The National tribune., 1885-11-26
THE GRAND ARMY.
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HEADQUARTERS BULLETIN.
HEADQUARTERS
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
WASHINGTON, ID. C. J
MEETING OF TIE COUNCIL OF ADMINIsTRA-
T!ON-
The Executive Committee of the National
Council OF Admnist ration met at q X. Head
quarters on the 18th There were present
Comrnander-iu- Chief Burdett, Adj't-Gen. John
Cameron, Q-M.-Gen. John Taylor, and Com
radcs Joseph J.. Follett of New York; Thos.
l.. Matthews. of Maryland; John f. Lovett OF
New JrIsev, and :. r. Shaw, OF West Virginia.
Among the mass of business transacted of in
terest 20 comrades in general was the following:
CARE OF HEADsToNEs.
AT the 10Th annual Encampment, in response
to a memorial of Mcpherson Post OF Arlington,
Mas the adoption of the following resolution
was recommended 10 the Executive Committee:
Whereas in The National Cemetery at Gettysburg,
the graves are arranged IN coIicIETlc curves, the
lines OF WHICH marked by granite banss. on the
top af ns.ich are c the granite the naines OF
the soldi.xs each against ms grave Originally
theT were PAINTED black. This paint has been re
ne,' ed two three times, but now 1t is entirely
won out. and the stones look painfully siicbs ana
t,iec;ed
l,a; is true at Gettysburg is likely 10 be true or
to become true at each OF the other National Gene
tories We, therefore, respectfully Request our
REPRESENTATIVES in Congress to take such measures
will appropriation TO provide Tor paint
ins 6ll the names Ia all the National cemeteries
flg which we informed that one cent letter Is
supple. ,
Ne also understand that if the paint be renewed
once :n five years this will be cfIen enough TO keep
tie names looking neat and bright We, therefore,
would further request that steps he also taken 20
secure the establishment of regular appropriation
for this purpose once IN five years.
After some discussion this matter was refer
red to the Commander in Chief for action.
nr,1r.1 To &
The matter of transportation to the place of
holding the next National Encampment having
been by the last Encampment referred 10 the
Council of Administration, it was directed that
the Comma ndor-iu-C Chief make all necessary
arrangementSin in accordance with the directions
OF the National Encampmeut so far as trunk
lines only are concerned. and that the matter
of local roads and local rates be left wholly un-
der the charge OF the several Departments.
TIME OF HOLDING THE NEXT NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT.
The Comrlander-in-Chief laid before the
Council communication from the Committee
at San Francisco having in charge the subject
OF The meeting OF the next annual Encampment,
recommending that the date for holding the
Encampment be fixed between the 2oth of July
and the 18th of August. Upon motion 1t was
unanimously voted that the meeting be held
between thuse datcs-the exact date TO be fixed
by the Commander-in-Cllief
SPURIOUS BADGES.
The following important resolution was
adopted:
Reso red T!la! the Executive Committee of the
National Council of Administration having had be-
fore il the statement made in he Grand Ariy Gd-
neutrality-suspicious. by CCmTs;de j. A. Joel,
which declares that there Is no proof that badges OF
captured cannon metal have been made by Ma
tioaal Headquarters, and the further assertion that
''iheTc i only place where comrades can oo
tain these badges with ;e full assurance that they
just " hat they are represented to be, from
bir:self); thus implying that National HeadquaE-
tiers cannot give such assurance, the Council be-
lie, II due 10 the menb-rs of the Grand Army of
the Republic tat such nscheyous statements
should be met, anc they are reminded that the sub
ject has been fully inquired into 10y proper au-
tharity and the result OF such examination present
Ell TO the National Encampment and UNANIMOUSLY
accepted 10y IT. at Was tiicn clearly and positively
SHOWN that the badges issued from Headquarters
made as required by law-fron captured cannon
nietal-and We now declare thai any assertion to
the contrary is entirely false and should subject
the one utteriug Ii 40 the condemnation of all hon.
