The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-02-14


The Emporia crowd tried 70 take the
roof on OF the han by their cheerins.
and they certainly were an enthusiasts
lot OF men
Re@oTutioa Is Adopted.
Judge Bland. who had charge Of tie
resolution committee. read the resolution
regarding J. G. Johnson. and By unan-
imous vote It was adopted
Mr. z. z. Murphy. who was at the
head OF the faction which opposed the
resolution at the start. made very naat
speech. stating that he was for IL and
wished the delegates 70 know that be had
no feeling in tho matter against any one
and was glad THAI the convention could
take action in endorsing Mr.. Johnson.
Mr.. Murphy's speech pleased the dele
gates. and they let the speaker know 1t
by applause.
The following is the resolution which
was adopted:
Whereas. on page 10 q the report OF
the board OF directors and executive
council Of this order, made 20 she head
camp. held q Kansas City. No, in June
1899. is the following:
soon after the adjournment OF the
Tenth Head Camp at Dubuque. Iowa, In
June. 1851, Hon. J. G. Johnson was chosen
general attorney for the society. and
placed in charge of the law department
The splendid result obtained in Managing
the vast business Jf this department is
not only a communication of the skill
tact and energy OF Neighbor Johnson. but
demonstrates the wisdom Of selecting him
for the place
." Courageous. indefatgable and able
he has met the brightest lawyers and
profoundest judges IN court and taught
them a new gospel Of the law. applicable
T. the principles Of our methods and sys-
tenn.
His recognized ability and fairness
has given this society prominence ia set
fling the law Of fraternai societies in this
country which is indeed gratifying ana
Whereas. The Kansas delegation TO
said head camp at Kansas City. No.
unanimously endorsed the appointment
of Neighbcr Johnson as general attorney
for this society and l3yally sustained the
whole administration Of this order, and
whereas. After the adjournment Of
said head camp majority os the execu-
tive council failed 10 sustain Neighhor
Johnson and reanpoint him general att
torney, as we believe without reason;
therefore he Il
Resolved. That we take this oppor-
tunity Of expressing our regard for
Neighbor Johnson's ability AMI Integrity.
our high appreciation OF the work he has
done for this society, our approval Of the
good words said of him BY the board of
directors. and our conviction that the
aforesaid action OF the executive com
mittee was not for the best interests Of
Woodcraft; and be II further
Resolved, That we return our thanks
to the local camps Of the city ~ Wlch-
tia for their courtesy and hospitality 10
the visiting members OF the state camp
After the adoption of the resolution.
State Consul T7iIotson called Mr. Johnson
70 the front Of the hau % tell the people
what re thought about the action that
had been taken.
johnson Makes n speech.
Mr.. johnson said IN part. EFT IS need
less for me 20 say that hignly appre-
ciate the compliment which you have
paid me 7 thank you sincerely and core
daily for what you have given me On
this occasion. 7 need nos state the cir-
cumstances u the entire affair e was
just as much a surprise q me as 10 y0u
7 have said nothing about r. until now
for knew that the proper place 70 bring
the matter up was a. The state meetine
You have done an n this for me. and
am grateful am glad thar g is an en1
OF an this and that I have 10 feeling