The record-union., 1892-03-10
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
OPENING DAY OF THE ANNUAL
ENCAMPMENT.
Fresno Crowded With Visitors-Gov-
ernor Markham Enthusias-
ticaIly Received.
Special to the REcoRp-UN1ox.


FRESNO, March 9.-The twenty-fifth
annual Encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, Department of Califor-
MIA, began to-day in this city. Never
before in the history of Fresno has it con-
tanned SO many strangers, and the city
has assumed a metropolitan air. The
number OF strangers in the city must be
about 1000 at least, and Fresno's hospi-
tality is taxed to the utmost. The train
arriving this morning was in two sec
tons. The Veteran Guard of San Fran
cisco, accompanied by the Presidio band.
arrived in three special cars. Adjutant-
General c. q. Allen and staff came on the
same train.
Governor II. Fl. Markham and party
arrived on the noon train from Pasadena
and was met at the Southern Pacific
depot by the Reception Committee. The
Veteran Guard of California, headed by
the Preside band, escorted him around
the principal streets of the city to the
hotel. There was much enthusiasm.
The organizations represented at the
encampment are the Grand Army of the
Republic, Woman'S Relief Corps and
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. Each met at different places, having
sessions both morning and afternoon,
sion this morning and afternoon. The
morning session was presided over by
Senior Vice Department Commander =. .
L. Cunningham, General Barnes, the De-
partment Commander, being unable to
attend. Junior Vice Commander Ennis
of Sacramento, took the chair of Senior
Vice, and Z. j. Z. BoScoyich was assigned
10 the chair of Junior Vice. Rev. NJ 4.
Morrison was appointed Chaplain pro
tem., in the absence of Rev. y. L. Need
ham OF San Francisco. The meeting was
an executive session, and not open TO the
public. After the appointment of vari-
Gus committees, adjourned till the after
noon.
At the afternoon session the commit
tees reported. The Committee on Gre
dentials report and the roll-call showed
that a third of the whole number of dele
gates were present.
The acting Commander was authorized
to invite Governor Comrade Mark ham to
take seat in the convention. This was
member of the Pasadena Post, is not a
delegate.
Comrades Watts and Solomon were ap-
pointed TO escort the Governor to the
hail.
The most important action of the vet
Grams to-day was the passage of resolu-
ton expressing confidence in General
to the General:
FRESNO, March o.-At regular session OF
the Department of California, q. A. r., held
on the above date, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
ReS0iued, That in view of the recent attacks
upon your record as a soldier, we, your COM
rades of the Department OF California. in en-
eampment assembled, desire to express to you
our continued confidence as a comrade SOL
dier and citizen. Il. c. MAsTELLER, a. A q.
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic and Women's Relief Corps also
held business meetings. Nothing but
preliminary work was done. such as the
appointment of committees and the sub
mission of reports, etc. Tomorrow morn
ing the election Of officers will take place,
and much interest is being manifested in
a favorable report.
J. b. Fuller of Marysville is named as
the most prominent in connection with
the Office of Department Commander.
Tonight big reception was given at
the Barton Opera house, attended by all
the notables and delegates to the encamp-
ment. Interesting literary and musical
exercises We're given. An address OF
welcome. by Hon. George E. L. Church,
was responded to by G. \. Woodruff, in
the absence OF, General Barnes. Governor
Markham then made an eloquent speech
in iavor of the veterans. lie said the
sum expended i'll pensions was slight,
considering the worthy purpose, and ad-
vocated the freest liberality. The speech
was enthusiastically received.
Tomorrow afternoon a grand parade
will take place, in which Governor Mark
ham and staff and Acknowledgement Allen
and staff Will take part.