oT.be coila,5 Special attention Is called TO the
requirements of the Rules and Regulations-Sec 5,
Art. Chap. (which says that comrades are for
bidcen 10 wear any other ha,l-c than that obtained
through the proper channei. from National Head
quarters, and further that every badge issued from
Headquarters has the initial OF the COMMANDMENT
ChIcf, and lis regular number for Identification
q d every other badge, whether procured from the
ccn.rade named any other person. is in perpe-
t.'ltion of fraud on the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
All comrades should rest assured in the know
ledge tina; The National Encanpnent and the
National and Department Headquarters seek to
secure in this matter the best interest OF the Order
and have ri to The cordial support of all MEM
bers Ia the observance OF its rules.
THE GRAND ARMY MONUMENT.
The Commahder-in- Chief having laid before
the Committee the subject CT Circular No. /,
dated at National Headquarters Sept. ii, 1885,
iCvitIng contributions for the erection of
monument TO ConiT;4de L. S. Grant, the follow
ing was unanimously adopted:
Tie Executive Committee Of the National Coun-
Gil OF Administration. acting behalf of the Ma
tional Encanpment. lndoises and comnends the
acton oI the CUin!Bauder-n- Chief in The matter
OF the erection OF a monument by the comrades of
the G.and Amy &c tlcir late coiarlde, Gen. U. S.
Grant.
No. L, expressing the wish and purpose OF the
Grand Army, and pledge its hearty cooperation
unii Tie noble Object IA view is fiily attained
In view Of the fact that inquiry Is made at Ma
GoIai headquarters to the location of the monU-
ment and of the desire expressed all hands
that II be at The National Capital, the Committee,
considering tina: IT should for papable be
thcre heated, hereby declare that the city OF Wash
ington shall he the place Of its erection
That there may be assurance that the funds con-
tr1buted for tlils sacred eud shall in event he
Used for any other purpose than those specified in
Said Circular No i, the QuaTterInaster General is
directed TO oecs the same in some trust institu-
ton Of Undoued credit, aud that the said fund SO
deposited shaft be solely dedicated 10 the erection
OF ti.e said monument, and subject 10 no other
Charge, sTe only tie cost of printing and distrib
utIi; The rolls and the proposed engraving of the
f1i-ied monument That all time and labor ex-
pended in this behalf by the Grand Army or any Of
its comrades authorities shall be without cost to
the said fund.
1t Was resolved that committee of nine be
appointed 10 carry out the requirements of the
above report.
1t WAS also resolved that the bonds of the
Quartermaster General be continued at $l0,0 900.
he matter OF establishing Posts in Canada
was referred 10 the National Encampment.
PENSION LEGISLATION.
The following Will explain itself:
HEADQ'Rs, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81 1885, (
CcMRADE /. ". RoBBISs.
Commander, Post 30 Searsport Me.
DEAR Sir AND CoGEADE: have to-day received
Il package Of circulars bearing date the lst inst
bFd expressing tie sentiment OF the members of
Freeman McGllvcry Post, No. 30, the subject of
pension legislation. The general subject of pen
soi4s and pension legislation has for some years
been con;iged 10y the National Encampment 10 a
Committee specially selected for ability and proved
faifiifuincss The names of the Committee for the
present year have been recently announced, and /
know 'G.i! De 10 you and 10 the whole body of our
comrades sufficient assurance that duty in that
regard VIII remain unattended TO. Ordinarily
any communication Oh the subject reaching these
Headquarters will be referred TO that Commit
tee without note or comment by me; but your
ACTON and views, as expressed by the circular,
are wisely moderate lii their form and purpose
that cannot withhold q word of commentator. /
think that legitimate demand may 20 beyond the
line You have marked out but il will be calamity
Il excessive demands shall Toe urged upon Congress
We Ou..il furnish even n worthless crCt,se