Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-15
THE ENCAMP MENT ENDED
Closing Business of the Veter-
ans at Boston.
A COMPLIMENT FOR CONGRESS-
The Disability Pensioa Ri1i Declared the
HToA Liberal ETeasure OF It's Characte or
Ever Passed by Legislative BODY.
Famous Speakers at the banquet.


Of Grand Army week were tittingly con
cluded last evening by grand banquet in
Mechanics hall, complimentary TO the
| delegates TO the encampment and invited
guests. Among the invited guests who
| occupied the seats Of honor were Gen.
| Sherman, Governor Brackett Mayor Hart,
Lieutenant Governor Hale, Gen. SiclSles,
| Collector Beard, Hon. John ID. Long and
| Past Commanders in Chief Devins, Of Bos-
ton; Merrill, OF Lawrence; Kounts. Of
Toledo, and Fairchild. of Wisconsin. Gov
ers were laid for sixty-four guests.
Cheers for Veazey.
At $50 the new commander-in chief,
| Judge Veazey, entered with Corp. Tanner.
This was the signal for great shout. the
veterans arising, waving handkerchiefs
and napkins and shouting, "Veazey Nea-
zeyr' At $50 Gen. Alger came in and was
similarly greeted the veterans arising ut
the call OF Department Commander innis
and giving three cheers for the past CONF
mander-in-chief
It was 10:3O before the last course-an
elegant cigar case bearing likenesses OF
Alger an Innis-had been served to each
gentleman present. Then Commander
Innis arose aud endeayored 10 secure 81
lence, but the enthusiasm could not be
quelled until Gen. Alger came forward
and invited those az distance 30 approach
the platform 10 hear the speaking
Col Charles H. Taylor, OF The Boston
Globe, was introduced as toastmaster OF
the evening, and in his own inimitable way
proceeded TO address the assembly.
some OF the Speakers.
Commander-in-c Chief Veazey was then in
troduced as New England man who
would always do his duty. Judge Neazey
was very hoarse from much speaking. and
after few remarks in the endeavor TO Sc
cure order thanked the soldiers for their
cordial greeting, not to him, but to his
Office Col. Taylor then introduced Gov
ernor Brackett. The governor said that 20
him this was the biggest week ia is life, IL
might he called our country week.
The influence Of what took place could
not fail TO be lasting upon those taking
: part and witnessing il, and turn the minds
Of others from their ordinary vacations and
ambitions 10 surround them with an at
mosphere OF patriotism, and 70 give theil
country its glories ia the past, It's need
in the present aud its hopes for the future
a strong hold upon their minds and hearts
Gen. sherman Talks.
Gen. Sherman was then introduced ans
/ addressed the assemblage. After referring
TO his own pleasure in BostOn's entertain
/ ment, the general said: II am glad tina
! you have taken command; have seen on
young man pass today and new one in
Z stalled with that gcntleness and subordina
ton to authority which makes our Ameri
: can history and which is the best promis
j, of a glorious future Of any single featur
in our American government. In looking
a back upon the past, l, one OF your old com
manders, am well pleased with you IN.
4 sons"
Corp. Tanner cheered.
! Gen. Sickles, Gen. Charles Devens ant
Post COMMUNICATIVE chief Warner ais
spoke and were greeted with enthusiast
applause Past Commander-in-chief Fail
e hid was then called upon and made
{ few remarks. The last speaker wn
a Corn. Tanner. who was received wit
Il cheers, the assem- bly, rising. He eulogize
i the faithfulness of the volunteer soldie
y and closed an eloquent address with an
i other tribute to the hospitality Of Bosto
q aud Massachusetts The assembly the
d broke up with the singing Of Aud Ian
e Synen
= The Closing business.
d The first business before the encaml
.e ment was the reception OF the report (
a the pensions committee, which was adOpte
4 by a unanimous vote In reference to th
q recently enacted disability pension law th
u report says:
D. This law, while not IN uSecise form OF the b
a presented by the committee, preserves the mo
4 Important features thereof. and while not iu
d what was asked, Is the most liberal pension inca
ure ever passed by any legislative body IN q
world. and viii place upon The rolls all ofihe su
vlvors OF the war whose conditions u health a
not practically perfect.
ie Comrade Warner Honored.
Gen. Alger requested Comrade Sherma
X to step upon the platform. and as the gel
40 eral walked down the aisle there was
q storm of applause and cheers. Conrad
r Warner was then requested to ascend ii
u platform Gen. Sherman then in a feelin
p manner, presented Comrade Warner wit
Y a beautiful candelabra clock and set III
= presentation was made in behalf Of the nj
tional encampment.
The Old Ritual Comes Back
The committee on changes in the rul
ss and regulations presented its report recor
is mending various changes. A minority Z
id port in favor Of adopting resolution pr
4, Yiding for the substitution OF the old ritu
il for the present one was adopted by a lar.
m majority The committee on address
~ commander-in-chief presented its repoI
u, and indorsing the just policy set forth
ie the following passage:
IL has been my determination 70 recognize as
comrade the equal rights Of every man, no ina
ter what his color and nationality, provided
~ has the two qualifications, service and au hone
X able discharge In this great struggle for life d
- strong should aid the weak i enobles the form
~ ~ and helps 70 elevate the latter.
Y The committee offered resolution th
"a the council of administration prepare sui
q able testimonials Of appropriation by d
Grand Army Of the zeal and earnest dey
ne tion Of Communicating Alger
To Remove Grants Remains.
Resolutions were adopted favoring Il
removal OF Gen. Grants remains fro
ia Riverside TO Arlington, provided it was
;e- accordance with Mrs. Grants wishe
Is thanking congress for passing and u
re president for approving pension law
k favoring the making Of Ford's theatre
y, | Washington a national museum Of WI
lis mementOs, and favoring the exemption
,e- veterans from examination in classifie
civil service. The majority report of Il
committee on pensions was rejected, and
minority report was substituted. IL affirm
er and indorses the resolutions passed
~ former encampmeEts and asks for Z
~ passing of a service pension bill.
MS b. f. Stevens, Of Cynthiana, KY, WI
* elected surgeon-in-chief, and Myron v
ed Reed oI Denver, plain-in-chief. Ge
ur Veazey named as his adiutant general j
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