The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-15

1uo lO4toW4u2 Et5OiuslOu1 OF tne veterans
Rights Union explain themselves:
BROOKLYv Y. Y April 10 1896
To ne Eseeutire Committee, GAR, Veterans Rights
Union.
COMRADES: Your sub b-Ccmmittee on Resolutions
present the following report:
Whereas the object Of this Union Is under the
auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic to
secure TO those who served under the Governments
OF the United States during the late the rights
and privileges guaranteed TO them by Sections l75f
and 1853 Of the Revised Statutes of the United
states as also Section B Chapter 2S7 Laws Of 1876,
and any state law which has been may by en-
acted for their benefit; and
Whereas it IS meet and proper that due reeog-
milton should be accorded to all who have demon
active in this behalf therefore be IL
Resoirsd, That the thanks Of she g. A. r. Veterans
are herewith rendered
l. To the Society Of the Army Of the Potomac and
the several corps clubs Of which il IS composed for
their earnest corporation, as eviuced BY the ap-
pointment, IN annual session assembled at Balti-
more, Md, May and 8, lss5, Of committee 70 act
with ike committee of this Union in presenting
the claims Of the veterans Of the war TO appoint
ment, employment and retention in the public
vice to the President Of the United States.
2 To Past Commander-in-Chief GA. R.. John 5.
kountz, OF Toledo, o., and the National Encamp-
ment which assembled at Portland, Me, June "A
and . lss5, for their fraternity in recognizing the
value OF this work as worthy our eOmradesbip, in
the adoption Of resolutions and the appointment
Of committee Of niue (9l 10 represent the Grand
Army OF the Republic and its membership of 800
90 veterans Of the in this behalf 10 the Presi
dent Of the United States and his Cabinet.
g. To William J. Gaynor, esq. attorney and
counseloT-at-law, Brooklyn, y. Y, who, at his
own expense, prepared and argued both al Special
and General Term Of the Supreme Court OF the
state the case Of Chinn and Trayers, the veteran
irenen who applicants for promotion to fore
men ID the Fire Department To him the veterans
are indebted, that, within year from the time
Of its passage the hollowness and moekery of a
preference given by Section l. Chapter 40 Laws Of
New York of lsSf to veterans under Civil Service
rules and regulations, was exposed.
A To N.ff.r otto
selor-at-law. New York, for his noble, manly let
/ ters concerning the failure Of Section T. Chapter
H. Laws Of sseW h9rS looi 20 give any preference
under competitive Civil Service examinations to the
veteran for his bold attitude and answering fealty
IN this behalf against all who might oppose, at con-
siderable personal sacrifice and his valuable assist
/ anee, without money and without price, in
properly preparing and presenting by argument TO
the Joint Committee Of the Judiciary Of the Legis
lature of the state bill which would guarantee
the veterans decided preference under Civil Ser
rules deserves and should receive the heartfelt
/ gratitude Of the soldiers Of our State.
/ 5. To Hon. Noah Davis Presiding Justice, Su-
prene Court First Department, for his careful con-
/ sideratiou of opinion and kindly advice concern
ing the eonstltuionality Of the veteran BILL amend
K ing the Civil Service law.
\ 6. To Hon. Jacob Worth. Of Kings County. in the
Senate, and Hon. ". 81. Curtis, Of Sc. Lawrence
County, in the Assembly. for their conlradeship in
presenting and furtheriBg the interests Of the oil
until finally passed, and in this way demonstrate
/ ing tneir fraternity ~ eomraGes worthy the name
.. To tae Legislature OF the state for the unaul-
nous vote which Chapter -, Laws OF is55, received
/ On flnal passage.
\ ; To Hon David B. Hill. Governor OF the state.
Tor his th0ughtiulness the veteran question, as
evineed IN his message 10 the Legislature. and for
ms signature 10 the measure which gave to the
veteran practical preference under Civil Service
| law. aud. at the same time, in harmony with
and carried out the wishes Of the people of this
Commonwealth.
/ o. To eomrade and Comnander-fn-ChiefS 5. 3.
BuTdett, Grand Army OF the Republic for the fra
| terual assistance rendered the Union in the pro-
mitigation through General Order No. = of the Vet
sirht n
Eneampnent which has materially aided IN the
organization Of similar bodies in several Depart
ments.
10. To The NATIONAL TRIBUNE, of Washington,
ID. c. for its advocacy of veterans rights generally,
and particularly As demonstrated BY the eontrIbg-
ton and distribution through the state tultOusly
of 10000 copies Of the issue OF Oct. - 1855, which
| contained q synopsis of replies OF nominees 10
| Senate and Assembly on the veteran question
| IL To the comradeship aud fraternity shown in
| many ways by the Memorial and Executive Com
rnittee. GAR, Of Kings County, aud more partic-
ulary TO the Legislative Committee OF that bod y
for their assistance in the Chinn and TraverS case
and in the matter of legislation and also to the
/ kindly assistance and cooperation given IN the
matter Of legislation BY the Union Veterans Union
/ Of Brooklyn.
p TO ali officials in City. State and Nation who
have faithfully carried out the provisions OF any
law which, either by letter or in the spirit, gave
preference Ia appointment and employment in the
public service to the veterans of the war.
IL. To all those who IN any manner have con-
ributed to the success of the principles for which
the Union contends, or have assisted in any way in
securing 70 the veterans OF our ln their Just rights
in "A land they have helped to save.
We recommend that these resolutions be sub
mtted 10 the General Committee. GA r., Veterans
Rights Union; to the annual Encampment, O.. A. r.,
to be held at New FORK city April 2l and ~ for
approval and Endorsement, and that n copy of the
same be sent to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Wash
ingtOn, d. O. the sunday Dispatch aud Grand army
Rerie0, New York city, and minute thereof be
sent to each person named herein.
Respectfully submitted,
JOS. W KAY,
TUOs. BELL,
Sub Committee
Approved and indorsed by Executive Committee
April % 1856. IRA vi. HEDGES, Chairman
APPROVED and indOrsed by General Committed