The National tribune., 1906-08-30

South Is throbbing with right impulse.
is shown by the desire to keep step witt
the progress Of the times In educationa
matters. In connection VITA this l wish
to speak of the lack of schools in the
mountainous regions where the children
OF those peculiar people should bs
taught those branches which would
enable them to be intelligent. re-
lspected citizens. and where they NIGH
also learn to reverence old Glory ant
to know what 1t represents. During the
civil war these mountaineers were the
friends of our boys In blue,' and to-day
their children are calling to us to re-
lease them from tho bondage OF igno,
rance. Shall we turn a deaf ear to theil
pfteous appeal?
I'VE have also the evidence that the
influence of our work has been felt out.
side our own boundaries in letters re.
ceived from the Bureau of Education
at Manila and from the Isthmian Canal
Commission at Panama. each com.
mending and thanking US for our efforts
to assist in the civilization of the people
OF those far-away places. With these
words OF encouragement come also q
thought of responsibility which con-
| fronts us in connection with our island
possessions and the Isthmian PROPOSE
ton. Here we have new element in
OHe WHICH may teHu 10 our
| National advantage or diScredit. AS a
patriotic body of women we should
study the situation in all its varied as
| poets and stand ready to lend a helping
| hand. If need be. in the development OF
those children of a different world as II
| were; for with the women OF America.
in great measure. lies It's safety as a
Nation. Upon them devoIves the duty
of intoxicating lessons of a patriotism
= hny on hfrSt to
triotism that means loyalty and obedi-
ence to the laws by which we are gov
erned. and honor to the Flag that waves
over US; patriotism which shall attain
its highest perfection in the truism, The
best citizen Is ever the greatest pa
triot.'"
Special Relief Work.
OF special relief work, she said that
on the first call for relief at San Fran
cisco she sent $500.
las soon as the enormity of the des-
titution and loss Of property among vet
Grams and their families and members
of the Woman's Relief Corps as well
was made known another contribution
of S400 was forwarded, making in all
5000 sent from National emergency
funds. Up to this date all funds We're
sent to the Department President, Maud
NJ. Mccullough, who as soon as possible
established relief headquarters at 1868
East 18th ST. Oakland, putting in
charge one of unexceptionable executive
ability, Eliza Shepard. a Past Depart
ment President, and soon the work Of
relief was systematized and judicious
distribution made of everything con-
tributed
"In less than week after the disas-
ter circular letter was sent out from
National Headquarters. calling for aid
for San Francisco earthquake sufferers.
In phenomenally short space of time
Departments responded to this. and the
statement Of National Treasurer made
May % shows donations from Depart
ments In money alone to be $1.763.
This does not include the large con-
tributions of supplies nor funds sent by
Corps direct"
Mrs. Tanner.
OF the Convention badge she said:
Since, with each succeeding year, we
miss some familiar face from the ranks
OF the Grand Army of the Republic. it
seems most fitting that We. their auxil-
larry. should lose no opportunity of pay
ing to them those courtesies that are so
appreciated and which are so justly
their due.
For this reason have chosen for
or Convention badge the face of one
who Is no stranger to you.
To-day he walks in the shadow Of
grief that none can share. Without
warning of sorrow or separation death
came. and he was left alone. To him
the word has double meaning, for not
only has he lost a wife and companion,
but his other self as 1t were.
Mrs. Tanner was one whom to know
was always to respect A leader among
women. she was at the same time warm
hearted, kind and true. A close reader
OF human nature, to be her friend was
a surety of your worth.
while not a member of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps. she frequently WIS.,
tied the open sessions at Conventions,
and her loyalty to all patriotic senti-
ment and her interest In the welfare of
the Order was made evident through
her words of encouragement and ad-
vice. Her courageous defense of right,
her plea for Justice on all occasions and
her love for humanity made her promi-
nent In all philanthropic circles. and no
higher compliment could have been
given her than the special order OIL
President Roosevelt making 1t possible
for her to be laid to rest in beautiful
Arlington. thus perfecting in her death
the one great desire of her life.''
Gratitude to Helpers.
The National President expressed
thanks as follows.
ITO the Commander-in-Chief for his
loyal support and the interest he has
In the Woman's Relief
Corps, to the members OF his Staff for |
their loyalty at all times. and to Gen. |
q. 3. Stillings for his patience and the |
benefit Of his experience as our official |
printer am deeply indebted and truly |
grateful.
''My relations with my official family
have been most fraternal and pleasant. |
and as I recall each face and name I |
ind all faithful in the discharge of duty
and equal to any emergency.
Had 1t not been for this allegiance
and assistance this administration
would have been weak and the work
failure.
MANY were friends and acquaint-
ances. others I met for the first time,
'ut all through the year we have work.
I'd together for the same cause, and
whatever progress has been or success
Won the credit Is largely due to their
United efforts. And 1t Is with a high
appreciation Of their unselfsh devotion
give to them my heartfelt thanks for
heir loyalty and for their thoughtful
less Of my wishes at all times.
words fail me when I attempt to
hank the Past National Presidents for
he words of encouragement they have
'iven me, and their unfailing support at
III times. No unkind criticism has ever
cached me from one of them. To all
owe more than I can express, save by
he love have for ALL"
The address of the National President
vas received with hearty applause