Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-09-19

LOUISVILLE, Sept. l4.-When the dele
gates to the Grand Army national en-
campment reassembled yesterday several
hundred failed to respond to the rollcall
and the abscntees were roundly scored by
Colonel Lawler, who objected to the
drudgery Of the work being left to the few
The report Of the committee on pensions
composed OF one representative from each
state and territory, was listened to with
profound attention. In part 1t was as
follows:
In some quarters the old soldier has
come to be looked upon In the light of a
burden instead of a great and patriotic
privilege, as he should still appear when
viewed in his true character.
Referring to this view-wholly un.
worthy of great and patriotic people
constructions have been put upon the
laws, wise and just in themselves, by and
under which burdens and restrictions
have been imposed upon those lily able
to stand up under them. The just pro-
visions authorized have been grudglngly
dealt out, as though the laws passed in the
interests Of the pensioner as just recog.
milton Of the obligations of the country
were criminal laws, to be slightly con.
strued, and the public beneficiaries thereof
were public enemies or parasites, seeking
admission to the treasury Of the United
States"
After commenting further upon the JUS.
tice of the pension laws, and the purpose
for which they were passed, the report con.
tinues:
"We demand for our comrades the just
due which the country gladly comedies
No niggardly cutting down Of pensions
under the guise of reissues, no partial and
grading allowance that cut here and
there, will meet with the full measure Of
duty that the country owes to the surviv-
ing heroes. Nothing short of full measure,
dealt with an honest hand and liberal
heart, will ever meet with the approba-
ton Of the American people,"
The report, which was unanimously
adopted, was read by Commander-in-
Chief Walker, and was frequently inter-
rupted by applause
Ladies' Choice Of Onicers.
The Ladies' Circle was in continuous SEES
sion yesterday. The election Of officers re-
suited as follows:
President, Mrs. Catharine Hirst of Ken
lucky: senior vice president, Mrs. Nellie
Royce Of Washington; junior vice presi-
dent, Mrs, Lou J. Broylcs; treasurer, Mrs.
+. E. George Of Washington; chaplain,
Hattie McHenry Of Colorado; councillor,
Mrs. Gunlock of Chicago, tho retiring
president; council of administration, Mrs.
Flora Davey Of Minnesota; Mrs Marie Ely
OF Pennsylvania, and Mrs Frances Hub
bard of Illinois.
The Women's Relief Corps elected the
following officers: President, Mrs. Eliza
beth A. Turner Of Massachusetts,; senior
vice president, Mrs. Mary A. Ninekirk Of
Kentucky; junior vice president, Mrs.
Steismier Of Missouri; treasurer, Mrs.
Bagley Of Ohio.
Business Matters Transacted.
The roll was called by states for the
naming Of the council Of administration.
New England members are as follows:
COnnecticut--A. D. Sanborn; Maine-A.
B. Snipe; Massachusetts-H. w. Downs;
New Hampshire-E A. Badger; Rhode
A. Barbour; Vermont-E. w.
Jewett.
Resolutions were adopted appointing
committee of five to arrange for the ercc-
lion Of a monument at Washington to
the loyal women who served |
IS nurses and in other ways aided the sol
iiers OF the Union during the rebellion;
the communicating chief and |
counsel Of administration to change the |
place Of holding the next encampment |
should the railroads or hotels not make |
rates; recommending that |
congress should pass a law equalizing the
pensions Of war widows so that all shall
receive at least $l2 a month. Some Of
hem are now receiving from Is to $40 a
month.
An effort was made to abolish the
house of lords at all future encamp-
nents. BY this all past commanders-in-
thief would lose their rights to seats in
uture encampments. The proposition
reated lively discussion, but was de-
Gated.
DR.. j. B. Whiting Of GAINESVILLE, Wis,
vas elected surgeon general by acclama-
ion. Rev. e. j. Hill Of New Jersey and
Rev. Thomas G. Tiff Of Utah were nom-
mated for chaplain-in-chief. The vote re-
ulted In the election Of Iliff.
A rule was made permitting posts to
consolidate as the membership grows less.
The senior vice commander, surgeon
eneral, junior vice commander, chaplain
nd commander-in-chief were installed,
nd the encampment adjourned to meet
q st. Paul next year.