The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-09-17
THE GRAND ARMY MEN.
THEY MOLD THEIR TWENTY EIGHTH
ENCAMPMENTAT PI TTSB URG, Pa.
A Heavy DOwnpour of Rain Greets the
ex- Soldiers-General Gordon Has
Good limo with Boys-Othcr Notes.

ed the colors of the elaborate street decor
ations running and gave them a temper
arily demoraliZed appearance. ushered in
the opening day of the twenty-eighth ma
tional encampment of the Grand Army OF
the Republic 1t was not "A very aWre-
ciative greeting for the veterans who were
up and around with the break of day, al
though the jolly eX-tars composing the
fleet of the Naval Veterans Association
soon rubbed their hands as they prone
raded the decks of tn eir Vesseis on me
Ntonongahela and declared that seamans
land parade without watery accompani-
ment would hardly be considered In proper
form.
Clouds Clear Away.
Jupiter Pluvius. however. evidently gave
the matter second thought, for after DreaK-
fast the clouds cleared away, ana the sun
shone brightly until the tars had covered
their route. Then intermittent showers
made a temperance.
Nearly n thousand ex-seamen, represent
in,, some eight thousand members. scatter
ed over the country. participating III the
seventh annual parade of the Natonal AS
sociation of Naval Veterans. III was the
largest turnout and f1e finest in point ol
appearance In the history OF the orSaH-
cation.
o'clock gave the signal for the various
local associations 20 form in line for IN
snect;on. II was $3.50 o'clock when the
head of the column received the slghal 10
move
Along the line of march. which extended
from Smithfield street bridge through th'
principal streets oil the city TO Cedar
avenue in Allegheny, a distance OF oN@t
three miles. the sidewalks were packed
with spectators and the ex-saiiors were
given repeated Ovations.
Gordon and the =. A. Rs
Pittsburg. Pa, September H.-WeH on
toward midnight last night thal' WINCH
To the members of the Union Veteran lie
gion attending the Grand Army Oh 'he is
public encampmeut, and the>Plttsbufs h'eli
bers of the organization, was, perhaps the
most remarkable scene since the close OF
the war took place when General John i.
Gordon one Of the leading commanders
of the confederate army. appeared before
The vast number of federal soldiers ana
raised his voice for the oblteration or sec
tionalism and for united America
TO say that the old union soldiers We're
responsive 10 Senator Gordon's plea gives
no adequate idea Of the reciprocal FEELING
by the thunderous cheers anu
hearty hand grasps with which the eN-coh-
federate general was received.
1t was the regular meeting night oil the
Union Veteran Legion, and the nan was
thronged General Gordon was the hrst
member of the confederate army TO ever
enter the hall. The great crowd gave three
very hearty cheers.
General Pearson in few happy remarks
introduced the great rebel general whoih
many present had met at the surrender
Of AppomattoX. General Gordon said;
Il and an right thinking men of any sec
ton would always admire men who fought
Turning to the union flags which proiuSe-
" covered the speakers stand, ne delivered
a very eloquent apostrophe, piedsihS MS
devotion and that of the eX-coniederates
of the south to that banner ana all mat II
svmbolizes He addressed the soldiers as
comrades ana countrymen, and every time
The general in his calm, deliberate tones
reed these endearing terms the audience
was visibly affected and art the end OF h'S
eloquent address three tremendous cheeIS
were given.
Corporal Tanners Response.
CorporaI Tanner responded in an address
az NO loss fervid eloquence, pledging the
respect ard admiration of all real union
soldiers who fought and suffered for such
loval patriotic men and soldiers represent
ed by General Gordon.
CORPORAL Tanners remarks We're dehV-
cred most earnestly and eloauently. He
was seated in chair. the recent ampu'a-
ton of his limbs preventing him from stand
ing on his feet
GRIND Parade.
The representatives of the surviving vet
prtns of the union army gathered from near
IN every state and territory, mdrcheu inns
morning through the twin cities or mus
l,.irr ana Allegheny. and received the plau-
iit. ANA homage. of more than third of the
million spectators. 1t was glorious DAY
Pittsbu,g and it's sister city were early
awake ana hours before the divisions had
hopun To make even a sign of forming, the
streets were uncomfortably packed !"
both cities as well in nearly every Town
within a radius of a score OF miles th'ie
had been proclaimed public holiday, ana
from Homestead and Newcastle. Mckees-
mort ANA Braddock, Beaver Fails, New
Brishton and Cunnellsvinc the brawny IRON
and coke men. with their wives and children
came pouring in like ceaseless torrent.
WithdraYvS from the Hac"'
Judga Long. or Michigan, withdraws from
the race for Grand Army Of the RepuDlc
commander In chief. IN letter to be pre-
scented tomorrow he stated that his with
dravlal is to prevent discord or the possible
Introduction Of any political question.
vatt-r SON Before tn" &. a. X
Pittsburg Pa. September l2.-The dele
gates to the national eucampmeht OF 'ne
Grand Army of the Republic got down 70 d
solid business basis this morning. WINE
2oo Ooo persons have left the city since the
last old soldier passed in review yesterday
there are stll 100000 strangers IN TOWN
a ma ioritv of whom stay until Saturday
and Sunday. while some will remain even
longer.
The national encampment opened this
morning in the new Grand opera house.
The commander-in-chief and delegates We're
welcomed on behalf of the citizens eNecu-
tive board by Chairman Daniel {. Ripley,
and also by w G. quincy, chairman OF
the committee on invitations and reception.
Governor Pattison welcomed them on be-
half of the state of Pennsylvania, While
Mayor McKenna, of Pittsburs, ana Mayor
Kennedy of Allegheny, performed the same
pleasant duty on behalf of their respective
cities. The serious business OF the en-
proper then began
WatterSon Speaks for Louisville.
The selection of the next encampment
city has also been deferred until tomorrow.
While the surface indications are that
/ louisville will have a walHoVer, II Is hint
ed that ST Paul has been doing good work
in a quiet but very effective way
The claims of Louisville for the location
of the Grand Army of the Republic en-
campment of 1895 were presented to the
national convention by Henry Watterson
this morning. Just as soon as the well
coming address was concluded, n motion
to suspend the rules and give audience to
the Kentucky orator was adopted with en-
thusiasm. He received a cordial reception.