The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-19
in HONOR OF TIE G. A. R.
CIVIC AND MILITARY SOCIETIES pa
RADE At SAN FRANCISCO.
Regular Army Also Well Represented
BLACK tn He ommander-fn-Chief
Miles Comes Next.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1S.-Seldom has
finer parade been witnessed In San Fran
cisco than that which to-day did honor to
the Grand Army of the Republic. The vet
Grams we're not I'm line, their procession being
scheduled for tomorrow, but many allied
organizations participated, chief among
these being the Naval Reserves. the Vet
Grams of the Spanish-American War and the
National Guard of California. The regular
army was well represented The order of
Red Men, which was largely represented.
added a picturesque feature to the display
The German societies of the city, including
amateur athletes and children from the
various turner schools, made a splendid
showing, as also did the League of Cross
Cadets. Generals Miles and Shafter were
greeted with cheers along the line of march.
which included the citys chief thorough
fares.
Tonight Mechanics pavilion was crowded
TO the doors by Grand Army men, their
wives and friends, the occasion being an
Informal reception to General Stewart, COM
Misunderstanding. The city was again illu-
minated tonight.
1t may be set down as a certainty that
Gen. John g. Black, of Illinois, will succeed
General Stewart commander-in-chief Of
the Grand Army of the Republic. All oppo-
sitfon to General Black has vanished with
the announcement by Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles that he would not oppose the popular
son of Illinois. 1t is conceded, however,
that IL he does not object the honor will be
given to General Miles at the next encamp-
ment. The election of General Black by
reclamation is expected, and the same
compliment for Miles in 1904 is anticipated
Many members of various auxiliary organ
iZations have come to this city, and all are
enthusiastic a their
ception and the harmony manifested by all
branches of the national service here as
sembled. The Womens Relief Corps and
the Ladies of the Grand Army are in close
affiliation, and their headquarters are
thronged at all hours. The National Asso-
citation of Army Nurses has established
headquarters in the residence district of the
city, and the members are being socially
entertained by many friends. The Naval
Veterans have strong representation, and
We're conspicuous feature in to-day's pa
rade. They will also be seen tomorrow in
line with the Grand Army veterans,
An utilization of those who were in the
Spanish-American war and the G.. y. r. Is
possible. The heroes of Luzon are anxious
to join forces with those who fought In the
great battles Of the civil war.
The reception to Commander Thomas f.
Stewart at the Mechanics pavilion tonight
was attended by several thousands Of peO-
pie. 1t was participated in by the Women s
Relief Corps. the Ladies of the Grand Army
and kindred organizations. Gen. George
Stone. chairman of the executive commit
l'tee, made a few opening remarks and intro
duced Maj. Gen. w. r. Shafter, commander
of the Department of Colorado and Nevada.
who welcomed the veterans to the Pacific
coast. Mayor Schmits greeted the old SOL
ders on behalf of the city.
In response COMMANDMENT Chief Stewart
delivered an address expressing his graft
fcation and that of his comrades at the
heartiness of their reception in San Fran
cisco. Addresses were also made by Mrs.
/. j. Taylor. national president of the
Women's Relief Corps, and Mrs. Anna Hall,
national president of the Women of the
Grand Army.