The herald., 1894-09-11
THE NATIONS DEFENDERS,
Pittsburg Swarming With
Veterans.
Great Success of the G. A. r.
Encampment.
The Brave Old Boys Fighting the
War Over Again.
Grand Parade of Naval vetsrans-Ths
Ladies' of the q. A. r. and
w. X. @. Handsomely
Entsrtained.
By the Associated Press.

PITTsBURa, Sspt. 10.-Ths first day OF
the twenty-eighth annual sncampment
of the G. A. r. has closed and nothing
but the best can be said of it. The
weather has been superb and the crowds
large and no accidents have happened
to mar the day.
The marching event of the day was
the parade of naval veterans, who went
over the route with precision and ex-
cellence of drill that called forth the
heartiest cheers from the spectators.
The veterans numbered one Thousand,
and were led by Rear-Admiral Osborne.
In the afternoon the ladies of the u.
A. K. and w. r. @. were taken through
the city and suburbs in carriages. iol-
lowing which reception was given at
the Monongahsla house.
The social event of the day was are
ception by Mrs. George Westinghouse
at her suburban residence given to she
visiting delegates. Some OF the dele
gates who have attended similar affairs
on many occasions, pronounced this the
most gorgeous ever Witnessed Tho
floral decorations were the finest ever
seen in this city. Henry Watterson,
Ex-Governor Beaver, and all the promi-
nent naval officers of the q. A. 4. were
present.
Many reunions were held during the
day by members of the different regi.
ments, and many were the reminis-
cences exchanged.
Today the sidewalks were inadequate
to accommodate the crowds that
thronged them. and the roadways were
used along the main streete. Street cars
and vehicles we're blockaded. Taken all
together, Pittsburg has never before en-
ioyed such d scene OF animation. ln-
numerable bands marched through the
downtown streets, serenading the news
papers and prominent people.
One oil the features OF the first day OF
the encampment IVES the performance
of Frea N Innes' new composition of
War and Peace. at the Exposition hall,
lonight. and his musical spectacle dedi
Gated to the encampment was given
by the Thirteenth regiment band
OF New York, grand chorus
OF 400 local ningers, COM
pany from the Pennsylvania National
guard, Ransom post No. 800, q. A. r.
OF ST. Louis and battery of artillery,
all under the direction of the composer
There were about 10000 people present,
incluUlnR OOm Js ~.
Adams and staff and others of note.
Uanvassing has been going on briskly
in all dirsctions in connection with q.
A h. politics. OF the four candidates
for the Office of commander in chief,
the delegates. judge Long of Michigan
has an enthu usiastic following, but the
frends OF Colonel Lawler OF Hi
nois claim they have all OF the
northwestern states behind him,
while the supporters of Colonel Walker
OF Indiana report that they have enough
promises to carry him through.
Louisville and st. Paul are making a
strong fight between themselves for the
next encampment. The Louisville del.
egates, however, claim to have promises
enough from the various departments
to result in a majority OF delegates vot-
ing in isvor OF that city. Kansas City
ia also pushing her claim for rscogni-
tlon.
The ninth annual convention OF naval
veterans was held in the room of the
Allegheny County Bar association today,
2OO delegates being present. Rear Ad-
miral Osborne presided. His annual
report showed very encouraging con-
dition OF affairs. During the past year
all the old accounts have been settled,
as we'll as all bills of the present ad-
ministration. In closing he stated that,
having served four terms, he would like
to be relieved from the duties OF his
Office.
Second Vice President Francis B.
Allen of the Norton, o., department,
proposed resolution asking congress at
it's next session to so amend the laws
regarding enlisted men in the navy that
those competent may aspire to higher
positions. The resolution was sup
ported by the shipmates, and it was
decided to so memorialize congress. As
the law stands. enlisted men cannot
rise above the rank of warrant officers.
After the reading of reports and the
presentation of a large number OF resos
IL tions, which were referred, Francis B.
Allen of Harvard, Conn, was elected
commander. The convention adjourned
until morning.
The tars brought their day to close
by holding dog watch in the old city
hall tonight. The hall was magnif-
Gently decorated in nautical designs in
patriotic colors. A number OF distin-
guiahed speakers were present, among
them Governor Pattison, Mayor Kenne-
dy of Allegheny and Admiral Osborne.
Many historic relics OF naval warfare
were carried in the naval parade, among
them the torn and stained banner which
hoated over the Kearsarge.
Arrangements have been perfected
for tomorrow's parade of veterans.
Ninety thousand mon are to be in line.
Fully 100 600 visitors are now in the
city and $4,000 more are expected to-
morrow.
Senator Gordon OF Georgia, second in
command OF the Confederate army at
Appomattox, is in the city, and met
number of men who were in the Union
array when Lee gave up his sword.
Senator Gordon will deliver q lecture