Evening star., 1899-04-14
COMING ENCAMP MENT
Gathering Under the Auspices of Daughters
Of the Confederacy.
President Mckinley. Col. Bryan and
Other Distinguished Speakers EN-
pected-Commissary Department.

The United Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy are it is said, making great headway
in their preparations for the coming en-
campment TO be held at Falls Caurch June
g. and s The present indications are
that the little suburban town will be the
scene Of n great gathering on that occd-
sion. The village authorities have taken
official action with regard to the camp,
and the mayor. it is understood, has ap-
pointed an ample number of committees to
look after the wants and comforts of the
visiting delegations.
\ committee composed of representatives
Of the Daughters Of the COnfederacy and
the Confederate Veterans Association re-
Gently called on President Mckinley to in
vitn him to attend the enrampment- The
members were presented by Gen. Wheeler.
who stated the object of the call An incl
dent of this meeting was regarded as some
what significant. The committee was re-
ceived by the President in the cabinet
room The members having been intro
duced by Gen Wheeler. the formal invita-
tati0n to attend was extended by the gen.
eral-
Mr. Mckinley told the committee that he
was greatly honOred by their call. and as
sured the delegation that he would be
pleased to accept the invitation, but wanted
the perso1 al escort Of Gen. Wheeler.
Certainly. Mr.. President" Gen. Wheeler
responded. provided ! am not in the Phil
ippines. and hope you will send me there"
The President smiled and turned to the
committee and said: Il think, general.
you arr wanted at Falls Church. Wherever
Gen. Wheeler is he always does his duty"
Distinguished Speakers.
The list of speakers secured up to the
present time is as follows: The President,
Gen. Wheeler Senator Daniel. ex-senator
German. Corporal Tanner, Father Stafford
and Gov. Tyler Admiral Schley has also
consented to be present. provided he is not
on official duty
Invitations are to be extended to Col
Bryan Mayor Malster and Gov. Roosevelt.
MIR. Bryan VIII speak the last day of the
encampmeut. ami Governor Roosevelt will
be asked to represent the veterans Of the
war ut ls!IS, and tell the story Of the Rough
Riders
Much apprehension has been manifested
in certain quarters over the camp commits
Ssiry- The general manager of the depart
msnJ has received several communications
urging the utmost care IN this regard The
affairs Of the cUmmissary have been placed
In the hands of Mr.. G.. c. Whelen. and con-
tidence j. felt thar there will be no Short
comings in this department.
The management has prepared several
side show attractsors. These include a per-
fCrmance 10y the Ideal Vaudeville Club of
Washi-gton, which club will illustrate.
with a lecture. the war between Spain and
the United States.
The services OF Mr. Philip Nourse have
been secured and ne Will have charge of a
grand trades procession the morning of the
Ith- This procession will be made up of
wagons and floats representing the various
business houses Of Washington and Alex
andria- This attraction is to be supple
mented by various military and civic asso-
ciatiOns. and the Pageant is expected to
prove drawing cal I'd.
Work on the grounds will be begun at
an early date, canvas and flags having
been already ordered. This work will be
under the supervision of the r. f. Lee
Chapter.
AcCeptances from various confederate
camps all over the country are pouring in
At the headquarters and nothing but a ca
lamity can prevent thu success of one of
the most notable gatherings Of the year