Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
WASHINGTON AS MECCA
SOLDIER SOCIETIES WANT HEAD
QUARTERS IN THIS CITY.
Suggestion Made at Meeting of
Spanish War Veterans Last
Night-Buiness Matters.

''All the soldier and other patriotic or
CARNATIONS In this country should have
their headquarters in Washington, and
eventually they will" This statement was
made last night by Capt. Edward Trench
ard of the Army and Navy Club and the
Aztec Club, before the national encamp-
ment committee of the TN ed Spanish War
Veterans, at the Hotel Regent Capt.
Trenchard was introduced to the assem-
blage by Capt. Orvile G. Victor as one
who lis intensely interested in soldiers
and their societies"
Continuing. Capt. Trenchard said that
even though the national commanders of
patriotic organizations be elected from the
states. there should be grand central
structure erected in this city in which
headquarters of all the associations could
be located. He predicted that there would
be such contamination and requested the
spanish war veterans to push the project
along. He said the war with Spain had
produced great and lasting results and
gave the American people IAN imperial re-
public with territory beyond the sea.
There cannot be too many patriotic as
sociations," declared Capt. Trenchard in
conclusion. They are the great heaven
of true Americanism. and destined
eventually to save this country"
Maj. Fred S. Hodgson, chairman of the
encanpment committee. in calling that
bouS W OTuSr last night announced that
the affairs of the committee were in good
shape for the final closing up. He added
that the recent encampment had been an
unqualified success and reflected great
organization.
Banquet in View.
committee, of which Capt. c. Leyburn
Shorey. department mastering officer, is
chairman. was appointed to arrange for a
banquet for the encampment committee
men, to be "n the nature of love feast,
as the chairman expressed it,
Another committee, composed of Depart-
ment Commander ]. Walter Mitchell and
Comrades Shorey. Ferree Pearson and
Greene. was appointed to draw up resolu-
lions OF thanks to the citizens committee
and others who contributed to make the
recent encampment a success
capt. Rufus w. Pearson of Gen. Nelson
A. Miles Camp reported for the committee
on badges that the sale had been most
gratifying.
Junior Vice Commander George w.
Brooke Of Dewey Naval Camp. chairman
OF the committee on decorations reported
mat the merchants and others along the
line OF march of last Tuesdays parade had
responded most generously
capt. L y. Dolph of Gen. Nelson
Miles camp reported for the committee on
motel accommodations that all visiting com
rades and members OF ladies' auxiliaries had
been properly accommodated
, Private Jere A. Costello who was chair
man OF the camp fire committee reported
that approximately 5000 persons attended
cess" .-... i. -
Expressions Of Pleasure.
National Judge Advocate General John
Lewis Smith reported that congratulations
had been coming in from all parts Of the
country on the courteous and hospitable
manner in which all visiting comrades were
received in Washington.
Capt. j. Lyon King. for the souvenir
program committee. reported that the ex-
pense OF the program had been fully met
Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell of the commit
tee on printing and publicity, compliments ed
the newspapers of Washington and the
citizens and press committees for the work
. done IN this connection.
Capt. Lee NJ. Lipscomb, treasurer of the
committee. reported that he had practically
completed the work Of auditing the bills
which he would present for payment to the
citizens committee, headed by Gen. Har-
ries He said that ample funds were in
possession of the committee to care for
all bills contracted. 4
Capt. E. l.. Cogan. chairman Of the COM
mittee on parade. and Commander ID. G.
Eberly OF the Fourth Immune Camp. made
reports and Bert n. HUM was thanked for
his services as colorbearer during the en-
campment week