The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-10
G. a. r. Delegates StOnn-
Dede When New YOrR
CASTS Solid Vote That
Wdy, Giving Up Saratoga.
General Skaters Eloquent
pIeO-A. w. HtChiSOn, Of
Texas, EIGCtcd Surgeon
General.
D. B. Shuey, of Kansas,
ChdpI0in--FOrmer Com
mQndGr RdSSicur Gets q
Diamond Badge.

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San Francisco was selected today as
the Place for holding The next encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army of the Republic.
From the moment the call of depart
ments was begun on the question it was
evident that the sentiment of the con
vention was favorable to the Pacific
Coast, and when New York cast its en-
tire vote for the city by the Golden Gaze
the remaining delegations stampeded-
whea the roll call was completed. and
before 1t was possible 10 prepare the
tally sheets, The supporters Of Atlantf
City's claims withdrew that city from
the contests. On motion OF the depart
ment commander of New Jersey the des-
ignation of san Francisco as the place
for holding the thfrty-seventh encamp-
ment was made unanimous.
A. ". Atchison, OF Texas. was elected
surgeon general during the morning ses-
sion. and .. B. ShGey. of Kansas was
acclaimed ehaplain-in chief. The cleo
tions we're in each instance practically
the unanimou action of the encampment.
Reports Of Committees.
The reports Of committees and the
consideration Of the proposed changes
IN the by-laws Of the organization occu-
pied the remainder Of the morning hours
No definite action was taken except in
the proposed abolition Of the office Of IN
speetor general and the granting OF au-
thority to The chief and
10 the department commanders 10 order
an inspection At any time. The eneamp-
ment finally left the matter to the dis
cTetion Of the departments
When the encampment was called to
order this morning shortly after
O'Clock, the election Of officers which
was in progress at the time OF the ad-
journment last evening was resumed.
There was practically no contest for the
positions except that n the case Of
chaDlatn-in- chief The name Of Comrade
Bradford Of this city, was presented.
but was afterward Withdrawn
The encampment proceeded to the Sc
lection Of the city in which 10 hold the
next enesmpment at Il o'clock Sara
toga vas first placed in nomination
Commander Enos 2. Ham. Of the De
Bsrtment Of New Jersey, then arose and
presented the claims Of the city by the
sea Atlantic City. ne said was pre-
pared TO furnish a bond OF 100000 TO
provide three meals g day and a good
bed al the rate OF 81 a day for seven
days for 100, 600 people. They were also
prepared 10 properly meet the require /
ments Of the G. 4 R in the matter Of
entertainment and care Of the national
officers and other items.
General Shafter Talks.
IN presenting the claims Of San Fran
cisco General shafter stated that they
had secured a rate Of $50 for the round
rip from Chicago. $47 from St Louis. /
and SIS from other Missouri River
points He further stated that the
Eastern roads had agreed to secure
rate Of / cent mile from all Eastern
territory. General shafter elaborated
upon the claims OF the Coast City and
assured the members Of a rousing re-
ception and royal entertainment If hey
should come
Some question arose as to the legality /
OF the nomination OF Saratoga. AM I
when the New York department cast its
entire vote for san Fransico the ma I
ter was practically settled No record /
VIII be made Of the vote which gave /
San Fransico an overwhelming ma /
jcrity and was immediatly made unani- /
nous
The admission CT persons who it was /
alleged were not entitled 10 admission
10 the encsmpment, occasioned a long
discussion. which finally resulted In the
placing Of additional doorkeepers in /
charge Of the entrances and the appoint /
nent OF an assistant to the officer Of the
day.
General Leo Rassieur. the commander
En-chief who preceded General Tor
renee. was presented with a diamond
studded G. A R badge as the gift Of
the organization.
During the session General HawIey,
the venerable Senator from Connecticut.
entered the auditorium and was invited
10 occupy z seat On the platform. Sen
ator HawIey IS the only living man
among the original national officers of
the G. A z He was junior vice com
nander-in-ehief for the first year Of the
orders existence. He has handsomely
decorated the room OF the Committee on
Military Affairs Of the Senate. Of which
he Is the chairman. and has been en-
tertainfng the veterans throughout The
week
The present program provides for the
completing OF the business before the
eneampment early this afternoon. when
the final adjournment viii be taken.