The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-23
SONS OF VETERANS GATHERED
GEORGIA JUNIOR CONFEDERATEs'
SECOND REUNION.

Ant Oh hhC
City - Commander COIquitt's Re-
Spouse - The Divisions Banquet
characterized by Brilliant and
Patriotic Speeches.
The convention OF the Georgia Division
of the United Sons Of Confederate Vet
Grams began at Odd Fellows Hall at IL
O'Clock. The hour named for assemb-
ling was 10 o'clock, but the time and place
of assemblage had evidently not become
generally known to the visiting Sons and
besides it was found that there were many
who wanted to attend the opening exer-
cises of the United Veterans at the thea
ter. These two facts are believed to have
been responsible for the small attendance.
A much larger attendance is expected al
the session which will begin at odd Fell
lows Hall at $50 o'clock this morning.
The convention was called to order by
Capt U. H. MeLaws, commander Of
Francis S. Barlow Camp of Savannah.
Division Commander Hollins N. Randolph
not being present, Capt. McLaws presided
over, the session.
Alderman D. r. Thomas was introduced
by Capt. McLaws and delivered the adj
dress of welcome in behalf of the. city.
Alderman Thomas remarks were brief,
but they were pleasing and appropriate.
He said:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans:
When we remember the martial strains
of the grand old Marseillaise and the ex-
citing scenes enacted throughout the
South during the years 1861 to 1865, we re-
call with proud recollection the generous
enthusiasm and fervid patriotism That
gloWed in every heart With what alac-
rity did the gallant youths of Georgia,
in common with those of the sister states,
hasten to illustrate her honor, many at
the cost of their lives, others after years
of exposure and suffering on the tented
fields, in hospitals and in prisons, to be
overcome by the resources of the world
Year by year the survivors of these no.
bic men in diminishing numbers and In
increasing feebleness meet to revive the
friendship forged during these years of
trial; but they are rapidly passing away
end it is eminently proper that their sons
within the bounds of the former South
ern Confederacy should unite to perpet-
uate their memory and keep alive the spirit
of patriotism. What could be more ap-
propria4e than this gathering in the place,
once the home of Barlow. Johnston, Nc
Laws, Tattnal, Gilmer, Bowen, Mercer.
Lawton, Jackson, Branch, and hosts of
Others whose memory you delight to hon
or.
"And now, gentlemen. while our Mayor
is with your honored sires, as his ASSOC
ciate in the government of this city, 50
generously defended by the fathers, IL is
my pleasant duty TO extend to you, each
and all. a cordial welcome to its hospital
ity and wish you much pleasure during
your stay among US"
Alderman Thomas remarks were re-
eeived with appliance. A welcome In be-
half of Barlow Camp was extended by
Commandant McLaws. 1.-THE gates of Sa-
vannah are wide open and her walls are
trampled down" said Capt. McLaws
1.-THE sons of heroes are welcome and are
given the freedom of the city" Capt
McLaws said that when he saw the aged
and crippled veterans coming into the city
on the trains he thanked God that he
was the son of a Confederate veteran.
The addresses of welcome were re-
sponded to by Mr.. Walter T. Colquitt
commander-in-chief of the United Sons of
Confederate Veterans. Mr. Colquitt said
in part:
I'VE are not here because we have
achieved any great victory or honor, but
because we are the sons of those who
wore the gray. We are here to mingle
with the comrades of our fathers and hear
from LnGlF OWN llpS OF tneif SuHeflngS ana
privations we are here to see that his
tory perpetuates their memory and their
deeds of valor We are glad to know that
we can hold out our hand and say broth
err to the North. While we are true to the
nation we will always remain true to
the traditions taught us. We love every
foot Of ground upon which our fathers
fought as we love this old state. We are
here to see that the histories used in the
schools contain the truth. We want only
the truth"
The speakers remarks We're received
with very liberal applause. Mr.. Colquitt
is the son of the late Senator A. H. Col
quit. known to Confederate veterans as
the Hero of Ocean Pond"
The chair appointed a committee on
credentials consisting of Messrs. D. ].
Bailey and ]. S. Magham of Griffin and
w. G. Strobhar of Savannah
Messrs. B. NJ. Blackburn of Atlanta ana
r. s. Woods and A. D. Kent of Savannah
were appointed committee to rearrange
the programme so that the Sons could at
tend the meetings of the Veterans as well
as their own meetings.
Some time was spent in discussing the
report of this committee. which was adoo-
ted practically as submitted. 1t was de-
cided that the Sons should meet with the
Veterans at the Guards Arsenal at the
afternoon session. and that they should
assemble at the De Soto at 7:30 O'clock
marching thence to the Guards Hall and
remaining with the Veterans until $50 at
which hour they should leave for the odd
Fellows Hall 10 partake of the banquet
extended them by Barlow Camp.
To-day's programme for the Sons is as
follows: Meet at $50 a. m. at Odd Eel
lows Hall to march to join the Veterans
at the theater. Afternoon, meet at Odd
Fellows Hall at p. m. to join the Vet
Grams in their parade Evening attend
reception to the Governor at the De Soto
at 1880 p. m. and at s .. m. to inset with
the Veterans at the Guards Arsenal.
Friday al a. m. the convention win
meet at the Odd Fellows Hall for the pur-
pose Of receiving the report Of the com
mittee on bylaws, the election of officers
passing upon applications for member
ship, and selecting the next place of meet
ing In the afternoon the Sons win ioin
The Veterans in their excursion to Tybee.
After the adoption OF the committee
report the session adjourned and the dele
gates and committeeman partook OF re
freshments provided by the Savannah
camD.