Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-07

from H. F. Carey, chairman OF the
finance committee in charge of that
phase of the general reunion of Con-
federate Veterans at Washington, D. T.,
stirred up considerable discussion and
antagonism among the veterans trem-
selves and, in fact, the general pubic
throughout the South.
Chairman Carey's letter solicited
contributions totalling 100000 to Dc
used to entertain the veterans at their
annual reunion in Washington TINS
wear. The letter was given wide pub
sicity and the peculiar wording OF the
communication caused the impression
20 become general that the veterans
we're being asked to contribute to their
entertainment at the national capital
Gen. H. T. Davenport, ex-commander
OF the Georgia division, U. G. ", I'M
nediately communicated with Gen.
George p. Harrison at Opelika, Ala
commander-in-chief of the organiza'
ton. and also with Col. Bridges Smith,
adiutant general of the Georgia diYis-
ion.
Stating his action in the matter to-
day to a representative of the Times
Recorder. Gen. Davenport said:
las soon as l heard of the recent
unpleasant report from Washington
u c., wrote to our commandment
chief Gen. George P. Harrison, and
Ia Col Bridges Smith, adjutant general
Of the Georgia division, U. c. W for
information. l stated in plain IAN
image NY individual opinion of the
report.
Their letters to me speak for them
selves and show plainly enough that
wrong construction has been placed on
the intention and action of the WASH
ington Reunion Finance committee.
"The letter of Gen. Harrison to me
shows what the duty Of all U. Z. "
camps is. Let us (veterans and Sons
and Daughters of Veterans) remain
loyal to our commander-in-chief ana
to The Cause by accepting his explain
alton of the matter and his wish OF
order to stand by our action at Blrm-
ingham, Ala. In justice to him ana
10 ourselves, we cannot do other
wise
Gen. HarrisOn's Letter.
Gen. Harrison's letter to Gen. DaV-
export is as follows:
Gen. H. T. Davenport,
Americas, Georgia.
Dear General Davenport: nave
your card of yesterday, and, to show
you my position in the matter send
You the following copy of a telegram
which | have Just sent to the Chatta-
raoga Times to-wit:
AS soon as / was informed tnat
Washington was soliciting funds IN the
South for the reunion entertainment. /
communicated my surprise and disap-
provai to the chairman of the Execu-
tive committee at Washington, VINO
wires me that Washington intends 70
and is fully prepared to take care 81
the Confederate reunion, and Will de-
fray all expenses With this assur-
ance, | deem it proper for US to staho
nv the action of the Confederate reun-
ion which accepted Washington's iu-
yitation. / do not think we would De
justified in cancelling our agreement
to hold our next reunion there, and /
appeal to my comrades to overlook the
indiscretion of the Finance committee,
and let us go to Washington, where, l
believe, we shall be warmly welcomed
ard entertained"
Trusting that you shall agree with
and uphold me in this, remain
Yours in Comradeship,
GEO. P. HARRISON.
From Adjt,-Gen. Smith.
The letter received by Gen. Daven-
port from Col Bridges Smith, touching
OF the situation, is as follows:
Cen. H. T. Davenport,
Americas. Georgia.
My Dear General: have your pos
tai card of yesterday, and 1 am in
thorough accord with your views. How
ever. 1 have this morning received a
letter from Harry Carey, chairman Of
the Finance committee of Washington,
which puts rather a new light on the
proposition. He sends me copies OF
, articles written to somewhat Offset the
statement that Washington is calling
upon the veterans Of he South to help
defray the expense of entertainment.
1t appears that he is not calling on
the veterans themselves, but on the
manufacturers and wealthy men Of
both the North and the South to help
entertain the Veterans in a royal