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The National tribune., 1894-09-20

I There were there as loyal men as gathered
under the flag. but it cannot be denied that
there were also very many who fought on
the other side, and though we should find
there a warm, hospitable welcome, yet it is
also certain that if we went there and un-
furled our old flag and sang our old songs
we should awaken sad, if not resentful
memories.
He proceeded to make an eloquent argu-
ment III favor of St Paul, the Capital of the
patriotic, loyal State of Minnesota, which had
been filed up at the close of the war by dis
charged Union soldiers.
COmrade Green Clay Smith reminded the
comrades that just before The war KeDtuck-
lans voted with a majority of 100000 in
favor of the Union. He spoke of The courage
required to be Union man in the South.
Yet $1,000 Kentuckians enlisted under the
flag of the Union, and 10000 of them bit the
dust
Zone hundred Thousand men who wore the
blue have married 100000 women who
shouted for the gray; 100000 rebel soldiers
have married Union girls. Let us have
peace; come down there and taste the gen.
uine hospitality of Kentucky; come down
there as freely as you did in 1861, and enjoy
the country, in peace and plenty, through
J
Past Commander-in-C Chief Rea exhorted
the comrades to come to st. Paul. He
wanted to give the comrades of the Far
West an opportunity Of visiting the Ma
tional Encampment. The Encampment
would receive welcome there such as it has
never received anywhere else.
Comrade Gross made an appeal for Louis
vile. The Grand Army Of the Republic
was large enough to disregard State lines,
and even Mason & Dxon's line. During
the war the comrades went whittier they
pleased. Now let them 20 in peace to the
fair Kentucky city.
COmrade Allen, of Michigan, made strong
argument in favor of Louisville.
Comrade Watrous, of Wisconsin, spoke in
favor of ST. Paul.
Past Commapder-in-Chie Warner, of Mis-
souri,, urged the comrades TO march South
as they did in 1861; take their banners and
badges and blue uniforms South and show
them to the rising generation.
THE VOTE.
The vote was taken viva voce, and re-
suited in great majority for Louisville
ComTade Davidson accepted the decision
gracefully, moved that the choice be made
unanimous, and gave notice 4nat ST. Paul
was in the field for 1896
1t vas decided TO proceed to the nomna-
tion OF officers; that the election take place
at o'clock tomorrow; that all nominating
speeches he confn.d TO 10 minutes, and
seconding speeches to two minutes.
Comrade L. Il. Carnahan, OF Indiana, paid
high tribute to the character of Ivan n.
Walker, and presented him as candidate
for COmmander-in-C
Comrade Clark, of Illinois, presented as
the choice of Illinois the Commander Of Post
j, one who had been Commander of the Post
for q consecutive years, Col. L. G. Lawler,
of Rockford, Ill.
This closed the nominations, and the Com
mander-in-Chief announced that the election
would take place Tomorrow morning and
Whichever was elected the Grand Army of
the Republic would get good Commander
in-Chlef-as it always had" Laughterl
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SECOND DAY.

