The National tribune., 1889-09-05

SDAY, SEPTEMBER D, 1Se9.
Chief loyal Kentuckian, born in the State, in
loyal eastern Kentucky, and who served three
years and then re.enlisted He named w. III.
Childers, 1ith Ky, and minister of the
Methodist Church.
Comrade Rudolf (Minn.) named Massachu-
setts-born comrade, who was now serving his
fourth term as Chaplain of the Department of
Mnnesota-W. A. Stanley.
Comrade Lyon Or. - nominated jeremiah Il.
B. Smith.
Comrade Pettibone (Tenn.) nominated the
Chancellor of Grant University-a loyal insti-
tuition under the shadow of Lookout Mountain,
which is giving free education to one poor
boy from every GAR. Post in Tennessee.
Chancellor Spence is n scholar aud loyal man.
The comrade asked his election in the name of
the children of the South, to aid him in build
ing up his great institution.
Comrade w. Il. i. Milburn, Assistant Adiu-
tant-General of Tennessee, said, with his father
in rebel prison, he footed it 200 miles TO en-
list in loyal regiment. lie ask ed the votes of
the Encampment to aid in building mp an in
stitution which was lighthouse of loyalty in
the South.
Comrade Thomas Cll.) made an eloquent ap-
peal for Chaplain Spence.
The rules were suspended, and the Depart
mcnt Commanders were instructed to announce
Tho tellors reported that Comrade Lovett
had received 1Si for Junior Vice Commander
Chief and Taintor 1870. Lovett was declared
elected, and Taintor moved that the election be
made unanimous, which was done.
THE LOGAN MONUMENT.
r. A. Alger, Treasurer of tho Logan Monu-
ment Fund, reported that 81, 1880 had been
received.
resolution was read reciting that Congress
ho1 t.I 81 l.,y
for monument. This was more than was
needed, IL was requested that committee of
five he appointed to solicit Congress to allow a
portion Of the fund to be used for other pur-
poses. Adopted.
CHAPLAIN-IN-cHIEF.
The vote on Chapan-in- Chief was an
nounced.
Total votes cast 4gO. Necessary to a choice 2Is.
thiders'''-' ~
o,
Stanley. 4o
No choice having been made another ballot
was taken, which resulted
Total vote 400. Necessary to q choice go.
thildcrs
Spence
9tii -
Stanley ...........
Childers was declared elected. and returned
thanks.
special report and resolutions were read
on the death Of Department Commander Davis.
of Nebraska special memorial page was
recommended to be set aside in the Report for
him. Adopted.
Comrado McKelip said that through the
generosity of citizen of Milwaukee seats mt
tho naval engagement had been provided. He
wanted TO know what arrangements had been
made for the distribution of tickets
The Chair had no official knowledge Of any.
The Senior Vice Commander in Chief took
the chair
Comrade Beath moved that a committee of
throe be appointed TO inquire as 20 the arrange
ments Adopted, and Comrades Beath, Nickel
| lip and Shinn appointed.
Comrade Fairehild. from the Committee on
the CommaDder-u Chiefs Address made re-
port eulogistic of that document The recon-
incubation in regard to the flags was com
nended, and a resolution offered that each
Post be directed to take steps TO see that the
dag be- displayed from every seboolhouse on
every pleasant day. Adopted.
committee WAS recommended To prepare n
suitable testimonial for Commander-in.C Chief
Warner. Adopted.
THE II. CLAY HALL MATTER.
Tho action OF the Commander in Chief in
regard TO H. Clay Hall was commended.
ComIade Palmer wanted to have that portion
of the report which referred TO New York non
Cured in so rs TO leave the Department to deal
with tho matter untrammeled.
Com.ndc Palmer proceeded to state the facts
Of the case During the administration of II.
! Clay Hall he stole 81 300. lie then sent out
circulars asking assistance and received $500,
which he also pocketcd He was tried aud ex-
| PEELED. Commnnder-in-Ch Chief Warner-a big,
| kindhearted man-was prevailed upon to re-
instaie him. but before the order reached H.
| Clay Hall il was revoked. upon representa-
| tions mado by tho Department of New York
siKap vliat
entitled to place among honorable men. Cries
| of No, No."
! Another member of the committee said that
| the committee was of the same mind as Com
rade Palmer as TO ii. Clay Halls guilt. But
there was legal point involved. rs to whether
| Order No was legally promulgated. lt was
| n Law point of great Importance in future cases
| where the guilt of the accused was not so clear
rs at present. All the committee wanted was
| TO postpone action until the Judge Advocate
| General could investigate the matter.
| Comrade Louis Wagner was of the opinion
| that the Eneampment was a high court of
| justice, and should pronounce judgment in this
! case.
| Comrade Palmer changed his amendment so
as TO distinctly approve of the action of the
! COMMANDMENT Chief in rcvokiug the order
reinstating IL. Clay Hall. This was adopted,
and the resolution AS amended adopted.
SONS OF VETERANS.
| Comrade Conger, from the Committee on
| Sons of Veterans, made the following report:
| COMMANDER. IS- CHIEF AND COMRADES: Your
committee beg leave Lo report that after their
appointment they received notice from the Com
Chief OF the Sons of Veterans represent
| ing the Camp" system and the CommaI,der-in-
/ Chief of the Sons of Veterans representing the
Pos" system that steps were being taken look
ing 10 the consolidation of the two organizations
and asking that certain differences be referred to
! your committee, aud. in accordance with this re-
| quest, the committee convened III Cincinnati on
| the 9th day OF january last. when the Command
! eTsin Chief of the two organizations appeared
before them and stated the respective merits of the
| two organizations. Another meeting was held nj
Chicago the 23d day OF February last, when tho
| differences received further consideration, aud
agreement reached whereby the Com
| manders- Chief of the two organizations agreed
upon "A basis of consolidation. The committee APP
| proved OF the basis and recommended its approval
! and adoption by each organization. Up To the
present time neither organization has notified this
| committee of any action having been taken and
| your committee have not deemed " wise ht this
! time to make recommendations establishing rela-
! tions between the Grand Army and the Sons OF
Veterans. preferTng TO wait until the two organ
izations have settled their differences by cunsoiida-
| tion. And we therefore recommend that IA COM