Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-07
DEDICATE THE CAMP
Veterans in Washington Mako It the
Feature Of Frat Day.
GREAT CROWD CONES FOR REUNION
Thirty-siIth EnCampmsnt Promises to Be
Well Attended.
CAMP TAKES PRESIDENTS NAME
Grand Army Men Proud to Hsnor Young
Colonel
SECRETARY HAY SPEAKS FOR HIM
Mp TAKES PRESIDENTS NAME
SECRETARY HAY SPEAKS FOR HIM
District Commissioner n. r. McFRr-
land Also Addresses Gathering at
some LenEth-other Features
of the Meeting.


of the Meeting.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-The ceremonies
incident to the beginning OF the thirty
sixth encampment OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic, which commenced here to-
day, were varied in character and mostly
semi Official. The formal proceedings OF
the day were the dedication OF Camp
Roosevelt, the tent city on the White
House grounds which will be the headquar-
ters Of the several corps during the week
The ceremonies there consisted Of
number Of addresses, the chief speech be-
ing delivered by Secretary Hay. For the
rest, the old soldiers busied themselves
largely in renewing the acquaintances OF
forty years ago. and in manifesting their
appreciation OF the welcome extended to
them. OF this welcome they found gener-
Gus evidence on every hand. The events
Of the day outside the dedication cere-
monies at Camp Roosevelt included a fine
regatta on the Potomac. an attractive au-
tomoblle parade, an interesting procession
Of the Red Men Of this city and neighbor-
ing cities. and campfres In the evening
Commander-in-C Chief Torrance and his staff
kept open house all day at the Ebbitt
House and received many hundreds OF
callers.
Many trainloads Of people have arrived
during the day and It is quite certain that
the anticipations OF an exceptionally large
attendance will be realized.
Camp Roosevelt Dedicated.
Camp Roosevelt, which is to be the head
quarters Of the various army corps repre-
sented here during the week Of the Grand
Army encampment. was formally dedicated
A a.0n shg srt.-
lot Just west OF the White House and be-
tween that building and the Washington
monument It is beautiful greensward.
The dedication ceremonies were presided
over by Hon. v. II. Warner, chairman Of
the Citizens committee of the District of
Columbia. and was largely attended by the
veterans and by citizens OF Washington,
including both ladies and gentlemen.
The ceremonies took place on an impro-
vised platform protected from the glare Of
the afternoon sun by an immense national
Gag spread across the western part Of It.
The PROCEEDINGS were begun promptly at
the time specified Colonel John McElroy.
chairman OF the reunion committee, called
| the meeting to order and summoned Mr..
Warner to the stand After brief invoca-
tion by Rev. W. G. Davenport. Mr.. Warner
introduced the Hon. Henry b. r. McFar-
| land, one OF the district commissioners.
He began with the declaration that Wash
/ ington is the national capital only because
/ OF What was done by that Grand Army
OF the Republic which you represent" and
/ after paying high tribute to the members
Of the Grand Army, both as soldiers and
citizens, said:
Veterans May Teach.
"we OF the younger generation. who were
| born while you were fighting. know war
| only from that more recent war for human
! ity. for freedom. and for opportunity, which
under the direction of President Mckinley.
| hero, saint and martyr. was won in fewer
| days than you fought months That smaller
war showed that we still had in us the full
vlgor. the noble spirit OF your war-that
| spirit typihed by our present president.
whose name this camp is most appropriately
to bear
I'VE who have come up since the civil
! war would learn OF you and OF the states
man and soldiers. your comrades, who are
| here in spring, lessons which we need for
the twentieth century. We would catch
I the spirit OF the absolute devotion which
| gave up everything for the republic, and
! counted life not dear. We would follow the
| example OF those who found Joy in sacrifice
| and their highest reward in the sweet, stern
face OF their country, as she smiled on
/ them ere they died.
"ours is a most difficult task. II is
easier to die than to live for our country.
and we need a double measure OF your
spirit for the days which seem so unheroie.
and yet demand such heroism Fortunately.
we have the example OF you veterans, In
peace as we'll as In war. You have shown
for forty years that you were citizen
| soldiers and that you are soldier citizens.
The victories OF peace are yours as we'll
as the victories of war The high purpose.
the self control, the patient endeavor, the
stalwart courage, which are as necessary 10
good citizenship as to good soldiership,
appear In your present example"
Hay Speaks for President.
Mr.. Mcfarland took his seat in the midst
Of a generous round OF applause which was
renewed and redoubled when Hon. John
Hay, secretary OF state. rose TO speak for
the president. Mr.. Hay read his speech
from manuscript. but he spoke so distinctly
that his words were plainly audible TO all
the vast number present He was ap-
pIauded at frequent intervals as he pro-
eeeded.
Secretary Hay said in part:
In the name OF the president and In his
stead / Did you welcome 70 Washington.
need not say that on every inch OF Amer
ican soil, wherever that starry banner
mai words OF welcome. But especially In
this capital city OF the republic you fought
10 preserve you are the children OF the
,use; the doors are always open 70 you.
MIIrever you turn you are reminded Of
the L'Ftory OF which you are part. From
the wit rvs OF that White House the eyes
OF many .'mrades have looked upon this
neld ShOse -mes belong 20 the ages-Lin-
coin Grant, Hoves, Garfield, Mckinley and
ROOSEVELT In TIC beautiful squares other
ca mrades salute yN.J from the bronze horses
Of the monuments NLSTF your love and 10y
] alIV have Dlared them. ArTOsE The Winding
] river the heights OF Ariit gton show the
| y hite tents OF Fame's ettfnal camping
ground where your friends and frothers
Tepose. And. casting its gigantic ahAfoW
over this bivouaC OF yours, the unequalHl
obelisk OF Washington towers 10 the clouds
the loftiest structure ever reared BY ma n
IN memory Of the loftiest character In hu-
nlan history
Thirty-seN en- years have passed since some
/ OF uH wearing Grape on our arms and
I mourning IN our hearts for Abraham Linz
coin. saw the great army which he loved