Continuation of Observation-Disclosures Of
ofiicerh-Lawler, of Illinois, Elected Com
Misunderstanding eff Resolutions Adopted.
Miscellaneous Business Installation of
Ohicers-ClOse of Encampment.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 13.
The nomination of candidates for office
was resumed.
Comrade Sample, &C Pennsylvania, pre-
sented, with fitting tribute TO his soldier
ship, his comradeship, and citizenship, Com
rade A. p. Birchield, of Pennsylvania, for
Senior Vice COMMANDMENTS Chief
Comrade Gray, Wisconsin, moved that
the rules be suspended, and the vote of the
Encampment be cast by the Adjutant- Gen
eral for Comrade Birchfield. Adopted
Comrade Birchfield was declared elected.
In response TO loud calls he came forward
and made pleasant speech, thanking the
comrades for the honor conferred upon him.
FOR JUNIOR VICE.
Conrade Lewis. offs Louisiana, presented
the name Of Chas. II. Shute for Junior Vice
Commander-in-Chief. Comrade Lewis, who
is bright mulatto, made speech of unusual
force and eloquence, and was loudly ap-
plsuded.
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worthy and suffering comrades the wards of the
Nation, who bore the burden and heat of battle-a
feeling which certainly should not exist in a coun-
try saved by their devotion.
While the Grand Army of the Republic is pledged
ito purity in public affairs" and will, therefore,
efforts at economy, to the end that all public bur-
dens may be reduced to the minimum, we view
with extreme regret that false economy which
shaves and pares to the quick at the expense of
honor, Justice and patriotism.
We insist upon honest, patriotic construction
and administration of existing pension laws, and
that every just claim be speedily settled that
whatever is found due shall be paid while the ap-
plcant is alive receive it.
We are confident that the loyal sentiment of the
country will condemn policy that attempts to re-
cuperate the public treasury at the expense largely
of the slender purses of our disabled heroes.
widows and orphans.
The reading was frequently interrupted
by applause, aud at its close the report was
adopted by aeclamation.
NEXT MEETING PLACE.
Comrade Bosbyshell made brief, bright
speech in favor of Louisville. He had cam
paigned in Kentucky for nearly three years; !;
ne did his first soldering there. He re-
membered the State and the people with the
greatest pleasure, and wanted to renew,
under happier auspices, the acquaintance of
so years ago.
Comrade Davidson, of Minnesota, presented
a hearty invitation from the people Of Min
nesota. They had no words of dsparage-
ment for the grand old State of Kentucky.
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" am sure that whatever your decision you
will credit me with entire sincerity when /
say that never felt happier in my life than
In bearing this message to you to come to us
and stay with US.
incidentally allow me to suggest that
you end your first days march and light
your campfres near that river which runs
through all this country from the mountains
TO the sea You will find there very much
to exhilarate you. This reference to the
Kentucky product produced a laugh.
. You viii find men wearing the same uni
forms, who sometimes, in moments Of exhil-
aration. forget upon which side of the war
they fought. And, finally, You will find
there the most universal welcome-a well
come from men and women who know how
to welcome, and are no less Americans be-
cause they happen to be Kentuckians
The issues that made a war between
brethren possible can never be resuscitated.
| have faith in American institutions. We
should not fail to impress upon this genera
tion the lessons that came to us out Of this
war. No good soldier can be a bad citizen.
There never was a conflict whose conse-
Guences have been so beneficent. We boast of
our common sense, but it is claimed some
times that we are not homogeneous people,
dnG the claim 10 e&ceptlOnai capacity IS set
up by provincial assurance. The very best
heritage we can possess to those who receive
our heritage is love of country and strong
brotherly regard. 1t only takes 10 days and
change of raiment to change a typical
VermOnter into typical Texan. Oh come
to US. Thank God, the flag you will find in
Louisville is ours as well as yours.
1.-The star-spangled banner; OH, long
may it wave,
Der the land of the free and the home
Of the brave'n
Col. WattersOn's speech was frequently
interrupted by loud outbursts of applause,
and when he had concluded the delegate
cheeTed for several minutes.
The Buckley Post Quartet from Ohio
than sang my America" and were en-
cored.
All those present who were not Grand
Army members were requested to withdraw,
and at II :15 q. m. Governor Pattison, with his
party, and all the civilian guests, departed,
and the Convention went into secret session.
The Commander-in-Ch Chief read his address
and the other officers presented their reports
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The rolls of the Council Of Administra-
tion and the National officers were called
The tellers reported the result to be:
Walker, 3I9 votes; Lawler, $50 votes.
The announcement was received with
cheers.
Comrade Walker came forward, thanked
the comrades for the support they had given
him, said he had not single sore, but was
a thorough GAR. man from head to foot,
and would allow no one to surpass him in
loyal support of the new administration.
He moved to make the election unanimous.
Carried by acclamation.
Loud calls were made for Lawler who
came forward, and was received With enthu-
siasm. He made an admirable li..le speech,
giving thanks for the distinguished honor
conferred upon him, expressing appreciation
of its grave responsibilities, but promising
to do all that devotion could achieve to
follow worthily in the footsteps of his pre-
decessors.
Comrade Southland withdrew in speech
very complimentary to his competitor, Com
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Corporal Tanner presented Philip S. Big
lin, of New York. vi
Comrade Watrous, of Wisconsin, seconded
the nomination of Shute;, Comrade Linehan,
New Hampshire, did The same. Also, COM
rades from nearly every Department.
Corporal Tanner said that his candidate
had always tried to keep in touch with the
Grand Army, and desiring to continue so,
he would now withdraw, and join in the
support of Comrade Shuts He would there
fore move that the rules be suspended and
the vote of the Encampnient cast for Com
rade Shute. Carried. ID
There were loud calls for Shute, who
came forward and made q brief speech,
thanking the comrades and affirming 10y
atty to the principles of the glorious Order.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT.
Past Department Commander Williams, of
Ohio, nominated DR.. o. w. Weeks, of
Marion, o.
The rules were suspended and Weeks
elected.
FOR CHAPLAIN-IN-CHIEF.
Comrade Wlnship, of Ohio, presented the
name of Rev Charles A. Southland, of Maine,
who had entered the service as a boy of Is,
and served with his regiment until disabled
Wy a. "ouiu. iiO OhtSiCu viz
ministry and became successful preacher; (;
for six years he had been Chaplain-in Chief.
Comrade Van Zant, of Maine, seconded the
nomination of Southland.
Past COMMANDMENTS Chief Warner, of Mis-
souri, presented again the name Of Comrade
Haggerty, OF Ransom Post, st. Louis, whom he
had presented to the National Encamp-
ment at Indianapolis, but withdrew him in
favor of the grand cOmrade who has filled the
Post for the past year. Comrade Haggerty
had been for three years Chaplain-in-Chie
of the Department of Missouri. "Comrade
Haggerty was good soldier of the Union
he is a grand soldier Of the cross. His life
is a benediction. Pure, earnest, self-deny
ing he is the highest type of American
manhood, and second to none in his COM
radeship."
Comrade Tiff, of Utah, said he had no
use for Methodist preacher-he would say
nothing of other denominatiOns-who was
not an aggressive, fighting American. This
was the kind of man Presiding Elder Hag-
gerty was, and he seconded his nomination.
LADIEs OF THE GAR.
Comrades Fairchiid, Bosbyshell, and Nc
Dowell were appointed committee to re-
ceive delegation from the Ladies of the
GAR.
Mrs. Emma Kennedy, Department Presi-
dent of Ohio; Mrs. Mary G. Reynolds, of
The National tribune., 1894-09-20
Small, but Pleasant.

