The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-08-05
OCEAN TO OCEAN,
Progress of the COmmander-in Chief.
ovATIONS EVERYWHERE.
Multitudes OF People Greet the
GAR. at Every Point.

from the EXTREMIST Eastern boundary Of our
great National domain TO where the sun
bids adieu TO the Star Spangled Ban
ner as he sinks beneath the classic
waves of the Pacific Ocean, an event
among the most notable in our his
tory. The whole people seemed eager
to do honor TO the veterans, and at every stop
ping place they flocked in from all the neigh
boring country and gave an enthusiastic greet
ing to the men who had borne the battle and to
their wives and children. The weather was
magnificent, and genial skies lent their infiu-
ence TO add TO the joy of the occasion. San
Francisco of glorious renown as hostess,
fairly outdid herself in her reception.
In other times the munifcence of her hOspi-
tally has received the most enthusiastic lauda-
tons of those who were its recipients, and her
fame in this respect has become world
wide. Now she surpassed herself, and
astonished even those who had expected
most Flowers and flags, patriotic in
sigma and military devices were displayed in
opulence on every building and across every
street. Bands of music, shouting multitudes
and complimentary orators greeted every body
OF veterans on their arrival, and hospitality
was as free and as generous as the sunlight and
the air. The delight of the old veterans of the
Pacific Coast in greeting their comrades from
whom they have been so long separated was
without bounds. and their enthusiasm bright
ened and intensified the generous feeling in
the breasts of their fellOw-citizens.
GEN. BURDETT AT CHICAGO.
The special Headquarters train from Wash
ington reached Chicago about noon on Monday,
July 20. In that city Gen. Burdett was Joined
by Gen. John A. Lewis, of Atlanta, Junior Vice
Commander-in-Chief. The delegation was met
at South Chicago by the Reception Committee,
representing the Grand Army of Chicago, and
again on arrival the Chicago comrades extended
the hand of welcome through a delegation
awaiting the Cbief at the depot,
where Commander Higgins, Of Jefferson Post,
formally expressed the greetings of the Grand
Army of Chicago. COmmander-inC Chief Bur-
dett responded. Preceded by Nevans's Band
the column proceeded to the Grand Pacific,
where Headquarters were established for the
day. The comrades spent the afternoon seeing
the city.
In the evening at the hotel the Department
of Illinois rendered a reception to Commander
in-Chief Burdett. The local Reception Com
mittee consisted Of Comrades II. S. Dietrich,
Whitehead (of Fitzpatrick POST and James
Cole. The comrades of Chicogo's Grand Army
Posts formed in line, 200 aud more in number,
and were introduced to the Commander-in-
Chief by Comrade Dietrich. THE ladies accom-
panying the party from Washington, about 30
in all, were interested participants in the re-
ception, and received all possible attention
from the gallant veterans. Before the hand
shaking began one had given COMMANDMENT
Chief Burdett a sample OF wOman's peace trib
ute TO the old soldier in the form of beautiful
bouquet. After an informal reception of few
minutes Commander-in-Chief Burdett, with
tribute to Chicago, briefly addressed his com
rades expressing sentiments naturally evoked
by such an occasion aud the campaign under
way, and further making the points that the
greater the development of the country the
greater the popular appreciation of the old SOL
der, and that the Grand Army should loudly
proclaim the sovereignty Of the Stars and Stripes
over the flag OF the Anarchist, and that it was
the mission of the GAR. 10 maintain this doc
trine. Commander Higgins, OF Chicago, and
Gen. Connor, of Maine, followed in short
speeches. Music by the band made the recep-
ton all the happier. Shortly after 9 o'clock
the delegation went to the Milwaukee & st.
Paul depot and took possession of their special
train for the long ride to San Francisco The
train left at 10:40, with cheers for everybody.
car containing part Of the Ohio contin-
gent was attached TO the train at Pullman.
