The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-06
CEN. M'GLAsHAN RESIGNED.
3, egrIRED FROM PRESIDENCY OF
THE VETERANS ASSOCIATION.

,otiou Taken on Account of His
rIection by Camp Commanders OF
the Brigade to the Brigadier GEN
craIship-Expressed His Warm APP
ureciatiOn of the Treatment He
has Received From His Comrades.
Jpdse FaIIiGant Spoke of the Es-
teem in which Gen. McGIashan Is
HeId by the Camp-Brigadier's
Radse to BE Presented the General.
col. screven Reported as Chairman
of the Executive Committee.
cen. p. AlcGlashan has resigned the
-~esidency of the. Savannah Confederate
1-..arans' Association. He is now in com
rand of one of the four brigades into
mich the veterans of Georgia have been
divided. and he regarded holding both,
that position and the one of camp com
roander, as inconsistent.
Al Inc December meeting of the camp
last night Gen. AIcGlashan rendered his
resignation. The usual routine of business
If the camp had progressed until the mis-
cellaneous head was reach, when the presi-
dent requested Vice President Judge Fal-
lioant to take the chair In a few we'll
chosen words he explained his position and
asked 10 be relieved of the duties of presi-
dent.
Gen. McGlashan recalled to the veterans
that at the recent reunion it was decided
70 divide the Georgia veterans into four
brigades, and that the camp commanders
had chosen him as the brigadier in COM
rnand of that in which the Savannah camp
is embraced He said he appreciated the
high honor conferred upon him by those
camp commanders. and, having accepted
H. felt that he should give up the presi-
dency of the local camps
Continuing, Gen. McGlashan referred to
the perfect harmony that has reigned in
the camp, thanking his comrades for its
display, the fraternal regard they have
shown him and the assistance they have
given him in the building up of the camp.
He was quite sure, he said, that the stand
ard of excellence would continue as high.
Gen McGlashans resignation was then
accepted Judge Falligant, before putting
the notion expressed in words of the
warmest friendship, esteem and admira-
ton the satisfaction the camp had felt
in having the general as it's head. He re-
called some of the stirring scenes through
which he had passed in the COS with Gen.
NIcGlashan, saying that the trials then
had been borne with a courage that mark
ed him as a man among men.
Capt. John r. Dillon moved that com
mittee be appointed to have fashioned
some fitting insignia of Gen. McGlaShans
rank to be presented to him as a mark of
esteem and respect. This. Will be worn at
gatherings of the veterans. Judge Falli-
giant, Col. John Screven, Capt Dillon and
Mr. T. N. Theus were named as the COM
mittee.
Gen. McGlashan acknowledged his APP
probation of the camps kindness. lie
said he would welcome the badge n any
thing else as fresh proof of the camps
friendship, and that he would cteri il it
until his death, pricing no honor Won dur
ing the war more highly. His express on
was cheered by his comrades.
Col. Screven was called upon TO report
as chairman of the Executive c mini tee
in charge of the reunion. He said he was
unable to make a definite report, as there
are several subcommittee that have OF
yet made up all their data He said, how
ever, that the reunion was p ono need
success, not one comp amt or even muir
muir having been heard from any veteran
VINO attended.
Financially, also, the reunion came out
well, the expenses having been more than
covered by the subscriptions. The am unit
expended was Appropriated at betw
$500 and $1,000. Col. ScreVen sal the e
would be found about $1,000 in subscr p
ions, which would leave a balance after
the final adjustment Of the financial end.
What disposition may be made of tis
money he was not able to say, that being
a matter left for future determination.
Capt. NJ. p. Usina wants to see a cover
ing of some sort on the floor of the veter-
ans hall, Now there is nothing save the
bare floor which makes the room look
rather cherries. His proposal 10 have Mr.
T. N. Theus appointed a committee of one
to look into the matter and report met
with the approval of the camp.
Al the next meeting of the camp there
will be an election. The vacancies that
exist among the officers will then be fill
ed. A new president will be chosen, Judge
Falligant being at the head of the camp
until then.