The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-15
IN MEXICO CITY.
A FIOurishins Post There, and Its Endorsement
bI President DIax.

EDTToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: IL has been my in
tention for some weeks To write you an article
about our GAR Post recently organized in this
city lt may not seem strange To many Of your
numerous readers that such fact has been accom-
plished. but t. many who have visited this c0un-
try. or are in anyway familiar with its customs,
laws and history, IL cannot help being a matter Of
wonder as TO how any body Of Americans could
have carried IL out.
The old soldiers ia this country however have a
champion, aud when once started at AM thing hals
"ful team" The eomrade To whom refer was n
member OF Mission Ridge Post. Chattanooga lie
applied to the Department Of Tennessee for n
charter, which was duly forwarded aud on June
-, last, our Post, +. %. e. Ord. 100 Department Of
Tennessee, was duly mustered in by proper au-
thority. The Post opened with Is members. 10
now has ., with five recruits to be sworn in There
are many yet to come. a. the fact becomes more
generally known that there Is Post established in
Mexico.
Our Commander. c. NJ Bush. who is well known
throughout Mexico ~ "A merchant Of und0uhted
integrity, - the gentleman To whom all credit
u due for the idea and carrying. ont Of this noble
work. aud the comrades feel grateful toward him
Tor Hi- uHtiTiug efforts.
While il is true that Mexico l. to-day but i've
days ride from New York, yet u il foreign coun-
try, and retains many customs which can be traced
hack FOR centuries. None Of who have lived
hero any length of time fail To realize that are
indeed away from home. aud in n strange land.
Consequently you appreciate our pleasure
when we meet in our hall in Fraternity. Charity
and Loyalty. with nag Of the Union the stars
and stripes, placed upon tire altar, surrounded by
comrades, all good men aud true. We meet twice
every month. Our attendance averages Is mem
bers. We do not any books, the officers having
committed the Ritual to memory.
We had a good old fashioned Campfire n short
time since at the residence Of C0mrAde Alexander
Genuine fires were made the brick floors poles
hung on tripod and the beans. rice. coffee and
mik Kept hot while We sang " Marching through
Georgia" etc.
1t Is proposed to organize GAR excursion
from the States to Mexico during the coming
Winter. Low rates will be given and many com
Tades who wish will have nn opportunity to visit
TINS wonderful country. Those who come will
ceive soldiers welcome by the members of Ord
Post, and l will never regret the trip.
Mexico has delightful climate at all times Of the
year aud there - perfect protection TO life and
property append n copy of n letter from Presi-
dent Diaz IN reply to a communication sent him
asking for authority 10 establish - G.. A. r. Post
In this city. The 18th ult. WAS his birthday auui-
NeT-aTy. and we called on him In n body mt his
private PALACE, presenting him with our photo
sfnpus taken ln group. We were presented by
she -ecTetnTy OF state and Col Green. Abide amp
is President received us with great kindness, aud
before taking our leave lac remarked:
Az old sol!iers are friends, and know from
experience there - no friendship equal To it,"
As many Of your readers may feel Interested in
knowing who the old soldiers are composing our
Post, give list of their names aud former rezi-
ments:
Oflieers-Com.. @. VI. Bush Igth Wis: g. " c.,
W j. DeGres-. 10th Mo. Cav; J. " O. J. g. Nor
dough. iith Ne; AdTt, Ed. NJ. Pearce. 76th H.; q.
N. Henry r, Webb. 4th MINI: Surg. o. Il. II.
Railing, li5lh y. Y; Chap. w. II. Alexander i1th
Ohio; %. d., Harry w. Benton, ist KY: o. g.. IT, w.
Howe. u. ). Navy Comrades Herman StnTm. 5ith
IND; 4. ii. VI. y Agramonte. Gen. IIoOker's staff;
J. Parker Read. 2i y. H.: w. r. Ross; f. A. Ken
ynn, 9th y. j.; X. j. Rising. 9th No. Cav: John
Townsend. lst Cal. Cav: Daniel w. Lyon, 2I Kan.
Cav: Charles r. Driesman, 4th Mich. Cav; r. VI.
Campbell 9h Mo; NJ ;. Grover, sth Gal; r.. >.
lawion, 2d Mich Cav; Albert Schuler. 9ih N. J.;
julius PhsteT. 9Th Cal: Francis q. Dugsau, 18th
Wis; Chris = Martin. Ist ". j. Cav.
Here Is the Presidents letter:
PALACE OF THE PRESIDENT CITY OF MEXICO.
To Mc-sT-- q. H. ". Y AGEAMOSTE j. w. DEG KEss,
HAREY W. BEsTOS. AND q. VI. Bush
MY DEAR SIRs: / have examined the cummunl-
cation which you have sent me- making known
your desire Of establishing in Mexico - Lodge"
or branch Of the association called in the United
States Grand Army OF the Republic" composed
wholly OF those who, ia your country served their
Government from ls6I To 1865. lighting against the
rebellion Of the Southern States.
Tie objects of th5 society, you pleased 90
exp ain n. consists in binding together in links
Of brotherhood the soldiers and sailors paTtci-
paiing ia that event, and whose record Of services
are without any stain and placing yourselves in
position To lend each other mutual assistance.
You also add that to fully realize your desire
you promise that there - nothing ia youT collective
organization that - not Ia harmony with my legi-
tiuHte interest or that Of this Republic IL - a
pleasure for me 10 answer you that being expressly
guaranteed ga tlie fundamental law Of the nation,
the right Of foreigners 10 together and nsso-
ctate for every lawful object whatsoever, except
taking part in the pOlicsl affairs Of the country
(Which right j. reserved for Mexicansl, you are IN
absolute liberty 70 organize the society to which
you refer.
You are also pleased 10 honor me with very fat
terIHg observations personally, which, coming
from Old soldiers Of the great neigh boring Repub-
lie. give my most sincere thanks for their kind
ness, ami heartily congratulate them for their
idea Of inaGguTatiug the beneficeHt organization
above mentioned, and give you my sincere wishes
for IL prosperity, and particularly for yourselves
individually, md sub-CTIbs my-eif yOur most
OUedieHt servant. (-2nedJ PROFIEIo DIAZ.
III. w IL CITY of Mexico. MEXICO