Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-20

before me the survivors OF a generation
OF men who have emblazoned the paees
OF the history Of freedom for all time to
come who have set an example for re-
publican France, for united Germany.
ior reconstructed Italy; and who have
Droadened and deepened the founda-
tlons OF the English constitution and OF
Angio-Saxon liberty. OF this great
army OF liberty. whether for them who
nave passed away, or those who are still
present Tor duty, you are the honored
representatives.
"The president would speak to you az
comrade; 1t is for me to greet you in
the welfare OF the whole people: in be-
half OF trade and commerce Of the hus-
bandman and the artisan; the EMPLOYER
and employed; in behalf OF all men and
women, from every section, who love the
union. Did you welcome in behalf of
the president and bis cabinet advisers:
in behalf of the congress of the United
States andthe national judiciary, admin
istering collectively the government you
have secured; and in behalf of whole
people made illustrious by your hero
ism, and that OF your adversaries, now
your friends. greet you in behalf of
the stalwart north, of the loyal south, of
the sun-illumined east, and the COM
manding west; under the shadows of
the capitol you have preserved in this
beautiful city, founded by Washington.
made sacred by the services and sac1i-
fees OF Lincoln, and in full view of Vir-
ginia, the birthplace of presidents, and
the burial place of heroes.
I'm the order of time this may or may
not be your last grand review, but ex-
press the hope of grateful people that
heaven will bounteously lepgthen your
lives before you are called to the other
shore to rejoin the ranks of your COM
panions.
"And now, my countrymen, in behalf
OF the whole American people, dedi-
cate this Grand Army place, and COM
memorate the memorials which, it is be-
lieved. will be hereafter erected upon it
to the everlasting glories of the Grand
Army of the Republic. God bless you
all, and those who today unite with you
in strengthening the union of the great
republicn"
After Mr.. Morton's address, there
were very brief informal speeches by
Secretary Noble, Attorney General Mil
ler, Acting Secretary Of War Grant,
General Schofeld, and Gen. J. w.
Kiefer.
The fight for the honor OF entertain
ing the q. A. r. a year hence, has be-
gun. indianapolis is the first in the
field, and is pushing it's case vigorously,
but Lincoln, Neb., has begun to urge it's
claims. Thus far these are the only
cities suggested for the encampment.
Four active candidates are in the field
for successor to Commanderin Chief
Palmer. They are Col. R. HI. Warfeld,
OF California Col. Charles P. Lincoln,
of thedepartmento OF the Potomac; Capt.
A. G. Weiezer, OF Wisconsin, and Brig.
Gen. s. II. Hearst, of Ohio.
At the meeting of the national council
OF administration tonight, Commander
in-Chief Palmer presided, and the only
husiness transacted was the auditing Of
the accounts of the sdjutant general, the
quartermaster-seneral, and other officers
of the G.. A. R., preparatory to their
submission to International encampment
Wednesday. 84 M
A pleasant incident OF the reunion to-
night was the presentation to Command
er-in-Chief Palmer, by the ladies. of
beautiful Grand Army badge. The
badge is encrusted with diamonds and
other beautiful gems, and is said to have
cost $1,000.
Five police officers were badly burned
today by powder from cannon used in
firing a salute in Grand Army place.
David Shildollar, of Spiceyille, Ohio; G.
". Millet, of this city; J. A. Bradley, of
Illinois, and Miss Mary Liggett, of Ohio,
were also burned.
The principal event, socially, to the
visiting strangers this evening, was a
reception in the rotunda of the Capitol.
It lasted for three hours, from $50 to
Ill so O'Clock, and waa attended by
thousands. Arrangements for handling
such crowd as appeared had not been
made, and consequently there was much
jostling, and many persons had to leave
the building without getting even a
glimpse of the ladies who were acting as
hostesses. Among the latter was Mrs.
General Logan. Among the gentlemen
present were Viee-Preaident Morton,
Secretary Tracy, ex-President Hayes.
Generals Palmer and Alger.
A large and distinguished audience
listened for over three hours this even
ing, at the Congregational church, to
soul-stirring addresses, patriotic music
and national anthems, in honor OF the
memory of General Philip H Sheridan,
under the auspices OF Phil Sheridan
Post. No. IA, department of the Potomac,
G. A. r.