Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-23
OPPOSE GUARANTEE
OF BANK DEPOSITS
Virginia Bankers Association
Sends Protest to States Del
egation in Congress.
C0NV ENTlON ADJOURNS
Resolutions Call for Educational
System of Greater Value in
Practical Life.
c 0NV ENTlON ADJOURNS
[By stan Correspondent

tBy STAFF Corrcspondent.1
OLD POINT COMFORT. VA. June
2o-Eoicing the strongest determine
tion TO make every effort stroke for
the Virginia Bankers Association, at
the closing session OF their twenty
fifth annual convention at the Cham
berlin Hotel, this morning staged the
most notable and inspiring meeting
in the history Of the association. and
pledged themselves TO consecrate their
lives and their work to one accom-
plishment-the winning of a place "in
the sun unendangered by ruthless
Prussianism" Never before has this
famous resort OH the government res
ervation. which to-day is the scene
such demonstration OF patriotism.
of love and OF devotion TO ones coun-
try.
throughout the thrce-day session the
entire effort Of the convention was di-
rected towards some work which would
increase the fghting efficiency of the
exist in Flanders and Picardy and along
the Marne and the Pave had been
pictured to the bankers; the rcvcrses
suffered by the allies through insum-
cicnt men and equipment; the strip
ping of England. France and Italy
to a war basis. these and other vital
factors were described. Then came a
clear statement of what was expected
of America in the great war. How
she must work on a war basis. with
no other thought, no other action but
Il determination to make every stroke
count. every effort a blow at the heart
of the system that is threatening TO
tear asunder the fabric of civilization
and is endansering the existence OF
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS
ARE FORMALLY INSTALLED
With the election and installation OF,
new officers and members OF the ex-
acutive council the only business be-
fore the convention at the third ses-
sion. considerable discussion OF war
work wasI made possible. Turning
aside its aafntion from this vital mat
ter for Hbment. however. the asso-
citation ad$Eed a resolution request
ing the tie school authorities TO
change their courses in the public
schools SO as to provide an educa-
tional system of greater value in prac-
tical life b. students living on the
farms, and TO protest against the pas
sage of bill now pending in Con-
,-ress which has for it's purpose the
guaranty OF national bank deposits.
Colonel Thomas e. McAdams, OF
Richmond. declared that to witness
the great military activity around Old
Point caused many to wonder II their
place was not among the khaki-clad
ads or the boys in white who are
their lives to the country nf
their birth. Yet some must remain
at home because Of physical disabiii-
ties or because their place is in the
trenches on this side.
AS director for Virginia OF the war
savings stamps campaign. he urged
the bankers to put forth greater effort
along these lines. for If German
army had landed in Virginia and was
sweeping over the country no one
would hesitate. You must go home
and go to work" he declared. "Cours-
ing through your veins is blood sane
titled at Gettysburg and Chancellors-
willie: if you can't shed that blood. give
everything else that you have. Go home
and put your heart and soul in the
work"