The party comprised Mrs. Kate Brownlee Sher-
hODus Oh lOlcuo, ldlt Vi INC w OMAN
Relief Corps and the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
n. T. Bradford, Mrs. Lovejoy, Miss Carter, Mrs.
]. Il. Miner, Maj. Mitchell, Mrs. Sawyer David
Williams, J. Kruck. J. X Jones, of Columbus ;
John Chapman and Mr.. and Mrs McCannon, of
Delaware Mrs Gen. Rice and daughter, Of
Ottawa; Mrs. Joel Kelsey, Mrs Gen. g. l..
Young, Col. w. l.. Curry and family, of Toledo !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Burdner, NJ. N. Brooks, L. Horn
beck, n. Wheeler, of Nashville, o.; Mai. Will
liams, of Wellington.
Mrs. Sherwood says the Presidency of the
Woman's Relief Corps goes this year to Mrs.
Col. Kline, of San Francisco, early identified
with her husband in GAR. interests.
The Chicago papers Of Monday last say:
Commander in Chief Burdett estimates that
will attend the Eneampment. As regards the cam
didates favored for ComnIander-in- Chief by the
above Departments, IL is understood they would be
satisfied with Corporal Tanner. of New York
Saratoga is among the applicants for the next En-
campment. So is Nashville. but the Washington
people are against IT, ID was the opinion Of Gen.
Conner. Of Maine, that there would be a DISPOSE
| ton TO stop rolling up the Grand Army fund now
some $4,000, which accrues from assessments and
il voted away To various parties at these Grand En-
| campments. On pensions the Encampment will
/ speak its mind without much ambiguity.
Delegations from the Eastern Posts Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic on their way to the Encamp-
| ment at San Francisco, Aug. 2. continue to pass
| through Chicago. There arrived at the fremont
House yesterday morning delegation from Penn
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| over the Chicago, Milwaukee IL st. Paul road
The scene at the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
! Depot at noon yesterday was an interesting one.
| This road took out part OF the delegation from
| Illinois and numbers from other States who had re.
| manned over. IL the regular train and the
| Grand Army boys required extra accommodations
| which were provided There were l6 coaches ali
handsomely decorated with flags and the engine
covered with bunting and bouquets.
GOV. ALGER, OF MICHIGAN,
arrived in his private overthe Michigan Central
Road. and stopped for breakfast Mt the leland His
car was transferred TO the Chicago & Northwestern
| Road, aud at noon il was attached TO the regular
train and the Governor and parry left for the Pacific
Slope. Gen. Logan drove FROM the Grand Pacific
In a carriage and met the party at the depot He
journeys with them all tire way sharing the hand
| some accommodations OF the Governors car and
Gov. Alger's party Gov. R A. higer. Col ]. sum.
ner Rogers, who Is in chafge of5sIichigan Military
| Academy mt Orchard Lake. CouHenry NJ Duflield
Col Aaron t. Bliss. Col. Old. Long. Aids-de- Camp
| Col Oscar A. James, Psaul;stcr-deneral; Lieut.
Col George ii. Devlin. Assistant Adjutant- General
Lieut. Col. George II. Hopkins assistant Inspector
General; Lieut.-Col. Edwin sHoyt jr, Assistant
| Paymaster-General. Mrs.NiitTr, Miss Alger Mis-.
| Fay Alger. Miss Frances Alger. Mrs. A. r. Platt
Miss Matte Piatt, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Duffield Mrs
Bliss, Mrs james, Mrs Long. Mrs DevIin Gen
John A. Logan and Mr.. Hsll His private secretary
| The regular trains on other roads that left the
city yesterday took out Egp6eT Of delegates, AM
| others will leave to-morroIy.
AT OMAHA. NEB.
The train carrying Gep. Burdctt and party
reached Omaha on Tdesday afternoon at
o'clock and pulled out again at 5:45
The Omaha Daily Bee, describing the Com
mander-in- Chief says: