The President: The question is before the Association. The question was put and on the vote being taken it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Lindsay: I think that it might be proper since we have voted on the question just now as to the erection of this tablet or memorial, or whatever it may be, it may be proper to throw out the suggestion as to where it should be placed and to have the Association pass on it at this time. It seems to me that a memorial of the kind referred to which is to be a memorial for those soldiers who suffered the supreme sacrifice in this State that that memorial or tablet ought to be placed in the State Capitol at Annapolis, or the Court of Appeals, or one of the public buildings at Annapolis. I think the corridors of the State Capitol would be the proper place where such a memorial should be placed. I think it might be beneficial to take the sense of this meeting on this matter at the present time. This is only a suggestion. The President: Did you put that in the shape of a motion? Mr. Miles: I do not know whether this Committee has the power to raise funds, and if it has not whether it is going to be authorized by this Association to raise the funds and if sufficient funds have been authorized there ought to be an expression as to the propriety of raising additional funds and what amount should be raised. It must be clear to all of us here now that scarcely a suitable memorial can be made for $1,000. I think this Committee should feel that it has that kind of expression it should have as to the wisdom of adopting some ways and means of getting more money. Mr. Offutt: It seems to me from the motion which has been carried that they would have the authority in reference to financial matters with the approval of the Executive Committee. Judge Soper made a suggestion just now, the solution of which would be of very great assistance to the Committee and relieve them of some embarrassment, and that is whether such a memorial should contain the names only of all the members of the Association or whether it should contain the names of all the lawyers of Maryland who died in the service. Several Members: It should contain all the lawyers. Judge Soper: I do not want to ask too much of the Committee, but I would suggest whether or not it would not be better as a matter of historical reference if the report did not contain a more detailed statement of those who have fallen in action, what branch of the service they were in and their rank and so on. Even if you would have to refer the reports back in order to obtain that information I think it would be worth while to do so in order that we may have that information. If that can be done I suggest it be done. In a great Mr. Offutt: I think that could be done. many cases it is in there and I omitted it in order to get through with the report, but I think that information can be secured. Stevenson A. Williams: I move that on receiving the report of the Committee of the Executive Council, if it be deemed wise to provide additional funds for the purpost of that memorial, the Executive Council be authorized, if it deem it necessary and proper, to make an assessment on the members of this Association for that purpose. I have this in mind, that it is not wise in the management of the Association to reduce the funds in the treasury entirely, but I feel that I would like to do something very handsome for those who have given their lives in this service, and if necessary to use $5,000 for that purpose. I think that the members of the Association would be glad to do that. Mr. Robertson: You use the word "assessment." Why do you not use the word "contribution." I think that has a little better sound. Mr. Williams: I will accept that amendment. Mr. Hisky: Is there to be any limit fixed? The President: That is a matter, as I understand, which is left to the Executive Council. The question was then put and upon a vote being taken it was decided in the affirmative. The Secretary: I would call the attention of the Chair to the fact that the motion of Judge Dawkins as to the renewal of this Committee has not been acted upon. Judge Dawkins: It was moved some time ago, but not actually passed on. It was not for the appointment of a new committee but really looked to the continuation of the present Committee. The President: If there is any question about the matter I will put the question now as to whether or not the Association is in favor of continuing the present Committee on this subject. The vote was taken, on the question being put, and it was decided in the affirmative. Upon motion duly made, seconded and after vote the meeting adjourned until 8 P. M. EVENING SESSION. Pursuant to adjournment the Maryland State Bar Association reassembled at 8 o'clock P. M., the President in the chair. The President: A few years back we had in this Association a body of men who were known as the insurgents. They have not insurged so much for the last few years. I have, however, great pleasure in now introducing to you the chief of the insurgents, Guy W. Steele, Esq., of the Carroll County Bar, who will now address you on “The Coming Expansion of our Law." Mr. Steele: Mr. President, Ladies and Members of the Association. Judge Peter has taken me back twenty years to the time when that band known as the insurgents were as good and rollicking blades as you could find anywhere in the State of Maryland, always ready for a frolic or a fight and what we lacked in dignity we made up in spirits. THE COMING EXPANSION OF OUR LAW INTRODUCTORY We are all convinced that society will never be again as it was four years ago; for it to be better depends upon our |