Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-06
VETERANS GIVE
WILSON OVATION
Nations Chief Welcomes South's
Soldiers in Gray to
Capital
THOUSANDS HEAR ADDRESS
Attendance at Confederate Re-
union Greatest Of Any
Ever Had.
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w NSfiiN'' ION, June VETERANS
and visitors IN WaShiugton by the
thousands for tho twcnty-sevcnth an
nual reunion of tho United confed-
crate Veterans Joined to-day in giving
President Wilson great ovation when
II" Welcomed the soldiers uf Dixie 10
the nations capital. and told them
mat III" country was beginning 10 am
derstard that one Of the purposes Of
Providence in Keeping tho nation united
was for III" opportunity now before
America to fight for liberty and man
Kind. His declaration that the day
was on" "f riadncss because Of the
sacred memories. and Of a rcdcdication
"f united country TO those principles
mat have made America great among
tho nations Of the earth was greeted
10y the veterans with rousine cheer
GREAT HALL - FILLED
AND MANY TURNED AWAY
Tn" great hall in which the rrcsi-
dent spoke was filled with thousands
and twice that many moro had to he
turned away because Of the lack of
room While waiting for tho Prcs,-
dent. the veterans and visitors rhccrcd
the various leaders as they came on
the platforms. The Marine Band kent
tn" old soldiers in a joyous humor by
playing tho beloved airs Of tho South.
and each time they swung into Dixie"
IN" rebel yell" would 60 ringing
through the hall Tho confedcrato
choir from Portsmouth. Va. dressed
in gray Confederate jackets. sang II
You Want to Have Good Time. Jine
the cavalry" "Maryland My Mary
land and other tunes 10 which the
Young men Of tho South marched 10
battle in the sixties.
The number Of veterans here IS csti-
mated at nearly zoe and the tents
provided for them on the Union Station
plaza could not accommodate all Of
the late corners. and nearby buildings
had To 10 utilized. officials who have
charge Of arranE cments for the az
commodations estimate the attendance
as ono of the largest gathered i'm
Washington in some time Many of
the leaders declare this the largest
reunion in point of attendance Of visi-
tors ever held.
OLD GLORY FLIES RESIDE
BELOVED STARS AND BARS
The presentation Of a Cnitcd states
fla 10 General Harrison At the initial
meeting Of the Confederate Veterans
by Colonel Andrew Cowan, of the
q. y. Il, was the signal of patriotic
demonstration led by the veterans and
in which the women and visitors who
packed the hall TO the doors heartily
joined The stars and Stripes were
hung side by side with the Stars and
Bars beside the presiding officer. and
VIII remain there throughout the rc-
union
Telling OF his four years at the
''eore Ia Military Academy. where he
learned TO love the Stars and stripes
General Harrison said:
FOR four years learned To love
another fas-the Stars and Bars
which. YOU have truly said. was borne
with honor through tho war and
fuFled with honor AT the end And so
long as red blood flows IN our veins We
Will cherish its historic and tender
memories Now that the war OF see
lions has ended and our country -
again united. my love for old Glory
has returned. and We who wore the
gray now stand side by side with YOU
who wore the blue in lighting for
liberty and human rights whenever
and wherever our country calls
Corporal James Tanner. who served
in the Union army as member Of a
a, the battle OF second Manassas. vol
coined the 'onfcderates in the name
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic.
Of which he IS former commander
lie was warmly received by the vet
Grams. who stood and gave three
cheers. and his references to the mu-
tual respect and esteem existing to-
day between the former foes brought
applause
WILL SERVE THEIR COT MIR,
~ ANY CAPACITY
Colonel Robert f., Lee. grandson Of
the South's chicftain. declared in his
address That The sons Of the men Of
the North and South would emulate
the example Of their fathers aud serve
their country IN any capacity.
The presentation OF Mrs Louisiana
RanshurG Briggs. of Brigesdalc Ohio
Ia the convention the "vei!cd lady
OF Camp Chase" by General Bennett
H. Young moved tho veterans to resort
TO the old rebel Yell TO express their
appreciation OF the woman who for
ten years. heavily YELLED. scattered
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