The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-13

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THEIR GLORY THE NATION =.
Abiding TO the question OF confederate
graves the report says
"The recent generous words OF Presi-
dent Mckinley commencing the Coniea-
crate dead 10 the nations care are the
expression OF a sentiment growing every
where-that the deeds Of the Cohied-
crate solder are the glory OF tho whole
country and that his memory is to oe
cherished wherever self-saerihce COM
mands sympathy or brave actions slrihs
i responsive chord I'm noble hearts
Coming down 10 the question Tor which
Il was appointed. the committee says
that its duty is now little more than 10
keep watch upon the histories or 'ne
day and 20 stimulate historical research
and publication. ana regards tho prospect
for fairness and candOr as much I'M
proved by the Spanish war. Inc com
mittoo also alfudes 20 the race question
and expresses the opinion that "the race
problem is not apt I'm the future 70 be so
binding 10 a true apprehension or South-
ern history and says:
The recent movement to put the SUI
premacy OF the moro educated and capd-
bic race upon 4 constitutional and legal
basis, thus banshing the spectre or mis-
rule from our borders, IS steadily gaining
progress"
a DIFFERENT ATTITUDE.
Continuing. the report says: The re-
ception given our benevolent intentions
iu the Philippines IS certainly OF r chaFac-
ter likely % inspire a wholesome respect
FOR the matter ~ governing people or
another blood who have started late in
ha -. p. mot likely
in the future to hear SO much about the
right OF men who have not yet learned
10 govern themselves TO govern others by
their votes.
The doctrine ~ the Declaration of In
dependence that governments derive
their just powers from the consent OF the
governed. had something OF shock I'D
the war between the states, and the
Island subjects OF the United States VIII
find little comfort I'm reading that eela-
brated instrument hy the light OF sub
sequent history. The difficulties Of the
race problem abroad ought TO bring
charitable Judgment for the same thing
here az home and we may reasonably
expect our Northern brethren 10 meet MS
hereafter rather in "a spirit OF inquiry
than OF rehuke.'
The committee recommends that an Of
fort be- made tp Danish from the schools
any books which teach false lessons
either " fact or sentiment and 20 this
end suggests tho appointment Of COM
mittee OF three members ln each state
whose duty 81 shall be 10 examine school
histories there boz use.
i'm discussing the report Or. j. l. NJ
Curry Of Virginia. discussed the right of
secession and defended the course or the
South as Constitutional and then de-
f|IIrN NHH
measured terms.
Az EXCITING EPISODE
An effort was then made 10 proceed
with the election of officers. but II gave
way 10 the COMMITTEES on Resolutions.
ard the exciting feature OF the session
began.
Tho substitute for General Lees reso-
luton was presented by General Carwnn
and when o. had been read Rev. Mr.. Mar
TN. OF Virginia. got the hoor and AZ
though the convention was iu an uproar
he secured recognition.
Mr Martin said Dee regretted De could
nor vote FOR the resolution.
Ills first objection was that it had no
place before the convention. I'VE have.
he said. taken hold of am incidental poe
mark of Ar McKmleys. looking 90 hs
coming election. applause There is u0
United States or from the Congress of the
United States that they are COINS 90 do
anything for our Confederate States and
recognize the principles for which ~e
fought There has been nothing said 1y
the United States thar looks To tho care
of the graves of our soldiers in The North
eru States. IL puts us IN the Heht of
going before that government and ask-
ing for something from those who slew
our men" Here the speaker was inter-
rupted by cheers and applause from
some OK the members and cries of euthu-
slasm.
WANT so CHARITY.
Continuing. Mr. Martin said that the
South had no desire 10 commit the care
Of IFS graves TO strangers. Could the
voices OF the dead Dee heard they would
prefer TO BE On an unmarked grave rath-
or than the most costly mausoleum IL we
had 10 ask for H. Proceeding. DE began
discussion Of the right Of self-goyern-
ment and started 20 quote President No
Kinley when he was called 20 order with
cries. mo politics" The confusion was
terrific and his remarks were uninte.-
ligible al the time.
J. f. Busbee of North Carolina. de-
Tended the Committee's report. saving
that The United States was now our gov
eminent They could not afford 20 Doe
discourieous ana uuappreciatvo. fle
mentioned the graves Of the Confederates
at Eimira. y. y o. and other points in the
North
Where were the Southern women -
take care OF those graves there What
had his comrade who had preceded him
done 20 care for these graves The
United states care OF these graves was
something as people OF q common country
they were entitled 10. Though he was
an ex-Confederate he was a citizen OF
the United States. and he was loyal 20
her flag
General s. y. Lee spoke vigorously and
plainly. lie thought the resolutions had
been misunderstood and said: IT simply
commended the sentiment expressed by
the President, and did not go one inch
further. When the President comes for.
ward and saws what he does. II taking
hundreds u thousands Of dollars for the
care ~ tho graves. commend the senti.
ment"
SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED.
Several other speeches were made amid
A general tumult. and calls for vote.
which was finally had There was a
storm OF ayes. and but few nays. and the
resolution was declared adopted
Among other resolutions reported and
adopted was one urging the association
TO assist IN marking the battlefeids Of
the civil war with monuments 10 Con-
federate dead; another appointing COM
mttee or three 10 consider the question
81 uniformity OF pension legislation by
the Southern States. and a resolution
recognizing the Confederate Neror4ns'