One of the most pleasant Campfires was
that held in the West End M. E. Church under
the auspices of Garfield Post, 215. James
r. Carnahan, of Indianapolis Ind., presided.
Comrades were present from Ohio, Mime
sofa, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana,
and other States. Among the prominent
speakers were Rev. ID. r. Lucas, Judge H.
D. Hicks, Gen. Burdett. Mrs. Laura Nc
Nair, the first National President of the
Ladies of the GAR, spoke. The music
was furnished by COmrade Morse and his
wife, from Iowa.
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F. M. Sterrett Louisiana and Mississippi
J. L. Dooner, Nebraska.
Emanuel Sanois, New Jersey
Charles A. Barbour, Rhode Island.
David 5. Brown, New York.
George II. Hopkins, Michigan.
Smith II. Sampson, New Mexico.
Albert Scheffer, Minnesota.
Charles w. Gerwig, Pennsylvania.
G. III. Holmes, Washington and Alaska.
II. w. Veazey, Tennessee.
A. d. Thomas, Arkansas.
A. w. Swain, Iowa.
Robert W. Hill Indian Territory.
M. Hustled, Potomac
l. II. Duyal, West Virginia.
Joseph II. Thiabadeau, Georgia.
o. II. Coulter, Kansas
Charles W. Herdman, Kentucky.
G.. H. Patrick, Alabama.
o. W. Carlson, Wisconsin.
II. S. Dietrich, Illinois.
G. S. Darrow, Connecticut.
j. Guthrie Savage, Arizona.
w. II. Armstrong, Indiana.
DR.. Hugh A. Maughlin, Maryland.
Allison NJ. Strickland, Massachusetts.
Samuel n. Brown, New Hampshire.
J. q. Adams, Maine.
Robert c. Wallace, Montana.
James Z. Abbott, Oregon.
James NJ. Steere, Texas
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President Davis was presented with gavel
from wood of the stockade surrounding the
Andersonyille Prison by Historian o. K. Nc
Nary.
President Sheriff, of the Committee on
Credentials, reported that "a delegates were
entitled to seats.
President Davis then delivered his annual
address. He said: Each annual assem-
blage of our association plants one more
milestone in life's journey of the survivors
of the grandest forlorn hope ever formed in
the history of the world. And we are re-
minded as each year comes round that our
numbers are fast growing less, much faster
than the 80 per cent. of our army comrades
that make up the Grand Army of the Re-
public, who did not participate with US in
the horrors of Andersonville Libby, Sails
bury, Charleston, Columbia, and the many
other prson-pens of the South.
We believe we shall before long have
Congress that will give recognition to the
Union ex-prisOner of war who has survived
the cruel treatment of the rebels, and who
preferred death to a dishonOred name; and
to those of our number that laid down their
lives in the filth, misery, and starvation
rather than take the oath of allegiance to
the rebels, which would bring with it food,
medlclne, IreSn air, ana all tnat WouIu neIp
to let them live"
The report of Secretary Treasurer ]. L.
Kiigore showed the receipts of the year to
be $228.44, and the expenses S41.76.
Among the recommendations of the Execu-
tive Committee adopted were: That red and
white ribbon supercede the blue badge; that
the Association be placed on military basis
in place of the present civil one that means
be taken to give the National Association
legal standing to hold property.
Measures were taken to publish the book
of Historian McNary.
The Convention elected these officers:
Pres. Charles G. Davis, Boston, Mass; V.-P.;
The National tribune., 1894-09-20

