The times., 1899-10-20

The delegates TO the ninth annual eonven-
tion OF the Regular Army and Navy UEioI
met yesterday morning and evening in
CosteIlo's Hall. The most important Jusi-
ness transacted was the adoption OF two
resolutions, one admitting honorably dis
charged soldiers OF the Spanish American
Var, the other approving the attempt OF
Representative Fitzgerald Of Massachu-
sets. during the last session Of Congress.
to obtain extra pay for the regular sol
diers who engaged in the recent conflict
with Spain. The convention viii proba-
bly, adjourn this evening
At the first meeting, which was con-
Quoted at 10 O'Clock, the committee on
laws Of the order favorabIy reported, with
notifications, National Commander Shind-
Ier's proposition to admit the volun-
teers into the union.
An applicant for membership in the
Regular Army and Navy Union must pos
Bess an honorable discharge from the Reg
ular or Volunteer Army, the Navy Or Vol
unteer Navy, or the Marine Corps of the
United States. The officers of the Regu-
lar Army that have been in service for one
year, and the apprentices Of the Navy
that have served two years, and are eigh-
teen years Of age, are eligible.
All applicants must be Of a moral char
acter, and possess industrious habits and q
reputable means Of support. The con-
vention adopted the report Of the COM
mander permitting California Garrison No.
101 10 change its name to Col. Oscar F.
Long Garrison. This officer is the super
intendent OF the subtreasury on the Pacific
Coast and has made IL a rule 10 employ
none but honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors IL preference 10 those who have
not served.
The commander approved OF the recon-
mendstion Of the national committee 10
open all OF the soldiers homes in the
United States to the soldiers who served
IN the Spanish-AmeTican war, either in
the volunteer or regular army. motion
was also passed 10 petition Congress 10
amend the present retirement law for en-
listed men, which viii enable them TO re-
tire after twenty-five years service.
This measure. Il is stated. has already
had the approval Of the War Department.
II IS also asked that the law be further
amended for those who wish TO retire after
thirty years, to have the Spanish-American
war service counted as double.
The national commander was forbidden
to make any change in the constitution
and laws unless receiving the consent Of
twO-thirds Of the garrisons. The delegates
adopted the plan Of mastering into the
union men residing a long distance from
garrisols. by filing with the commander Of
q garrison an obligation in legal form,
and the payment OF fees The delegates
resssembled at 2 O'Clock and unanimously
adopted 2 resolution requesting Congress
~ 8 effor h1rTrnar1 soldiers
or sailors In voting gratuities. Congress
last year. Il was stated, provided for the
payment Of one 10 Two months extra pay
10 all men who enlisted in the Regular
Army after the declaration Of war with
Spain Representative Fitzgerald, il is
said, offered an amendment, including all
soldiers OF the Regular Army, regardless
If the time Of their enlistment, but it
was opposed by Chairman Hull. and his
objection defeated the amendment. The
convention believes that this distinction
should not have been made, claiming that
the real fighters received no recognition,
while the recruits were rewarded,
Another resolution was adopted at the
same meeting, thanking AdjUtant General
Corbin for assisting former soldiers Of
the Regular Army. and employing many
Of them in the War Department.
The committee on laws Of the order gave
been submitted TO 1t, but no action was
taken by the delegates. The report viii
be considered today, and VIII probably be
adopted.
The committees on finance and naval
affairs submitted their reports, which were
unanimously adopted.
The election CT officers VIII probably be
held today. Il developed that Comrade
JOHN s. Kenney, Of Garrison No. 90, of
Boston, who is captain Of the Boston fire
department. is favOTably considered in con
nectiOn with the Office Of national com
mander. When asked If he was a candi-
date he replied afirmatively. II is con
EideTed likely that Daniel Driscoll. Of Car
risOn No. l32, Of Rochester, y. Y, will
be chosen national vice commander. and
that Paymaster General Patrick Moore, Of
Kansas City, No. viii succeed himself
The name OF the order has been practi-
caily changed by the adoption OF Com
mander Shindler's resolution, and the del
egates viii consider the advisability of
emitting the word regular" and assuming
the cognomen Of The Army and Navy
Union" The delegates were rendered a
camp fire last night at 1880 o'clock IN
Costello's Hall By the local gaTrisons.
IMMIGRANTS ESCAPE.