Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-08-15
GRAND ARMY ENcAMPMeNT.

Discussing and Deciding Questi ons OF In
terest to to the Veterans.
Boston, Aug 15.-The report on pc nsion
legislation was the first thing listened to
in the Grand Army encampment yester-
day. Its conclusions were summarize ed in
Gen. Ayers reference to the same sub
ject in his address Wednesday. The re-
port says that the pension work of the
order is nearly complete with the pa ssage
of the disability bill. An incident which
took place after this report had been read
was the presentation of a beautiful clock
to Past Commander Warner. Gen. Sher-
man making the presentation speech.
Warner made an eloquent response. The
next thing was the reception of a commit
tee from the Woman's Relief corps, dur
ing which complimentary and congratu.
latory speeches were delivered.
The Old Ritual Reinstated.
After the ladies had retired the enc amp
ment proceeded to business again and
adopted a report in favor of the subs THU
tion of the old ritual for the one nov in
use. The proposition to exclude past de-
partment commanders from seats in the
eucampment was defeated, and Command
or Ayers sentiments on the color line, as
expressed in his address, were Endorsed.
A resolution was offered requesting the
council of administration to prepare a
suitable testimonial for Gen. Alger,
New York Has No Friends.
Resolutions were adopted favorlng the
removal of Gen. Grants remains from
Riverside to Arlington, provided that it
was in accordance with Mrs. Grants
wishes; favoring the making of Ford's
theatre in Washington City national
museum for war mementoes, and the ex-
emption of veterans from examination in
classified civil service Tue majority re-
port of the committee on pensions WIS re-
jected, and a minority report was substi-
tuted 1t affirms and Endorses the resolu-
tions passed at former encampments and
asks for the passing of a service pens ion
bill.
The Work Completed.
B. F. Stevens, of Cynthia ma, KY, was
elected surgeon in chief, and Myron w
Reed, of Denver, chaplain ,in-chief. Gen.
Veasey named as his adjutant general
Joseph Fl. Goulding, of Rutland. VT. and
John Tyler, of Philadelphia, quarter mas-
ter general. After the installation of Of
ficers the encampm ent closed.
Farewell BANG uet.
The principal events of Grand Army
week were fittingly concluded last even
ing by grand banquet in Mocha MICS
hall, complimentary to the delegates tc
the encampment and invited guests.
Among the invited guests who occupied
seats of honor were Gen. Sherman, Gov
ernor Bracket, Mayor Hart, Lieutenant
Governor Halle, Gen. Sickles, Collector
Beard, Hon. John d. Long, and Past
Commanders-in-C Chief Devins, Morrill,
kounts, Fairchild, Warner, and Alger
COmmander-in-C Chief Veasey and Cor
poral Tanner were also present and the
latter three were given a rousing cheer
apiece.
Sherman Makes a Speech.
Ii was 1890 before the last course an
elegant and well-filled cigar case bes rims
likenesses of Alger and Innis-had been
served to each gentleman present anC
speeches were In order. Col Taylor D
| The Boston Globe, was toastmaster Com
| mander Veasey tried to say something
but was too hoarse from previous or
| atorical efforts. Gen. Sherman saic
a few words to the "boys," con
Guiding as follows: II have seer
one young man pass to-day and a new
| one installed with that gentleness ant
| subordination to authority which makes
| our American history, and which is the
best promise of a glorious future of an,
single feature in our American govern
ment. In looking back upon the past
one of your old commanders, am wei
pleased with you, my sons" [Applau use.
Gen Sickles Gen. Devens, Maj Wa -ner
Gen. Fairchild and Corporal Tanner alsC
spoke, and were greeted with enthusi asti
| applause. At 1890 the assembly brok
up with the singing of Aud Lang Syne.