The National tribune., 1889-07-25
Pensions and Patronage.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / am one OF
those who occasionally take hold of the New
York Times just 70 SEQ how long can stand Il
without swearing" If that sheet does not pro-
mote the spirit Of profanity among old soldiers.
then am mistaken. It's burden of complaint
is tho Pension Office" What sinner CorpI
Tanner is, because he Is endeayoring TO carry
out the evident intent of Congress in dealing
with pension matters. And the President, too.
Would IL not relieve this Mugwump journal IL
10 was called on TO administer the affairs OF
the Government What will be said when it
Is known that President Harrison has Instructed
each head Of Departmental give such preferences
to the claims of veterans for reinstatement aud
appointment, as the act Of Congress OF July, 1865
demands; and not only to them, but such pref.
erence shall extend TO widows aud children of
deceased soldiers. The notification of raie 10.
Civil Service Rules, enabling veterans 10 secure
reinstatement In the Federal service without
competitive examinations. shows concluaiyeiy
where the loyal heart of the President IL. We
have growied loudly at times nj the apparent
sioth exhibited nc Washington in turning the
rascals out" bat the spirit Of discomfort has
often given place to that Of pleasure in scanning
the list Of appointments.
We hear 80 much about the surplus" that
one would suppose that IL was some fetch
which Mngwumps were worshiping. In my
Judgment every dollar Of the surplus should be
saeredly devoted To paying the claims Of those
by whose vaOr this great Nation was saved
| 10000 of whom are today inmates of aims
houses. as per report Of Commissioner Black
three years ago.
IL was my pleasure 10 advocate the appoint
ment OF Corporal Tanner In the February ISSUE
Of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE. IL is my con-
yiction that tho President acted wisely In an.
pointing him, and will call on the brave Col.
Calvin l.. Pratt, who was severely wounded
aud left tha field a. in Of Il.
battles while calamity leading his regiment, as
witness. Judge Pratt IL. aud has been for
many years, one Of the Judges Of the Supreme
Court for this judicial District: IL Democrat
OF the old school, so strong before the people
that his election In absolutely practically
unanimous. IL is as follows:
SUPREME CoUEr CHAnnKRa
BRooKLYK. n. ", June 20. 1889 I
NY DEAR TAsEEE; Your enemies and the en-
eFnics oil the old soldiers seem never To tire al aba
ing you and your policy. think you are doing
exactly right. u In much better 10 distribute tile
surplus among deserving old soldiers than 10 have
u stolen by lot OF tbieving politicians. The sol
dlerh VIII STAND by you, and Also all patriotic men
OF both parties The soldiers deserve nil they oau
get. The Government borrowed money at rniu0us
rates during the war 10 pay soldiers sl3 per month
! anu after the war The soldiers went home aud
have assisted ever since la paying this borrowed
money. which IL an outrage But tile subject
needs no argument; said ai the Army ofthe Po-
tomhe banquet mt Saratoga that the whole surplus
| ought to te divided among the old soldiers Now
don't let these howlers brighten you u particle IL
u had not been for the soldiers there would he no
| serplns and no United States in existence now
You have the gratitude Of all the old men who
faithfully served and the approval Of all patriotic
men. As you seem To he such target for ne VS.
/ paper abuse cannot help saying / admire your
| pluck aud approve your principles.
| Your old friend CE paArr
| Hon. JAMEs TANNER
We have only one word Of advice TO CORPORAL
Tanner, Say nothing jim, but SAP ,Uood.n Let
| your actions speak for themselves. Yours
THOMAS BELL, u. s. Grant Post 327, Brook.
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