The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-30

lowing officers were elected: Commo-
dore Commanding. Frederick E. Haskins,
Brooklyn; fleet officers Captain j. A
Miller, Athens, Ohio. commander, J. O.
Shaw, Bath, Maine; lieutenant comman-
der, A. H. Rung, Minneapolis; lieutenant,
]. H. Eagan, Joliet, ILL.,; master, p w.
Hager. Lanesville. N. Y; ensign, J. H
Butler, Eaton, Ohio; surgeon. w. E At
well, GAINESVILLE, O.; paymaster, /. p
Baker, Boston; chaplain, A. 5. McW1l-
liams. Detroit
SCHOOL HISTORIES DENOUNCED
Chicago, Aug. 3O.-Schoo1 histories
used in the public schools of the south
ern states were denounced by the G. A
r. The official declaration was made
that the histories have been written with
the purpose. of perpetuating in the minds
of southern children the sectional preJu-
dice of the days of 81
Resolutions were adopted calling on
the public in the name of the Grand
Army. to Danish the books from the
schools of the country and a, committee
was appointed to carry out the protest.
The aid of publishers and historical
writers will be solicited
CHOOSING THE OFFICERS.
Chicago, Aug. 3O.-Judge Leo Rassieur
of ST Louis was today elected by accla-
nation commander-in-chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic for the en-
suing year. There was no opposition
and the election went through with
hurrah. d. G. Milliken of Maine was
chosen senior vice commander and Frank
L }
mander: John A. Wilkins, Delta, o.,
surgeon general; Rev. A. brahms, San
Quentin, Cal, chaplain-in-chief There
was no opposition to any of the candi-
dates The convention met pursuant
to an adjournment at 8 o'clock sharp,
and after some trif1ing matters of a~.rou-
tine nature had been disposed of, the
selection of a chief was
taken up. Adjutant General Stewart
announced that nominations weJse in ORR
der 1t was known to all what t&s $e-
suit would be, as there was no opY4si-
tion to Judge Rassieur and when Major
William Warner of Kansas City, piIn-
self past commander-in-chief. mount
ed the platform to present the name of
Judge Rassieur, he was greeted with
prolonged applause
When the applause that greeted Major
Warmers address had died away Judge
Advocate General Eli Torrance made
short seconding speech in behalf of
Judge Rassieur, and Adjutant General
Stewart then asked if there were any
more nominations to be made. A motion
was made that Judge Rassieur be de-
clared elected by acclamatiOn and 1t
was carried with a roar of approval
The newly elected commandments
was escorted to the platform and ex-
pressed his thanks for the honor done
| him by his comrades in a brief speech
| of acceptance.
The election of the Junior officers of
| the organization was quickly over, but
| one name being presented for each posi-
| ton, and the candidate in every instance
| was seated by acclama ton
PENSION REPORT ADOPTED
| Chicago, Aug. 3O-The pension report
was adopted without discussion, it being
understood that a determined effort will
be made to induce congress to appoint
court of appeals to have final juriSdic-
| ton in matters relating to pensions
| There was not in the report specific
| declaration or recommendation upon any
subject. The committee at the outset
| went at length into the history of the
/ l<w, ~ 2 f<afac- in
obtaining from the congress increases in
| certain classes of pensions. 1t then dis
| cussed the differences of opinion exist
| ing between the pension office and those
/ members of the G. A. r. who hold the
! opinion that the old soldiers have not
received sufficient consideration. The
| report argued at length against the
| statements that have been made by the
pension officers, in reply to the original
! criticism made by members of the G. A
| r.. but offered no suggestions as to di-
| rect line of policy to be pursued
| Silver services were presented to Ad-
| jutant General Stewart and Past Com
| mander Johnson by their comrades.
The committee which had taken the
annual message of Commander in chief
| Shaw under consideration reported ap-
| proval of all his suggestion with the ex-
ception of that relating to the change IN
| the date of Memorial day from May 80
to the last Sunday in May. On this the
| committee reported adversely, and their
| report was adopted by the convention.
900 DEBT WIPED OUT.
Chicago, Aug. 30.-The question of
finances, temporarily postponed for the
! special order of the day, was again
taken up and disposed of by the adop-
| tion of a motion to strike out the part
| providing for an increase of the per
/ capita tax and making no change in
the present situation.
| The report of the committee on mill
| tary instructions was also read and
adopted, recommending the sending of
| national flags to posts in Hawaii and
the Philippines for the purpose of
| saluting and parades and to increase
familiarity with and respect for the
| flag.
It was announced that the organiza-
| tion was $50 900 in debt. and the amount
was promptly raised upon the floor of
/ the hall. The convention then took
| a recess until 2:30
Mary L. Carr, of Colorado. was today
| elected national president of the Wo-
| mans Relief corps.
The other candidates withdrew and
| the election was made by acclamation.
The new president Immediately ap-
| pointed Mrs. Fannie d. w. Hardin, of
| Denver, national secretary.