Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-09-23

citizens of the national capital and more
especially for the executive and other COM
mittees, to the members of which so much
is due for the abundant success that has
crowned their every effort" With a warm
compliment to the local management for
their success Mr.. Morton closed as follows:
"As you and your comrades marched down
the Avenue the hundreds of thousands gath
cred to witness your steady movement
shouted acclaim and rejoiced in your tri-
umph. Tonight simply make feeble echo
of their welcome and hearty greeting
Response of the Commander.
The response was made by Commander
Palmer, who said he spoke for class of
men none more resolute in adversity none
more brave in danger, and none more mag
unanimous in victory. The soldier is some
times charged with egotism. 1t is a par
donable egotism, am sure, which causes
him to contemplate the dangers and vicis-
STUDIES through which he passed with so
much service to his country. Nay, may
not say with so much credit to himself" ;"
After a tribute to the achievements of the
soldier and a reference to the lesson of
patriotism taught by these festivals he add
ed: And the man who stands ready to
give his life for his country in time of
peril can safely be trusted in time of peace
l care not to what party he belongs"
Thanks to the Local Committee.
The commander then expressed for him
self and comrades thanks to the local COM
mittee for the royal manner in which they
had performed their difficult task Re
publics, he said, were not ungrateful-no
country had done so well for her defenders
as the United States and as further evil
dence of the gratitude of the people they
select to preside over the affairs of the ma
ton one who, with his comrades. stood
ready to give his life for the preservation
of the Union. And speaking out of the
depths of my own heart, and voicing the
sentiments and feelings of every comrade
regardless of party. we pray that He who
ruleth armies and nations will grant to
him health, strength, fortitude and wisdom
to meet the perpleXities and responsible
ties of his great office, and that the people
of the nation may say with one acclaim
Well done, good and faithful servant: you
reflected honor on the name of the Ameri-
can nation and you We're a credit to the
great order of which YOU are a member
the Grand Army of the Republic"
Other Brief Addresses.
Palmer was vociferously cheered at his
appearance and when he sat down. These
two We're the only speeches on the pro-
gramme, but General Burdette called out
eN-President Hayes, Postmaster General
WanamaRer, and Secretary of State Foster
all of whom briefly expressed their pleasure
ht oSliiS pISSSlit l'stlIi TO NalOr
and services of the Grand Army. and wished
the visitors a safe return to their re
spective homes. After refreshments had
been received the entertainment closed with
a promenade concert by the Marine band.
Clara Barton Receives.
Second only in the size of the crowd to
the affair at the pension office was the re
ception given by Miss Clara Barton at the
historic old mansion at the corner of Sew
entpenfh \
tiers for the Red Cross. The reception was
by invitation, and was given in honor of
the survivors of the war and to the various
organizations of patriotic women. For
three hours the old house was crowded to
every nook and corner with many persons
of prominence in official and Grand Army
circles. Secretaries Noble and Rusk rep
resented the cabinet.
The Michigan ladies gave reception
last night at Elks' hall to the G. A r.
comrades. Judge Harlan and others made
addresses