Daily Capital Journal

ASK VOLUNTEERS RETURN.
Lane County
Urges Governor Geer to
Action.
A well-attended meeting was held
at the Eugene courthouse to take
action toward hastening if possible,
the return of the volunteers from
Manila. Mayor Harris presided. The
following resolutions were adopted.
"Whereas, the parents of many of
the volunteers at Manila from this
county are anxious to have their boys
come home, for the reason that many
of the boys are minors and ought to
finish their education.
"Whereas, they have completed the
work for which they volunteered.
"Whereas, the president has promised
to muster out the volunteers as
soon as possible.
"Resolved, by the citizens of Lane
county, in convention assembled, That
the governor convey to the proper
authorities that it is the desire of
said citizens that said boys be allowed
to return home as early as possible. It is further
"Resolved, by said citizens, That
they do not criticize the United States
government in the management of
the war, but believe that everything
has been and is being done to promote
the honor, dignity and welfare of the
American people, and all of the people
with which our government, on account
of the war, has had to deal."
Mayor Harris was directed to appoint
a committee of three personally
to present these resolutions to Governor
Geer.