The Washington times., 1906-01-23
GOVERNOR GLENN
TO NATIONAL GUARD
Brilliant Address Before
Convention at Arlington.
LOYAL SOUTH PRAISED
Chief Executive of North Carolina
Grateful for the Present Good
National Feeling.

A treat IN oratory was given the
delegates TO the convention Of the In
terstate National Guard az the second
and last sessiOn in the Arlington Hotel
today by Governor Glenn Of North
Carolina. The visit OF the Governor was
by invitat:os OF Chairman Dick, and
was not on the printed schedule Of
events.
Senator Dick was in the chair and
caneu the convention 10 order shortly
after 10 o'clock.
Upon the conclusion of a few details,
which were neglected yesterday, the
convention turned i lmediateIy 10 new
business.
Upon motion, a bill introduced into the
House Of Representatives by Air. Nor
Teu, providing for an annual apprcpri-
alton Of s2,00j 90 tan increase Of sl,o09,ooo
ever the present appropriation for the
purpose OF providing arms. ordnance
stores. quarteFmaster stores and camp
equipage for issue TO the militias Of the
United States. was read by Secretary
c. D. Evans. Some debate occurred
when It was moved that the committee
or legislation be given a free hand 70
l4.iEe what changes they deemed neces-
sary in the bill. but II was finally car
riod with the amendment added
Shy of Insurance.
That the convention is anxious 10
stay out OF insurance complications
was demonstrated when the committee
on resolutions reported adversely on a
resolution providing for legislation 10
prevent the refusal OF insurance com
panies TO issue policies 10 those who
are in the service OF the United states
army.
A recess of ten minutes awaiting the
report Of the committee OF resolutions
was declared. Governor Glenn OF
North Carolina was introduced by the
chairman. His arrival was surprise
and his welcome, after the first words
that he spoke. was continued ovation
The governor said:
u have spoken 20 educators, lawyers
tillers of the soil. and men in nearly
every conceivable call OF life. but never
nave I addressed men whom 1 more
respect than those who are ready 10 take
their lives in their hands and lay them
/ on the altar OF their country.
Remembers Old Adage.
aI,et us not forget the old adage. IT
time of peace prepare for war Som'
old croakers will say Why should W.
place arms and ammunition in th'
hands of States which, when they be
come displeased. may be used agains
the nation but sirs, l can speak 70
but one section and that is the Sum.
South. that never again will the hant
! Of rebellion be raised against the un
ion"
shouts and elapping greeted this sen
| siment.
when the election Of officers begal
cd to be pursued. finally a motiol
to elect the incumbents TO a unani
nous vote of the association Wa
| carried The officers are Gen. Charlie
| Dick, president Columbus. Ohio, Gen
John D Frost. treasurer. Columbia
s. c.; Col. Carroll ID. Evans, secre
tary, Columbus. Neb. Executive com
mittee, Gen; James A. Drain. ehairmaIp 1at 3
Olympia. Washington; Gen. John X
Ward. Indiana: Gen. Lawrason Riggs
Nebraska; Gen. n. K. Henry, Nev
York: Gen. ". T. Hughes. Kansas; Col
| Charles Macone N C: Gen j. II
Huleu. Texas Vice presidents. Gen
George NJ. Moulton, Illinois; Gen. +.
Wood. Minnesota; Gen. j, II Culver
York: Gen. T. ]. Stewart. Pennsylvania
Gen William Stafford Massae aehusetts
Gen j. C. r. Foster, Florida; Gen; ]. +
| Ianck, California; Gen. John r. Ward
Indiana; Gen w. T. Hughes. Kansas
Gen. L. Riggs, Maryland; Gen. w. I
Arrnfisld. North Carolina
/ Tonight tbs delegates will be tn
| guests of tie local National Guard d
the reception held at the New " Nillar
kxupper will be served.