Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
Arrangements for Entertaining Phil
ippine Veterans Taking
shape.

Preparations for the reunion Of the Ma
tional Society, Army of the Philippines,
are going right ahead and plans for the en-
tertainment OF the visiting soldiers and
distinguished military guests are rapidly
assuming definite shape. DR.. Don Macrae,
jr., president OF the Iowa society, through
whose efforts the reunion was secured for
Council Bluffs this year. estimated that be-
tween 1900 and 1000 soldiers will be In
the city during the reunion. The largest
attendance is expected on Thursday, Au-
gust IA, the second day Of the reunion.
On this day will be the great military
parade in the forenoon and the sham battle
at Lake Manawa In the afternoon and even
ing. According to present plans this prom
ises to be the grandest military spectacle
ever witnessed In the west and will be on
a most elaborate scale.
President Macrae and Secretary Knox Of
the Iowa society conferred with General
Bates In Omaha yesterday as to the num-
Der of regulars who will participate In the
sham battle. Artillery will be supplied
from Fort Crook, but the exact number
Of men who will participate will not be
known until today, as General Bates had
to first consult with the colonel command
ing at Fort Crook. President Macrae also
visited South Omaha yesterday afternoon
and received assurances that the cavalry
troop OF that city would participate in the
sham battle, but It would be doubtful
whether It would be able to take part in
the military parade.
Adjutant General Byers of the lows
State National guard has given permits
sion for the attendance Of the Red Oak.
Glenwood and Shenandoah companies OF the
Fifty FIRST regiment in addition to the local
company, the Dodge Light guards. and this
means the presence of one battalion of the
regiment. In addition to these, veterans
OF the Philippine campaign will be here
from all parts Of the United States, as In
dicated by the letters OF inquiry received
daily by Secretary Knox Of the Iowa So
eiety and Secretary Treynor Of the citi-
zens' COMMITTEES.
The finance committee, Of which z. H.
Walters is chairman, has met with remark
able success and all the money needed for
the proper entertainment OF the reunion
will be forthcoming in ample lime for
the executive committee TO complete its
plans and arrangements.
II has been suggested and there Is no
doubt but what the suggestion will be car
ried out. that General Macarthur and other
visiting generals be rendered the use Of
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quarters during their stay in the city. II
has been proposed to turn over to their
use the spacious lodge room and large
front room on the second floor for their
special use. also rendering them the privi-
leges Of the rest Of the building to use
as they deem best.
At the meeting Of the executive COM
mlttee yesterday It was decided to make
arrangements for q special car service for
the accommodation OF the visiting generals
and other distinguished guests to and from
Lake Manawa on the night Of the FIRST day
OF the reunion when the reception will be
held at the Casino. at which Governor
Cummins will deliver the address OF well
come, on behalf OF the state and Hon. John
N. Baldwin on behalf OF the city OF Coun-
ell Bluffs. This promises to be a most
brilliant AFFAIR, as Governor Cummins will
be accompanied by his entire stan and
addresses will be made by a number OF
the distinguished military leaders, such as
Generals Hale. Macarthur. Wheaton. run
ston and others.
The executive committee will also provide
special cars for the regulars and other
military organizations which will AXE part
in the sham battle the second day OF the
reunion.
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