The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-24

port of all Confederate veterans from
Grant University, Tennessee, on ac-
count of an alleged disparaging article
concerning Southern women, which it
was stated had been written by pro-
fessor of that university.
The resolutions called forth an elo-
quent tribute to Southern womanhood.
The Historical Report.
The report of the Historical Commit
tee, headed by Gen. Lee, was adopted.
1t recommends:
First. The compilation of material
that will help the historian and the
student to understand the Civil War,
its causes and its results.
Second. The preparation of a source
book for collateral use and reference
in schools and Libraries.
Third. The preparation of brief BIZ
ographies and school histories that will
do justice to Southern leadership,
Southern character, Southern environ
ment and Southern development.
The greater part of the report was
devoted to the consideration of these
recommendations.
Date of Memorial Day.
A proposition to change the Confed-
crate Memorial Day from May 26 to
June 8, the birthday of Jefferson Davis,
precipitated considerable debate. The
present plan, which was fixed upon by
Southern women, and which gives the
states the right to set their own date
had many supporters. The resolutions
were amended to fix on June 8, but to
allow any state desiring different
date to take individual action, and in
this form was passed.
The Credentials Committee reported
that 707 camps had paid their per cap
ita tax and were entitled to 2,252 votes.
Seven hundred and forty-eight camps
were reported in arrears. The report
of the Davis Monument Committee
showed slow progress. 1t was stated
that there was $4,000 on hand. and
that $4,000 more was needed. Depart
ment commanders were urged to prose-
cute the work of collecting funds
Work towards securing funds for the
proposed Southern women's monument
was also reported to be progressing
slowly The report appealed to South
ern chivalry to see that this monu-
ment should become a fact.
The SOuth's Battle Abbey.
The report of the Committee on the
Battle Abbey, of which Gen. Clement
A. Evans is chairman, consumed the
rest of the afternoon session. 1t was
very voluminous and was supplement-
ed by history of the movement even
more lengthy. The report showed that
of the 100000 necessary for the recon
struction of the museum the treasury
now holds $176053.
1t was after o'clock and while the
history of the museum work was still
being read, that the delegates conclud-
ed to give an exhibition of fast work.
The report was adopted without fur
Their hearing, and forthwith Gov. Heard
Of Louisiana was presented to speak
for New Orleans as the place for the
next reunion. He was followed by
Mayor Capdevie1le of New Orleans. The
Luisville delegation having unofficially
decided not to contest for the honor,
having had it but two years ago, New
Orleans in q few brief moments was
chosen amid cheers.
1t was nearing O'Clock when it was
| Unexpectedly decided to hold the an
| nual election.
Gen. Gordon began to demur, but
was drowned down by a wild wave of
cheers. Cries of "Gordoni" "Lee!"
"Old Tigei" and "Walker!' rent the
air. No other candidates were men,
toned and the ticket was elected in a
scene almost impossible to describe,
in point of enthusiasm.
In view of the fact that the Con-
federate parade is set for tomorrow
morning. it was decided to hold no
session, but adjourn until Friday.
Gen. Regan Presented.
One of the touching incidents of the
day was the presentation of Judge
John Fl. Reagan, the last survivor of
the Davis cabinet, to the veterans.
'It may be the last time for many
of us to see this venerable man. His
health is frail and we ourselves are
getting along in years." said Cen
Gordon as he half-s supported the
former Postmaster General with
his arm. The whitehaired
survivor of this historic cabinet bowed
repeatedly. but did not speak.
A vote Of thanks to William H.
Knaus of Columbus, o., was adopted.
Mr.. Knaus at his own expenses has
erected monument to the Confed-
crate dead of Columbus.
The Kaliphs parade furnished en-
tertainment for the crowds this even
ing. The Kaliph, in Oriental Nmagnifl-
cence, moved through the streets fol-
lowed by floats filled with Enthusiastically
dressed subjects. Red fire in abundance
was burned, and there was plenty of
music and the grotesque passengers on
the floats were disposed to be amusing
The sight furnished a pleasant hour s
diversion. There were thirty floats in
line, many of them elaborate.