The National tribune., 1896-04-09
A NEW DEPARTURE.
An Organization of Veterans and Veterans
Sons.

An Organization of Veterans and Veterans
Sons
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: After much
consideration q number of Brooklyn veterans
have recently organized society TO be known
as the Kings County War Veterans and Their
Sons Association. At the preliminary meeting
held Feb. 10. that prince of comrades, Joseph
| w. Kay, accepted the Chairmanship, which
gives assurance of earnest and efficient work
Before organizing il was unanimously resolved
that express our sympathy with the Ar
menian sufferers; our prayers for the speedy
recognition of belligerent rights for Cuban in
surgents; our everlasting love for the Monroe
Doctrine and its enforcement with reference to
the settlement of the Venezuelan boundary
line; our hope for the eventual annexation of
the Hawaiian Islands TO this Republic, and,
generally, our support OF the under dog" in
every quarrel.
The view generally entertained here among
veterans is that the Grand Army CT tho Repub-
lie has become "chestnutty organization,
and greatly afflicted with dry rot" which
charge may be proven by its disregard OF the
claims of the Sons of Veterans for the past 10
years.
Had that superb comradc, John A. Logan,
lived to-day their treatment by the GA X.
would have been very much different. Who
amongst intelligent men will deny that the
next Presidential election shall be won by the
survivors of the war for the Union aud their
sons ?, Have We paid that consideration to these
worthy young men having a glorious ancestry,
which their claims demand? That magnificent
society, the Military Order Of the Loyal Legion,
early provided for their sons adm isSion as
com panions of the second class, and the Society
OF the Cincinnati for a century just past has
been one of the most patriotic organizations
extant; all of which proves that tho moment
has arrived when the surviving veterans of the
late war must take note of time" before it
is too late.
In the city OF Brooklyn II Is estimated that
there arc nearly % 600 veterans and Cons of
veterans. If this grand body Of men were ami
mated by the same purpose how much would
be accomplished towards securing not only the
appointment of veterans to civil places, but
their retention in Office as well?
Thanks to the steady and unselfish efforts of
Conrsde Joseph w. Kay, the preference given
veterans in cities of tho first class has proved
Of very great service.
Our recent Mayor declared to a delegation of
veterans visiting him for the purpose of urging
the appointment of one of their number of
whom it was stated that he had splendid
record soldier" that such matters had be-
come ancient history"
His Fire Com missioner (the present Mayor
entertained different notion; for, the time
having arrived for the appointment of II Hy-
drant Inspectors, he named ID veterans giving
one of the reasons that he could not dis
regard the claims OF citizens who carried IA
pound knapsacks for three years"
This action secured such approval from Com
rade Kay, that lac made visitation TO the sew
eral Posts of Brooklyn, commenting the action
OF Fire Commissioner Wurster; and now that
Fire Commissioner is Mayor Of Brooklyn.
There is ancient history" about this
matter. We intend to make it modern at the
ballot-box, but we must have the aid of the
EnuC nf ~ nnr
TO stand by comrade when he is in the right,
regardless of the color of his skin, the shrine
at which lie worships. or the ticket which he
usually votes.
A number of Sons Of Veterans were present
at our recent meeting, and pledged themselves
to give US every possible aid.
We are to meet on the third Wednesday of
every month"; at our Headquarters, 10 Wllough-
by street, for business purposes; but the rooms
are open at all times for the reception of such
persons as may care to visit, plenty of good
reading matter being furnished, together with
chess, checkers dominoes, and harmless games
of cards.
A circular letter, prepared by Corporation
Counsel Francis NJ Scott, of New York, giving
information TO the heads of city departments
As to the legal rights OF veterans, and various
extracts from decisions of the courts bearing
on that subject were read by the Secretary
Among other things of interest to soldiers and
sailors, it was stated that they were entitled to
a hearing when charges preferred against
chem before removal from Office
1t was recommended by the Association that
the Corporation Counsel of Brooklyn be re-
quested TO prepare similar letter OF instruc-
tion for the guidance of the heads of depart.
ments of Brooklyn.
Comrade Kay spoke eloquently in favor of
retaining the recognition of tho Sons of Vet
Grams in the mans of the Association. He be-
lieved, he said in bringing these worthy young
men together, THAI they may take their fathers
places. and that tho sentiments that animated
their fathers may be instilled in their minds
and in their hekrts. By bringing them in,
they would then rtalize the spirit of the senti.
| ment, "All for one and one for ALL"
4 Mir. Editor, ifEyou regard this as good
thing, please passit along. Fraternaly yours
THaxAs BELL, Brooklyn, n. Y.