The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-07

respond to the words Of welcome. He
spoke warmly in appreciation Of the
reception given himself and his COM
rades, which had been, he said, all that
they could expect. Referring to the
fact that the ex-soldiers Of 1861 had
disappointed the predictions of Euro
pean publicists that they would be q
menace to the peace Of the country.
He declared that there never had been
the least danger. 1--WE were good SOL
diers because We had been good citi-
zens," he said. 1--WE had been made
good citizens at our own firesides and
there never had been the least reason
to apprehend harm to our national in
stitutions because Of our soldiery." He
closed with an expression of the de-
sire Of the old soldiers for the pros
perity and perpetuity of the republic.
Secretary Moody was next introduce
ed. He spoke for Secretary Root, who
was detained by official business. Gov.
Bliss, Of Michigan, spoke briefly. B. F.
Bingham, commander of the depart
ment of the Potomac, delivered the
welcoming address on behalf of the
local Grand army and was followed by
words of thanks to all by Col. McElroy
for their assistance on rendering the
occasion so marked success.
A fine specimen of the national colors
was then unfurled from tall pole sur
mounting the platform, and with the
firing of national salute of twenty
one guns, the exercises closed.
Plenty of Automobiles.
The automobile parade started at 10
o'clock from Scott Circle and the line
extended for many blocks. Headed by
a large automobile containing a band,
the procession moved slowly down
town and those in the more attractive
ly decorated machines were applauded
by the throngs which had gathered
along the sidewalks. After passing
through the principal streets, the pro-
cession was reviewed by cabinet
officers and number of invited guests
from the judges stand near the White
house.
Commander-in-C Chief Torrance spent
the day with other general officers of
the order at headquarters at the Eb-
bitt house receiving delegates and dis
tinguished members of the order.
Among those who called were official
representatives of the department of
Kansas, Pennsylvania, Montana, Ari-
IONA, Colorado, Ohio, Michigan, Min
nesota and California.
Red Men and Red Lights.
A spectacular street exhibition was
given at 8 o'clock by the Improved
Order of Red Men. They marched down
Pennsylvania avenue from the capitol
to the White house, about $50 strong.
The organizations participating were
the nine tribes of the order in Wash
ington. Their ranks were augmented
by the addition of a number Of visitors
from neighboring states. Fred w.
Kahlert acted as marshal and there
were several floats upon which braves
disported themselves for the amuse-
ment of the multitude. The members
were in full uniform.
At night the veterans and their
friends were entertained by an exhibit
ton of fireworks on the Washington
monument grounds The principal
scene represented was the rescue OF the
diplomatic legations at Pekin, in which
300 persons were engaged. The at
tendance numbers thousands and the
different features of the spectacle were
enthusiastically received.
The following statement was made at
the White house today:
"The president has expressed to
Commander-in-Ch Chief Torrance and to
Chairman Warner, of the local COM
mittee, his keen regret at his inability
to review the parade of the Grand
Army of the Republic on Wednesday.
His physicians feel that he should not
subject himself to the great strain this
would involve. He has, however,
thought in some way he might be able
to greet the members of the Grand
army in Washington and their families
and friends who accompany them. HIS
physicians today stated that II moth
ing unforeseen occurred In his condl-
ton, and if the weather was favorable,
he could safely be driven along the
lire of parade on Wednesday,; and 1t
is hoped this arrangement can be car
ried out"
Enjoyable Campfire.
Five thousand veterans and their
friends tonight gathered in conVen-
ton hall and participated in the camp
fire The ceremonies were opened by
a medley of patriotic airs played by
the United States Marine band, fol-
lowed by songs, speeches and music,
which stirred the veterans to unbound
ed enthusiasm. Each person entering
the hall was presented with small
American flag and these were con-
stantly waved by the thousands with
in the building when some old war
time melody was played or some Str1k-
ing utterance delivered.
The principal address Of the even
ing was by Gen. Ell Torrance, COM
mander- in chief, who congratulated
those present on "the happiness of the
hour and the unity of our hearts" The
feeling, he said, was too beautiful for
the power of speech to describe
1--WE are the custodians," he said,
"of a trust that is of imperishable val
ue. This government has character
which is measured by the character of
its citizens and as we measure up to
the true standard of greatness so does
our country. We must have faith, or
we are useless as citizens, and there
should not be standing room upon the
great body of this republic for a man
without hope, without faith,
Sons and Daughters of Veterans.
Incidental to the meeting Of the
Grand Army of the Republic this week
will be the convention of the Sons or
Veterans, which has delegates here
from most of the state divisions. They
are to be welcomed to the city formal
ly tomorrow and Gen. Torrance, the
COMMANDMENT chief, is to make the
organization an official visit during the
afternoon. The sons also will march in
the parade on Wednesday. Today the
council in chief, consisting of e. F.
Buck, of Peoria, ILL.,; c. j. Post, of
Grand Rapids, Mich, and James B.
Adams, Of Atlantic City, N. j., met to
audit the accounts of the adjutant gen.
eral and the quartermaster general.
The Ellen Spencer Mussey tent Of
the Society of the Daughters of Vet
Grams, an auxiliary organization OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, was in
stituted here tonight. The installa-
ton exercises were conducted by Mrs.
Elizabeth Stanley, the national presi-
dent Of the veterans. The officers elect
ed included Miss Emma Hayward,
president; Miss Martha Spencer, senior
vice president, and Miss Cornelia Clay,
Junior vice president. The Ellen Spen-
Ger Mussey tent is the first to be or
ganized in Washington.
Where Meet Next2
There are five places mentioned for
the next encampment of the Grand