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George W. Grant, Minneapolis, Minn.; Sec
and Treas, Joseph L. Kilgore, New York;
Chap, John S. Ferguson, Keokuk, Iowa
Historian, o. R. McNary, Leavenworth, Kan;
Executive Committee, L. G. Mcknight, Mas
sachusetts; E. H. Ripple, Pennsylvania; Alex
ander Smaller, New York; Stephen N. Long,
New Jersey G. d. Days, Massachusetts;
J. L. Killgore, New York, ex-officio.
On Wednesday afternoon the parade OF
the Association took place. 1t was headed
by the 18th and 18th Pa and Battery B of
the Pennsylvania State Militia. AS a spec
tacle the parade was the finest of the week.
Gov Pattison reviewed the line from car
riage at Smithfield street and Second Ave
nue.. The Chief State Executive was warmly
greeted. The ex-Prisoners of War marched
well in open ranks of four abreast. Salyos
of cheers met the men who had survived the
horrors of Southern prisons. Nearly every
veteran carried awhile banneret bearing the
name of the prison where he had suffered.
The National tribune., 1894-09-20

EDERAL BUILD
ing was the meeting
place of the National
Association of Union
ex-Prisoners of War
on Tuesday.
Mayor McKenna
was introduced by
President Davis. The
Mayors address was
retrospective of the
sufferings of the pris-
nna-e, Inrtnc, %Ea ruor
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rade Haggerty, who was then elected Chap
lain-in-Chief under suspension of the rules.
He was called to the stage, and made brief
and appropriate speech.
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Ex-PRISONERS OF WAR.

Spirited Annual Meeting of the Martyrs of
the Union.
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Wisconsin; Mrs. Frank Hubbard, Past De-
partment President of Illinois, were intro
duced. The latter made brief address,
which was heartily applauded, and re-
sponded to by the Commander-in-Chief.
THE W.R.C.
Mesdames Z. Florence Barker, G. Mason
Kinne, Annie Wittenmyer, Kate b. Sher-
wood, Conklin, Jones, and Phillips, repre-
senting the W.R.C., came upon the stage,
were instantly recognized, and received with
enthusiastic applause. Adj't-Gep. Mech
presented Mrs. Barker, who was received
with acclamation, and made one of her usual
happy, forceful, acceptable speeches, which
was frequently interrupted by applause.
She concluded by reading some very inter
esting statistics, showing the growth OF the
W.R.C. and its present fourishing condi-
tion and that it had expended 81 900 000
for relief of comrades and their families
Commander-in-C Chief Adams returned the
thanks of the Encampment, and the ladies
were given three cheers and tiger as they
withdrew.
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PRESENTATION TO wEIssERT.

