Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-13
ANOTHER SHOT FIRED
The Knights Tie Up the Delaware
and Hudson.
ALGER'S SPEECH AT BOSTON.
The Grand Army Holding Its
Annual Convention.
ALGER'S SPEECH AT BOSTON
NEWS OF THE DAY OVER THE WIRES
GEN. ALGER's SPEECH.
The Twenty Fourth Convention Of the
Order I'm Session.

swenty-fourth national encampment, G. A. r.,
came to order in Music Hall at III am today
The session was held at Music Hall and the
delegates from the different departments OF
The mon comprised as fine a BODY of men as
ever met in delIbcrative assembly. The hall was
beautifully decorated and the floor was
entirely occupied by delegates, while the bal
comics, which we're set apart for members Of
the Grand Army, were filed with veterans.
Gen. sherman was one of the first to arrive.
and he took seat with the Missouri depart
ment, although urged to go upon the platform.
de was warmly greeted by the comrades
and was the center of attraction
Gen. Chas. Devens, commander -in-chief was
with the Massachusetts, delegation. and other
departments were represented by prominent
soldiers. meeting of the national council Of
administration delayed the opening proceed
lngs and 1t was IL o'clock when Gen. Alger
appeared upon the platform and was appIauded
by the delegates. After prayer by Past Chap
lam IN Chief Rev. n. Foster. Gen. Alger said
that II was the wish of the commander and all
comrades that Gen. Sherman should come to
the platform.
Gen. Sherman, who was in the center of the
hall, arose amid great applause and said he
preferred to remain with the Missouri dclega-
tIon Gen. Alger then said: Your wish is my
order, but prefer that you will come upon the
platform" tApplause.
Gen. Sherman declined to leave his seat and
Gen. Alger made d brief apology for a lack of
time to prepare his address rs he desired
During the last few months he said his time
had been SO occupied with ofic al duties and
his private business that he had been unable
TO give the time and thought that he would
have liked to.
THE COMMANDERS SPEECH.
In bis address Commander Chief Alger
said: while we lament the loss of nearly all
OF our old commanders, il is a source of great
consolation and pleasure to know that one of
those great leaders of men is still spared to us
and Is IN our midst today. Upon him this ma
ton is pouring its wealth of love and gratitude.
Let us hope and pray that he may long be per-
mltted to remain here, our leader, our COM
mander, our idol and our comrade. God bless
you, Gen. Sherman, our love for you is beyond
words"
Referring to the condition of the organiza-
ton he said that with few exceptions it was ex-
cellent. There have been" he continued,
.'some disagreement in the department of Louis
lana and Mississippi, drawn upon the color line,
the details OF which will be found IN the records
OF the Judge advocate general. 1t is the same
question today that is disturbing many localities
in the southern part of this country and which
Will require patience and concessions from all
parties to settle. Ii has been my determination
TO recognize as a comrade the equal rights OF
every man, no matter what his color or NJ ION
ailty, provided he has the two qualifications
service and an honorable discharge In this
great struggle of life the strong should aid the
weak. 1t ennobles the former and helps to
elevate the latter. A synopsis of the opinions
or the judge advocate general, those approved
and those disapproved, will be found in the
report Of the adjutant general"
1.-The official reports presented to the twenty
third national encRmpment, dated june 80,
1859. gave the total membership as borne on
the rolls at that date 4l0,GS6 on June 80, 1880,
the total membership Was 45S, 230."
With regard to the disability pension bill he
sa1 IlNy fpl linz 81 L. 4
the official explanation given of it it will be
seen that, no matter what mans financial
condition may be, if he be physically disabled
from performing manuel labor he is entitled
to pension.
LET us be Just to our law makers. even
though they have not given US all We ask No
country Oh earth is or ever has been nearly as
generous to its soldiers ours"
LoGAN's STATUE IN WASHINGTON.
Referring to Gen. Logan's monument he
said: The funds in the hands of the trustees,
outside Of the appropriation made by Congress
for the site and pedestal, amount to Sl2, ,s4L67.
sincerely 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 Gen. Sheridan monument
Gen. Alger stated that under general orders
issued from Grand Army headquarters TO the
posts throughout the country asking for con-
tributions OF from ten to twenty-five cents per
member there has been received to August 2
inclusive, S447.94
Congress" continued the general, 'has
heretofore passed a law granting $4,000 each
for the purchase of site and pedestas for mon
uments to Gems. Sheridan, Logan and Han
cock. Unless this law can be so amended
that portion OF the amount not needed as spe-
Gifted be converted to the purchase of statues
when we consider the fact that an equestrian
statue costs about ESQ 900 il is evident that the
time for their final completion is far distant
These works should all be pushed with the ut
most vigor."
THE GRANT MONUMENT.
Touching the Gen. Grant monument be said:
can ordinary plain vault on the banks of the
Hudson marks the resting place of our great
chieftain. This is not creditable either to us
or to this nation. There should be erected at
the capital Of this government, dedicated TO
the memory of this great man, a
memorial building such as will be
credit to the whole people. Not shaft
not a statue, but q monumental structure such
as has not been builded in this or any other
country. One to which every citizen within
the domains of this great land can refer with
just pride. / recommend that a committee of
five be appointed by this eneampment whose
duties shall be in accordance with the
foregoing, and empowered to solicit aid from
the general government and from indi yiduals
think we give too little thought to patriotic
sentiment, to the glories of the past and to the
shrine OF the veteran; b the old flag too little
thought to the blessings we enjoy. Every pa-
triotic act, every subscription 10 a monument
fund, every dollar devoted to the relief of
the suffering, every gathering where patriotic
sentiments are expressed, help to build
wealth that cannot be represented in figures.
because every such act breathes the life that
will perpetuate our love for the nation and con-
tinus its prosperity" Gen. Alger closed his
address with an eulogistic reference to Com
rade John +. Hartranft, the fifth commander
in-chief, who died during the last year.
The address was received with frequent ex-
pressions Of approval by the large body Of
delegates present
ADyUTANT GENERALS REPORT
The report Of Adjutant General George II.
Hopkins Of Detroit and Qusrtermaster General
Taylor of Philadelphia were presented. The
report of Adjutant General Hopkins shows
that on June 50, 1890, there we're in the several
departments 7,l75 posts, with a member
ship Of 397 1856. The gains since June 80 |
1889, were $40 posts and 20,2l7 mem
berA The losses were twenty posts and |
] ,6Sl members. The number OF deaths during |
the year was 5,476 The amount expended for |
relief for the year ending March 81, 1890, was /
eel, $50. II; number of comrades relieved, /
Is, 740; others relieved, s,s49. In this sum no /
mention s made Of the large amount of private