Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-08
THE G. A. R. ENoAmpmENT.

Report of the Committee on Monu- ments-Grand Officers Installed The New Commander Presented With a New Flag. DETROIT, Aug. 7.-At the opening of the GAR. encampment to-day the first busi- ness was the report of the committees on John A. Logan and Phil Sheridan monu- ments. Logan monument fund now reaches about $65, 900 and is closed. For the Sheridan monument they have $50,00 in hand.
 Past Commander-in-C Chief Burdette of Washington presented reports on a variety of subjects, deprecating in particular the action of members in endeavoring to secure the influence of the organization toward any interference in matters belonging to the various departments of the government by the G. A. R.
 The same committee reported adversely on a communication from the Sons of Vet erans desiring closer connection with the GAR.
 An amendment to the rules and regula- tions was adopted by which posts can change their location by two-thirds vote of the members.
 An amendment was also adopted per hitting department encampments to be held as late as July 1.
 The amendment permitting the election of department officers in December was defeated.
 The attempt to change the rules so as to read, "Those who did not voluntarily bear arms against the United States" we re en- titled to membership of the G. A. R. was defeated
 The grand officers were then installed by Past Commander-in-C Chief Beath of Philadelphia. Commander-in-Chief Yea zey, turning over the command of the G. A. R. to Commander in Chief Elect Palm CT, said: "It is now my privilege and pleasure and duty to present to you your commission, and in doing it desire you will take with it my best wishes, as I am sure you have the best wishes of not only the representative comrades of the G AR, but of the entire body throughout the length and breadth of the land for suc- cessful administration, filled with pleasure and prosperity. [Applanse.]
 Commander Veazey presented the new head of the organization the new flag and continued: I now hand you the new flag of the G. A. R. [Cheers.l We have marched under our old flag now for a quarter of century and it is so worn that it is not safe to use it any longer and on the silver anniversary of our order this new one has been obtained: give it into your hands, to be guarded as for twenty-five years the old one has been guarded by your prede- cessors. am sure it will be safe in your hands, because behind you will be 800, ,0O0 men who will stand by you and by this flag. [Cheers.
 In response the new commander -in-chief said:
 Comrades, let me briefly say I accept this office with heart of gratitude to the comrades who have chosen me to this high position, and I hope that when have reached the end of my ts1 n of office may leave as clean a record behind me as the comrade who has served you during the past year" Cheers.
 The committee appointed to take action on the death of General Sherman, Admiral Porter and ex-Vice President Hannibal Hamlin and Past Commander Charles Dev- ems, reported appropriate resolutions.
 A national council of administration of the G. A R. was elected including the fol lowing names Connecticut, John c. Clarke, New Haven. Maine, Washington Cushing, Fox Greek. New Hampshire, B. 0. Clarke, Onway. Rhode Island, Henry c. Luther. Vermont, D. J. Stafford, Nor risville.