Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-02-06
THE GRAND ARMY.
The Encampment at Salina-Oficers Chosen
and Resolutions Adopted.

day, Ira P. Collins, of Sabetha, was
elected department commander; j. b.
McGonigal, first vice-commander; A. r.
Greene, junior vice-commander; d. ID.
Rose, of Dodge City, medical director;
w. S. F. May, of 0berlin, II. E. Richter,
of Council Grove, c. c. Kincaid, Of Cher
ryvale, Edward Jones, of Horton, j. P.
Harris, of Ottawa, council of admins
tration; ]. H. Lockwood, of Salina, de-
partment chaplain.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Referring to the badge ordered pur-
chased for Past Department Commander
John A. Martin, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved. That a committee of i've be sp-
pointed, whose duty it shall be to prepare a
suitable memorial address, and to personal
ly present the past department commanders
badge and address to Mrs John A. Martin,
together with the resolutions adopted at
Ellsworth October 3, 1883. Committee, Nc
Carthy, Blue, Anthony, Grange and Anderson.
After reciting the advantages of Kan
sas for holding the National encamp-
ment the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the National encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic be
appealed to and urged to locate the twenty
sixth annual session at the city of Topeka
during the year of 1892.
Resolved, That a special committee
of one from each Congressional dis
trict in the State be appointed.
with headquarters at Topeka, OF
which the department commander shall be
ex-officio chairman and the assistant adiu-
tant- general of the department secretary,
who shall have charge during the current
encampment year of all matters looking to
the location of the National encamp-
ment in Kansas; that they shall
use every honorable effort to
secure such location, and to this end they
are instructed to secure the largest pos
sible representation of Kansas at the
National encampment which meets in
Boston during the second week in
August, 1880; that they arrange for
IA Kansas campfire at Boston, to which all the
world shall be invited and to be addressed
by our best talent, both soldier and civilian;
that no effort be spared to make the Kansas
campfire the event of the Boston encamp-
ment.
Resolved, That the officers of the Kansas
immigration bureau be invited to join in Sc
curing large attendance from the State at
Boston.
Resolved, That the legislative committee
honorable means to secure such action by
the next Legislature as will insure the sue
cess of the National encampment, and the
dedication of the State Capitol in manner
commensurate with the growth and impor-
tance of our great Commonwealth
Whereas, The United States reservation
known as the Fort Hays military reserva-
tion, in the county of Ellis. State of Kansas,
which said reservation is no longer required
for public use, has been abandoned as a mil
itary post and,
Whereas, During the pendency of a bill
in the Congress of the United States to cede
such reservation to the State of Kansas, for
use as a soldiers home, the Legislature
made an appropriation OF $4,000 for the i'm
prOvement of said reservation as a State
home on the cottage plan; and,
Whereas, The Senate Public Lands Com
mittee has indicated a purpose to recon-
mend only the cession of a portion of said
reservation for such use; therefore, be it
Resolved, BY the Grand Army of the State
of Kansas, in annual encampment assem-
bled, that the whole of said reservation is
absolutely required to carry out the pro-
posed plan and meet the just requirements
of National and State obligation, and that
we appeal to Congress in the name and the in
terest of the veteran Union soldiers, the
honor of the Nation and the good of the state
that such grant be made to embrace the en-
tire reservation and that il be made at the
earliest possible day to meet pressing de-
mand.
Whereas, Those soldiers were mustered
out by reason of disabilities, and received
only portion of the bounty; therefore be it
Resolved, By this encampment, that our
Senators and Representatives in Congress
be requested to use their best endeavors to
secure the passage of a law by Congress to
pay those volunteers, who discharged their
duty in full.
har ThG 1ox ", rar1f co. afd fv,If
dent soldiers and sailors at their homes, and
forbiddlng their cOmmittal to poor houses,
as published in session laws of 1882 does not
provide for payment of said aid by county
commissioners otherwise, and is without
penalty for non compliance, therefore,
Resolved, That the committee on legisla-
tion be instructed to secure such additional
enactment as will make the law duly effect
i've and providing penalty for failure or
refusal to comply with the same
Resolved, That we respectfully request the
lie gislature at the next session to see to it
that a sum be appropriated to put the Sol
diers Orphans Home at AtchisOn in such
condition that no soldiers orphan will here
after go homeless or uncared for.
Resolved, That this encampment heartily
indOrse the pension bill (Senate bill No.
$3.50, introduced by Senator Ingalls, and by
Representative Cheadle (HOuse bill No. 255),
and urges the enactment of the same into
day possible with the omission of the words
mot the result of vicious or immoral habits"
whenever they occur in the bill.
Whereas, Since our last eneampment
Past Commander John A. Martin has been
deemed worthy of place on the great roll
of honor and his pure spirit has passed over
into the great white hush of eternity, We |
feel il Inappropriate to record our sorrow at |
his untimely demise in the prime of life, and |
in the midst of many useful activities and !
our recognition of the sterling qualities |
found exemplification in his character; !
therefore,
Resolved. That In the person OF COmrade /
John A. Martin the cause of Kansas saw an |
unwavering supporter, the war of the Union |
a brilliant soldier. the veterans of that war !
a steadfast friend. the restored Union a pa |
tIiot of profound convictions. the better |
forces of the press a fearless journalist, the |
commonwealth an executive of eminent |
ability and a citizen of stainless ife and the |
Grand Army of the Republic COM |
rade whose unselfsh efforts for its /
will ever exalt his memory in our hearts. |
We weep to think his voice will be heard no |
more in our councils in behalf OF the |
manned, the de repit and the orphan; We /
pledge ourselves to cherish his bright name, /
to rally on the line OF soldiers rights, he de- /
Tended so long and well, and to emulate as a /
priceless heritage his courageous example. |
A resolution relating to the $3.50, 900 /
cash on the docket of the Pension De-
partment yet unadjusted was adopted, |
which in strong language demanded |
such increase of the force as would af-
ford sufficient relief.
Collision at Midnight.
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