The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-05-03

Reorganization OF membership:
In good standing March 81, lSS7..........~360 O9
Gained by mlisiers.... $3.50
Gained by IA
Gained by Reinstatement. Oh
IS, AIS
Losses:
By 4G0
BY honorable discharge. 145
10y transier..... ........,.... Oi6
Ey suspense 5Oi9
by honorable discharge p
= 5,672
Good standing 8g.74I
John w. Chaplin the Judge-Advocate, recon-
mended in his report a stricter adherence to tie
Rules and Regulations In conducting courts-mar-
tial, and recapitulated the work OF his Office for
the year.
Campfire WAS held on the evening of the oath
in Memorial Hail, which was profusely decorated
for the occasion. Chairman D. r. Austin presided
and lie introduced Mayor Hamilton. who Geliv-
cred aH address Of welcome. lie followed by
Past Commander Chief Kountz, who was warm
~ received. department Commander IutnHin
thea addressed the meeting behalf of the De-
Department Of oiIie. Addresses were also made by
EX-Pre-deGt Hayes. EK-Cov. Ager and others.
The speaking was iIacrsp ersed with music and the
audience enjoyed itself thoroughly.
Mrs Logan arrived on the afternoon of the sec
ono day. accompanied by Gov. AIeer, aud WAS
Enthusiastically received. The following resolution
adopted:
Resolved, That the members Of the Department
Of ONO, Grand Army of the Republic, tendcrly
cherish tic memory OF Gen. John 4. Logan, one
Of the nobiest heroes Of the Nation and do now
tender to his widow tilis expression of their
qualified admiration, profound respect and INDY
ing esteem.
Atthe second days session the following officers
were elected: department Commander. Judge
0-Neil; ;. V. G, j. W. Chaplin, of Columbus; j.
V. c.. Robert A. Pinn, of MmssilIon; Chap. Rev.
u. J. Sheppard, Of BEcyTns; Medical Director. DIR.
F. A Kitchen, OF Toledo; Historian, ii. L. john
son, Of Ashiabula.
Council OF Observation-Disclosures McMuIlen,
Lebanon; J. III. Williams, Ripley; james Barnett,
Cleveland; 7. II. bowling, Toledo; d. N. Barrett,
RainsyoTO.
The Committee on Resolutions presented the
following report: The Grand Army of the Repub-
!ie department OF Ohio, IN Encampment assem-
bled presents the following platform Of principles,
and asks for the candid consideration OF all pa
triotlc citizens.
First We resent as unwar-anted and unjust the
charge, no matter by whom made, that ask,
much less demand. unreasonable consideration
either from the Stale or National Government, and
we appeal 10 the American people TO keep in re-
rusmbraDcc tae multitude of promises voluntarily
made to the soldiers and their families from tRe
beginning 10 the end OF the war for the Union.
Second. We give orr unqualified approval 10 the
principle and policy Involved IN the so-caled Per
Diem Pension Bills now before the National Con
gress. and earnestly request the National Eneamp-
meat TO lndoIsc tGat form OF pension legsla-
ton. and IN giving this approval 10 the Per Diem
Service Pension Bill we DO not Withdraw our re-
peated approval OF The biii now before Congress
which was proposed and Endorsed by the National
Pension Committee Of tie Grand Array.
Third. We ask the National Congress 10 make
such changes in tie Civil Service aud other laws of
the Republic will give all huuo7as3y -discarged
and competent Union soldiers and sailors tle pref
erence IA tie subordinate positions Of the civil scsv
lee without regard 10 tlgr ability pass the col
cEsiate examinations winch only those fresh from
academies and colleges are able 10 pass and this
we ASA because IL y Il conceded tact that thousands
Of ez-InlOn soldiers and sailors eRncuty
qualified by experience aud fidelity 10 Oil clerical
positions H ali the dep:Gfnl arts OF The Government
though they may be unable 20 pass the tech
meal examinations required by the present laws.
