The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-27
ACTION OF POLAND CAMP
sPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETER-
ANS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.
The Camp Desires Representation
OF the Soldiers Monument
Board OF Control.

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American War Veterans, at a meeting last
night unanimously adopted the following
resolutions concerning the board of control
of the soldiers and sailors monument:
whereas. The State of Indiana has
erected in a patriotic and generous spirit,
and is about To dedicate, state soldiers
and sailors monument in Indianapolis, TO
commemorate the patriotism, the sacrifices
and the heroic deeds OF the soldiers anu
sailors from Indiana. who have entered the
service OF our country III the various wars
in which the United states mas engaged, 10
relieve the oppressed, maintain the Union
or TO protect its citizens, honor or flag; and
Whereas, The intention OF the State or
Indiana, expressed through legislative en-
actment. and in other ways, has been ard
Is that her beautiful tribute to the repu,a-
ton, heroic sacrifices and deeds of valor CT
her sons was with the purpose or recOShiH-
ing ali wars and ali veterans, and At the
same time to encourage and instill patriot
ism I'm the minds Of her children OF the
present and coming generations; and
Whereas, The last Legislature, recognlz-
ing fully this intention and the desire Of
the masses to have representative ana
patriotic board or control or the state mon
ument, enacted new law containing the
following section to guide the Governor IN
appointing the board. viz: Sec. = Ihat
board of control consisting OF three soldiers,
or sailors, citizens of Indiana, all OF whom
have been soldiers sailors either in the
war with Mexico, or in the Union army IN
the war of the rebellion, or in the Spanish
American war, and not more than two OF
whom shall belong to the same political
party, is hereby created and established.
Said board shall be appointed by the Gov
eTnOr as herein provided, their terms or
office beginning on the 1st day Of NoVem-
Der, 1901, at which time said board OF con-
troll shall succeed the present board OF
regents of said monument
CHAPMAN POST ACTION.
Whereas, 1t has been represented in the
public press that George III. Chapman
Post, G.. ~ r., has voted to request, and
that other civil war veterans are asking,
Governor Durbin To make all his appoint
ments TO the board of control from the
civil war veterans thereby making an I'M
representative board of control for In
dlanas superb monument; and
Whereas, A grateful Republic has show
cred upon the civil war veterans wealth,
honor, and respect for more than thirty
five years; therefore, be it
Resolved That the General John s.
Poland Camp No. z, of the veterans of the
Spansh-American war, expressly our
high appreciation OF the patriotism, Valor,
and sacrifices of the civil war veterans;
% our gratitude To the civil war veterans
for their services and bravery which
piioted our Republic through the most
dangerous period OF its existence; CD our
honor and respect for the lessons of cour-
age and patriotism they have instilled by
inspiration, example, and training, into our
younger class of veterans; Cd our sincere
regret that even q minority of the civil
war veterans, should, IN so ungenerous
Il way discredit, and indicate their lack
of appreciation and respect for the patriot
ism, sacrifices and bravery OF the veterans
Of other wars in which Indiana and her
sons have engaged. That such an exhibit
ton of the lack of comradeship and of true
appreciation of the Valor of others is not
a worthy example of that patriotism which
belongs distinctly TO American citizenship;
and be it further
Resolved. That General John $. Poland
Camp, No. T. Spanish-American war vet
Grams, express its confidence in Governor
Durbln, who is veteran of two wars, and
belief that he will rise above such a narrow
and an ungenerous plane, and by his con-
duct show his patriotism and his apprecia-
ton OF the confidence of the people. by
appointing a board of control for the State
soldiers and sailors monument that shall
not only be represented in character as to
various wars, but shall comply with the
spirit and intention of the Legislature, and
the wishes of the citizens of our common
wealth; and be il further
CIVIL WAR VETERANS.
Resolved, That we shall ever continue
our respect and admiration for the civil
war veterans-many of whom are our ia
thers-and trust that they will always ex-
hiblt that broad patriotism and generous
conduct. which will not only add to their
reputation, but which will ever be an ex-
ample to US. and to our children With
urge the Grand Army of the Republic of
Indiana, through its posts and membership,
TO encourage and maintain a more generous
comradeship. We desire, and especially so
as this time. while the old veterans are
so rapidly answering the last roll call. thai
cur comradeshp with them should be
measured in the most generous spirit of
good will and generosity. But they must
not forget that the Spanish-American war
veterans also contributed a page to our
countrys history. by relieving countries
sadly oppressed, vastly increasing do
main and commerce, and the respect for
Old Glory at home and abroad thereby
bringing our country to the highest pin
nacle she has yet attained, as a peaceful
and civiizing world power, for the protec-
ton OF good OF our people, and the human
race generally. They must also bear in
mind, that no war mas ever mad, nor Will
one ever have, a monopoly of the patriotism
and bravery from Indiana, and therefore,
bile the veterans Of any war remain, they
should be recognized, and a generous COM
radeship maint tanned. We feel after having
invited, and having secured the national
convention of Spanish-American war vet
Grams 10 meet in Indianapolis. at the dedi-
cation of the monument next Nav and
having assured them the monument was
erected as a tribute to all veterans and all
wars that they should see evidence of the
States intention 10 recognize them in the
membership of the board of control and,
therefore, request our cOmrade Governor
Durbin, To spare us the modification that
would result In having asked them TO assist
in the dedication of our monument without
representation. Be il further
Resolved That copies of these resolu-
tons be sent to Governor Durbin, the In
diana Spanish-American war veteran camps
and to the Grand Army posts, with a re-
quest for cooperation. for better and more
furnished TO the public press for publica-
ton, with view 10 assist our desire"