The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
PLAN OF THE OFFICERS
scHEME TO srRA1aHTEN 3RD REGI1EENT BANGLE.
Colonel Higdon Says He Has Heard Nothing from Governor 1eiks-
 pr. Phillips Suggested as pr.-Wyman's Successor.

Birmingham, March 5.-(Speciai1-One of the circuiar letters gotten out by the Oficers' Club of the 2nd battalion Of the 3rd regiment A. N. G.. suggests that caucus be held in Birmingham on March l2th. at which unofficial; action be taken looking to the reorganization of the rest- ment. if possible. and the nominating or officers for the existing vacancies, and to appoint such committees as are deemed necessary to bring the result Of the eau GUS to the attention of the Governor. The officers receiving the letter here think favorably of such a caucus and state they will attend Colonel Higdon, when seen stated that he knew nothing of the mat teri. It appears that the idea of such a conference grew out of the meeting of the Oficers' Club of the 2nd battalion. Colo mel Higdon today said that he. had not heard from Governor Jelks as to what was the next step in the 3rd regiments affairs The caucus to be held in Bir- mingham on March i2th. may unravel the situation an1 the results of the caucus may be listened to by the Governor.
 The circular letter in full is as follows.
 My Dear Str.--The officers of the End battalion. 3rd infantry, Alabama National Guard held meeting at Anniston on March ,, 1902 All the officers were in actual attendance except four, and these were represented by proxies held by their company representatives. Those present were imbued with the idea to do some thing fon the benefit and upbuilding of the Old Third In this meeting every semblance of faction was laid aside and the best of feeling prevailed. | "One result of the meeting was the or l ganization of an OfI1cers' Club. composed of officers of the 2nd battalion. Arrange
 ments were made looking to .the better
 ment of the battalion and when carried out will develop much enthusiasm and oi l great benefit.
 "The anairs of the regiment were frank. | ly and fully discussed, various sugges.
 tions being offered by those present. Il l was the general opinion that the Com. l l,mander-in- Chief would not issue an or. | der for an election to fill exicting vacan. I cies. for sometime. and 1t was also the | opinion that such action would work SC.
 rious injury to the regiment
 After a full discussion. a motion wa:
 made and carried unanimously. that the Secretary be instructed to write the other
 officers and inform them of the desire oi each and every officer of the End battal.
 ion to hold in Birmingham at an early
 date, caucus of officers representing l each company in the regiment; the ob.
 ject of that meeting to. be the unofficial reorganization of the regiment-to nom.
 mate candidates for existing vacancies and appoint such committees as are deem.
 ed necessary to bring the result and ac.
 tions of this caucus before the Governor
 Tn short, to use every. means in the power
 of the line officers to revive the regimen. | tai organization. .-.
 "We wish to have your opinion in re. | gard to this matter. feeling !sure thai
 you have the best interest of the rsgi-
 ment at heart. Are. you in. favor of the movement. and what date would you suggest? Wednesday. March 12th, 1902. has been suggested Is that date agree able with you? Hoping for a favorable l reply. and with best wishes. am.
 Yours very truly,
 ID. Houston Smith,, 'secretayy."l
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