New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-24
NO FIGHT ABOUT ALGER.
EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY, s. A. R., TABLES
RESOLUTIONS ON DETROIT DINNER.

The presence of Secretary Alger as a speaker
at the dinner given in honor OF the delegates
attending the recent National Convention OF
the Sons OF the American Revolution by the
Michigan Society at Detroit formed the subject
OF several resolutions which were brought for
ward at the last regular regular meeting Of the
season OF the Empire State Society. which was
held last night in the Berkeley Theatre in West
Forty fourth-st 1t was known that the Board
Of Governors had prepared a resolution strongly
condemnatory Of Secretary Alger. and denounc-
ing the praise of him which was INDUCED at
the Detroit dinner AS II was known also that
many members OF the New-York branch dis
approved the introduction Of resolution tend
Ing to place the society in an attitude savoring
OF politics, a somewhat lively and animated
meeting was looked for Thanks. however. to
the diplomacy OF one or two members a con-
fict was averted and the society was not COM
mitted to any direct expression OF opinion either
upon General Alger or upon the Detroit dinner.
The discussion began after the reading of the
report Of the delegates from this State to the
convention. The report which was read by ex-
Judge Warren Higley. commented on the fact
that General Algcr was favored guest. and
had won the confidence and esteem of his fell
low-citizens of Detroit. Immediately after Judge
B. Roosevelt instructed the secretary. DR.. Ed
ward Van D. Gazzam. to read resolution
adopted by the Governors condemnirg an at
tempt to vindicate the reputation of public off,
Gals or Ito compliment those who have been
accused OF unpatriotic neglect OF cur soldiers
who exposed their lives for our country"
Thereupon H. X. Bush-Brow proposed an
amendment declaring that the Empire State
Society most strenuously objects to any action
being taken criticising sister society IN their
entertainment Of the delegates to the National
congress at the banquet in Detroit" The amend
ment also condemned the presentation OF any
resolution of a political nature
Several members were on the point OF rising
10 take part In the debate. which signs portend-
ed might be a little heated. when Edward Haga-
man Hall remarked that he had a substitute
motion to offer. He explained that the original
resolution exposed the society TO criticism OF
committing the very error which IL CRITICISED
The resolution. he said, could be construed as
an expression of political views. and its intro
duction was therefore inconsistent. Mrs Hall
went on to explain some pertinent reasons why
that resolution should not be adopted. although.
as he remarked he was in sympathy Win H.
He deprecated the idea. however. OF introducing
political discussions into the meetings OF the So
ciety. He closed by proposing q supsututs
which In effect was that whereas the Detroit
dinner was a purely social function, and no part
of the official proceedings. 1t should be resolved
that the Empire State Society dsavowed off-
cial responsibility for any sentiments expressed
the banquet. ~
MT Halls resolutions were applauded and
would nrobabIy have been carried had not Lieu
tenant W. J. Sears L. S. N, moved that all
the resolutions be laid upon the table This
way out OF the difficulty commended itself to
the meeting and was decided upon.
Then Colonel Ralph z. Prime drew attention
to the fact that the delegates report mad not
been approved, and he moved that 1t be ao-
cepted but with the references to General AlFer
stricken out Ex-Judge Higey. In a Spirited
as merely showing that General Alger was held
in the highest esteem by his fellow-townsmen
and that they had honored him In CONSEQUENCE
without regard 10 partisanship. CoIonei frlfne -
motion prevailed. however.
Ensign William Lowell Hill. CHIEF ooatswain
OF the United States steamer BROOKLYN, enter
tanned the society with a description OF the de-
struction Of Cerveras feet. and supper was
subsequently served