The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-17

deem effeCted Dy CuttIlS UOWH
priation for pensions so that union Vster.
ans alone feel the effects OF TINS spirit OIL
economy.
period of seventeen years elapsed between
the ending of our war with Mexico anu
the close of the war OF the union, yet the
amount expended for the pensioninS
OF the soldiers of the Mexican war IS m
creasing, While the amount expended 1or
pe1lsloning the union veterans Is dlnlhiSh-
ing: - :.
we feel compelled to say th3t there is
evidently, botn on the part of the admin
istratiVe and legislative departments.
feeling of hostility to our worthy and suffer
ing comrades, the wards of the nation,
who bore the heat and burden of battle
a feeling which certainly should not exist
in a country saved by their devotion.
while the Grand Army of the Republic
Is pledged to purity in public affairs ana
VIII. therefore, sympathlze and cooperate
with any and all proper efforts Ak economy,
to the end that all public burdens may he
reduced to the minimum, we view with
extreme regret that fails" economy which
shaves and pareS to the quick a the eX-
pense of honor, justice and patriotism
we insist upon an honest. patriotic con-
struction and administration of existing
pension laws, and that every gust claim
shall be speedily settled so that whatever
is found due shall be paid while the appli-
cant is alive to receive it.
I'VE are confident that the loyal senti
ments of the country will condemn
policy that attempts to recuperate the pub
lie treasury at the expense largely of the
slender purses of our disabled heroes,
widows and orphans"
The adoption of the report was moved
and seconded by dozen voices from the
body of the house.
Commander-in-ChiefA Adams waited a mo-
ment, as though in expectation of a speech
either in support or dissent. Not a delegate
rose
The motion was put. and the report was
adopted with a deafening shout.
Louisville Selected.
In l,a
to the location of the next encampment,
and the invitation of St Paul was pre-
scented in eloquent addresses by ex-Com-
mander-in-Chief Judge John p Rea and
Colonel j. y. Davidson, but an over
whelming majority of the delegates were
sim under the spell of the star-eyed god
dess and her "Old Kentucky Home" and
when the question was put the viva voce
vote in favor of Louisville was so over
whelming that the opposition, instead of
demanding call of the roll. bowed ac-
qUiescence, and gracefully retired Ig&ln the
field.
CLOSE for LawIer.
Pittsburg, Pa, September 13.-After one
of the most heated contests in the history
of the order, Colonel Thomas G. Lawler,
of Rockford ILL.,, was this afternoon elected
commander-in-chef of the Grand Army of
the Republic, defeating his only opponent,
Colonel Ivan n. Walker of indianapolis.
Ind, by the narrow majority OF eleven in
a total vote of G49. Considerable excitement
attended the ballOting. the two candida ties
frequently running neck and neck, while
twice the Indiana man was in the lead. His
friends had figured ogs that he had won by
six majority until the result of the ballot
was declared and then the boys from Iii-
nois, in the theater as well as In the lobby
and out on the sidewalk, went fairly wild
with enthusiasm.
LAWYERS election marks the downfall of
the Pennsylvania and eaStern element that
has long been all-powerful in the high
councils and control of the order and will
lead to the appointment of new quarter
master general TO succeed General Louis
e. Wagner, of Chicago. Lawler was
offered the support of the Pennsylvania
delegates on condition that the appoiutive
offices We're given to the east, but he de-
clined to enter into any bargain, and SO
the eastern strength was thrown TO Walker.
The western and southern delegates how
ever. voted solidly for LAWYER. He was
nearly forty votes ahead when the calling
Of the roll of delegates was concluded, bat
twenty-nine votes from the officers and
council OF administration went to his OPP
ponent and the Rockford veteran was
literally pulled through by the skin OF his
teeth.
The other Officers.
The other officers elecCed by the encamp-
A. +. Burchhed Of Pittsbura: junior vice
commander, Charles II. Shule, New Or
leans; surgeon general O. W. Weeks,
Marion, o.; chapain-in-chief, Rev. T. H.
Eagerly ST. Louis; representative to coun-
ell of administration, Charles ". Gerwig
The southern members of the council
elected are: Virginia and North Carolina
August Hagen; Tennessee, II. w. Veasey;
Arkansas, \. j.. Thomas; Georgia Joseph
ii. Thibadeau; Alabama, G.. r. Patrick.
Hearty applause greeted the resolution
directing the incoming commander-in-chief
TO endeavor TO secure the reinstatement of
discharged from governmental service, and
also To protect such veterans as yet remain
in office. As a rider TO this resolution the
following was also carried amid yocifcrous
shouts:
THAT the Grand Army of the Republic,
in the twenty-eighth national encampment
assembled, respectfully request the presi-
dent of the United States to issue an ex-
ecutive order To the heads Of the several
departments OF the government. and
through them to its subordinatcs having
the power of appointment, employment and
retention of persons in the public service
that due consideration be given to the
claims OF veterans Of the war, and that in
letter and in spirit any laws in reference
thereto, which give them preference, BE-
faithfully carried out"
Adjourned to Meet IN Dixie Next ear.
Breaking all previous records. in begin
ming ana e-ding its business within two
days, the twenty-eghth national encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic
adjourned sine die tonight. A year from
next Monday the boys in blue, crossing
Mason ana DiyJn's line for the first time in
the history of the order, viii frlteruize
with their opponents of the sixties and
thus make visible demonstration of the
oft-repeated assertion that there is no
longer a north south, but one country,
free ana undivided. And, if but a tithe OF
the pledges and promises made by the visit
ing Kentuckians are redeemed the encamp-
ment of 1895 will never be forgotten, either
by the union or confederate veterans, that
are fortunate enough 10 be among the par
Elephants.
As the season approaches when dainty
cake, crusts and pastry are in demand DR..
Prices Cream Baking Powder becomes in
dispensable.
Expelled from shc Track.
New York, September 10-The renowned
California turfman, Monroe Salisbury, was
today expelled from the trotting turf by
John ID. Barry. Henry Hughes and Thomas
Igob iudvpS pOStDOnpI