The National tribune., 1901-10-31
UNION VETERANS UNION.
Important Resolutions Passed at 18th Annual
Encampment at Chicago.

Il Cnlcago, Oct. SO.-tSpeclal To Inc M
tional Tribune 1.-THE 10th National En-
campment of the Union Veterans Union
has adjourned. The effectiveness of its
work can only be gauged by the results
that will follow in the wake during the
year. 1t was very large and harmonious
gathering of those who gave the Nation
new life and greater opportunities. They
are now banded together for self-preserya-
ton and the maintenance of their just and
equitable rights. The carrying out OF the
Civil Service law by the various appoint
ing powers of the Government, so fraud
ulently, Illegally and unJustly to their in
tereSts, was roundly denounced and the
determination to elect to Office only those
who will see to it that not only that law
but all other laws on the statute books
shall be executed in letter and in spirit
as was intended when enacted. The fol-
lowing is the resolution, passed by unan-
imous vote, that enlbodies the foregoing:
| "A hereaS it is universally conceded
that Il good soldier makes a good citizen,
and consequently will strive to secure good
| IGOvcrnment: and in view of the fact that
political action TO be effective must be ex-
elted ill our legislative halls: Therefore.
| be it
Resolved. That at all times we shall
use our influence and votes to elect men
to Congress, either soldiers Gf competent
and trustworthy. Sons of Veterans. or
candidates who have proved themselves
| friendly to the soidicis; hut under all cir
| cunStanccs to IiSe cur combined efforts
| to defeat men fO- legislative trusts who
have shown themselves inimical and
thoughtiCSS of the soldiers just claims, or
have failed to fui thcr the interests of the
| people; and. fTithc.. be il
! RESOLVED. That we put forth our ut
most cXcItinns to secure as many seats
as possible in the Legislatures of our re-
- cctiye States, ana tnat in our large
| tiles we promise to aid our fellow-citiZens
/ III their Efforts to secure pure municipal
! government
7 his shows with what n determination
hc veterans OF ti.c civil war are standing
! together i'll thc. OWL interests. They re-
| fuse longer to be the catspaw to pull the
chestnuts out CT the fire, for designing
| politicians whose promises before election
are many and hearty, but whose memory
after they are elected to Office becomes n
blank, as far as the veteran is concerned.
| There was Il unanimity in their action on
| this resolution that BODIES evil to those
soldierhating candidates who think the
old soldier is not worthy of consideration
when it comes to making appointments
! to office.
| The following resolution on the untime-
| ly death Of President Mckinley was the
unanimous voice of the Convention:
Resolved by the 10Th National En-
campment of the Union Veterans Union,
or Order of Union Battlemen, That we
mourn the death of our beloved comrade,
William Mckinley. President of the
United States, at the hands of an An
archistic assassin.
Maj. Mckinley was an ideal soldier
and a loyal comrade. He was an illus
trious and wise statesman, great and
safe ruler of the greatest Nation on earth,
a devoted husband, a Christian gentle
man; his name and fame, his noble life,
his illustriOGs achievements, his exalted
character and his faith and fortitude in
death will enrich the history of our coun-
try, and will not only live in the hearts
of his countrymen, but will be a model
for the youth of the world to emulate.
''Resolved, further, That the blow
which ended the life of our comrade was
| cOwardly, inhuman and without justiica
ton or reason. 1t was not aimed at
William Mckinley as a man and citizen,
but at the Government of the United
States, at the Republic, with its free and
peaceful laws, which guarantee liberty of
person and safety of property. 1t was
welded by an Anarchist, disciple of that
detestable and dangerous doctrine which
does not believe in Government or laws,
and which encourages and teaches assas-
snatiOn of r1lers of nations; which doc
trine is without reason, and is more of
menace to civilization and the well
fare of mankind, and a greater ma
ticnal or international crime than murder,
piracy, or man-stealing Therefore, we,
as Union soldiers, who saved the life of
the Republic, now demand the enactment
of such laws, State, National, and by
treaty with all other civilized nations, as
will forever extirpate and destroy Anar-
chy from the soil of the United States,
and make it impossible for any Anarchist
to menace or take the life of our rulers"
ta..N .Iar-
almost wholly devoted to the nomination,
election and installation of officers. The
result of the election was simply a unan-
imOus and hearty confirmation of last
years officials, and Gen. DyreBforth was
especially commended for the work he has
done in the interests of his comrades all
over the country. He is more thoroughly
equipped this year to carry on the good
work than ever before, and he will be
able to make good report of his stew
ardShip at the close of his term.
Gen. LangstaH was as unanimously
chosen To succeed himself rs First Dep
uty Chief, ants.' Zen. Hutch
iHsOn. of New York. for the Second Dep
uty Commander-in-C Chief. Their past rec
ords in those offices are clear and their
work heartily commended All the old
staff We're continued in their positions.
There were but two cities that were
bidders for the honor of entertaining the
Order Ill 1902-DetrOit, Mich, and Oma-
ha, Neb. There were many advocates for
both cities, and il was hard matter to
make the decision The final vote disclosed
the fact that Omaha had the most friends
and will give the Union Veterans Union
and its friends a hearty Western welcome
Harlow l.. Street, Past Commander-in-
Chief of the Order and also ex-Captain
and Commssary of Subsistence in Cuba
and the Philippines. was recommended for
appointment as Captain and Quartermas
ter in the Regular Army, and the recon-
mendatiOn duly engrossed and forwarded
to the President.
The report of the Commander-in-C Chief
was very lengthy and discussed all mat
ters pertaining to the interests of the
veterans. 1t showed most healthy con-
dition in the affairs of the Union Vet
erans Union, and elected loud applause
when it touched upon those questions in
which the veteran is most vitally inter
ested. The irregularities existing in the
conduct of the affairs of the Pension Of
flee, and the extraordinary exertions made
to prevent worthy soldiers from getting
the little pittance which rightfully be-
longs to them, and which is all that many
have to keep them from the fangs of the |
Wolf that is scratching at their doors. were
earnestly condemned, and an effort will be
made to have them corrected.
The Union Veterans Union is n new
organization in Chicago and throughout |
the West, but the veterans are enlisting |
in it and regiments are being recruited |
very rapidly. 1t will only be short time |
when every eligible Union veteran will |