The National tribune., 1894-09-20
Afternoon Session.

Afternoon session.
Comrades Reed, of New York; Hoard, OF
Pennsylvania, and Hicks, of Minnesota, were
appointed committee to carry the greetings
of the GAR. to the W.R.C.
Comrade S. s. Burdett, Chairman of the
Committee ON Resolutions, reported resolu-
tions of sympathy with ex-Gov. Curtin.
Adopted.
OF coincidence with the family of the
Comte de Paris. Adopted.
Favoring military instruction. Adopted.
Comrade Taintor, of Connecticut, presented
resolutions instructing the Council of Ad-
ministration to prepare plan by which the
graves of all Union soldiers in cemeteries in
the South should be properly decorated on
Memorial Day of each year. The expenses
are to be provided from the National funds
Adopted.
Resolu ton commencing the work of the
COMMANDMENTS Chief in securing the celebra-
ton of Washington's Birthday by the chill
dren of the public schools Adopted.
THANKS TO PITTsBURG.
ResoIred. That the thanks of the National En-
campment, Grand Army of the Republic, emil
nenty due and are hereby rendered to the citizens
and the Grand Army Posts and auxiliary Orders Of
Pittsburg and Allegheny for the grand reception
given to the members of our Order; to the various
committees having charge of the well-executed
arrangements for our entertainment comfort and
pleasure, and to The local regiment OF the National
Guard for willing, intelligent and efficient assist
in carrying out the details; to the Westng-
house Electric Co for their share in the magnificent
reception and entertainment at their works, which
we believe has not been exceeded at any period in
the history of our organization.
We acknowledge also with great pleasure the
courtesy shown by the presence of Gov. Robert f.
PRttison, of Pennsylvania, and his stirring words
of welcome and to his honor, Mayor b McKenna,
ofPittsburg. and his honor Mayor w. NJ. Kennedy
OF Allegheny VINO were uHttrng Ill tneIE Efforts to
add TO the pleasures OF our visit.
We acknowledge, also, with thanks the aid given
by the press by their excellent work In publishing
all the details connected with this grand Reunion
JUST RECOGNITION OF THE VETERANS.
Whereas. The 18th National Encampment Of the
GAR has been informed of the distress that has
through the withdrawal from them of that prefer
ence in the public service to which they are justly
entitled, and which it should be always the CRATE
fu duty of the authorities of the National Govern
ment to accord. Be it therefore
ReSolred. That the Grand Army of the Republic,
assembled at its 2SLh National Encampment,
protest to the people Of the United States against
the conduct of those of their public servants-more
particularly mt the National Capital-who, without
necessity, justification valid excuse, and contrary
TO the repeated declarations and assurances of the
legislative and Executive authorities of the Gov
ernment, have deprived r1any hundreds of honor
ably discharged soldiers and sailors OF the Union
army and navy. and the widows. sons and daugh-
ters of those deceased Of their employment in the
public offices and establishments for the purpose of
the loyal and patriotic clai ms of these victims,
of superior qualifications for the places thus taken
from those TO whom they righfully belong;
ResOtJed That we, the representative at the said
National Encampment, view with great concern
this attack upon those who in the hour of the
country's great need, laid aside their political
preferences and became defenders OF the Union,
offering their lives to the Nation to maintain it's
institutions and preserve the honor OF its flag;
ResolUed That comrades and wards who
are holding employ under the Government
should have and they have the right TO demand
from the Executive authorities, that protection
awarded them by the National Legislature. and
any failure the part of those authorities to so
protect them is a violation of law and of patriotic
principle which excites strongest reprobaiiOn;
RcsOtred. That inasmuch as protests of the Ma
tiona and Department officers OF this organization
against this virtual prescription of members and
wards of the GAR. have proved practically un-
availing, appeal Is hereby made TO the people
Of the United States for expression through the
columns of the public press, the speeches and
writings of public men and the proceedings OF
public assemblies upon fit occasion of the National
OF gratitude and desire for justice toward the
survivors of the Union forces and those
whom the deaths of husbands and fathers have LETT
to the generous regard of the Nation;
ResOtred. That the Commander-in-ChIef be re-
quested forward n certified copy OF these resolu-
tions to the President OF the United States.
GEMS. STCKLES AND BEAVER.
These comrades came upon the stage, and
were received with loud applause and calls
for snseches from both.