FOoTtb. ResolUed, That sc give orr unqualified
approval TO the bill now before Congress, and
winch las been fayordbiy reported by tlic Commit
/ tee Pensions. winch allows ex-Uuion prisoners
Of 'r 8 each per day Tor the term OF their impris-
Firth. We earnestly request the Ohio Represent
atIyes l Congress 10 advocate tie passage Of q bill
! placing The widows Of Union soldiers on the pen
son iisi without regard 10 tc time cause Of the
soldiers death
( Sixth We ask our representatives IN Congress to
advocate and vote Tor the repeal Of the law which
now denies 10 worthy soldiers The right TO apply for
arrears 81 pensions justly their dge
seventh - a. ask tliai 81! positions 81 profit and
trust Ia tie homes II disabled soldiers both our
own state audtEe national homes, be filed by hon
orassly discharged and potent Union soldiers.
hcrespeciluliy relcr the foregoing resolutions to
1 the coming National Incanpu!ent 10 present them
Of behalf 81 this Department;
/ Eighth. While most heartily approve the
4 action Of tie General Assembly OF Ohio ia appro-
i prlauH& funds 10 begin ttc construction Of the
1 Ohio Soldiers ard Saiiors Home at Sauduszy we
respectfully demand fi.at additional appropriations
Z be made unii t4e home has ample capacity FOR all
tIr dependent soldiers OF the State both those " no
/ arc now inmates % and those who the road
4 10 the p00TiOuscs.
Ninth We must insist that The General Assembly
sinai! supply tige funds necessary 10 enlarge the
ONO Soldiers aad sailors Home at Xenia to meet
! the demand lor room Tor tic orphans Of our dead
Tenth. We heartily commend the promplness
! with ~hieht!se Pension Department dispatches its
] business, and assure the Commissioner Of Pen
/ sios that promptuess rs well n fairness will meet
I witii ;lc hearty approval Of the Grand Army.
Eleventh. With hearts overlooking with graft
HNnfa r4rHf Hon - IN
| 10 the comrades IL Toledo and to the citizens
I o. Toledo generally for tneir thoughtful and
1 uBb0unded hospitality, the completeness Of the
detail tBai marks the arrangements for this En-
cfnpBcni, the paiHsalng efforts Of the local com.
4 mites and tie zeal Of the Old aud young-men
4 women aud children-tO make us al home in their
beautiful aud live town.
on the third day the following delegates and al
teTilatcs 10 ille N;ti ona Enc1mpmeut were chosen
Delegates. II. Hurst, Aquilla Wiley. J. II
Brigham. }. 3. Dry, D. r. Austin Jas. +. Stewart
/ Ihos. n. ScclileT. 9. y. Delia rmo l. j. Scranton
j. D. Taylor, i. o. Phillips, " w. Peterson, +
Carson. Flnlay johnson, " II. Gibson, +. s. Grant
G.. j.. I.cIice j. T. Newton Henry Ei-snger Fred
A. Myers, 7. ii. Brooks, II. C. HoT. J. II. Pater
con, u J.. Arnold G. j. Reynolds q. 4. Lambert
john Z. Mitchell, ~. II. RoEb l. T Mack, T. b
Bingham. Melville Hays, w J. Cannilz 5 N Cole
T. &. IsyHn. $. s. Russell, T. A. Sprague, J. o. Bic
G0wan. A. ~. Erwin. y y. Ti1balls. J. o. Winshin
Aiiernatc--P. = Sieyin, w. j. Highly f. b. Fish
samuel FoHble a. ~. Heelzer, II. III. Sage jacob
aiathes, John Cotey. David Biystone, J. n. Comp
ton. = ~ Goe. :. Z1roaugii. VIM Wallace, T. 5
wilson, q. J. Dietrich, 4. NJ Riley A. :. Hudson
): A. Robertson, A. SWafiz, i. T. Hopkins Thos
Mason. Jonas Foster, B. J. BTothertou. I'd Carrigal
i. L. Carroll. J. c. Brown W. Roebucl< ". L. Pill
lips J. q. Johnson. l. j. Chapman J.. II. Williams
IL r. Sibel, g. II. Kemp. j G. GIurdocls J. G WellrIe
q. Fiiaer, A. j. BicSs, e. Hayward, q. w. Church
". r. Seyias.
A committee was appointed to draft suabl,
testimonial 10 the retiring Department Commau
der, after which the I1ncalapnaent adjourned.
/ PENNSYLVANIA
Tie Posts IN Allegheny County have been for
naiiy invited 20 participate in thc centennial oele
bFatlon OF the County on September %, 1888
Col. II. ". sawyer lcctured with complete sue
cess before flir-sized audience on Tuesday even
ing, april =, ia tbe liali No $40 Spring Gardei
street lor the benefit oi the Guard OF Col. Fred
Taylor Post No. -, Of Philadelphia. The coloneIf
1 subjects were Cur National Capitals Peril il
/ April. 1861 = The First Slave Pen Opened in tht
4 War Capture Of Two Spies aud their Doom
Col sawyer,s Drawing OF First Prize in Lottcr.
Of Death aud Escape
a committee has been appointed by Wilde Post
No ., Il Chester. to make arrangements for al