The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-08-23
DIVIDED OVER CANTEEN.
ONLY OTHER CONTEST AT MINNIE
APOLIS CONVENTION is OVER
WIRZ MONUMENT PROJECT.
MEMBERSHIP INCREASED.
Death List Outshadowed by Additions,
Say Official Reports-May Decide to
Increase Per Capita Tax.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Aug. 10
The business sessions Of the Grand Army
of the Republic commenced early today
by 1900 delegates. The most important
questions are:
Abolition of the canteen from the old
soldiers homes.
Proposed erection of monument to
Henry Wirz by the women of the south.
Split on Canteen Question.
On the question of the carteen, the
delegates seemed evenly divided. On the
question of u monument to Wirz. there
is on all sides a most bitter feeling of
opposition, but strong faction exists
which is of the opinion that the erection
of Il monument to such Il character as
Wirz is not seriously contemplated by the
southern women and they are OF the
opinion that it is beneath the dignity OF
the Grand Army to take official cogni-
zance OF the matter at this time.
The report of Commander-inC Chief Tan
ner made no mention of the canteen
question, but considerable space was CIV
en- to Wirz, and the recommendation was
made that the Grand Army enter n dig
nlhed and emphatic protest against the
erection of the monument.
G. A. R. Grows Despite Death.
Notwithstanding the fearful inroads of
death upon the comrades of the Grand
Army of the Republic, Mr.. Tanner de-
clared, the organization today is 5000
stronger than at the encampment IN
Denver last year. The commander bit
terly arraigned those who, posing as
the most eminent men of the nation
had proven false to their trust in various
ways, but declared that among all such
"a nf
be found.
He said it is strange that any living
man who ever wore the blue is not
member of the organization and he
urged the celebration of the fortieth an
niversary by the bringing in of new MEM
bers. Discussing finances he said that
the amount turned over to his quarter
master by the administration after max
ing certain payments, was S32I9. The
utmost economy, however was necessary
in its expenditure until the Blackmar
legacy of $1,000 was received.
Mr.. Tanner then discussed the neceS-
sity for increased pensions for army
nurses and spoke of the aid rendered to
members of the CT. A. Il. on account Of
the earthquake and fire in San Fran
cisco.
Graves of Confederates.
The communicating reiterated his
views expressed in general orders re-
Carding proper observance of Me
mortal day, and said that as the result
of his recommendations concerning the
graves of Confederates buried on north
ern soil. he had received number Of
touching messages from mothers of the
South whose sons are buried in north
ern SOIL pouring out their appreciation
of the spirit embodied in his order
These, he said. were too tender and
sacred to be heralded publicly, but if he
had received but one such communica-
ton he would have felt amply justified
for the recommendations he made.
Reference also was made to his recon-
mendation that the Sunday preceding
Memorial day be duly observed as Me
mortal Sunday in order that the growing
custom in many places of regarding
memorial day as mere holiday for
games and amusements, may be checked.
He expressed qualification at the gem
eral observance of Flag day following
its official recognition by the Thirty
ninth encampment. After urging upon
members to always uncover upon
hearing the national anthem, COmman-
der-in-Chief Tanner dwelt at length on
the subject of patriotic societies,
auxiliary to and in sympathy with the
G.. A. r.
Membership Increases.
The total membership of the Grand
Army is declared in the report of Adjt
Gen. Tweedale to be 235 SOB, an increase
of 1868 during the last six months. The
losses by death for the year ended De
cember 81, 1908, We're 9205 or 80 per
cent of the total membership. In the
preceding year the loss by death reached
exactly the same percentage. He sug-
gested that an increase in the per capita
tax from 80 to 8 cents would increase
revenues $500 yearly, which is need
full.
In addition to r. A. Martin of Wash
ington, Col. c. w. Keeting of New Or
leans. died of the heat yesterday during
the parade. Elijah Blasdell of Spring
Valley, and Henry Huffcutt of Wau-
paca, were among the Wisconsin mon
Frustrated There have been five deaths
so far. Col. Keeting was an examiner
and appraiser in the customs department
at New Orleans. He enlisted in a Mas
sachusetts regiment and made an excel
lent record, being promoted to lieuten-
ant-colonel of colored troops.
Gen. Macarthur Is Chief
DIES MONIES, Ia. Aug 1G.-The So
ciety of the Army of the Philippines late
yesterday elected the following officers
Commander in chief-Maj, Gen. Arthur
Macarthur, L. s. A.
First Senior vice Commander-Capt. ii. A.
Crow. Pennsylvania.
First Junior vice commander-Lieut l.. j.
Hamilton, Michigan,
Surgeon generul-Maj. W. S. Conkling,
Des Molncs, Ia.
Quartcrmaster general-Lieut. c. i. Lew
is, Colorado.
Judge adyocate-M. ]. O'Donncll, Kansas
City, Mo.
Next years meeting will be at Kan
sas City.
Union Veterans Elect.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug 16.-The
Union Veterans elected the following Off
GERS:
Commander In chief, Richard l.. German
(re-elected unanimously; first deputy com
mander, Maj.-Gen George w. Wentworth,