The record-union., 1896-10-09
ARMY and NAVY LEAGUE.
Hon. JudSon c. BruSie Addressed In
Patriotic Strain.
1t Adopts a Handsome Badge, as
Well as Beautiful
Banner.

Camp U. S. Grant, No. 5. Army and
Navy Republican League Of Sacra-
mento, held a meeting last night that
was largely attended, and the roll was
increased to ITS.
Hon. Judson Brusie made a ringing
address that awakened much enthu-
stasm. He said in part:
While the Republican party has much
to commend it: while it's historic
achievements along the highway of ma
tions are as illustrious as they are i'm
perlShable; while it's past has given
much and its future promises more, the
prOudest boast of that grand old party
lies in the membership Of such patriots
as you, who preserved this Union, and
who love their country and their coun-
try's flag better than their own lives
If there was nothing else to commend
1T, that would be enough for me, be-
cause know that those who offered UP
their lives in defense of this country in
time of war will never be found on the
wrong side in time of peace.
Those who know the real and true
cost OF this nations preservation; those
who contributed to that cost; those who
stood four long years in the bloodiest
battlefields the world has ever known,
are the men l shall put my trust in
now.
There can be no doubt of your sim
cerity, and when / look into the care
worn faces and see the scars and traces
OF pain and privation that linger there,
and that came with your defense of our
country; when l see the empty sleeve,
the faltering step; when / think of the
precious loyal blood it took to wipe out
and obliterate that line which was in
tended to divide the North from the
South; when think of what the selfish
ness of those who loved locality
better than they loved the Union cost;
when think of that young and daunt
less soldier who stood erect and proud
and brave in the ranks of the Twenty
third Ohio Infantry, and fought with
Sherman, Sheridan and Grant, and then
hear our opponents again trying to
raise the cry Of States rights, and ar
ray the East against the West, the
North against the South, and bring
those dark lines back again, / cannot
help but think that the victories which
came then will come again.
l believe that that majestic little Ma
jor who rode to victory at the head of
Ohio's infantry at Appomattox will
again ride to victory, and, what is more
inspiring, there are some left to share
his victory now as they shared it then.
The safety of this nation, however,
depends not alone upon the bravery of
its soldiers in the battlefield, but their
wisdom and patriotism in times of peace
must contribute their share toward its
security and happiness and prosperity.
And it is my firm and profound be-
lief that we may rest with the assurance
that where our soldiers were brave in
battle, they will be thoughtful now;
where they were terrible in conflict they
will be tolerant in times Of peace;
where they preserved this country once
with their bayonets they will protect it
now with their ballots.
A general reference to the issues Of
the day was then made, and in closing
he said:
Let us remember that there is a re-
possibility resting upon us which must
comprehend the whole. 1t Is not
question of locality, but Of loyalty to
our fellow-men in every section. 1t is
not question Of sympathy with the
Western mine-owner: it is question
of response to the call of those 9OO,O 900
factory hands who are calling across
the continent for help. 1t is not a Ques-
ton of one man; it is a duty you owe to
all men.
1T is not the East against the West,
the farm against the ieoclOTy, Tie IICH
against the poor; no, it is the United
States against all other nations. 1t Is
simply a question Of what is best for
you as a farmer; what IS best for
YOU as a mechanic: what is best for
all. and the best way to judge Of that
IS to look back and find what has been
the best, and simply profit in our ven
lures Of to-day by our experiences Of
yesterday"
Johnson and Alltop frightened up
the proceedings by some excellent duets
on the mandolin and guitar, and the
Resolute Club paid the league visit
and all joined in cheers for Mckinley
and Hobart, Grove L. Johnson, the
league and the success Of the whole Re-
publican ticket.
The badge recommended by the Cen
eral Committee, to consist Of golden
cream ribbon. with the words Army
and Navy Republican League" was
adopted. and the members, seventy five
of whom have agreed to go to Stockton
tomorrow night, will each carry
small American flag.
A golden yellow banner was also
adopted. on which will be printed in
b1ue letters "U. S. Grant Camp, No. D,
Army and Navy Republican League OF
Sacramento" The members will all
meet at headquarters tomorrow at 4:oO