The National tribune., 1891-08-13

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No choice, Palmer lacking seven votes Of a
majority.
Comrade Barnes California; announced that
California desired to change her vote to Pal
mer. This was greeted by an outburst of ap-
plause.
Comrade Gray wisconsin, succeeded in
getting recognized by the COmmander-in-C Chief,
and said that while it was disgraceful to be
defeated By an enemy. it was glorious TO bo
overcome By friend. aud he took pleasure in
moving TO mako the election unanimous.
lNoeiierous applause-
Comrades Smcdberg and Weissert were ap-
pointed committee 20 escort COmrade Palmer
10 the platform. Comrade Smedberg made u
happy little speech in presenting the new Com
mandeF-in-Chiei TO tho Eneampment, and
Comradc Palmer returned his thanks briefly.
Loud calls were made for Weis5ert who ap-
SENIOR VICE CoMMNSDEE-IN-CHIEF.
Comrade Alger presented the name Of one Of
Aichig1u's beloved comraies-Col. Henry M.
DufIield.
Comrade Barnum New York moved that the
rules DO suspended, aud the Adjutant- General
be instructed 20 cast the ballot Of the Encamp-
ment for Comrade DuiiieId. Carried.
Loud calls were made for DutHeId. and Com
radc Alger introduced him as the handsOmest
comrade in Michigan.
Comrade Duffeld returned his thanks briefly.
Encampment took recess for one hour.
AFTER RECESS.
Mesdames Wittenmyer and Craig, Of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps. were admitted aud received
by the Enclmpmsnt standing.
Mrs Wittenmyer said that they came TO bring
the greeting Of 1I7,OO0 Of as grand and loyal
women as ever lived She felt sure that the
comrades would be glad to learn that the
W.RC. was growing rapidly; that it had ex-
pended sl5O,0Jo in charity last year aud had
sl6S 900 IN the treasury. She spoke briefly as to
the new W.R.C Home. and introduced Mrs.
Charity Rusk Craig, daughter Of Secretary
Rusk.
The Commander-in-C Chief said that Mrs.
Craig was doubly representative. She repre-
sented her grand old soldier iather-the Secre-
taTy Of Agriculture, and the W.R-C.
Mrs. Craig modcstly referred to the great
burden laid upon her weak shoulders. She
spoke Of her interest in relief work dating
from the day when she had to minister to
s0rely-wouuded father and other relatives, and
pleasantly referred to the work which the
N.faC. had been doing.
The COMMANDMENTS Chief expressed the graft
tude and appreciation Of the r. Of the work
Of the WRC, and tho comrades gave three
cheers and rOse as the ladies retired.
Comrade Rassiour Mo- presented the name
Nebraska, for Junior Vice Commander-in-
Chief
Comrade Rlle fDel.) presented the name Of
Past Department Commander Ayars.
a comrads from Georgia presented the nams
Of Department Commander A. Z. Sholes.
The ballot resulted:
9iO
ShOies 50
Ayars %
Clarkson was declared elected. Election
made unanimous.
IN AiEMORIAsI.
Comrade Warner presented resolutions Of
regret upon the death Of COmrade w. T. Sher-
man, aud accompanied them with an eloquent
tribute TO the virtues Of the dead eomrade
Adopted by a rising vote, and Comrades Warner,
Alger Fairchild, Smedberg and Weissert were
appointed to prepare o suitable expression by
the Eneampment.
Comrade Goblin pa moved that similar
action be taken in regard to Admiral Porter.
Carried.
Comrade Evans moved that similar action be
taken in regard to the death of Senior Vice
COmmander-i Chief TObin. Carried
Comrade Alger moved that similar action be
taken in regard to the death of Past Com
mander-in-C Chief Devens
On motion Of Comrade Milliken (Me.) a
similar committee was ordered TO draft resOlu-
tions of respect TO the memory of Hannibal
Uamlin.
Also, in the death of Gen. A. II. Terry.
Gonzales Ayars aud Sholes were appointed
n committee TO conduct Comrade CiaTkson to
the stand. lie returned thanks for his cleo
tion.
MUST BE CLOTHED ACCORDING TO REGULA-
TIONs.
Comrade Townsend (O} moved that it was
the sense Of the Encampment that no one
should appear in il unless wearing a Grand
Army uniform and badge. This was adopted
by an overwhelming vote, but Comrade Wagner
raised the point OF order that there was no uni
form prescribed for the National EncampmenE
aud the resolution was rescinded.
The greeting Of the Ladies Of the GAR. was
received with appropriate action.
SURGEON GENERAL.
The rules were suspended, and the Adjutaut-
General was directed TO east the ballot OF the
Eucampment for the present incumbent, DIR. b.
+. Stevenson, OF Kentucky, for Surgeon
General.
CHAPLAIN-IN-CHIEF.
A. V. Keudrick (Iowa), ID. @. Milnor kan.
aud s. Il. Paine tFla.) were nominated for
Chaplain-in Chief The ballot resulted as fol.
lows:
Paine.
kCudTick --..l8O
Paine was declared elected. The election
was made unanimous.
THE COMMANDER IN-CHIEF's ADDRESS.