Comrade Hopkins, of Michigan, from the
committee appointed for the purpose, pre-
sented TO Past Commander-in-Chie Weissert
a magnificent testimonial, consisting OF fine
clock and two vases, the latter ornamented
with superb medallion portraits of Lincoln,
Grant, Sherman, and Farraput. Comrade
Weissert accepted the gift with words of
feeling thankfulness,
ELECTION OF CoMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
Comrade O'DonneIi, Illinois, moved that
the vote be taken by calling the roll.
Adopted.
Comrades Vanderslice, Jones' and Rob
bins were appointed telIers. The vote re-
suited as follows:
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GEMS. sICKLEs AND BEAVER.

These comrades came upon the stage, and
were received with loud applause and calls
for speeches from both.
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ANOTHER MESSAGE.
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constitution Of 1851. and details the actios.
of L:liknokalani in her attempt TO ever
ride the constitution and vest hersslf with
absolute power. These incidents ara now
well known to newspaper readers. presi-
dent Dole then proceeds with his argu-
Inent rs follows:
No man can correctly say that tne
queen owed her downfall to the interior
ence of American forces The revolution
was carried through by the representa-
tives. now largely reinforced, OF the same
public sentiment which forced the
monarchy to its knees in 1881, which sup
pressed the Instruction in 1889 and which
for 20 years has been laboring for repre-
sentative government in this country. Ii
The American forces had been absent the
revolution would have taken place, for
the sufficient causes had nothing to dc
with their presence.
/. therefore. in all friendship for the
government of the United States, which
rou represent, and desiring to cherish the
good will of the great American people.
submit de answer of my government Ia
vour proposition and ask that you will
transmit the same to the president Of the
United states for his consideration.
Though the provisional government Is
far from being great power. and couli!
not long resist the resources OF the United
States in an hostile attack. we deem our
no.iti0n 10 be iriipre2nable under alleged
precedelrts. under the principles of dipio-
matte intercourse. and III the form of cor
science. We have done your government
no wrong, no charge of discourtcsy IS, or
can be brou ght against US. Oar only IS
sue with your people has been thar. De
cause we revercd its institutions OF civil
liberty, y e have desired to have them e&-
tend to our distracted country, ana be
cause we honor its flag, and deeming tina
its bcnclicent and authoritative presence
would be for the best interests OF al Oh
our people. VIC have stood ready to add TO
your country new star to its glory, ana
TO consummatc a union, which we Dc
.ieyel would be rs much for the benefit OF
rour country IA ours. If this is an Of
tense. we plead guilty to it.
! am instructed 70 inform you, Nr. MN
ister. that the provisional government OF
The Hawaiian islands respectfully AMI
nnhesitately declines to entertai2 tn
proposition OF the president OF the | n!te
States that it should surrender its au-
thority to the ex-queen.
This answer il made, not only upon the
grounds herein before set forth. but upon
our sense of.duty and loyalty to the brave
men whose commissions we hold, who
have faithfully stood by us in the hour OF
trial. ard whose will is the only earthly
authority we recognize. We cannot b.
tray the sacred trust they have placed il
our hands, trust which represents the
use OF Christian civilization in the in
tercsts of the whole people OF these
Stands With the assurances OF highest
considerations, ] have acted.
SANFORD b. Dole,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Scientific Rrevitics.

The Eilrci tower is to be put to sleep"
Near London there is i'll process of con
structior. a gigantic tower which is to over
top TIE Eiflel by 10 feet, and which, with
its base lG5 feet above the level of the sea,
will reach 300 feet above sea level.
A gaseous compound of oxygen and by
drogen is the remarkable discovery report
cd from Il German laboratory. This new
substance is said to dissolve metal and to
form powerful explosives with silver and
mercury.
An advocate OF electrical cooking claims
that of every 100 tons Of coal used in a
cooking stove % tons go TO waste.
The action of smoke upon the precious
metals is TO form an oxide which is hard to
removt. Gold is soft and it absorbs easily,
says Il trade journal. Silver of the best
quality becomes copper colored when left
for any length of time in contact with ~
atmosphere laden with smoke