The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-13
OHIO G.. A. r.
Reunion and Parade of Old Soldiers
at MISUNDERSTANDING Present.

SANDUSKY, o., June 12.-The twenty
ninth annual State reunion of the Grand
Army Of the Republic began here at 10
o'clock this morning in the opera house.
Addresses were delivered behalf of the
city by Mayor Bouton and by Gen. VI. +.
Force on behalf of McMeens and John F.
Toland posts. The convention was then
opened in due form, and Department Com
mander Mutt delivered his annual address.
This was replete with statistics, and showed
that the order is in 6o coed % fin financial condition
$3.50 members, and during the past year the
loss was only 5S2 showing revival of in,
Encampment % l at at Louisville. Commando
Mutt said the members of the G. A. r.
should commingle with the Confederate vet
Grams not In a way TO leave the inf inference e
a quarrel between them and the differences
were naturally mended by the agreement
that both were partly wrong and partly
right, but meet them as We did when the
battle was over, without boasting ex-
ultation. Since the error has been con-
ceded and acknowledged, We do not desire
TO open healed ruptures nor to ungallantly
raise a question on that line. As citizen
soldiers and soldier citizens OF one common
country, with one flag and one interest
the preservation of the United States of
America-let it be our aim to maintain the
principles without concession, but to forget
the fight so far as individuals are con-
cerned.''
Abiding to the loyalty of the q. A. r.,
the commander said the late strikes and
dissensions had exercised the people in pa
triotc thought. and they are realizing the
Importance of eternal vigilance in main
tanning republic. LAS an organization"
he said. 1.-The Grand Army keeps its ear to
the phone and it's thumb on the button,
with forty rounds ready in case OF revolt,
to defend any legal administration against
Anarchists or others who violate the laws. y
Referring to PENSIONS the commander said
there seemed to be wide difference be-
tween the spirit of the law and the spirit
of the executives. Judge Long, he de-
clared was able TO contend for his rights
and secure them by litigation. but thou
sands of poor comrades. with cases paral-
lei with his. are ruthlessly dropped because
they were unable to contend in the courts.
The money belonging 10 them, and so much
needed in their intirmity was saved by the
government they helped to save. Com
ments were unnecessary, he said. Only time
could mend the matter, but that good time
coming.
The grand event of the day was the pa
rade during the afternoon. Ii was under
command of the marshal of the day. Col. c.
NJ. keyes. comrade of McMeens Post, and
teenth Regiment o. y. G.. There were five
divisions in the parade, and the column
marched over the principal thoroughfares of
the city. The old veterans marched with al
most as much alacrity as they did in 1861.
and they heartily cheered along the
entire line OF march.
The distinguished visitors who arrived
during the day were: Governor Mckinley
Senator Calvin :. Brice and Gen. Asa Bush
nell the Republican candidate for Governor
The city is handsomely decorated. and the
is estimated that from ten thousand to
twelve thousand strangers are i'm the city.
Three separate campfires were held this
evening at which Governor Mckinley, Sem
made speeches. After the campfires Gov
ernor Mckinley started for Chicago.