The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-07-24
SPANISH-AMERICAN
WAR VETERANS PAID
TRIBUTE BY ELLIOTT


OF '98 did not last as long as other
wars, the Spanish-American war vet
Grams are entitled to just as much
credit, inch for inch, as are the veter-
ans of any other war" Congressman
r n. Elliott told picnickers at the re-
union of the Richmond Camp No. 20,
United Spanish War Veterans Sunday
at Beallview park.
He paid especial tribute to the old
soldiers of the Civil war, number of
whom were present as honored
guests, and reviewed the manner in
which they returned to civilian life
after the war of the rebellion and
brought order out of the chaos which
existed at that time. He said that
the nation would never be able to-
adequately repay the debt which it
owed to them
Mr.. Elliott outlined the work of the
government which is now being car
ried on and which was made neces-
sary by the World war One of the
biggest tasks, he said was the care of
the disabled veterans of our wars and
that for this purpose $489,000,000 had
been appropriated during the last
year. To illustrate the stupenduous
proportions of the financial problem
of the government he pointed out that
the complete budget of appropriations
for the last congress was $3,747, 100000.
He indicated also where this money
was being expended, and said that the
amount had been cut to an absolute
minimum. He also pointed out that
many of the taxes on the people had
been removed but stated that the gov
vernment cannot cut the taxes faster
than they can cut down the govern
mental expenses.
Explains Ship Subsidy.
Mr.. Elliott explained the ship sub
sidy bill and pointed out that we
should have merchant marine, priv
ately operated but subsidized by the
government. This would have the ad-
vantage of taking the ships off the
hands of the government which is los
ing money on the merchant marine at
the present time, and at the same time
have ships at its disposal in case of
war
Mr.. Elliott also spoke in defense of
the limitation of foreign immigration.
He declared that the country is in
a state of prosperity and that condi-
lions generally are good
H. r. Gully, of Indianapolis, state
pdi lLuCuJ duJuJduI OI lH6 U. .. w.
v of A., urged the rapid growth of
the camps and also the ladies' auxil-
faries. He announced the next state
encampment to be held at Michigan
City, and urged all to attend.
That the organization does not need
the members as bad as the members
need the organization was brought out
by A. R. Davis. one of the state of
ficers from Muncie. He pointed out
that the organization was responsible
for the pensions which had been grant
ed to the Spanish war veterans and he
urged those veterans present who had
not Joined to do so Immediately and
attend the meetings regularly.
Urges Credit Given
Col. Russell B. Harrison, first adj
jutant- general of the organization. a
member of the state legislature and
son of ex-President Harrison, was the
next speaker. He stated that the Span
ISL war veteran has not been giver
due credit for the work which he did
He stated that they went into the wal
with the same amount of courage anC
the same determination to win tha-
any soldier ever had. He jokingly
, stated that it was a short war but tina
1t was all the war we had"
WOIE
OF some of the members of the stat,
legislature who are working for thu
best interests of the children of tn,
Spanish war veterans. He said tina
certain reforms in the care of the chill
dren now inmates of the Indiana Sol
diers' and Sailors horca at Knights
town were being formulated and tina
steps were being taken to raise tn
pension of the orphans of the Spanisl
war veterans which is now only S
per month. He also pointed out tn
fact that a totally disabled Spanisl
war veteran gets only $50 per mont
while the Word War veteran who i
totally disabled gets from $50 to $40
per month. He stated that they shout
all get the same amount.
Weist Presides.
All of the speakers were introduce
by Conrad Weist, president of tn
third annual reunion association. H
made a brief speech of welcome TO tn
veterans, their families and the guest:
Horseshoe games, baseball game
and registration featured the mornin
program of the reunion. Dinner wa
served by the ladies of the auxiliar
at u o'clock noon.
Music for the afternoon program
was furnished by the Sons of Vete,
ans drum and bugle corps and NJ
Pherson sisters quartet.
At the business session followin
the speaking program officers for tn
next year were elected as follows
William ]. Schneider, president
George Zurwell. vice-president; DR. I
o. Martin, secretary-treasurer. Tn
L registration was 112.