Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-08-21
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.
Opening Of tho Twenty-Fo urth
National Encampnent G. a. Z.
Synopsis of the Address of Commander
in-Chief Alger-Statistics from the
Adjutant's Report-New Of
fcers Chosen, Etc.

BosToS, Aug. 13-The convention of
the twenty fourth National Encamp-
ment G. A. r. came to order in Music
Hall at 10 a. m. The hall was beauti-
fully decorated, and the floor was en-
tirely occupied by delegates, while the
| balconies, which were set apart for mem
bers of the Grand Army, were filled with
veterans. General Sherman was one of
the first to arrive, and he took
seat with the Missouri department,
although urged to go upon the
platform. He wa, warmly greeted
by the comrades, and vas the center
of attraction. General Charles Devens,
past Commander-in-Chie was with the
Massachusetts delega ties. and other de-
partments We're represented by promi-
nent soldiers.
meeting of the National council of
administration delayed the opening of
proceedings, and it was eleven o'clock
when General Alger appeared upon the
platform and was applauded by the
delegates.
After prayer by Past Cbaplain-in-
Chief Rev. J. \. Foster, General Alger
said It was the wish Of the commander
and Of all comrades that General Sher-
man, who was in the center of the hall.
should come to the platform.
General Sherman arose amid great
applause and said he preferred to re-
main with the Missouri delega ton.
General Alger said: Your wish is
my order, but prefer you would come
up on the platform" Applause.
General Sherman declined to leave
his seat.
Commander-in-Chie Alge: then de-
livered his annual address, in the course
of which he said:
While we lament the loss of nearly all of
our old commanders it is a source of great
consolation and pleas ure to know that one
of those great lealerS of men is still spared
to US and is in our midst to-day. Upon him
this Nation is pouring its wealth of love and
gratitude. Let us hope and pray that he
may long be permitted to remain here, our
leader, our commander. our idol and our
comrade God bless you, General Sherman.
Our love foryou is beyond words.
Referring to the condition of the organ
izaJion, he said that with few excep-
tions it was excellent
There have been, he continued, some dis
agreements in the Departments of Lousi-
ana and Mfssfssip pi, drawn upon the color
line, the details OF which will be found in
u
1t is the same question that to day is dis
turbfng many localities in the Southern part
of this country, and which Will require
patience and cOncesS iOnS from all parties to
settle. 1t has been my determination to rec
OgniZe rs cOmrale. and with equal rights,
every man, no matter what his color or ma
tionality, provided he has the two qualifica-
tions-scrvice and honorable discharge. In
this great struggle OF life the strong should
aid the weak. 1t ennobes the former and
h.lroS IN, oil To i.att 4 rA-;- of
the opinions OF the Judge Advocate General,
those approved and those dfsapprOved, will
be found in the report of the Aijutant-Gen-
eral.
The official reports presented to the TWEEN
ty-thtrd National encampment, dated June
80, 1889. gave the total membership as borne
on the rolls at thai date 4l063i. On June
80, 1890. the total membership was As. 30.
With regard to the Disability Pension
bill he said:
by careful reading of this law and the
official explanation given of il. it will be
seen that, no matter what mans financial
condition may be, if he be physically dis
abb cd from performing manual labor he 5
entitled to pension. Let US be just to
lawmakers, even though they have not
given rs all we asked; no country on earth
Is or ever has been nearly generous to
its soldiers ours.
Referring to General Logan's monu-
ment, be said:
The funds in the hands of the trustees,
outi!de of the appropriation made by Con-
gresS for the sight and pedestal, amount
to !12,s41 81. 1sincerely trust that the time
is not far distant when this tribute to this
beloved leader will have been completed.
Iowa Circle in the City of Washington, has
been selected as the permanent site for this
monument.
Speaking of the General Sheridan
monument, General Alger stated that
under general orders from Grand Army
headquarters to the posts throughout
the country, asking for contributions of
from ten to twenty-five cents per mem-
Der, there has been received to August
?, inclusive, S447.94.
Congress, continued the General, has
heretofore passed a law granting $4,000 each
for the purchase of a site and pedestal for
mon uments 10 Generals Sheridan, Logan
and Hancock, Unless this law be 50 amend
ed that portion of the amount not needed
specified be converted to the pur-
chase of statues, when we consider the fact
that an equestrian statue costs about $50, Oio,
1t is evident that the time for their final
completion is far distant. These works
should all be pushed with the utmost vigor.
Touching the General Grant monu-
ment he said:
An ordinary plain vault on the banks of
the Hudson marks the place of our great
chieftan. This is not creditable either to
us or to this Nation. There should be erect
ed at the capital of this Government. dedi-
Gated to the memory of this great man. n
memorial building such will be credit
to the whole people. Not a shaft;
not a statue, but a monumental structure
such as has not been buildel in this or any
other country. One to which every citizen
within the domains of this great land can
refer with just pride. l recommend that a
committee of five be appointed by this en-
campmeEt whose duties shall be in
accordance with the foregoing, and
who shall be empowered to solicit
aid from the General Government
and from individuals. l think give too !
little thought to patriotic sentiment; to the |
glories of the past; to the shrine of the |
veteran; to the old flag; too little thought |
to the blessings enjoy. Every patriotic |
act: every subscription to the monument |
funds; every dollar devoted to the relief of |
the suffering; every gathering where pas |
triotic sentiments are expressed, help to |
build a wealth that can not be represented |
in figures. because every such act Dreathes |
the life that will perpetuate our love for the |
Nation and continue its prosperity
The address was received with fire.
quent expressions of approval by the
large body of delegates present.
The reports of Adiutant-General |
George H. Hopkins, of Detroit, and |
Quarterm Taylor, of Phil
adelphia, were presented.
The report of the Acknowledgement |
shows that on June 80, 1890, there were
in the several departments 7,1TS posts,
with a membership Of 397, 3S5. The
gains since June so, 1889, were 500
posts and 20, PIT members. The