New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-17
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PLANS MADE BY THE ALDERMEN AND
MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY TO RECEIVE
SIMPSONS FLEET

Several resolutions intended to aid the Commit
tee OF Veterans in making demonstration OF well
come the soldiers and sailors returning from tho
war were before the Municipal Assembly yester-
day The following resolution was sent up ny
President Guggenheimer to the Council. and was
passed unanimously:
Whereas The Government Of the United States
has directed that the cruisers and batte,ships OF
the fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson. Win ..ncir
oftcers sailors and marines, shall come 10 new
the ne"n of Se ni Staty re Visit this city on
Saturday next to receive the Victorious squadron Of
Admiral Sampson on It's return from Cuban waters
and to give TO these returning heroes such a well
come will in a measure express the Intense
gratitude that pervades the entire American peo-
pie and he is hereby requested to name commit
ception Of tho homecoming feet.
The Council also passed Mr.. Guggenhemer's reso-
lu,ions requesting the Mayor to appoint commit
tee OF one hundred citizens arrange for recep-
ton to the returning soldiers and sailors and TO
invite the people OF the United States assemble
In this city day 10 be hereafter designated
to receive and tender these returning soldiers
such welcome will in a measure give express
sion to the immense feeling of gratitude which per-
vades the entire people"
The Board OF Aldermen passed resolution by
Alderman John T. Mccall as follows:
Whereas. A commendabe movement is under way
10 tender reception TO our gallant heroes. who on
valor during the brief war with Spain as to elicit
the praise and paudts Of the civilized world: and
Whereas. our soldiers and sailors, who will honor
our city by their presence on the occasion OF the
contemplated reception. should not only receive
from our military and naval representatives and
from our citizens the glorious welcome TO which
corded such greeting from our city government.
though its official representatives. as is COM
mensurate with the importance Of the event; there
Resolved That committee OF five members be
Committee he said president shall be an ex-ocio
member. and the President Of the Council shall
that body Of which ne shall also be member ex-
offcio which committees respectively. shall form
report TO the Municipal Assembly such recon-
mcndatiqn al Will in The most effective manner rs
military. naval and citizens committees in making
the proposed RECEPTION all that the most patriotic
cal color ard character as possible.
President Woods appointed Aldermen Muh. Good
man. Wafer John T Mccall and Thomas r. Nc
Call members OF the Adermcn's committee. The
president himself is ex-ofcio member OF the COM
mittee.
Alderman Neton also presented the following
resolution which passed:
Whereas. The indomitable prowess evinced by
the soldiers ard sailors OF the ntc" States Army
Spanish American war has added ADDITIONAL glory
10 n" fas Ct or oolntry and has thrilled the
Whereas. The enduring gratitude Of the Nation
suffered so much. fought 50 gallanty and died 50
heroiraly therefore he Il
Resolved Tina, the United States Government be
and II Is hereby respectfully requested to dsinter
the bodies OF all American patriots who fell during
the late struggle. locate suitable National ceme-
terry for the same. and cause an appropriate monu-
ment to be erected over their remains.
General Collins the chairman OF the Committee
OF Veterans. who began the movement for recep-
ton TO the soldiers and sailors said yesterday that
his committee Rad suggested action by the munich
pal authorities. and he gladly would pass the
ransements over 10 committee Of citizens to be
named by the Mayor