was also
extended to Colonel Staples for the use of
| the hall and other favors
After the meeting the following business
| men came forward and voluntarily sub
scribed amounts aggregating 1925 to the
| Peace Jubilee fund.