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it had been augmented but s237 81 during

1t had been augmented but S237 81 during
the past year.
The Inspector Generals report, after
detailing the condition of the order, says
IN conclusion: "Our comrades in the
stronger and more prosperous depart
ments should not be forgetful of the ne
cessitles OF those in the weaker and less
favored territories, and should assist and
encourage them in the good work when
| ever opportunity offersn
The report of the Judge Advocate Cen
eral derives its chief interest from his de-
clslon on the vexed race question, and as
his conclusions differ from the recon-
mendations of the Chief.
the dispute is only further complicated.
Inc decision is as follows: 1.-The ques-
tlon proposed is whether there can law
fully be two departments covering the
same territory at the same time. For in
stance, department made up of white
posts, and another of black posts, or one
OF foreign born and another of native
born. think the question must be an
sWered IN the negative. The idea is con-
trary to the usages and universal under
standing of the order hitherto. If addi-
tlonal departments in the States NAV be
formed on the lines of color or birth, they
may be on lines of personal antipathies,
or upon dlsagreements of any kind. But
without advertlng further to the obvious
evils likely to follow from establishing
rival departments in any State. it is
enough that it is clear the rules and regu-
latlons do not provide for nor warrant the
establishment of but one department in
any State or Territory
The report of the Surgeon General is
chiefly interesting in the statement it
contains from Pension Commissioner
haum that the amount of SIG, ,000, 900 will
be expended for pensions during the fis-
cal year.
GAVEL PRESENTATION.
During the forenoon session Encamp-
ment Commander-inC Chief Veazey was
presented with two gavels. The first was
an ivory one, from Comrade Clarkson of
Nebraska, and the other a wooden, pre-
sented by Comrade Duffield of Michi-
gan. The latter was made from wood of
Ihe Ilag-staH that surmounted the fort at
Detroit $50 years ago.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The Commander-in-C Chief then an
pointed the Committee on Resolutions.
Among those appointed are the follow
ing comrades: Judson Spafford of Idaho,
V. Is. Tuttle of Oregon, w. H. L. Barnes
OF California, A. O. Simons of Montana.
Philip Motherill of New Mexico. C. w
Wallace of Utah, S. G. Cosgrove of Wash
ington and Alaska.
THE NEGRO AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
The negro question was referred TO a
special committee consisting of Merrill of
Massachusetts, Henderson of Pennsylya-
MIA, Conger of Ohio, Linehan of New
hampshire and Atkins of Ohio.
The Ladies of the G.. a. r. received
quasi recognition by the appointment of
committee to return their greeting.
WASHINGTON THE NEXT PLACE OF MEET
ING.
The afternoon session was devoted
almost entirely to discussion regarding
the selection of a place for holding the
next encampment. After a long and
heated debate the matter was settled on
the first ballot by Washington securing a
majority of twenty-seven votes over
Lincoln
RESOLUTIONS We're unanimously adopted
requesting Congress to pass q law an
thor1Zlng the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to permit railroads to give re-
duced rates TO all soldiers and sailors of
the war OF 1S6l-65 attending the national
encampments.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
limiting the length of the parade at all
future encampments to two miles.
The location of the next encampment
having been settled, the interest of the
encampment is now chiefly centered in
the election of Commander-in-C Chief.
Captain John Palmer of New York, A.
G: Welszert of Wisconsin and Colonel
w. X. Smedberg of California are the
Leading candidates, and it is safe to saw
that one of these will be elected. The
long and stubborn contest in the New
ork delegation between Palmer and
Hedges ended to-day in a victory for
Palmer, after several caucuses had been
held. Tomorrow the battle promises
very interesting three-cornered strug-
gle, with the chances somewhat in favor
OF Palmer, since he is to receive the
united support of the New York delega-
ton.
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS.
DETROIT, Aug. 5.-The Woman's Re-
lief Corps opened its ninth annual con-
yention to-day. The attendance was
large, and the reports of the various Off
GERS showed the order to be in flourish
ing condition.
The convention was called to order by
National President Mary Gears McHenry
of Denison, la.
The opening address of the President
was devoted chiefly to the growth of the
order during the past year. "The mem
bership," said the President, s'has stead
lily increased during the year, and the
order is represented in every State in the
Union except Idaho and Alabama. and
al the Territories except Indian and
Alaska. Even Canada claims it's post
ana auxiliary corps. During the wear
800 corps, with membership of 1900,
have been instituted.
There are auxiliary to the posts of
colored veterans twelve corps in Vir-
ginia, four in the Carolinas. three in
Florida, three in Louisiana, two in Ten
nessee and one each in Georgia. Arxan-
sas and Mississippi, making total of
twenty-seven corps, aside from those be-
longing to the regularly organized de-
partmeDts. Seven of these have been in
stituted this year. A most princely gift
is the appropriation by the Ohio Lerisia-
ture of S25, 900 for the erection of a cottage
upon the Home grounds. We asked for
$500, and they gave us S25, 900. This is
the highest recognition of the Women,s
Relief Corps and it's work ever given.
The report of the Pension COMMITTEES
shows that they still keep the needs of
our army nurses before Congress. The
failure year after year in their efforts to
procure pensions for these deserving
women is a matter of deep regret to ALI
but | trust their endeavors will event
ually be rewarded"
The day was principally consumed in
the discussion of reports of the various
officers.
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