New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-14
COLONEL VEAZEY CHOSEN.
PROMPT ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR TO
GENERAL ALGER.
THE CONSERVATIVES ON THE PENSION CUES
TON FORM A MAJORITY OF THE GRAND
ARMY ENCAMPMENT - DETROIT
SELECTED FOR THE NEXT
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MEETING.

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Boston, Aug. 13.-The immense increase in popula-
ton which Boston has had in the last two days. at
tracted by Yesterdays military pageant and the coming
of President Harrison and portion OF MS CaDmet'
has melted away almost rapidly as came and much
more Quickly The President much pleased with
his reception here both by Grand Army men and the
people at large, and departed in the best OF Spirits
The outgoing trains and boats last night and to-day
have been overlooking with veterans and their friends
returning .homeward The city has in some degree
resumed its wonted appearance but the streets and
strect-cars and all the places of public resort stll
give evidence of large representation of the Boys
In Blue"
The Twenty fourth Annual National Encampment
Of the Grand Army of the Republic which is composed
of lO7l delegates, met at Music Hall at 10
a m. today Some of the venerable paraders os
Yesterday were still a little atih Ill their JOINTS
after their long tramp but the majority blithe
and clipper as if ready TO repeat the march. slhe
activity of the delegates soon shown for they ho'
only PROMPTLY Organized for business but accomplished
before adjournment unusual feat for the first DAY
Of electing their Commandments anu Se"'or an"
Junior Commanders in Chief for 1891 and OF selecuhs
their next place of meeting.
After prayer by Past Chaplain-ln'Chlef l. NJ
Foster General Alger delivered his opening al
sross which was well received throughout,
although il cannot be said that his utter
ances regarding pensions pleased all the delegates
strong minority, led by Department Commander DOW
ling Of Ohio favored the enactment OF Service Pen
sion bill. The majority however are OF the OPINION
that the time has not arrived for such a measure
With the Disability and Dependent laws upon the
statute books they believe that it is best to wait ana
see how far these will do away with the suffering and
restitution known TO exist to disgraceful extent
among veterans Of the war and their families lie
advocates of this policy assert that they favor the
massage of the Per Diem Service Pension bill, or
something of a similar nature. which would make
pension given to a soldier of the war badge OF
honor But they argue that it is doubtful II the
National revenues would he equal 10 the burden OF
such a sweeping provision
The Ohio men had been instructed by their state
Fncampment to prevent, if possible. the election OF
Commander in Chief not in favor of the Per Diem DILL
which gives 10 every honOrabN discharged soldier
n pension of one cent per month for every day OF
.ervice during the war. The issue seems to have
been fully Joined but the advocates OF mrtRr IN
mediate legislation found that 1t was losing hSh
and gracefully acQueSced in the election OF Colonel
Wbeelock G. Veazey of Vermont who represents the
waiting policy. The reading of the Official reports OF
the Adutant General. QuartermasterG General and In
followed General Ayers address. and
committees were appointed to which these documents
were referred. committee resolutions, one mem
Der from each department, was also selected, ana
committee of five rules and regulations.
A resolution was here submitted emanating from
the Department Of Massachusetts,. which, although not
unexpected. created decided stir. II recommended
that the seats of $50 past department commanders be
declared vacant and that they be deprived hereafter
of either voice or vote in National Encampment.
These members of this body, together with the past
commanders in chief and past senior and Junior com
manders-in chief numbering fOrtythree. have been
called the House of Lords" because under the present
regulations they hold their seats for life and Grand Army
men who desire the proposed change claim that they
was
intended to include the fortythree past National
officers and 10 abolish their life tenure as delegates
In the National body, but the icOnoclasts concluded
that they could most successfully get rid OF the non
representative members by excluding them pecemeal
ExSpeaker Keifer other delegates made speeches
on the subject after which General Aeer referred the
resolution TO the newly appointed Committee Rules.
A report from the committee is expected tomorrow.
and before a vote is taken interesting debate is
probable.
Another exciting topic which may come up to
morrow Is the question of secret sessions. Many OF
the most active and thoughtful Grand Army men
have become convinced that there is no longer any
need for closed doors. Experience showed to-day
some of the absurd workings of the rule. A number
of delegates were denied admission and kept out OF
this mornings session because they had not yet re
ceived the peculiarly designed metal badges which the
regulations require them to have pinned 10 theh
breasts before they can enter the Encampment They
offered their duly authenticated credentials as ev
dence of their right TO admission, but the Ofcer o.
the day, standing between couple OF sol
ciers armed with guns and fixed bayohe''
told the applicants grimly that his orders were
10 keep out all without the required badge, and
they STAYED out until they hunted up the officer whose
dntv il was 10 issue the badges sensible members
feel that such ridiculous episodes should not be allowed
10 happen and the surest way to prevent them woul
be TO put an end 10 the unnecessary secrecy CI inc
sessions.
The annual election Of officers was not looked foI
until tomorrow but il ordered and II passed OIL
most amicably The names Of Colonel WhecOck G..
Veazey Of Vermont; Governor a. +. IOvey, OF
Iuc!ana and Colonel a. X. Smedberg, OF California.
were put in nomination for COMMANDMENT hiei.
When Governor HOvey's name was brought forward
he rose and made strong speech in favor OF service
pensions. His remarks were taken as meaning that
he placed himself a platform distinctly aEtagonstIc
to the accepted policy Of the majority regarding pen
sion legislation. and that the vote would
test the strength Of both sides. New York.
Ponnsy vania, most OF the New England states.
and Other departments casting large votes.
had already decided to cast their SURFACES "a
unit for Veazey and before the end of the roll was
reached his election was 50 overwhelmingly assured,
that the Governor withdrew his name, and Colonel
smedberg also declined. Colonel NcaIey was then
unanimously elected
the Massachusetts delegation then elected senior
Vice Commander Chief by acciamaten; George j..
Creamer, Of Maryland elected Junior Vice
COmmanderin-Chiei also by acclauation. D..
Detroit was unanimously chosen as the pl0ce f0l
the National Enc.tmpment next year. The date VIII
be fixed by the National Council of Administration.
1t is usually announced In January February.
Ex-senator Warner Miller heads the Work dele
cation ana Is taking an active part in the deibca
lions OF the Encanpment: Il. : Knapp, Of saratoga.
was to-day CHOSEN New York member Of the National
Council Of Administration, succeeding Post Com
mander A. NJ under6 who has proved OF
the ableSt and most efficient members Of that BODY
James c. Rice Post, Of New York enioycd a delight
Theodore Winthrop Post, OF this civ
The campfire 10 night in honor of the twenty fourth
National Encampment, G.. A. r.. and the eighth Ma
tiOnal convention II the WOman's Relief CORPS AT
Mechanics Han was attended by 5000 or 7 600
people Speeches were made by General sherman and
Governor Bracket, after which General Hufer made
some caustic remarks on the pension question. in
which lie took the ground tha' the men who put down
the Rebellion never had received the rominera,i
they deserved. lie advocated the immediate enact.
ment Of service pension bill. Major Mckinley re.