The National tribune., 1892-09-29
AN ABLE PAPER.
Extracts from the Address of the National
President.

Officers and Members Of The Tenth National
Convention:
in the chief city of cur great Nation, surrounded
by al that IS grand and great in the gif, of God
and man. we have assembled once more 10 render
account o. the pact year and legsiate for the
future. Since last met, in the CITY OF the
Straits another link has been added to that ever
lemgiiciiiEE chain OF time which makes Of the
wonderful past; another year has recorded day by
day, its joys and sorrOHs, lights anG shadows
pleasures md trials. Each life Has been more or
less affected 10y the changes, and The bravesl are
those " $50 have faced trials and resisted tenpil-
ton. Wine the past, with all its memories Is be
yond recall the future IL fuil Of hope The present
alone i ours. aud bids Us be diligeut
fully appreciate the great honor conferred by
placing in sly bands the guidance Of our order:
snd having accepted the sacred trust have, Ia ilie
light o! Gear conscience, performed every deity
presented 10 the be-; Of my ability.
Looking into tie faces before me, am forcibly
reminded lIat tie girls OF the sixties the mat
rong 81 today. For q moment imagine yourselves
again the fair young girls upon whose lives no real
sorrow had ye; come, when with pride you bound
the warriors sc IF" aud bade him 20 in defense
of American liberty. Could but take that
backward step and stand beneath tie threatening
clouds OF Wal, Instead Of gray-ha.!ec, crippled
veterans t!ai have passed ia. grand review te!r
Naiions head to-day we should find ourselves sur
ROUNDED ~ brave young heroes armed against an
unhOly rebellion. Here in the City Of Washing
ton, where the archives Of our Nation are sacrcd.y
Eed and " here 60 years ago domestic and foreign
intervention threatened the overthrow Of our Gov
eminent, breathe the mir Of liberty. The evil
oences 81 this bitter strife sre seen in crippIed
lOlf1h o. humanity. The hundreds battle
fields that dot the hills and ya!leys OF The sunny
6outh aud Tie vast cemeteries where sleep the Ma
tion's heroes
Here sacred soil we are doubly reminded Of
aur duty 10 tie living. By The sllyeged heads and
fsltering steps of the marching hosts know they
ere growing old, and one by one. following in
quick succession, they will drop from the ranks.
leaving behind those who claim our sympathy and
care.
II IS for those who fought the good fight and
their dependent ones We As an organization, labor
and legis.ate to-day.
In recognition Of these dulies-charitsble me-
mortal and educationRl-here, at common
sitar let us, as representative from every portion
q our loved country. concentrate best
thoughts Tor the upbuilding aud extension Of ouI
order.
WORK OF THE YEAR.
The legislation OF the ninth National Convention
placed in ths hands Of the present Administrator
many unpleasant duties to perform and insiruc
Sous TO carry out In accordance with obligation
Q. Office each decision and act has been promui
gated aud executed 10 the very best Of my ability
and understanding.
All matters pertaining 10 the work, discipline
and welfare of the Order have been carefully re
viewed, and judgment passed Ia accordance will
facts end testimony produced sud my most consci
sntious ideas OF right. Often the way has beer
dark and fe:tered by complications Which at time
seemed almost insHrmouEtabie yet by peisever
snce the end has been reached and the burden
made light by law and justice.
According 20 instruction the new Ritual, a
adopted by Ilinth Convention, published ans
distributed nmoHg tie Corps Of the Ordsr at
early datc and is now in general use and feel as
cured Mat is perfection and excellence IS bishl!
appreciated, and thai IL receives general commen
soaiioa.
En compliance with action Of The last Nations
C0uvcBiicl the Red Book also published ant
placed H. lbo hands OF the National Treasurer 10