The times., 1899-10-19
Union VETERANS GATHER
Annual Convention of the Army
and Navy Organization.
Much Regret Expressed over the
Absence of Rear Admiral schIey-
Father Chidvvic< Expected to At
tend-A Ball at the Soldiers Home
Follows Two business Sessions.

The delegates to the ninth annual con-
vention of the Regular Army and Navy
Union assembled yesterday morning and
afternoon in Costellos Hall in G Street.
National Commander ShindIer presided.
Reports Of the national officers were sub
mitted to the union and plans to promote
its welfare were considered. No Iegisla-
tion. however, was enacted. The hall was
patriotically decorated The national
corps battle flag and jack, and the banner.
which was made by hand in Japan, and is
beautifully decorated in gold, and which
was presented to it by the crews of the
Olympia, the Boston, and the Machias
were conspicuously displayed on the walls
Rear Admiral Schley is a member of the
order, but he is unable to attend the con-
vention because of his official duties. His
absence is greatly regretted, as he has
always been an enthusiastic admirer of the
union. Father Chidwck who was chap
lain on the Maine when it was destroyed
in the harbor of Havana, was an active
member of the Maine Garrison When the
ship was blown up siXty-siX members OF
the garrison were killed which practically
made it extinct. Father Chadwick was
then elected an honorary member of the
Barry Garrison. No. 1876. He was not pres
ent at the meeting yesterday, but he is ex-
pected to attend the convention before it
is concluded
The first meeting was conducted at TO
o'clock The report OF National Com
mander Shindler, relating principally to
his labOrs in the past term, was read. a
subject of great Importance, the appro-
baton of National Commander Shindlers
proposition to admit into the union the
volunteer veterans OF the war with Spain,
was discussed and Will undoubtedly be
adopted today, a prominent officer OF the
order stating that the delegates would aC-
cept any motion emanatng from the COM
mander. The meeting adjourned at 12:45.
After a recess OF two hours, the session
was resumed, and the reports of Paymas-
ter General Moore, Adjutant General
Tanning, Inspector General Schumacher,
Judge Advocate General Pincus. and Spe-
ciaI Assistant Inspector General Hackett,
were received. The first two reports were
referred to the auditing committee, and the
others to the executive council for con-
sideration. and, probably. recommendation
to the delegates Adjt Gen. r. J. Tanning
presented his final annual report as he
has been commissioned captain in the
Forty-first Volunteer Infantry, and will
shortly leave for Manila. The man most
prominently spoken of as his successor is
Thomas Sheridan, of Kansas City, Mo.
Adjutant General Tanning has held the
position since 1892
The election of officers for the ensuing
term viii be held today. National Com
mander Shindler, an incumbent OF that OF
fee since 1896, desires to retire, but the
delegates are strenuously opposed to it,
and he may acquiesce TO their demands.
The present officers, exclusive OF the com
mander, are r. J. Tanning, Columbus,
Ohio, adjutant general; John Schumacher,
Brooklyn, y. Y. inspector general; Pat
rick Moore. Kansas City, Mo. paymaster
general, and A. p. Pincus, Vancouver,
Judge advocate general.
The General ". F. Barry Garrison, No.
156, rendered a ball TO the delegates last