The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-20


Palmer was moment later shown
;Sanssd the assembly Rev a DE- Payne of q
fered prayer. He made a special plea for the
restoration 20 health of Mrs. Harrison. Commits
inmbia, was then introduced. As a municipal
officer, he was there TO consent with pride ana
pleasure. on behalf of the District. 10 the chance
of the name of white lot to "Grand Army
Place"
COMMANDER PALMER's ADDRESS.
There was applause when Commander-in-
chief Palmer, of the G. A. r., was introduced TO
deliver the Introductory address. Mr. Palmer
said:
"Comrades-For the first time since the close
OF the great civil conflict you Will have an OPP
portunity OF meeting your comrades In arms In
headquarters provided for eacn OF the great
army corps that existed during the war. It
would certainly be inyidious for me 10 single
out or attempt 10 mention any particular corps
for Its gallant service. l know that human
nature on the average Is ABOUT alike, ana can
appreciate how every soldier took special de-
by the corps In which he served and no one will
object II. when you get together to-day, the
recollecttons OF past dangers tempt you To be en-
thusiastic. have often heard tie boys say, my
corps won't Tight In some particular contest. bnt
you must bear IN mini that n large number or
the boys who were on the ether sido viii Iningle
with you during your visit I'm " Washington ana "
Is very likely that they Will have solne recoliec-
tiou OF what occurred from 1851 To 1868. " hat
ever ulueEtucfS OF OPINION We may nave DC W
the gallantry of the several corps. there is one
point upon which We all agree. that whether ~
was the comrade who wore the star or the caEle,
whether Ii was he who wore the Insignia
of a non-commissioned officer or the
common soldier who carried his in'sket IN the
ranks. each was loyal 10 the common cause FOR
which he served and each tried 10 do his full
duty as he saw It, The same can be said for each
corps and It's gallant commander-each dlo lis
m of 1bs 5s aon army
1.-The thought that so many of our gallant sol
diers cannot be with US to-day fills our hearts
with many sad reflections. The vacant places
than the presence OF the living. You
with the comrade who helped 10 add TO the fame
of your respective corps. And now, comrades,
know you all share my feelings OF profound
regret over the circumstances witch hay cansed
the absence OF one whom you would all have
been delighted to zee and hear, and who antic-
ipated the pleasure OF joining you ali IN the fcs.
service to the Nation In the hour of peril has
been supplemented by his wise ana patriotic
MANAGEMENT OF the affairs of this great Re
The reference IN the speech to President Har-
rison caused the first interruption hy cheers.
General Palmer. at the conclusion OF his address.
read the following telegram from the President,
regretting his inability 10 DO present:
II had looked forward with much interest 10
the great rehearsal in Washington next Tuesday
esteemed 1t one Of the highest honors of my pub
lc life 10 have welcomed 10 tho na-
its historic avenue this representative rs
sembly OF the men who not only saved the
city from threatened destruction. but nia,.e 1t
Union. II wonid also havc been one of the most
favored anu tender incidents OF my private life
to have taken these comrades again by tho hand,
but all this has been denied TO mo by the inter
venti0n OF o sod and imperative duty. ana can
only ask yon to give to all my cordial ereetinss
your very kind and sympathetic message.
"BKsJAm'S HARRISON"
The ecommander-in-chief announced that the
President directed that the White House and
grounds be kept open 10 them at other hours
than those at which IL WAS usually open TO the
public. This announcement was greeted with
applause renewed when the com mmander-in-chief
introduced Niccpresident Morton as ono who,
though not q comrade In its literal sense, was
with them In sympathy and spirit
MoRToN's DEDICATION ADDRESS.
The formal dedication address was then de-
livered py the vicc-prcsdent. who spoke in q
rather low bat clear and distinct voice thus:
Soldiers and Sailors of the Grand Army-A
sorrow tnat binds us all together calls me to',ake
the place In these ceremonies of the President
to whom you instinctively turn. as comrade
navy of the United states. The President has
been lately standing at the gates OF the Nation 10
challenge the entrance of an implacable enemy
While We need his high resolve and
inflexible w9l in defense of the people from
bedside of one dearer 10 him than life, we may
not forget what he owes to the tcnderest relation
of humanity, and chord of af.eetionate sympa-
thy reaches him from every hamlet and home in
the land. God give him grace in this hour Of
need.
or men VINO have emblazoned their ages OF his
tory and freedom for all fime to come; who have
set the example for Republican France,
for, united Germany, for reconstructed
stisa,on s Sn' and o. Xnslo-ssSon f liberty o Of
this great army. whether they have passed asay
ored representatives. The President would
speak to you as a comrade. 1t Is for me to greet
the welfare of the whole people; in behalf OF
trade and commerce; IN behalf OF the employer
and the employed IN behalf of all men and wom-
EN- from every section who love the Union. /
hid you welcome In behalf Of the President and
his Cabinet; In behalf Of tho Congress OF the
in behalf OF a whole people made INDUSTRIOUS by
your heoroism and that OF your adversares.
now your friends. 1 greet you In behalf
of a sunillumined east and commanding
west under the shadows OF the capitol you have
preserved In this beautiful city, founded by
Washington and made sacred by the services
and sacrifices Of Lincoln and in full view OF Vir-
gtnia, the birthplace OF Presidents and the
burial-place OF heroes.
"Your march to-day aud tomorrow will recall
to you, as It will TO as, the great review when
Grant ranged himself By the side OF the Presi,
dent OF the United States; whcn Mead saluted
the veterans Of the East and Sherman those of
the West. and when the light that iell upon the
dome OF the Capitol was flashed back from tho
sword OF Sheridan. In the order OF time this
may or may not be your last grand review, but
express the hope OF grateful people that
heaven will lengthen out your lives before you
are called to the other shore, TO reoin the ranks
OF your companions.
"And now my countrymen. in behalf OF the
whole American people. i dedicate this Grand
Army place and the commemorative memorials
which IL II believed will be hereafter erected
upon it to the everlasting glories Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic. God bless you all and
those who to day unite with ron In strengthen
ing the Union of the great Republic"
kImmediately on conclusion OF tho Vice -presi-
dents address. shipmate Baker, who manned
when that vessel sunk the rebel terror Alabama.
pulled guy rope, and the large United states
tlag whose folds had been lying against the pole
surmountinR the grandstand tower, spread IL,
surface TO the breeze and Grand Army Place"
was a thing Of fact forever. The final pro-
The tarspangled Banner" by the Marine
Band; but there were somo very brief informal
speeches by secretary Noble, Attorney general
Miller, acting Secretary of War Grant. General
Schofield and Gen. ]. W. Keifer before the wd
dispersed, and the services could DO said 10 be
actually at an end.
MINOR INCIDENTs OF THE DAY.
Thousands OF veterans visited the nayy.yard
and inspectedtke cruisers Dolphin and vesuvius.
Commander-in chief Palmer was presented by
his aids with gold Grand Army badge. set with
diamonds. that cost 81 900.
Four active candidates are In the field for sue
cessor to Commander -in-chief Palmer. They
are: Col. r. III. warfeld, OF California; Col.
Charles r. Lincoln of the Department OF the