The Washington times., 1915-10-01
G, A, R. DELEGATES
BALL0T|NG TO-DAY
Capt. Elias R. Monfort, Of Ohio,
Is Favored by Many to Suc-
ced Palmer as Chief.
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deadlock between the East and West.
Only three names were placed in
nomination today. Captain Monfort.
Colonel Cole. and Colonel Patterson.
Orlando Somers. Of Indiana. being un-
able, to attend the encampment. his
name was not put before the dele
Col Patrick Coney's name was not
presented because his native state.
kansas. had not Endorsed him exclu-
sively. 1t is law in the G. A. r.
that all aspirants for commander-in-
chief must have the unqualified in
dorsement of their native state. The
Kansas delegation met yesterday and
being unable to agree on the indorse-
ment Of Colonel Coney or any other
of the several Kansas aspirants de-
cided to cast its vote for Captain Mon
fort This eliminated Colonel Coney
and gave the Monfort adherents cause
rowed the field. and, according to their
version of it. made the Ohioian's elec-
ton certain.
Withdrew Its Invitation.
Colonel Coles supporters caused the
withdrawal of Atlantic City's invita-
ton to meet on the seashore next year.
believing that the delegates would be
unwilling to give New Jersey the en-
cempment and commander-in-chief as
we'll Although the Monfort support
ers rssog3zed this ,,a as s0, good itssnok stroke
showed majority of the delegations
pledged to the Buckeye State candi-
date.
Many other matters Of as much Inn
Of officers were scheduled to come be-
fore the closing session OF the encamp-
b ment today, among them being the re-
port of the resolutions committee. which
will deal with a number of subjects OF
national importance and of particular
interest to the veterans. Among the
resolutions to be submitted will be sew
eral dealing with pensions. one depre-
ans from Federal Government positions.
arranging for the free publication and
circulation of G. A. r. journels contain
ing reports of the annual encampments
and memorials to departed brethren
3. Some Dissatisfaction.
There was considerable dissatisfac.
tion expressed by the veterans over
the selection of Kansas City as the
next meeting place, but this was ex-
planned by the withdrawal of Atlantic
City. which left only Kansas City's
invitation tefore the encampment. !,
is customary for the G. A. r to ac'
cept an initiation to some city rather
than select the city itself.
Held indoors by the terrific down
pour OF rain, the thousands of vet
erans who had remained in the cit,
to learn the result of the election anC
attend the laying of the cornerstone
OF the Arlington amphitheater b,
President Wilson gathered in Cam
Emery for group reunions and gen
eral good time.
All the outdoor events scheduled 70
today. including the cornerstone lay
ing and artillery drill at Fort Myer
We're called off. The drill may b'
given tomorrow, but the cornerstone
will not be laid until next week.
Tomorrow will be getaway day To-
the veterans, most of whom had rail
road tickets good for a week. A mum
ber of excursions will be run to tn,
nearby battletields tomorrow, and tw,
monuments will be unveiled at Chan
tilly, near Fairfax Court House, ol
the spots where Gen. Phil kearney ant
Gen. Isaac Stevens were killed durins
the civil war. The unveiling eXe' cse
will be held tomorrow afternoon, ant
all veterans In the city are expected
TO attsnd.