The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-11
G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
The Governor Discusses the Coming of tn
Vetertns-Tbe Monument.


The Governor Discusses the Coming of the
Vetertns-The Monument.
Indiana has been accorded the honor of en-
tertaining the twenty.seventh annual encsmp.
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
which will be the greatest national event of
1898. with the exception of the Columbian eK-
position in Chicago. en- the duty confronting
our state therefore becomes also a MAGNIFICENT
opportunity. An invitation to come to Indiana
in 1898, which 1 extended on behalf of citizens
OF the state was accepted by the organization
by unanimous vote. this action being without
precedent. We take 1t indication of IN
exceptional favor, for the honor Of entertain
ing this encampment has always been gained
after sharp contention and earnest competition
As the greatest organization OF patriotic men
in the world. numbering nearly half a million
members, bound together by ties OF comrade-
ship in loyal service to their country, believe
that the Grand army OF the Republic deserves
the generous hospitality of any state in which
It's encAmpments may be held. The propriety
of extending this hospitality in q substan-
tial way has been well recognized in
other states, and | hope that Indiana will,
for her own credit, give as liberal support 10
the work OF arranging for suitable welcome
TO the visiting veterans as has been accorded
them by the states whore this encampment has
been held. The citizens OF Indianapolis. where
the encAmpment will be held, have given evil
denoe of a determination to 10 their utmost TO
make lt u success, out as the reputation OF In
diana is involved with that of indianapolis in
the success or failure of the arrangements for
the event, / hope the state will not neglect to
contribute its full share 10 the great under
tsking-one which may be made, with proper
support. the greatest in Indisna. In addition
to the reasons which have prompted other
states to give their support to arranging for the
national encampmept rs the fact that the TWEEN
ty-seventh encampment, to be held in Indian
apOs, lie also the OCc lsIou tor the dedication OF
the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument,
now nearing completion, which is also pro-
vided for in the plans OF the citizens Orgsnlza-
ton in charge OF public arrangements for the
encampment. 1t ia expected that this will
bring together Indiana soldiers from ali over
the country for a grand reunion, regardless Of
membership IN veteran organizations, and the
state should Join in the arrangements for well
coming them. Those who are in charge of the
work have earned the confidence Of the public
as capable and trustworthy men, who will do
the best that can be done with the means at
their command.
The plans which have been already outlined
by those in charge are on a scale that WI meet
any emergency. Having attended seven COL
seoutiVe encampments, / feel justified in saying
/ am qualified 10 Judge in this matter In all
probability, owing to our location and also to
coming encampment will bring together the
largest number of old veterans that will ever
assemble around an earthly campfire again.
The legislature has always been quick to re-
spond to any call that would honor the odd
guard" or grant him relief. 1t is my firm con-
victOn that this honorable body will grant
needed aid to make the coming enoampment
not only q marked success. but in so substantial
q manner that the people will applaud your
patriotic spirit. and declare that the state has
proved herself worthy Of having conferred upon
her so high and so lasting au honor.
Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
As the state soldiers aud sailors monument
approaches completion its magnitude and
greatness become more manifest Its graceful
lines, lifting toward the heavens from the earth
tell OF an artistic and mechanical skill without
a parallel in the monumental works of this
country, rivaling the best structures of the Old
World. In its presence We stand mute; our
passions are hushed aud acrimony disappears
for il speaks to us OF the sacred past and noble
dead; of those who gave the il lives for their
country. With this spirit ever lowering about
| IL, it becomes a continual Inspiration 10 good
citizenship and seif-sacriioe; If war should
come again, as come it may it is here, on thi
sacred ground, that our patriotic impulse would
\ concentrate, and our people stand IN solid
phalanX TO maintaln the government which
! they have inherited At the cost of much blood
/ and treasure. Let il he completed, then, in a
/ manner commensurate with the great senti-
/ ments and interests il represents; secure the
! best artists in the world 20 make its great
/ bronze groups; make every detail perfect
/ and complete as the genius of the artist and
/ handiwork of the artisan can feshion it. until
4 il becomes the pride of the nation and the
/ boast OF our state And, above all. let it be so
/ broad in its expression and meaning that
every citizen of the state will fee that it is his
and so make it a guaranty for the future.
! From the report of the commission for the
past two years you will obtain all Deedful in.
! formation concerning il.
| The Worlds Far.
BY an act of the general assembly the sun
Of So. 600 was appropriated for the purpose Of
making an exhibit Of the resources Of Indians
at the worlds Columbian exposition. The or
ganization Of board of managers was perfect
ed May Is. 1891, and the work began at once.
/ The first question was the location of the To-
diana building, and the site selected WAS one
| of the very best. The next question arising
! was the character of the building Indiana
/ should construct At the centennial expOsi-
ton, held in Philadelphia, the Indiana build
/ ing was not crediiable TO the state, and with
| that experience the Indiana board of managers
for the worlds fair decided rightfully TO build
house that would be a credit to our state and
be as servceable TO our people as that OF any
! other state. The house will cost between $780,
/ 600 and $4,000, about $4,000 OF which has
/ been donated. | am sure that the people OF
the state viii feel just pride IN the Indians
building, and | trust the action of the
( board of managers who have so wisely planned
and constructed il, will meet with your hearty
! approval. This building. in a great measure,
! is the exhibit of Indiana. Strangers who look
! upon il will Judge the state very much by her
building. and no citizen will have cause TO be
! ashamed of this building. WHOA will compare
fRvorably with any other state building on the
ground. / cannot speak too strongly IN behalf
= of this great work. IL is Gn opportunity never
again TO be realized Tor the state to take her
proper place in the front rank with the leading
states OF the union. Otherstates may have more
territory. other states may furnish 3 larger
amount OF the same product, other states IN ay
excel in some special resources. but what state
can shoW such field of varied resources As In
diana? For years We have been the most exten-
sive coal producers west of the Alleghenes;
/ our building stone lie IN demand in ali parts OF
the country and the development of this IN
( dustry is scarcely begun; our timber is
/ the best and most varied of any state; our oil
I fields have become the most extensive. while
the natural gas product OF the slate is without
: Rn equal anywhere. But while these natural
/ resources are most abundant aud conspicuous,
/ Indiana may well claim distinguished prOmi-
nence for her agricultural yield. No state in
! the union will produce so much corn, wheat.
oats. rye and barley TO the acre may be REAL
lied by the farmers of Indiana. The great
| Northwest may excel us slightly in raising whe at
but no corn can be raised IN that section; the
Pacific coast may excel us some IN the produc-