Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-26


And so during all the years that
have elapsed | have done what |
could TO heal the nations wounds. |
have on many occasions contended
that some among us would be spared
to see the day when the south would
render a conspicuous service TO the
union.
"i remem bercd that the south was
conservative and more thoroughly
American than any other part OF the
great republic that II could be de-
pended upOn to defend the principles
underlying constitutional liberty as
established by the fathers.
In the north people from all parts
OF the world came in large numbers.
They had little knowledge of Ameri-
can Institutions, and the fire under
the melting pot was, through neglect,
and perhaps from the Increased
wealth OF the people. permitted 10
smOldcr, SO that evils OF many va
rieties aud distressing force have
arisen TO threaten the welfare OF our
beloved land DO not understand
that | in any way reflect upon tho
north, for It's problems have been
many and most perplcNing: hut ]
must say that my faith In the stead
fastness and integrity of the south Is
firm. and for many ycrs has been
mistaken.
"In all probability | Will not look
upon your faces again. II IT were in
my power | would put the vlgor OF
youth in tho old and bent frames OF
you, my Confederate friends. ! would
strew your pathway with flowers and
fll your hearts with happiness. And
II my dust should finally rest In TINS
beautiful and magnificent cemetery
OF the nations heroes, ! would be
content II on my tomb were IN
sCribed these simple words: Here lies
tho body Of Union soldier who was
friend OF the Confederate
A. c. Hunt welcomed the veterans
on behalf Of the local camp OF sons,
Mrs Louis Cohen on behalf OF the
United Daughters OF Confederacy,
and Governor Williams on behalf OF
tho state. II. NJ. McFarin spoke In
behalf OF the Chamber OF Commerce
OF the city OF Tulsa.
Admiral A. q. Wright, OF the Con-
federate naval veterans was intro
duced. and he reported what he had
been doing I'm behalf OF the naval
veterans, especially with reference
to the removal OF the stigma from
them, placed there when they re-
signed to go into the Confederate
navy. and his address was one OF the
big things OF tbe convention
Brough Hit of Reunion.
In the morning program. Gov.
Charles H. Brough substituted for
O. II a
not attend. Governor Brough made
the hit of the reunion, delivering an
address that was literary and
oratorical gem. He preached con-
servatism In his mention OF war He
told the veterans and guests that
the kaiser was no easy foe, and
urged the south TO mover let up un-
Ill democracy was rammed down the
beasts throat His analysis G or
kultur was the climax Of one of the
biggest features OF the reunion. The
crowd didn't hear him half enough.
The governor also made a short ad-
dress directly following at the high
school to the Tulsa teachers and
having been teacher, he talked
shop" lie paid a wonderful tribute
30 the genius at the head OF the
Tulsa school system. saying that he
had watched 1t grow under the
direction of Superintendent Ober-
hotter with great deal OF interest.
During the afternoon Judge c. II.
Stuart spoke.
This morning the convention will
handle routine business until noon,
when promptly at IL o'clock. a
memorial service lasting an hour
will be held The afternoon session
xagGl ln aH n htaafnnaa and
night there'll be grand ball at
Convention hall.
An automobile ride is on tho pro-
gram for : o'clock this afternoon
The reunion committee wants every
automobile owner In Tulsa Ia he out
and take the vets" for u trip over
the city.
At the Sons Meeting.
All of the business of the sons will
be completed this morning In an
hour. only the election OF officers
remains. and promptly at $3.50
O'Clock the camp will be convened
and the election started. II Is the
plan TO complete the work and ad-
journ within an houiE
Aside from purely routine busi-
ness yesterday, strong resolutions
were adopted on the. nations war
policy. They were forwarded to
President Wilson by wire. The reso-
lutions are as follows:
The sons of Confederate Veterans
n annual reunion assem- bled, desiring
ing to express to our beloved presi-
dent and his administration our most
hearty endorsement OF the principles
he has enunciated by these presents,
do hereby place ourselves on record
as pledging our Confederation
without stint and without limit" TO
further these principles.
Therefore. be It resolved that a
committee be appointed 70 tender to
the administration the services OF
this Confederation, in any manner
and at any time, to the end that the
hands of our president he upheld
during the great stress of this world
conflict in his faithful execution OF
the greatest trust ever placed upon
tho heart. mind and strength OF any
man.
Be II further resolved that we
place at the disposal OF our presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson, all of our
resources, influences. and activities
that the world may be made safe
for democracy, and that the prime
iples achieved by our forefathers,
as exemplified in the constitution OF
the United states, be made a guiding
star for all peoples who seek liberty
and government
Among the interesting bits OF
routing matter developed In the re-
nnrt N Ouartermagtar-in-C n g