The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-23
Where 1t Will Be Royalty Entertained If the
HOosiers Now at Washington Voice the Senti-
ments Of the People of the City and State.
Gen. Weissert, of Milwaukee, Chosen
to Succeed Commander Palmer.
Union Veterans Union Encampment and Other
Meeiings-Rsception at Which Vics-Pre
dent Morton and General Palmer Spoke.
MUST BE UP AND DOING.

Hoosiers Have q Big job on Hand In Pre-
perinG for the Next &. A. r. Enoampment.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-Late last night
Governor Chase left Washington for In
dianapolis. Just before he departed he said:
Indianapolis will make the G. A. K. Encamp-
ment next year a great success 1t Will not only
be matter OF pride, but one OF patriotism and
when it comes to that will back the people OF
Indiana against any in the world. 1t was gem
uine compliment to the State to have the Ma
tional Encampment located at her capital by ac-
clamation, and we must not let any effort fail to
make the occasion one of the most brilliant on
record. We must make il state affair Indiana
has about eighty thousand veterans; sho has
many sons of veterans and daughters, and they
should oil join hands, as believe they will, In
making the encampment at Indianapolis very
brilliant one. When we come TO fully realize the
task before us, and the Importance Of the thing,
we Will ind no trouble in overcoming ali oosta-
cles.
The expressions of Governor Chase have
been voiced to-day by almost every Hoos-
ier in Washington. 1t is fortunate that
so many of them have been hero during
this encsmpment. for they can tell from
actual experience what o successful en-
campment should be, and will know how
to 90 to work On every hand an early
organization is invoked. 1t is q big under
the Nations capital Here there has been
not only public fund of Sl50.000 cash. but
as much more expended by private and
public citizens. There have been the linn
itless resources of the army and navy and
entire federal government which will not
be at the disposal of Indianapolis, because
this is the seat of government. 1t is prob
able that the flags and bunting flying in
tho breezes now would be more than the
longest and heaviest freight train could
transport. There are trsin-loads of elec-
trical illuminatlons. Washington began
to organize for this entertainment as
soon as she got the sncamDment .
year ago at Detroit. 1t was te-
dious. long campaign of arrangements.
These will be necessary in the case OF In
dianapolis. The State will be expected to
contribute from her treasury in the direc-
ton of dedicatinR her soldiers monument.
The citizens of Indianapolis, who will get
the most direct benefit from tho encamp-
menb will have to give literally. The cit
izens throughout the state will be OK
peetxd to organize and extend assistance,
may be maintained. The great undertak-
ing is not appalling to the Indiana people
here. They feel confident that tho State
will be equal to the occasion in every re-
spect 1t 10 expected that tho cncampment
will contribute in the way of visitors to
the worlds fair, and that the latter will
help in the same manner The encampment.
A committee will, it IL said, be sent from
Indianapolis to Chicago to enter into an
arrangement with the worlds fair man.
ayers Tor cooperation. There is good rea-
son to anticipate at indianapolis. next
autumn. one Of the greatest events In the
history of the State.