The Washington times., 1907-07-17
Welcome by mcfarland.

was made by Commissioner Henry B. F.
Macfarland. who was introduced by
Capt ]. Walter Mitchell, OF Washing
ton, chairman or the national conven-
ton committee The Commissioner ex-
| tended a warm welcome on the part Of
| the District of Columbia, carefully ex-
/ planning that the District government
had no Jurisdiction over the Weather
| Bureau, otherwise he would have seen
/ that Washington's welcome had been
| not quite so warm. He paid high
| tribute 20 the men who made UP the
Army and Navy Union, and TO their
| services to the country. In concluding,
/ he said:
I'VE all hope that wars may grow
! less, and lasting peace draw nearer.
The Hague Conference will help 70 that
/ end. But we cannot disarm while other
/ nations remain armed, and we must
still be ready for war, even though We
seek peace, and pursue II. Constantly
culUivating a public opinion that shall
! insist upon settling the differences Of
| nations by peaceful methods, an effort
/ in which great soldiers and sailors have
done such valiant service. let us be con-
stantly ready to defend our dear ccun-
/ try from unjust attack. and to protect
it's flag from dishonor."
Response by Browne.
To the address OF welcome National
I Commander Browne made an eloquent
response. As the Commissioner left the
hall the delegates arose and gave him
three cheers and a tiger
! Doors were then closed and the exec
utive session commenced. Before pro-
I ceeding with the regular business Of the
| morning an unusual incident occurred
| when Senior Vice Commander Edward
/ Strobel. Of Albany y. Y, moved that the
ianitor of the hall be instructed TO fur
/ nish cuspidors to the delegates. in order
- a ~. n
This was seconded and carried. and the
officer Ct the watch sent to carry the
Instructions to the janitor- However, II
occurred to another delegate that this
was not a proper motion. in that these
necessary articles should have been
! supplied without official action having
be taken. The motion was allowed
TO stand Notwithstanding. At this juno
ture steps were taken to clear the room
of all except those who could show
proper credentials.
Trip to Luna Park
After the afternoon business session
the delegates will make trip to Luna
Park at 5 o'clock by special cars on
the washington, Alexandria and Mt.
Vernon line. This being Santiago Day,
the Spanish War Veterans and the
Alexandria Light Infantry have planned
to give a spectacular representation of
the battle OF Santiago de Cuba for the
entertainment Of the delegates at the
park
Members OF the national convention
committee have called upon President
Harper, OF the Chamber of Commerce
and other officers Of shat body with Z.
proposition to interest the chamber In
assisting In entertaining the delegates
President Harper and others, however
have given freely In an individual capa-
city, but have been unable 10 call TIRE
directors together because of the lack
of notice given.
r Business sessions win occupy the time
p Of the delegates tomorrow and Friday
/ Tomorrow evening a campfire and con-
I cert will be held In G.. A r. Hall com
menclng at 7:30 o'clock. at which the
= United States Engineer Band Will play
{ The election OF officers will take place
] At the afternoon session Friday. and
= the convention will close with Seeing
: Washing ton '~tTip sin tho evenings =