Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
MR.. WARMERS REPORT
As Chairman of Citizens Tx
ecutive Committee.
G.. A. R. ENCAMPMENT
TOTAL EXPENDITURE WAS ONLY
$50, 1911.
Much Less Than Had Ever Been Ex-
pended on a Similar
Occasion.
G.. A. R. ENCAMPMENT

pended on a Similar
Occasion.
Mr. b. H Warner, chairman of the citi-
Gems executive committee of the G. A. R
encampment held in this city in October
last has just issued his report.
Chairman Warner in delaying his report
gives good reasons therefor, and in its
presentation to the citizens of Washington
IL comes as a final and full settlement of
oil claims against his committee. For some
time there had been a contention with the
War Department regarding the use of tents,
&c, loaned by that department, but 1t was
discovered that the committees in charge
of this department had carefully guard
ed the interests of the United States that
q full and complete clearance was given
the executive committee and those under it.
Accompanying the report is a list of all
subscribers to the fund, together with an
itemized statement of all receipts and ex-
penditures by committees.
Chairman Warmers report is given In full.
The Report.
Herewith I submit a brief report show
ing the receipts and disbursements by the
executive committee having in charge the
entertainment of the Grand Army of the
Republic. should have made this report
much earlier. but have been delayed in
settling the accounts of the committee be-
cause of a want of funds.
The expenses of previous encampments
are as follows:
Washington 1892 Observation-Disclosures. $14S 5000
81 Louis. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1O1,OOO.OO
Pittsburg Observation-Disclosures. 81, 396 90
Boston. Observation-Disclosures. s., $4,000
Buffalo. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 74,954O 90
Cincinnati. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S7.1sO. 90
Philadelphia ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO, $50 20
Louisville. Observation-Disclosures. 67,522.OO
Nhhcdso.. S5,017.OO
cleveland. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 95,913.OO
Washington, 1902 ................ 80 $780, IL
The grand total Of expenditures by vouch
ers as issued by the committee was S52-
437.43 eliminating from this, however the
amounts as represented by the expenditures
for the fireworks committee, viz, $11 ,O12 Sc
(the executive committee simply being the
medium of collecting and disbursing the re-
ceipts OF that commtttee), and the amounts
Returned by the committees for sale of
books. badges and unused material, the ex-
pendtture is reduced to the small sum of
only $50, 339. IL, which represents the actual
expenses of the entertainment. so far as the
contributions of the public are concerned.
Much Less Than Heretofore.
This Is much less than has been hereto
fore expended on similar occasions. This
city could never have furnished such a large
amount Of entertainment for the visiting
veterans we were able to do but for
the hearty cooperation of President Roose-
Welt and his cabinet. Elihu Root, Secretary
of War. and William H. Moody, Secretary
of the Navy. were particularly active In do
Ing everything In their power in the way of
furnishing supplies, bands Of music and aid
In every direction for the comfort and en-
fertsinment Of our guests. -,
Although the greatest economy was prac-
ticed. yet our visitors went away we'll
pleased When assumed the craftsmanship
of the committee 1t was stated that about
$4,000 had been pledged, but of this amount
It was expected that at least 5000 would
be realized from the fireworks. We were
disappointed in this expectation.
The executive committee took stand
against furnishing free quarters, but it was
afterward found necessary to make q con-
trtbution of $4,000 to the general commit
tee of the Grand Army of the Republic to
be expended for the benefit of those who
had anticipated that they would be fur
nished with free lodging places The gem
eral committee of the Grand Army looked
after the details, and 1 think all who de-
sired to obtain free quarters were furnished
with them.
When the encampment closed, notwith-
standing the greatest care had been taken.
the committee found itself nearly S. 900 in
debt This has been extingushed by dona-
mas not occupied pleasant position, yet
he considered 1t his duty to defer the pub.
location of this report until all debts had
been settled.
While public sentiment at the capital was
not favorable when the project was first
mentioned to the holding of this encamp-
ment at Washington. and there was lack
or cooperation on the part of large num-
per or our citizens yet think now every
body Is glad that the encampment was held,
as W washington was never so well advertised
nor as many people pleased at so small a
cost as In the month of October 1902 It
rained on Sunday when the crowd com
menced to come, but cleared up, and
throughout the week the weather was beau
tiful.
Ranks Thinning Out
There were not as many present as DUR
Ing the encampment of 1892. The ranks Of
the Grand Army of the Republic are grad
TALLY being thinned out, but the class of
veterans attending was of a high order and
made a good impression. Every one who
came was delighted with the attractions of
the national capital. Many had not been
here for ten years and were surprised at
the growth of the city.
a list of subscribers, together with an ac-
count showing the receipts and disburse-
ments, is appended to this report and also
statement showing the expenditures OF
the several committees
l would be glad to describe, for the benefit
OF the public, the services rendered by the
chairmen of the several committee3 many
of whom were interchangeable in the per-
Torrance of their duties, but space VIII
not permit The capital, however, owes
them a debt of gratitude. They were all
restricted in their expenditures and econ
omy was the rule. Many of the Individual
members of the committees who occupied
inconspicuous positions were both self
sacrihcing and efficient, and worked with
an earnest Will for the enterprise.
The thanks of the executive committee
are due to the press for the ability and
enterprise displayed in keeping The en-
campment and its features before the pub-
lie. The encampment issues of our local
papers were most attractive and interest
ing
IL is a matter of regret that the execu
tive committee cannot publish the reports
of the several committees in full but they
will be placed on file in the public library
for the information of those who may be
in charge of enterprises of a similar char
acter.
Notwithstanding the small amount of
la