The National tribune., 1885-07-09
GEN. ROGERS.
What the Western Papers Think OF his Appoints
ment.

What the Western Papers Think OF his appoints
ment.
The appointment of Gen. Rogers as Chairman
of the Board of Pension Appeals has given great
satisfaction in Illinois and Kansas, where he il
we'll known, and the papers there, without RS
spect to politics, speak of the appointment in
the NEST hattering manner. The following ex-
tracts show something of the sentiment.
Chicago Herald:
Gen Rogers served with distinction
throughout the war, and raised the first company
in Lake County, this State. He said to have been
ing the war; and he is said TO be one Of the ablest
lawyers of to-day in Kansas.
Waukegan (IH.) Patriot:
We don't like this thing-Chicago claiming and
carrying off property belonging to Waukegan. Gen.
George G. Rogers has been appointed to a snug
little Government office. and the Chicago papers
are telling how after distinguishing himself in war,
he studied and praeticed law in Chicago before
the big fire. as much as to say he belonged to that
city. The fact is. George Is the property OF Lake
County. and particularly of Waukegan- He came
among boy, went from US q soldier, and came
back Brgadier but still soldier and this was his
home until we let him go to Kansas And to Wau-
kegan is where his heart comes back with yearn-
ing, and here he counts home" wherever he may
happen to be sojourning. No, overgrOwn absorb
ing Chicago, George belongs to US. and We won't
let you jump our claim.
Freeport (Iu.) Democrat:
Gen George c. Rogers, of Kansas and the old
veteran commander of the 18th ILL.,, and one Of the
bravest men in the army. and grand old Demo-
crat we are glad to learn has been appointed
Chairman of the Board of Pension Appeals of tho
Interior Department.. A better man could not have
been selected He will be as fair and upright in
his present position as he was brave and faithful
upon the field of battle. He was true friend and
q courageous opponent and fought well for the
country and his party, and this appointment Is @
merited tribute to an honest man and worthy SOL
der. In days past we were personal and political
friends. In the times present and to come may
that friendship brighten and grow into stronger
admiration. We hope for Gen. Rogers's greatest
prosperity.
Burlingame (Ra,s.) Democrat:
Mr. Rogers was the youngest Brigsdier-Gener
on the Federal side during the civil war, and mad
the reputation of being one of the bravess OF the
brave. All old soldiers acquainted with the Sen-
erals military career will feel glad over ms De-
served recognition by the Administration. and also
feel that all their interests are safe with such
custodians as Gen. Rogers.
Fargo (Dak) Daily Argus:
In the days of solid war, George and The Argus
editor were chums together down at kennesaw
Mountain. Enisting as a private, Gen. Rodgers
rose step by step to be Colonel of the 18th H. and
afterwsrd General. He deserved it all and whas
he has now.
Eurekd (Kdn.l Messenger:
We feel sure that the people OF the County. fr.
respective of politics, are glad Of tho Generars
good fortune.
Ne,uton (Kan.) Democrat:
Gen. George G. Rogers. He was gal.
liant soldier in the late war and always Democrat,
Eureka (Kan.) Herald:
citizens has received the appointment Of Chairman
of Board of Pension Appeals We do not know OF
anyone whom we arc more glad TO see receive
such al appointments