Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-10
ERIE WELCOMES VETS
Army and Navy Union in An
nuaI Encampment.
DISTRICT DELEGATES, rs
Gen. Andrew S. Burt Of Washington
Candidate for Commander.
GREETINGS TO PRESIDENT TAFT
National officers to Read Reports at
Session to Be Held This
Evening.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ERIE, Pa, September 1O.-The twenty.
six delegates from the District of Column
bia to the fourteenth annual national en-
campment of the Army and Navy Union,
U. S. A., now in session here, were re-
ceived upon their arrival by large dele
cation of local veterans and citizens and
headed by a brass band, were escorted to
national headquarters.
AS a mark of especial honor the District
delegation today headed the big parade
in commemoration of Commodore Perry's
victory on Lake Erie.
There are more than 200 delegates al
the encampment. All received royal
welcome from the citizens of Erie and the
chamber Of commerce. The visitors have
been given automobile rides about the
honor of the meeting Of soldiers and
sailors. The u. 8. S. Wolverine is lying
In Lake Erie just off the city, as a mark
of honor to the encampment.
The Washington delegates visited the
Soldiers Home and enjoyed pleasant
time as guests of the management of the
institution and the veteran inmates.
The election of national commander
to succeed Col. j. Edwin Browne, the
present incumbent. will be held at this
afternoons session. The leading candi-
dates for the honor are Gen. Andrew s.
Burt of Washington, D. c.. and Col. J. E
Stuart of Virginia, son of the noted
Confederate cavalry leader.
Perry's Victory Commemorated.
A parade was held today in honor OF
the anniversary Of Commodore Perrys
victory on Lake Erie. The day is being
observed here as a holiday. On motion
ne M c1,
ington the encampment sent telegram
of greetings to President Taft. to which
the President replied praising the organ
ization and its objects.
Col. Benjamin F. Chase, president OF
the council of administration of the Dis
trict of Columbia, delivered an address
before the encampment on the rights OF
American soldiers. His speech was re-
ceived with hearty applause. Charles W.
Blush of Washington was made chair
man of the committee on credentials. He
also made an address telling of the work
the Army and Navy Union has accom-
plished, the delegates applauding him al
it's close.
tional officers, reports and reports of the
ladies auxiliaries. In addition to dele
gates, 100 ladies are present, Guy V.
Henry, James buchanan and Porter
garrisons having combined representa-
ton of fourteen.
Resolutions of sympathy were adopted
on the death of the late Gen. Corbin.
Claims Of Former Service Men.
A feature of the work now before the
encampment will be the passage Of reso-
lutions setting forth the claims of ex-
soldiers, sailors and marines for employ
ment. Speakers declared the men who
have rendered faithfully service to the
nation in foreign and domestic wars
should be given preference, all other
things being equal.
The officers reports show that the or
ganization has increased in membership.
finances and influence under the admin
istration Of National Commander ]. Ed
win Browne.
At banquet rendered the delegates by
the Erie Chamber of Commerce last night
Cen Burt, Col. Chase and Col Stuart
were among the speakers.
The District Of Columbia delegates are
working hard to have the next encamp-
ment of the Army and Navy Union held
In Washington.