The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-07
GRAND ARMY
CAMPED AT
WASHINGTON
Address Delivered by Men of
National Reputation.
CAMP AT WHITE HOUSE
Formally Dedicated by Secre-
tafy John Hay.

Washington. Oct. e.-The ceremonies in
c!dent to the beginning Of the thirty-sixth
encampment OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic, which commenced here todav.
we're varied in character, and mostly only
Sc Unofficial. he only formal proceeding
Of the day was the dedication OF CamD
Roosevelt, the tent city on the White
House grounds. which will be the head
quarters Of the several corps organlza-
tions during the week. The ceremonies
there consisted Of 4 number Of addresses
/ rs men of national reputation. the chief
/ Ieech being delivered by Secretary Hay
! For the rest, the ola soldiers busted them
/ selves largely III renewing the acquaint-
/ anees Of forty years and in manifestins
! their appreciation of the welcome ex-
! tended 10 them by the city. Events of
the day outside the dedication eeremo-
nles at Camp Roosevelt included a re-
gatta on the Potomac. an automobile pa
rade, procession by the Red Men OF this
city and neishboring cities, and camp
bres IN the evening. Commander-in-chief
Terrence and his staff kept open house
all day at the Ebbit house and received
many hundreds Of callers
Many train loads Of people have arrived
that the anticipations Of an exceptionally
large attendance will be realized
Washington, Oct. Camp Roosevelt
which Is TO be the headquarters of the va
rious army corps represented here during
the week of the Grand Army encamprnent
was formally dedicated at 4:S0 O'Clock
this afternoon The camp is on the lot
just west Of the White House. and be-
tweent that building and the Washington
monument. 1t is beautiful green sward.
me dedication ceremonies were presided
over by Il. H. Warner, chairman OF the
citizens committee Of the District of Co
lumbia, and were largely attended by the
veterans and by citizens of Washington.
including both ladies and gentlemen. The
ceremonies took place on an improvised
PLATFORM protected from the glare of the
evening sun by an immense national flag
spread across the western side of it, MIR
Warner introduced Henry B. F. McFar-
land, one Of the district commissioners
who made the welcoming address
Mr. Mcfarland took his seat in the /
midst of a generous round Of applause. /
which was renewed and redoubled when |
mn Hay, secretary OF state arose to !
speak for the president. Mr.. Hay read his
sIeech from manuscript but he spoke so 1
distinctly that his words were plainly aud (
ible to all the vast number present. He
was applauded at frequent intervals as he
proceeded He delivered a very fine
speech.
When the cheers succeeding Mr.. HAYS
speech had subsided Comma nder-in-chf
torrance of the Grand Army responded
TO tho words of welcome He smoke
warmly in appreciation Of the reception
given him and his comrades which had
been. he said. all that they could expect.
Secretary Moody was next introduced.
He spoke for Secretary Root. who was
Nv
expressed regret that the shallowness of
the Potomac had prevented the bringing
1r some of the specimens OF the navy
to Washington for the inspection Of the
I'D soldiers. and then dwelt for a few mo-
nents on the inspiration that the exam
pie OF the heroes of iS6i-65 had neen to
he soldiers OF the present day. He said
hat Captain Clarke of the Oregon had
old the men under him when at Bahia.
Brazil. that they might meet the Spanish
ieet, and that after reminding the men
If the strength of the opposing fleet. had
said to them: If we DO meet them if
Will not look so we'll
Captain Clarke had related this incident ;
O him and had added: 4 was with Far I
agut. you know"
The secretary said he had asked Ad- I
nirai Dewey how he had felt in eontem- {
hating the mines and tOrpedoes fn Ma /
.ila Bay the night before attacking the {
'panish fleet in the harbor Of the city. {
hd that the admiraIs reply was that he I
imply asked himself what Farragut {
you'd have done If confronted with sini- z
ar conditions The secretary concluded S
hat men inspired by such traditions as {
hese never could turn their back on the {
ag.
Governor Bliss. of Mississippi spoke c
cry briefly. J. II. Bingham. commander +
I the department Of the Potomac. de- q
Nered the welcoming address on behalf 4
: the local Grand Army. /
A fine national flag was then unfurIed Z
rom tall pole. surmounting the Dlat- r
7rm, and with the firing of a national Z
tiute OF thewtny-one guns the exercises t
losed The music for the occasion was d
cpplied by the George W Cook drum, g
orps OF Denver and the military band L
.auoned at Fort Meyer. both Of which 2
-ayec number OF patriotic airs which D.
le audience applauied liberanv q
mere are I'VE places mentioned Ter the a
ext enca ampmcnt OF the Grand ARMY r
tlanue City. Saratoga Springs. Los An Z
aies. San francisco and Pittsbure. II Il
believed that the Pittshurg boom will Y
Of small dimensions. as Il had the
lcampment In 1874 and the Chamber Of e
Pr Of Commerce Of that CITY has viz e
lally nesarived a proposition to raise h
fund Of Sloaco fo- the entertainment %
the encamPment. The CaIifornfans Z
e numerous and enthusiastic They ei
ave opened headquarters here and are d
akiRS an active effort 10 get the Grand 81
rmy 10 visit San Francisco next wear n
The candidates for commander in chief e'
ost frequently mentioned are General r
'hn 5. Black of Chicago John NcEIrov cl
this city. General Daniel F. Sickels s
New York and Thomas J. Stewart = 10
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