Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-22
ABOVE PARTY LINES,
Captain Barbour and Other Demo-
Gratis Say They Will Vote for
Gregg and Morrison.
A LARGE MEETING OF VETERANS.
Enthusiastic Reception Given by the Old
Soldiers TO the Republican
Nominees.
A LARGE MEETING OF VETERANS.
SPEECHES MADE BY THE CANDIDATES
General Grssg Glad of the Opportunity to Meet His
Army Comrades

II WAS SOtulcrS greeting IildG lLe INe-
publican soldier candidates received at La
favette Hall last evening General Gregg
and Captain John W. Morrison have reason
10 be pleased with the reception given them
by their cid comrades in arms in Pittsbnrg.
1t was veterans meeting, and the gray
boards and bald heads filled the hall. There
was a notable absence of young men, but
evidently the boys remained away TO give
their fathers chance to enjoy the love
feast alone
The ancient hall was gaily decorated with
the stars and stripes, the only ornament
needed at a soldiers gathering. The stage
looked like an army bivouac. Groups of
lnuskets, with bayonets in position, were
stacked on either side \ line of little flags
projected all around the proscenium arch
The dingv galleries were covered with long
strips of bunting. In different places The
pictures of Gregg and Morrison were dis
played, and looked down upon the veterans
assembled. Amid such surroundings, and
IN :he hall where the Republican party was
born. the old boys communed.
Neither candidate is much of 4 talker,
but gifts of speech are not required at a
soldiers meeting. It was enough for the
boys TO see their old leader and hear few
words from him. when Maicr Burchfeld,
who presided, introduced General Gregg,
pandemorium reigned for few moments.
Three cheers and a tiger were enthusiastic
ailv given for him. Someone cried out,
What is the matter with Gregg and the
answer came back promptly: '0n, he is
all right.
Gregg Liked the Applause.
The General was sensibly affected, and
with bowed head acknowledged the applause.
Captain Morrison was also well received.
The Grand Army Band furnished the
music. and they played nothing but patri-
oUic airs.
In .heir short speeches the candidates
complimented each other. and Gregg was
glad to be associated with Morrison, and
vice versa.
Colonel Thomas T. Stewart, Secretary of
Internal Affairs, followed and furnished the
oratorv of the evening. The Colonel has
happy knack Of telling funny story, and
he kept the veterans in roar. At one
time the applause was so great that the
stack of arms on the left OF the stage was
shaken 10 the ao0r. At the close of the
meeting the old soldiers crowded around
1hc Republican standard bearers and shook
hands with the General and the Cap
tain. Some stress was laid on the
fact that Captain Barbour, a Democrat,
opened the meeting and introduced the
Chairman, a. p. Burchfield Colonel
Stewart said there are times when party
lines are thrown to the winds, and one of
these occasions is when q soldier appeals to
his fellows for their support The Captain
explained his position by saving in his speech
Il.
nor for the purpose of furthering the de-
signs of any political party. They were
brought together as comrades on a broad
basis. If comrade has the ability they
proposed TO stand shoulder to shoulder with
hm.
Mr.. Burchtield announced the Vice Presi-
dents as follow: j. d. Clifton, W. b.
Hazen, p. Z. Shipler, Major Mcdowell, w.
J. Harshaw, Lew Morrison, w. H. II.
humars W. q. Madge, w. r. Johnston,
Captain J. w. Kirke', ]. r. Hutchinson,
!. X. barbour, George w. Hughes, f. Il.
rleck. W. H. Graham, James Shipman,
William Graham, j ohm II. Trimble, Captain
I. ). Wright, a. 5. Mill, Il. b. Geyer,
John DOYLE, Thomas H. Hunter, W. j.
Patterson. James Seewright, William
Nitharow, Alex. Murdoch, W. o.
Russell, F. C. Dorringtor, J. X, Campbell,
". w. Scott. f. VI. Love, Charles Uhl-
niger. j. B. Muthe, Joseph Borland, J. L.
Evans, ". NJ. Bell and William L. Bayne.
He Didn't Fight With His Mouth.
IN the course of the eveni1E General
Tavior and Cap;aiL: Kerr were called on to
make speeches General Tavlor was intro
iuced as comrade of General Gregg and a
man of few words. He was good fighter
but not with his mouth. He was greeted
with vigorous applause and spoke for a
short time.
In his speech General Gregg referred to
the greatness of Pennsylvania; its fertile
valleys magnificent forests, great mines,
Ctc. The Rebellion, if it mad succeeded, would
have created a series of petty republics in
the North. WHY the Rebellion did not
succeed was because the old soldiers left
their homes and went to the front How
well thev succeeded history shows No
matter what the sacrifices made, there is not
a soldier who regrets what he did. What
ever credit received" he said. was only
reflected from the lnen who served under
me. There were no better soldiers in the
field or in the world" General Taylor he
said pointing him out on the platform, was
one Of his regimental commanders and be re-
ferred TO him as a specimen. In conclusion
he said that he carried one Of their banners
in this campaign. The other WIS carried by
Comrade Morrison.
Captain Morrison was happy in his
yp-ech. but be only spoke for 4 few minutes.
Owing to sickness he is not able to stand
long at a time. Colonel Stewart was the
eloquent man OF the evening. He said be-
cause one man proved faithless, it was no
reason 70 claim that other men would do
likewise he called attention to the fact
that 8a-lislev was moi q soldier. He pune
tuatel his speech with several apropoS
stories that were much enjoyed.
Soldiers Are Not Played Out.
Najor Denniston was introduced He
remarked that they would teach the politi-
cal parties that the old soldiers are not dead
yct. Captain Barbour then made another
speech, and, though Il Democrat, said he
wes for the soldier ticket Captain W. i.
Patterson was another Democrat who de-
dared he would vote for them. The meet
ing concluded with q few remarks from NJ.
n. Bel and Mr. McCord of Erie
Tie War Veterans Club gave candidates
Gregg and Morrison 4 reception at the Du-
qucsne in the afternoon. They returned
from West Newton early III the morning.
A great deal has already been written
about the unsOphisticated ways of General
Gregg. 1t is apparent he is not q politi-
ciaa, bat his modest, unassuEning manner
j. sure to make MIN votes He was asked
how he liked political life. u felt Very
strange at first, " he replied, shut am get
ting used to it now. If accomplish moth
ing mo-e, il at least gives me an 0pportu-
nifty to see many of the old soldiers that /
probably never would have greeted again in
tajs life. This is great source of satisfac-
rion TO ne. So far as L can see the Repub-
iicSn party is united, and my friends assure
nc the ticket will be elected
The General was accompanied by General