The Washington herald., 1907-07-18
ROOSEVELT GREETED
Special Message Sent by the
Army and Navy Union.
CONVENTION OPENED HERE
Question OF Forming a WOman's
Auxiliary Is Taken Up, but Action
nOunccd by Commander Browne.
Campfire at G.. 4. II. Hall Tonight.

Greetings to Comrade Theodore Roose-
Welt from the Army and Navy Union.
which began its thirteenth biennial en-
campment at Grand Army Hall yester-
day. We're sent 20 the President at Oys-
ter Bay. Members representing the diff
ferent branches Of the service were ap-
pointed to formulate the telegram. Those
on the committee were Gen. Andrew s.
Burt. Rev John z. Chidwick E. V.
Anger. and Dr. Hughes The telegram is
as follows:
Theodore Roosevelt, oyster Bay: The
Army and Navy Union OF the United
States. in encampment assembled, sends
fraternal greetings 10 Comrade Roose-
Welt"
Rcv John p Chidwick. who was chap
lain Of the Inflated battle ship Maine at
the time Of the disaster in Havana har-
Dor. opened the encampment shortly af-
ter 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Yester-
day was the ninth anniversary Of the
siege Of Santiago. and many members OF
the union who took part in the conflict
talked Of their experiences during the
day.
Welcomed by MaefarIand.
Commissioner Henry B. f. Macfariand
made the address of welcome, iIf which
he complimented the veterans and dele
gates for their good work during the last
few years.
The Army and Navy Union is not yet
twenty years old, and still il has garri-
sons all over the United States" he said
Marines. soldiers. and sailors are mem-
bers Of this organization, which, I am
glad TO say, has a representation in all Of
the islands owned by the United States,
from Porto Rico 10 the Philippines. and
on nearly all OF the ships OF the navy IN
all parts of the waters of the world.
National Commander J. Edwin Browne
responded 70 the Commissioner welcome
on behalf Of the delegates OF the union
The question Of a w0mans auxiliary
was taken up yesterday and discussed.
but nothing definite was decided. II is
probable. however. that the matter VIII
be taken up again to-day or tomorrow
and that a national organization for the
women will be arranged. The plan has
been under consideration some time. and
this year it seems that IL viii be realized.
Committees Are Named.
Committees. with their chaIrmen. were
announced by Commander Browne as
follows. Finance, Junior Vice CommaG-
der Edward V Auger, Of Garrison No. .,
state of the order. J. H. Army, of No. .;
resolutions, National Commander J. Ed
ward Browne, credentials. Gen. W. W.
Dudley of No. 1o4; endowment. y. a.
Mitchell. of 40. q. auxiliary. w H. Og-
den. OF No. u. appeals and grievances,
Frank Zulick, Of No. 7g; press, J. Walter
Mitchell. cf No. 4i, auditing. Abraham
Hart. Of No. Is
A campfire VIII be held at the hail to-
night for the entertainment Of the vis-
it0rs. az which old war songs and other
patriotic demonstrations VIII be given.
Tomorrow the election of officers viii
take place
Delegates from the District are stiu
working hard for the election OF Gen. An
drew S. Burt, L. s. A. retired, the old
Indian fighter. as the head Of the organ!-
cation. on The other hand, Gen. Browne
is candidate for reelection, and this
part Of the programme promises to be
the most interesting Of the encampment,
which closes tomorrow.
More than 100 delegates are here.