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urther complicated. The decision is as

1.-The question proposed is whether there
can lawfully be two departments covering
the same territory at the same time. Fol
instance, department made up of white
posts and black posts, CT foreign born and
another of native born. l think the ques-
ton must be answered in the negative.
The idea is contrary to the usages and uni
uersal understanding of the order hitherto
II an additional department IN the states
may be formed on the lines Of color or
birth, they may be on the lines of personal
antipathies or upon disagreements Of any
kind. But without adverting further 10
the obvious evils likely to follow from the
establishing of rival departments in any
state, it is enough that it Is clear the rules
and regulations do not provide for or war
rant the establishment OF but one depart
ment in any state or territory"
The report of the surgeon-general was
chiefly interesting in the statement IL con-
tains from Pension Commissioner Raum
that the amount OF $ll6.000,000 will be ex-
penoed for pensions during the fiscal year.
During the forenoon session of the en-
campment COMMANDMENTS Chief Veazey was
presented with two gavels. The irst was
an ivory one from Comrade Clarkson, of
| Nebraska, and the other a wooden one
from wood of the flagstaff that surmounted
the fort at Detroit $50 years ago.
The commander in-chief then appointed
a committee on resolutions. Among those
appointed are the following comrades
Judson Spafford, of Idaho: V. b. Tuttle, of
Arizona; w. H. L. Barnes, of California;
A. o. Simmons, of Montana; Philip Sor-
therill, of New Mexico; Il. q. Wallace, Of
Utah; S. G. Cosgrove, of Washington and
/ Alaska
The negro question was referred to a
special committee consisting of Merrill of
Massachusetts, Henderson of Pelnsylva
MIA, Conger of ONO, Linehan OF New
Hampshire and Atkins of Ohio.
The ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic received quasi recognition by
the appointment Of a committee to return
their greeting.
The afternoon session was devoted al
most entirely TO the discussion OF a selec-
ton of a place to hold the next encamp-
ment After a long and heated debate the
matter was settled on the first ballot by
Washington securing majority OF "a
votes over Lincoln.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
requesting Congress to pass law author
iZing the inter state commerce commission
to permit railroads to give reduced rates to
all soldiers and sailors OF the war OF 1876,
attending national encampments.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
limiting the length of the parade at all
future encampments 10 two miles.
The location OF the next encamDment
having been settled. the interest of the en-
campment is now chiefly conferred in the
election of a commander in-chief. Captain
John Palmer, of New York, A. G. Weis-
sert, of Wisconsin, and Colonel w. K.
Smedberg, of California, are the leading
candidates, and 1t is safe to say one OF these
will be elected. The long and stubborn
contest in the New YORK delegation be-
tween Palmer and Hedges, ended to-day
in victory for Palmer, after several eau
cuses had been held. To-morrow's battle
promises to be very interesting three
cornered struggle, with the chances some
what in favor of Palmer, since he is to re-
ceive the united support or the New York
delegation.
The Woman's Relief Corps opened its
ninth annual convention to-day. The at
tendance was large and the reports of the
various officers showed the order TO be in
tiourishing condition. The convention was
called to order By National President Mary
Sears McHenrJ Of Dennison, Iowa. The
opening address or the president was de-
voted chiefly to the growth Of the order
during the past year. 1.-The membership
said the president, has steadily increased
during the year, and the order Is repre-
scented In every state In the Union except
Idaho and Alabama and all the territories
except Indian and Alaska Even Canada
claims its post and auxiliary corps. Dur
ing the year 362 corps, with a mem Dership
of 1900, have been instituted. There are
auxiliary posts of colored veterans. twelve
corps in Virginia, four IN the Caro-
linas, three in Florida, three in
Louisiana, two in Tennessee, one each
in Georgia, Arkansas and Mississippi,
making a total OF twenty-nine corps aside
from those belonging 10 the regularly or
ganized departments. Seven of these have
been instituted this year. The most
princely gift is an appropriation by the
Ohio legislature of So, 900 for tue erection
of a cottage upon the home grounds. We
asked for s., 500, and they gave US SIS, 900
This is the highest recognition of the
Woman's Relief corps and its work ever
given. The report of our pension COM
mittee shows they will keep the needs of
our army nurses before Congress. The
failure year after year of efforts to pro-
cure pensions for these deserving women
is matter Of deep regret to all. But 1
trust their endeavors viii eventually be
rewarded
The day was principally consumed in a
discussion Of the reports Of the various Of
ficers.
A unique national convention was held
here to-day. The first reunion Of the
silent army Of deaf and dumb soldiers,
sailors and marines. The silent army de-
cided to lay the matter of Its pension
claims before the pension committee of the
Grand Army of the Republic. The mem
bers believe that all that is necessary to Sc
curs an equitable rating on the pension
schedule is TO call public attention to the
real significance Of their disabilities. The
manned soldiers league also held reunion
to-day.
The ''race question" will be settled TO-
morrow. 1t is understood majority of the
special committee will oppose the RELOCATION
of colored comrades 10 separate depart
ments. The recommendations OF Com
mander Veazey's annual address to-day
were unfsvorable to colored comrades, but
the sentiment of the encampment seems TO
be against separate departments.
Naval Veterans.
DETROIT, Aug 5.-The National Associ-