The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-07-22
VETERANS AT MILWAUKEE.
The Circular Of the Commander-in- Chief in
Regard to the Encampment.

Commander-in-chief Warmers last circu-
of the G. A. r.. at Milwaukee, is as follows:
l. The commander-in-chiefr regrets TO be com-
PEELED to announce that up TO this time the rail-
road associations have refused TO comply with
the reasonable request for 1-cent rate per mile
TO the comrades attending the Milwaukee Ell
campmcnt-that is. they refuse to give the same
rates that were given TO the Columbus encamp-
ment last year. and insist on one fare Tor the
round trir. This refusal, while it Will make but
little difference in the cost OF transportation for
Eastern comrades, will fall heavily upon the
comrades residing in the Western states and
Territories. The arbitrary action or the rail-
roads in refusing to grant us the same rates as
those given last year Is as unjust as 1t Is unwlse
This they will learn In the near future. Con-
demning, as all comrades must, this action
OF the railroads, We should hesitate before
taking step or advising a course that must
If the railroads persist in refusing to give the
1-cent rate the comrades VIII have 1t In their
pOwei to settle with them hereafter, when they
are not hiding behind our friends. The people
of Milwaukee are in no way responsible for the
action of the railroads. and certain ii is that they
should not be punished for the sins of these cor
pOratlOns.
The citizens of Milwaukee extended cordial
invitation to all comrades to meet in that beau
tful city, the invitation was accepted, ana upon
this acceptance her people set to work In earnest
TO give US a royal welcome. Liberal and COM
plete preparations have been made so as 10 IN
sure ample accommodations for all comrades
attending the encampment TO meet old COM
rades around the campfire and hight our Datues
over again with malice towards none and char
ity for ALL" National headquarters viii con-
tnue to make every effort III Its power
to secure the 1-cent rate, and there
are signs that many railroads are willing TO
grant this request and we may yet prove 10 The
recalctrant roads that their interest," lies in being
at least just, though they have no disposition to
be generous to the old soldiers.
The commander-in-chef feels authorized. from
what he knows of the preparations made at MIL
waukee, in stating that the comrades who shall
attend this National Encampment will have no
occasion to complain of the provisions made for
their comfort and pleasure during their stay III
that city.
II The tender of the Department of Missouri
as an escort to the commander-in-chief TO the
Twenty third National Encampment has peen ac-
cepted. -.,. 49,,
of August, and viii be participated in by
comrades Of the Grand Army Of the RepnoIc
exclusively, with the exception of the last owls
ion, which will be composed of the Sons or Vet
Grams. The departments will follow in the order
of seniority, except Wisconsin, which Will DC
the last G. A. II. division.
Department commanders will, on or before
Aug. IL, report to these headquarters tile
number of comrades which they expect TO take
part in the parade, so that proper assignments
to divisions may be made. The line OF marcn
will be along the most beautiful street OF Mil
waukee, and will not exceed three and one-halr
miles in lOngth.
III. Department commanders are reminded
that their consolidated returns for the second
quarter of 1889 are now due, and should be for
warded to the adjutant general at once. 1t Is OF
the greatest Importance that the COMMANDMENTS
chief be placed in possession OF the latest 1nfor-
nation regarding the condition and growth OF
our order, that he may he enabled TO intelli-
gently inform the National Encampment on the
subject.
". All the comrades should provide them
selves with the certificate of membership adopted
by the last National Encampment. OF beautiful
design, this certificate, when properly filled ont
and signed by the post commander and adjutant
and cOuntersigned by the department. COM
mander and assistant adjutant general, makes
lasting testimonial of the military services and
good standing of the comrade. They can be OBJ
tanned from the quartermaster- general, through
the A. Q. NJ. c., at cost price, % cents each. to
which the departments add few cents for EN-
crossing and postage.
V. The Surgeon general of the United States
desires the attention of comrades who are en-
titled to communication for diseased, injured or
lost limbs. called TO the futilty OF employing
claim agents to push such claims. A letter adj
dressed by the pensioner TO the Surgeon general
will receive just prompt attention, and With
out mourning any expense whatever.
VI. general reunion or the naval veterans
of the late war will be held in Milwaukee during
the National Encampment. Further particulars
will be furnished on application to the secretary
of the National Association of Naval Veterans,
care of naval post No. 400, Philadelphia, Pa.
VII. All comrades who belonged TO the EX-
celsior Brigade Army of the Potomac, are re-
auested to send full name and address To John
y. Coyne, secretary Excelsior Brigade Associ;t-
ton, Custpm-house, New York city.