The National tribune., 1889-09-05

izali0n of what was duc the men "ii0 S'f-f
ihis Nsiiou They Coa3 never bo paid eLcugh
for what hey had done.
Comsadc lucnz IairChild opposed the adoN-
ton Of the resolution u would lie uniiGeiy
in its present share. lie WAS Second TO no man
in his c0r!i affection for James Tanner.
Every ccmrade loved him. Let Il remain that
WAY. Let it be understood HAT he was en-
shFined In the hearts and adt C ions Of his COM
rades. aud THAI hc stood, rs lie should stand,
on his Official roror3.
Cam7ade Griiliih lNrw York was strongly
in Favor oC the resolution IS offered. For 20
wears he had followed the distinguished COM
radc who was at the head of the Pension
bureau. He was of opposite politics 10 him.
aud lived in Il State where tle most vicious
attacks were made upon the veterans. Tho
paners i'm that State had led In lac Malignant
assaults upon Tanner. lie delivered Inc
euIogy unom Commissioner Tanner, and aa-
peaied earnestly 10 Ae EncamrmeHt 20 reauke
the reptile Press hy passing the resolution as u
stood. We had at last got az the head oi the
Pension Bureau such 4 comraGe rs we wanted.
Let lis now stand by him, aud uphold hlm
against the world.
Comrade Fajrcliid said he gave way to no
man in his desire 90 see equal and exact Jus
tice To every comrade. Tanner stood under
investigation. That he rests secure IN The
heart Of every ccmrade, goes without saying.
il goes ont TO the whole world that we had
perfect confidence in him. Let il 90 at that
Comrade Foster wanted the Endorsement OF
Tanner made emphatic and compete.
Gamradc Perkins said that Tanner had been
Indignantly assailtd. Now was the time for
his friends 10 stand 10y him, and say 10 these
malignant falsifers that we have perfect con-
fdence in him. He moved TO suspend the
rules and pass the resolution by acclamatiou-
ComTade J W. Burst Ill., had known Tan
ner FOR 20 years. aud known Of his splendid
l. hat las
request that the resolution be withdrawn should
be accedcd to without question.
Comrade Downing Ohio recognized the
manly attitude OF Corporal Tanner All the
comrades loved him for his devotion TO the
cardinal principles Of the Order, and they
would regret to have the resolution with
drawn.
Comrade s s. Buriett said that all must
recognize ghat there are times in mans life
whea he must decide for himself. Corporal
Tanner had SO decided for himself, and his
decision must be respected. IL was often that
a man was much mere injured by his friends
than his enemies. Such might be the case now,
IL the resolution went through ia its present
shape. he had always had an affection for
Corporal Tanner. but he had never seemed so
big man TO him as when he stood MP in the
Eucampment and asked for the withdrawal of
TIC resolution. He was now under invcstlGa-
tiOn not by his enemies but By his frends-an
investigation ordered by a comrade who was
President Of the United States, aud conducted
under orders from ether comrades az the head
of the Interior Department We should do
nothing that would seem like forestaling or
prejndicing that investigation. IL would not
be right 10 anyone, il certainly would not be
right 70 Corporal Tanner.
Comrade III. A. Barnum n. " protested
against tho withdrawal Of the resolution. IL
ID was. the Mugwump press would put their
own wicked, damnable construction upon IL.
There were on the other side considerations
that might make the adoption Of the resolution
injuoiciOus. Gould not there be middle course
adopted? The resolution covered too much.
il seemed like prejudging the case. DE sug-
Fested a resolution like the following:
RosolUod That Notwithstanding ali the assaults
81 the uniFlendly press 81 The country upon our
0OuirAdc Tanner. Commissioner OF Pensions. we
declare our belief ia hs integrity aud our approval
Of ais avowed purpose TO do al ia the power Of bis
high Office for the veterans Of the war that the
laws Of his country viii allow
This was received with cheers
Comrzde Campbell Kan paid high tribute
20 Tanner, and denounced the soldier hating
press He favored adoption OF the original
resolution just as il stood.
Department Commander Barto Mimi would
20 Through fire rather than harm one hair
Of Tanners head. He at first thought the
resolution was injudicious; now be WAS heart
IA A@N@i VI H. S~GA A1 hAAiit -. vi fDfhl
Ianuer until they prove something against
him.
comrade Rassieur mo- said that Corporal
Tanner was now being investigated BIZ his
friends, not by his enemies If we adopted
this resolution. would we not be accused OF
forcing the Administration TO wbitewash him ?
Would il be the part Of wisdom TO do that
Would that not be damage 10 our own repu-
tafiOn and Lurtful 20 our influence? IL might
be putting IN the way al obstacle that will be
mountain high. We may be putting il IN the
power Of tie opposition 70 say that we are
TuHning this Government even more than VIC
have. and that We Hil not tolerate investiga-
tioB.
Comrade Bryant lIll.) favored the adoption
Of the substitute.
A recess Was taken until O'Clock.
AFTER RECESS
Che following modification Of ComraL, rsar.
INNS Substitute was adopted:
Ees0'rcd That we thank the President Of the
United States Tor ls appointment u our conrade
james Tanner. H Commissioner 81 Pensions aud
tais notwithstanding the assaults upon him we de
clare our continued confidence ia hls integrity ADD
our approval ~ his avOwed purpose 20 do al thai
Is possible 10 be done under the laws Of the land
lor tlie veterans q The war aud with him we asl
for tsse fullest investigation Of the management O
hiE office
COmrade Burdett from the Committee or
Resolutions, reported that ia the Mt Mc(iregol
matter the committee had not sufficient iufor
nation 70 recommend intelligeBtiy, 50 they
suggested that IL be continued for another yeal
90 give time for fuller investigation Adoptcd
They recommended that tie resolution q
coDtinuethe pensions % widows who shall re
nIaTry-be laid On the table.
DomTade Tanner opposed the laying on III,
table. and urged that il be adopted.
Comraoe Louis Wagner opposed the resolu
ti0u.
Comrade Gardiner Mich. supported the re
port Of the committee.
After al extended discussion the recor
neudation 81 the committee was adopted
The resolution Of Comrade Fairchild re
guestIng the Government 10 mark the reb.
liies a. Gettysburg, Was reported adversely. OF
the ground that there are hundreds Of battle
helas which as yet have no marks Of any kin,
upon them.
The resolution Of C0mrade Mcmahon. Dro
testing against placing dcserteTs upon the Den
sion rolls, Was reported adversely The matte
was question Of law, and the committee ba
10 recess 10 the law, which had been recent
passed upon by high official Of the Govern
meat, % that il WaG decided 70 be best ia Ia
tbe resolution on the table.
CcmTade Palmer ~. y opposed the repor
Doinrade morrill, supported tie reBoFt III
explained that the decision complained of wa
made more than - years ago By tho great wa
Judge Advocate General Holt aud was the raj
until three o. four years ago. il simply mean
that tie Government should carry ont lis ear
tract. Where soldier, after rendering good SCI
vice aud receiving wounds, was dishonorabl
discharged, say for dis0bedieucc Of orders h
did not necessarily forfeit the rights accruiu