The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-07-11

personal experience the reriss Of reYoIr-
ton aud the horrors Of civil war. We sos-
EMMY renew our allegiance TO the cons1l-
tuition we have fought TO maintain and
make paramount, and 70 ali laws enacted
Hereunder; We rezffirm our devotion to
peace and denonnce all wno seek other
fa2n lawful means 10 remedy grievances
real or fancled.
Reysisef. That, although xe have fondly
hoped. sIncs the close Of the great war OF
the rebellion in lsfS that never during
our lives would further active service from
Us be requisite 10 sustain the supremacy
Of our government. the integrity OF Its
free institutions and the honor of its flag.
We are still. as ever. ready 10 serve our
country and uphold iEs lawful authority.
We recognize no human authority su-
perior 20 that vested IN our chief magis-
trate and render allegiance to no power or
order inimical thereto or in conflict with
the nations laws.
''Resolted. That this post hereby tender
10 the lawfully constituted authorities OF
this city. state and nation our services IN
such capacity as may be deemed advisable
and necessary to secure the continued SUI
premacy Of law and the preservation OF
good order, and that our commander be
instructed 70 communicate with the proper
authorities IN furtherance of the profier OF
this posi-"
These resolutions were telephoned 20
Grover post at Auburn and the following
reply was received:
AUBURN, July I0-10:3o p. m.--Grover
post, q. A. r.. extends congratulations TO
Miller post, and is unanimous in its feel
ing of loyalty 20 the old flag and the gov
eminent. BIssELL. Commander
Stevens Post. No. 4. also held its regular
monthly meeting last night and adopted
resolutions of 4. similar tenor. The meet
ing was preceded by sumptuous supper.
at which Capt. Tozier and Engineer Doyle.
OF the United States revenue cutter Grant
were present. Department Commander
Scott, who was present at the meeting of
Miller post, was invited to visit Stevens
post and after Miller post had ad-
journed q large delegation went over
10 Stevens post hall, when that
post went in session TO take some action
IN regard TO the present strike troubles.
j. NJ. Wrestling offered set of resolu-
tions strongly condemning the Interrupt
ton OF traffic by the strikers, and depre-
eating the lawlessness now prevalent In
consequence of the strike. He supported
the resolutions with a stirring speech.
L. T. Carroll then made speech setting
forth the grievances of the strikers and
offered a Populist set of resolutions ex-
pressing sympathy with the efforts OF la
borers TO obtain redress of their wrongs,
bat deprecatilg violence and lawlessness.
A long wrangle ensued on points of or
der. and several stirring speeches. breath
ing the most devoted loyalty. were made.
At this point A. W. HASTE, with view
to making the language of the resolutions
more aearly conform to the language of
the constitution of the Grand Army of the
Republic, offered a new set which were
vociferously applauded. They were very
nearly the same as those offered by Mr.
Wrestling.
NJ. NJ. Holmes then deprecated the inter
lection of politics into the discussion or
the expression of any views which would
in any way reflect upon the efforts of the
strikers to achieve their purpose in law
full manner, and he offered few short
resolutions, merely putting the post on
record as opposing ali lawIessness.
A long discussion ensuei on points of
order, all the various substitutes being laid
on the table and the Wrestling resolutions
adopted without dissenting voice, amid
great enthusiasm.