Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-14
HALE rs PRESIDENT
And Council Bluffs il Chosen for
1902 Reunion,

This afternoons business meeting
was called to order at acknowledgements.
The roll for states was called, showing
representatives present from the fol-
lowing: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kan
sas, Montana, Nebraska. Utah and
Wyoming Those states in the society
but without delegates we're California,
Nevada, North Dakota, New York,
South Dakota, Tennessee and Pennsyl-
vania.
Col. Pope, chairman OF the commit
tee on recommendation for amend
ments TO the constitution and bylaws.
turned over to Secretary Post the re-
port prepared. a number OF technical
changes 10 the constitution were recon-
mended to be voted upon at the next
annual session; while the bylaws re-
vision received final favorable action at
this afternoons meeNng.
Letters were read from Admiral
Dewey Col. Roosevelt. Col. Frost and
Gen. Summers expressing regret at
their inability to be present. each hav-
ing made different arrangements. Col.
Frost sent dues for life membership in
the society. Each letter was greeted
with round Of applause from the
veterans.
The question of where To hold the
next encampment was then brought
up and several cities were suggested.
Lieut.. McCrea favored Chicago for a
convention within the next two or three
years, but did not think It practicable
60 hold the 1902 reunion there. Major
Foote moved that Portland, Ore, be
designated as the next place OF meet
ing. Col. Pope suggested that II might
he wise to leave the matter 20 the
executive committee, In order TO give
II maturer consideration. Sergt. j. O..
Nystrom stated his opposition TO Port
land. and Col. P0pe Insisted on the
ACCESSIBILITY OF allowing the executive
committee 10 handle It. Sergt. Nystrom
came back with a vigorous talk for de-
Gliding the matter at this afternoons
meeting Then Pat Klenke arose and sug-
gested that the encamnment be forced
upon Omaha. Captain Cosgrove OF Lin
coin invited the soldiers 20 his home
lawn and Sergeant Nystrom moved
that they go there. Lieutenant McCrea
praised the railroad facilities Of Coun-
/ ell Bluffs Ia, with the insinuation that
| II would be necessary 10 walk to Lin
coin. should the union go there. Capt
Cosgrove withdrew Nebraska 20 yield
10 Iowa, reminding the man from Coun-
oil Bluffs that eleven railroad lines run
into Lincoln Council Bluffs was
awarded the plum.
THANK YOU. gentlemen" said Lieut..
McCrea. I'VE have lots Of corn there,
and lots OF Juice Although Iowa Is a
prohibition state. II Is very close Ia
l Omaha. And wen bring In iust enough
/ TO make II wide open" This state
ment was greeted with laughter and
/ applause.
The secretary was instructed 20 open
correspondence with the Philippine Is
/ lands veterans. similar organization
At 81. Louis, with a view 20 consolida-
ton.
The News went to press Just az the
election ~ officers came up for consid-
Grafton. Gen. Hale being chosen presi-
dent. II was understood, however, that
/ the following slate presented by the
| nominating committee would 90
through with not more than one or two
changes. Gen w. $. Metcaif Of Kan
sas. first vice president: Captain J. r.
Critchlow. Utah. second vice president
Lieut.. Col. Henry Lipincott third
vice president General owen sum
mers OF Oregon. fourth vice president
! Major Il. NJ Foote OF wyoming hiln