Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-10

Resolved, That the G. A. r. has
watched with pride and satisfaction
the wise, conservative, unselfish pat
riotic and statesmanlike manner il
which our honored comrade, MN. Nc
Kinley, as President of the United
States, has met every demand which
the recent trouble with Spain imposed
upon our country, that his wisdom and
prudence in his endeavors to preserve
peace with honor. and as we'll as the
viSor and patriotic order with which
our army and navy was equipped for
the conflict. when the war became i'm
minent. have won our hearty and UNI
reserved approval and commentator;
and rejoicing in the glorious termina-
ton of the conflict in which our coun-
try has been engaged we hereby ex-
press our gratitude, not only, to our dis
tinguished comrade, the President, but
also the officers and men in the land
and navy forces for their heroic con-
duct and sublime achievements for
humanity and the glory of our flag and
country"
As soon as the demonstration following
the adoption of this resolution was over.
the following was read and adopted by a
unanimous vote without division and with
demonstrations of approval:
Resolved, that. from knowledge formed
Oh our experience as soldiers, during four
years of active service. we recognize the
uniaiterlng energy and patriotic devotion
Alger has borne the weighty responsible
fty and performed the important duties
suddenly imposed by the recent war with
SPAN. crea ting and maintaining so large
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tions. the deeds of which not only shed
lustre on the American soldiers but also
challenge the admiration of the world
While the delegates were waiting for
the report on resolutions, the question Of
admitting those who were drafted or
otherwise enlisted in the Confederate
army and afterward served in the Federal
army, was preeipitated by the Depart
ment of Tennessee. The decision devel-
oped a desire to have this plan apply to
all states rather than to Tennessee alone,
and as that will require a general amend
ment. with notice of one year, the ques-
ton cannot be decided till at Philadel-
phia, next year.
Upon motion of Comrade Meath, it was
resolved that unless the result gave sat
isfactory guarantee to make the rates to
the next encampment not exceeding one
cent per mile. and the hotels Of Philadel-
phia gave a guarantee not to increase
their regular rates at the time of the en-
campment, then the national council of
administration is authorized to select
such other city as should make these
guarantees.
The report of the committee on pensions
recommended the adoption of substan-
TALLY the following:
Resolved, that it is the Judgment of this
that the pension laws
should be administered in the spirit of
justice and fairness in which they were
enacted.
Resolved. that any effort to prevent the
honest applicant for pension from sue
ceeding, by any subterfuge, rule or forced
construction of the laws which will work
injustice to the applicant, is to be con-
demned by all honorable men.
Resolved. that the repeated complaints
OF the unfair construction of the pension
laws and of the enforcement of rules
which are in violation of the law and in
imical to the interest Of applicants, impel
this encampmenr to call upon Comrade
VIM. Mckinley, President of the United
States. to exercise his authority and see
tice and liberality.
Resolved, that all rights which hinder
and .em5arrass the allowance of honest
pension claims should be repealed. and we
ask the President that he use his autnor-
ity to cause those whose duty 1t is to ex-
ccute the laws to SO perform their duty
as to do Justice to the soldiers and adj
minister the laws so as not to obstruct
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