The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-20
10 SAVE VALLEY FORGE.
PhiIadeIphians PressIng the Mose-
ment for n National Park.

PhiIadeIphians Presssng the asose-
n,ent for National Park.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee 7a.-The 1880 an
/ aiversary Of the entry Of the Continental
Army under General. Washington into
winter quarters at VALLEY Forge was eb-
served in the Academyscf Music last even
ing. The occasion also marked the first
public gathering in the interest Of a move
nent for the preservation of Valley Forge.
The setting aside OF the Revolutionary
camp as a national park. and the urging
of the passage of bill for that purpose
now before Congress.
While the gathering was small one,
the effort was a most substantial one. and
the patriotic addresses of George Edward
Reed. LII D.. President OF Dickinson Coli
lege; William H. Marine, of Baltimore,
| and Senator Penrose were enthusiastically
received
DR.. Reed said in part:
I've have awakened 10 the realization
that unless these memorials of the Revo-
luton. so prominent in the founding of
the Republic. are preserved. we shall have
nothing TO refer to except the books OF
we'll afford to grant the few Eundreds OF
thousands of dollars for the establishment
of this field a memorial 1 do not know
of any spot from Maine TO the Gulf, or
anywhere along tae coast, which stands
for so much that is synonymous OF yalor
and patriotism as Valley Forge, the
gioonaiest spot ali occupied by the CONT
mental Army during the struggle of eight
years under Washington
Mr.. Marine gave an historical review of
the trials OF the patSiots, and said that he
had come on from Baltimore TO represent
a part OF Maryland IN the effort 10 secure
the restoration and preservation OF the IA
nous old encampment.
Senator Penrose said that the bill 20
make Valley Forge a national park had
| been introduced in Senate and House, and
he was present 10 Pledge his support until
the bill passed both branches of Congress
and Valley Forge was dedicated to the
public for all time to come The Senator
gave a very interesting narrative OF the
| operations of the British Army and IT'S oe-
eupation in PHILADELPHIA. until the defeat
by the tattered and faTaished army Of
Washington. He paid high tribute 10 the
meE of Washington's army. pointing out
| the useful careers in after life OF such men
as President Madison. Chief Justice Mar
shall. Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe,
and many others
are the men who fight our battles today"
continued ths Senator American battles
have all been fought by the American vol
unteeT. with all due respect 20 the Regular
Army. These men hav,3 been moved by
| patriotic spirit 10 follow the lead OF the
great generals. Unlike many countries, we
| have no bands OF ids men after war,
who plumber and diser5dit the nation. but
the volunteer returns to the business life
he abandoned and again becomes q factor
in commercial progress.
This memorial should not be field like
Gettysburg, great as was that conflict, but
| there should be memorials from the vari
Gus States represented in the conflict. and
hope you VIII arouse an enthusiasm such
as VIII induce Congress 10 pass the bill
before the expiration Of the present ses-
sion"
Secretary NauIty spoke OF the progress
OF the work and what has been accom-
| plished for the great field day on June
IS. when President Mckinley has prom
| ised TO be present, and when a great mill
/ tary review OF famous oTganiza tons of
4 the original States viii occur.
| Delegates from seventeen historical and
/ patriotic societies OF Pennsylvania and
adjoining States participated Ia the form
| al organization Of the Valley Forge Ma
tional Association In Independence Hall
I IN the afternoon at o'clock. John Bow
| ers formally opened the session and the
ratification OF the selection of the folloss-
ing officers WAS made by the body. Presi-
| dent, John C2dwalader. vice president
Robert H Foerderer; secretary, Edwin F.
Naulty.
A letter was read from President Nc
| kinney Offering assurance of hearty CO.
operation in the effort to have the Gov
! eminent set aside the famous camping
| ground as a national park and others
| from Congressman and historians inter-
| ested in the preservation OF the site in
| the manner proposed. Representative Nc
Aleer of this city expressed in a letter
regrets OF his inability 10 be present, but
announced that he had arranged for q
/ hearing of a committee from the assoeia-
| ton before the Military Affairs Commit
| tee on January > at II a. m and request
ing that the association take some action
on the matter
a resolution was offered looking TO the
| appointment of committee Of one hun
| dred, together w h the president and sec
rotary, 10 go 10 Washington on the date
! suggested. President Ca6walader will ap-
point the committee upon suggestions for
representation from the various historical
and other societies interested throughout
the States. The president will also ap-
point fifteen vice presidents, three to
come from Pennsylvania and one each
| from the twelve other original States.
Resolutions commencing the press of
the city and State for the assistance rem
dered the project and another thanking
Secretary Naulty for his untiriEg efforts
| were offered