Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-02-01
KANSAS GRAND ARMY.
Election Of Ofncers and Resolu-
tions Adopted.
sentiments Looking to the Welfare OF the
Veterans and Dependent Relatives
Eulogy ON the Late Governor
Martin.

SALINA, Kan, Jan. 30.-In the State
Grand Army encampment here yester-
day, Ira p. Collips of Sabetha, was
elected department commander; j. b.
McGonigal, first vice-commander A. r.
Greene, junior vice-commander; d. d.
Rose, of Dodge City, medical director;
w. S. +. May, Of Oberlin, II. Z. Richter,
OF Council Grove, c. G. Kincaid, of Cher
ryvale, Edward Jones, of Horton, j. P.
Harris, of Ottawa, council Of admins
tration; j. Fl. Lockwood, Of Salina, de-
partment chaplain.
The delegates to attend the National
encampment are as follows: First dis
trict, T. b. Girow, G. Rout; Second dis
trict, ID. G. Bliss, 7. A. Stanley; Third
district, E. Il. Park, A. b. Arment;
Fourth district, E. E. Sprague, ]. H.
Howe; Fifth district, E. NJ. Parks, E. @.
Putnam; Sixth district, Lewis Hanback,,
III. d. Shaffer. Seventh district, W. R.
Hopkins, A. w. Hoyt; ut large, r. W.
Blue, Bernard Kelly, George 7. An
thony, j. G. Mohler, NJ. w. Sutton.
Hutchinson was chosen as the next
place of meeting.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Referring to the badge ordered pur-
chased for Past Department Commander
John A. Martin, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved. That committee of five be ap-
pointed, whose duty II shall be to prepare a
suitable memorial address, and to personal
ly present the past department commanders
badge and address to Mrs John A. Martin,
together with the reso buttons adopted at
Ellsworth October 8. 1852 Committee, Nc
Carthy, Blue, Anthony, Grange and Anderson.
Whereas, It Is fitting and proper that this
encampment should take action looking to
the holding Of our National encampment in
the not distant future within the border of
Kansas, upon whose soil the war OF the Union
In which so many OF our brave comrades
laid down their lives was inaugurated, and
within whose borders, inspired by the pa
triotism and loyalty of her early settlers,
100000 of the Nations defenders, who faced
shot add shell upon scores of battlefields,
that we and our posterity might enjoy the
heritage of free country, have become cit.
izens contributing to her matchless pros.
perity and aiding in founding here q civiliz-
atiOn which challenges the admiration Of
the world; and,
Whereas, In view Of these facts 1t Is APP
propriate that the Grand Army of the Re-
public of this Nation should meet upon
Kansas soil; and,
whereas, The State Capitol building will
he completed and ready for occupancy in
1892; and,
whereas, 1t is highly appropriate that the
State Capitol of Kansas should be dedicated
by the survivors of the struggle which cul-
minated in restoring liberty and freedom to
every citizen OF our common country; there.
fore,
Resolved, That the National encamp.
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic be
appealed to and urged to locate the twenty.
sixth annual session ut the city OF Topeka
during the year of 1892.
Whereas, The United States reservation
known us the Fort Hays military reserva.
tiOn, In the county of Ellis. State of Kansas,
which said reservation is no longer required
for public use, has been abandoned as mil.
itary post ;and,
Whereas, During the tendency of bill
In the Congress of the United States to cede
sch reservation to the State of Kansas, for
Ose as soldiers home, the Legislature
made an appropriation Of $4,000 for the i'm.
prOvement OF said reservation as u State
home on the cottage plan; and,
Whereas, The Senate Public Lands Com.
mittee has indicated q purpose to recon-
mend only the ccssion of a portion OF said
reservation for such use; therefore, be It
Resolved, By the Grand Army of the state
C Kansas, in annual encampment assem-.
bled, that the whole Of said reservation Is
absolutely required to carry out the pro.
posed plan and meet the just requirements
of National and State obligation, and that
we appeal to Congress in the name and the In.
terest of the veteran Union soldiers, the
honor of the Nation and the good of the State
that such grant be made to embrace the en-
tire reservation and that Il be made mt the
earliest possible day to meet pressing de-
mand.
Whereas, Since our last encampment
Past Commander John A. Martin has been
deemed worthy Of place on the great roll
Of honor and his pure spirit has passed over
into the great white hush of eternity, we
feel It Inappropriate to record our sorrow ut
his untlmely demise In the prime of life, and
in the midst of many useful activities and
our recognition of the sterling qualities
found exemplihcatlon In his character;
therefore,
Resolved. That In the person of Comrade
John A. Martin the cause Of Kansas saw an
unwaverlng supporter the war OF the Union
a brilliant soldier, the veterans of that war
a steadfast friend, the restored Union q pa
trlot of profound convictions, the better
forces of the press fearless journalist, the
commonwealth an executive OF pre- eminent
ability and citizen OF stainless life and the
Grand Army of the Republic a com.
rade whose unselhsh efforts for lbs
success always won our love and
will ever exalt his memory In our hearts.
We weep to think his voice will be heard no
more In our councils In behalf OF the
MANNED, the decreplt and the orphan; we
pledge ourselves to cherish his bright name,
TO rally on the line Of soldiers rights, he de-
Tended so long and well, and to emulate as a
priceless heritage his courageous example.
A resolution relating to the $4,000
cash on the docket Of the Pension De-
partment yet unadjusted was adopted,
which in strong language demanded
such increase of the force rs would af-
ford sufficient relief.
FOrepaaEh's VIII.
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