The record-union., 1891-08-05

IN the line.
South Dakota, though small delega-
ton, made splendid showing, and were
cordially received.
The Washington and Alaska depart
nent, the most distant of all subordinate
divisions of the q. A. r., was represented
by little group.
General w. II. Fl. Clayton led Arkan-
sas' fifty men in the line of march.
The Florida delegation, 150 strong,
came next, under command of John
Welsh.
Eight men represented the infant State
OF Montana, under command of Depart
ment Commander Simons.
The Lone Star State was represented by
forty men, led by Department Com
mander Mann, the gallant commander of
the famous Second Illinois Artillery. On
flagstaff i'll the first rank pair of
IeXaS horns, seven feet from tip to tip,
were emblematic Of one of the products
of the State.
The Idaho delegation numbered twelve
persons, including United States Senator
Shoup, Department Commander Spot
ford and Acknowledgement Norman II.
Camp of Boise City.
a snail body of veterans from Ala
bama, Georgia and Florida were loudly
cheered.
The naval veterans were also warmly
received.
Ransom Post Of st. Louis came in for
It's share OF admiration. It was 200 strong
and accompanied by the United States
regular band. This is the first year Ran
som Post ever attended an encampment
when their Commander, General Sher-
man, was not present.
The Sons of Veterans, $500 strong, and
in command of Commander-in-C Chief l..
j. Webb, brought up the rear of the long
procession.
OVATION TO EX-PREsTDENT HAYES.
The spectacle of an ex-President of the
United States marching in the ranks is so
unusual that the tremendous ovation
rendered to eX-President Hayes to-day
was hardly surprise. The cheers which
swept along the line of march, like a
huge but slowly rising tidal wave, were
ever an indication Of the presence of the
distinguished ex-President. Mr.. Hayes
was recognized by all as he marched
with his post, from Fremont, Ohio.
Down Griswold street and near the inter
section of Congress street he kissed sew
eral little girls who ran out to meet him.
The old gentleman carried palm fam,
and appeared to enjoy the occasion quite
as much as his comrades.
GREETED WITH CHEERS.
AS New York swept around the cor
ners with splendid band and drum
corps, and their armed guards for start
ers, with their cleaning bayonets, their
appearance was always the signal for
cheer.
But the Continentals, with cooked hats
and regimentals, led by Uncle Sam, took
the crowd, who cheered themselves
hosrse. This unique band, with its odd
looking drummers, led the three solid
platoons bearing the old war colors of
New York.
a scream of hagpipes announced the
coming of the Gleangarris posts, and
they carried two battered regimental
flags.
The Pennsylvania division carried
battle flags, with flags of Spottsylvania
and other names of fields rendered inn
mortal by terrible strife. A storm Of
applause saluted these battle-scarred
colors.
PRESENTATION TO GENERAL yEAZEY.
Ex-President Hayes, accompanied by
Colonel Z. j. Hecker, and the committee
that purchased the 81 600 diamond G. A.
K. badge for General Veazey, called at
the National Department headquarters 10
make the formal presentation. The cere-
mony took place in large parlor Of the
hotel. where General Veazey stood with
his wife, surrounded by his entire staff.
'Commander-in-C -Chief'' said President
Hayes, "the comrades who have been
kproVlded with place on your staff have
assigned me the agreeable duty of pre-
senting to you this badge. We ask you
W dCctpI IL us a lOk6u Ol GIl6 esteem. aQ-
mlration and affection in which you are
held by ourselves and comrades of the
Grand Army. It viii, we trust, bring
you and your family joy, reminding you
of the honorable part you bore in honor
of the event of this age, sacred and
stainless war for the Union and liberty.
[Applause.l
During your term of office you have,
| as promised when chosen, kept between
yourself not only the touch of the elbow,
but the touch of the heart. May this
simple gift remind you pleasantly of the
events and comradeship of the great con-
f1ict of the famous day-Gettysbur Day
of your opportunity, Of your honorable
services and of your signal triumph.
May it be well-spring of gratifying
meditations in the future. In after times
this will be priZed as a family heirloom,
and those bearing your name will be
filled with gratitude That Providence al
lotted them the inspiring privilege of
tracing their origin TO man who. in
young manhood, was splendid figure in
the decisive battle of the civil war, and
who stood faithfully and brayely by
Abraham Lincoln from beginning to
end. lApplause. Our wishes and pray
ers are that your life may be long and
happy in the land which you did your
part to save" Applause.
General Neazey replied briefly, thank
ing the donors for their good wishes and
graceful compliment.
THE NEXT MEETING PLACE.
The next National Encampment of the
! G. A. r. viii be held at Washington City.
The justice of this assertion may not be
conceded by the partisans of Lincoln,
Neb., but inquiry at various department
| headquarters indicates that when the roll
Of States is called on the location of the
next encampment Washington will get
the prize by vote OF nearly two to one.
FIGHT FOR CoMMANDER-IN-C CHIEF.
The various candidates for Commander
in-Chief are pressing their claims with
! increased energy. Charles p. Lincoln of
! Washington, d. c., Assistant Commits
sioner of Pensions, has withdrawn from
the race.
AS it stands tonight the choice is be-
tween WeiZert of Wisconsin, Smedberg
of California, Hurst of Ohio and Hoges
of New York. Weizert's candidacy is
the only one that is sharply defined, as
to States. The West, with the exception
of the Pacific Coast is practically solid
for his candidacy. The situation is COM
! plicated tonight by the sudden extrav-
agant claims OF Ohio, and the rumor that
Illinois may decide to present the name
of Ex-Governor Richard J. Oglesby for
/ Commander-in Chief.
RACE PROBLEM.
! The race problem is still much talked
| of subject, and the question on every lip
| is, Can this dispute be settled by the en-
campment without serious disruption
in the Southern divisions? The colored
| delegates from Louisiana VIII tomorrow
present their side of the case in an adj
/ dress to the encampment.
! Tonight was devoted TO receptions of
| the Commander in-Chief of the G. A. r.,
| Women's Relief Corps and Sons of Vet
| Grams by citizens of Detroit at the hall
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