Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
OTHER MONUMENTS
PROPOSED ERECTION OF TWO IN
LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
Perpetuation of the Memory Of Pulaski
and observation-disclosures Of Rev
olution Endorse Project.


Interest among the Sons of the Revolu-
ton during today's sessions Of their ma
tional triennal conclave is centered appar-
emily on report made during yesterdays
meeting at Mount Vernon by the District
of Columbia society. That report concern
ed many subjects, as did all the similar
statements made during the session, but
it dealt chiefly with a proposition to adorn
the two northern corners of Lafayette
Square with monuments to Count Cashier
Pulaski and General Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
When the plan of the District Sons was
made plain the whole body of delegates ap-
plauded heartily and gave the project a
more enthusiastic approval than was ac-
corded any other feature Of yesterdays
meeting.
The report was submitted by Mr.. Barry
Bulkley, the historian of the District chap
ter. He first reported to the conclave certain
resolutions adopted by the Daughters of the
American Revolution and submitted to him
by Elizabeth Washington Hunter of that
body advocating the restoration and per-
manent care of historic Pohick Church
He then proceeded to the exposition of the
District plan for the adornment of Lafay-
cite Square. 1t was pointed out that statues
of Lafayette and Rochambeau were al
ready provided for, and that the latter was
now in course of erection. 1t was proposed
that the two other corners of the park be
WIN monuments TO fuidShl
KosciusZko.
Tribute to Dead Generals.
Mr.. Buckley interrupted the report to
pay a very eloquent tribute to the achive-
ments, talents and services to America Of
both generals. Pulaski was particularly
mentioned as the first cavalry commander
in the American army and a leader who
had distinguished himself for valor and
ability in the battle of Brandywine and
numerous other enga gementS. Further
more he continued. the counts latter-day
countrymen who had made America their
home were deeply interested in the project
Already bill had been introduced in the
House Of Representatives and favorably re-
ceived which provided an appropriation OF
$50 600 for the purpose of erecting the monu-
ment. ia.
The plan to complete the square with a
memorial to koSciuSZko, the greatest engi-
neering officer of the continental army, was
not so definitely announced in the report
but the District society expressed itself as
heartily in favor of such a movement
Gagged by applause the approval of the
whole body of delegates was enthusiastic.
Handclapping rang through the hall for
several minutes, when Mr.. Buckley conclud
ed and there were many expressions that
the two distinguished foreigners should be
signally honored as soon as possible, To-
day, Capt Charles H. Campbell, registrar
of the District society, discovered that no
O1Qclal QeC1calDry exercises naQ ever Oc-
CURED at the Lafayette monument. When
this fact became generally known it was
agreed that the several representatives and
senators who were members of the society
should be asked to provide for appropriate
ceremonies to occur probably when the
Rochambeau monument should be dedi-
Gated.
Reports of State Organizations.
After the close Of The Stars report of
yesterdays proceedings the society consid-
cred series of reports submitted from the
several state organizations. These con-
cerned chiefly a plan to change the repre-
sentation in the national conclave. At pres
ent each state society is entitled to five del
egates. The proposed amendment is that
each state shall have two delegates and an
additional delegate for each 100 members
Only three states objected to the change
The convention voted that the secretary
general should inform the officers of those,
state associations Of the vote and ask them
to reconsider the matter. With this action
the consideration Of the question closed.
The report of the New York Society ex-
cited much comment. 1t was stated that
site had been purchased in West 55th street
New York city, at a cost of So COO on
which was to be erected state building
The purpose of this step was to provide the
state organization with suitable museum,
library headquarters building and banquet
hall, and construction Of the building was
to be begun without delay. Another report
of notable import came from Judge Penny
packer of the Pennsylvania Society, who
Informed the convention that his state had
subscribed a fund OF $1,000 toward an
equestrian statue of Gen. Anthony Wayne
A tour of the city on trolley car and
visit to Fort Myer made up tthe program
of this mornings meeting This afternoon
the delegates will exchange visits and rest
Tonight they meet at the New Willard for
the formal banquet Of the conclaye The
meeting closes tomorrow with a special ser
vice to be conducted at the Church of the
Epiphany by Rev. Randolph H. McKim
D. D., the rector Of that church and a
member Of the society.