New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-23
A RECEPTION IN THE PENSION BUILDING

A RECEPTION IN THE PENSION BUILDING.
vICE-pREsI DENT MORTON WELCOMES THE
GUESTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PALMER RESPONDS.
Washington, Sept. o2.-The leading social occurrence
OF the week in honor of the Grand Army the re-
cepton TO the members OF the National Encampment
given by the citizens OF Washington this evening In
he spacious court of the Pension Office building. Inc
Interior Of the building had been handsomely decorated
with flags and bunting The committee having the
reception in charge had wisely restricted the invita-
tons to limited number. The crowd, therefore,
while large, at time uncomfortable So a
large platform had been erected In the centre OF one
side OF the court for the accommodation OF those per-
participating in the exercises The Marine Band
played patriotic airs. The choral society Of Washing
ton sang several patriotic songs, with solos by Der
shane Coward and Mr. Costello. When the choral
society sang Marching Through Georgia." the whole
audience Joined in the chorus. singing it over and
over again. "The star Spangled Banner was recited
by Charles r. Hanford.
The prominent officials and Of the other persons
Invited attend the reception assembled in the room OF
the Commissioner and when the band played Hail
to Chief" they marched down stairs and took their
seats on the platform. Vice President Norton who
took the Presidents place escorted by John JOY
Edison, Chairman of the Citizens Committee. they
we're followed by ex-President Hayes Secretary John
W. Foster Postmaster General wanamaker, John Palmer
the retiring Commander Chief Of the G.. A r.. Dis
trict Commissioner Douglass, the Presidents private
secretary, Mr.. Halford senator Henderson and Mr.
Grlnnel the Third Assistant Secretary Of State Al
ter taking places on the platform Commissioner Doug
lass introduced icePreedent Morton, who delivered
the speech Of welcome follows:
Delegates 10 the Encampmen Of the Grand Army
of the Republic The pleasant duty devolves upon me
treat TO ef sd ra to ES dr c' Se Of
armies OF the Republic that during the DARK houi 9.
the SaO rub5 S ycT9 sT @ no "s
words of greeting and of welcome. .,
capital. and more especially for the executive and
other committees. to The members Of which so m ,
every effort. Difficulties arose only to be overcome;
and during all the months Of active preparation ana
th e0 waT eiS e comgcs ou Of their aim TO make
the G Of dTsr G remain A a V
cherished memory and live in history ~, o,,,.o,s =,
washington who have given such generous aid and
valuable support. but the patriotic people OF the whole
in in-i spprccative love to its defenders.
The wisdom Of Congress deGreed that the burden o.
dents Of this beautiful city There are many al ows5
the land whS f ht the We Sa
enjoy proves 50 C9ncu 81 me has n5 mn
public entsrprise or individual spirit.
avenue the hundreds of thousands gathered to witness
your steady movement shouted acclaim and re1oicffd
Of their welcome and hearty greeting.
When the applause following vlcc-presldent Nor
toms speech had subsidized General John Palmer re-
sponded follows:
Of the Republic-Lades and Gentlemen The committee
did me great honor in again ASSIGNING to me me pleas
TO which have been subjected feel that my health
an n s or 10 Do dTs Justice his grand OCCASION
tonight for class OF men, none more resoute IN
nnve1 M in Vetory The solder sometimes
charged with egotsm II is pardonoee ego,Im
and vicisstudcs through which he passed, with so much
To thS citizens Of Washington the committee who
have given generously Of their time and energies
Comrades their grateful appreciation for The mag
talities showcred upon all who have visited your city
on iris memorable occasion And 70 the loyal women
Who have generously aided in adding 10 our pleas
gTss and INV VINO Co @Tr Cod G c hem ell ~
Looking tonight upon those National Smelems;
e enes the certacates Of Naon's substantial raitud"
10 hut n S gratitude is MOI one Of the c6arTc;crscs The
American Nation. As further evidence o. gfat,,ude
one Who with his comrades. stood ready to give his
life FIR the preservation Of the Union ana spcaRing
o o%5 M rs and nsS Of every comrade regardless
Of party we pray that lie who ruleth armies and ma
restore !" health and strength his beloved partner in
M and sone TO grant to him Iss'h and
responsibilities Of his great Office and ne people OF
the SaSn may y WIZ" Vd Ong honor on the
OF the American Nation, and you were credit 10 the
great order OF which you are a memDer-the 'rand
Army OF the Republic.
when General Palmer had finished his speech there
were loud calls for ex-Presidcn HAYES, Postmaster
General Wanamaker and Secretary Foster each OF
whom responded briefly and happily. Ex President
Hayes was complimentary TO the city OF Washington
and To the progress II rad made: . - .
Postmaster-(eneral Wanamaker thought II was a
pleasure u live In the year 1892. when Washington
was surrendered 10 the Grand Army men, ne re
oced 10 think that the love for the nag was not grow"
Ing less. . $1,000, -. ono
Secretary Foster expressed his pleasure al seeing
his former comrades in arms ana ASKED "ou pc'Sis
on them a they returned TO their homes. ,
During the evening the presentation OF the Na'Iqpnuai
standard guard OF honor, with hanahereniedd
aIie by the ontire asscnblagc took place, the band
playing Rally Round the Flag supper was
served followed by promenade concert ana DANCING