The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
G. A. R. WELCOMES PRESIDENT
Rawlins Post Adopts Resolutions
of Congratulation.
His Intense PatriOtism in the War
with Spain Observation-Disclosures
by Department officials.

Rawlius Post 6. \. r. held its reggie
lar meeting at Grand Army Hall FRIDAY
night As it was inspection night, there
was large attendance, including
the department commander and stat
members of the Old Guard, and repre-
sentatives from every c. y r. post I'm
the city. The inspection services v-ra
conducted by J. B. Davis. A speech of
welcome was made by Col. Orlando j..
Caruana. commander Of Post No. I, after
which the following named cOmrades
made addresses: Department Commando
d. p. Entriken. Senior Vice B. f. Graham,
Junior Vice Walker, Chaplain Gallegher.
Assistant Adiu;ant General Webster, In
spector Davis, and Capt. Egan, OF the Oh
Guard. TWO original poems were read by
DR.. Fred Calvert
The following resolutions were sub
mitted by Col. Samuel r Stratton and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas John a Rawlns Post. No. J. Grand
Amy CT tho hCUFhlic. Department III the Potomac,
Washington. T. g.. having noticed Eith great sati>-
faction an account IN the public 7ress q the recent
inSalimCnt Of The President Of che United States.
Theodore Roosevelt as member Of TIE Associate
Socisty Of FarnsEolth Post. Of Mount Nerncn. y.
y. tsn AUXILIARY organization q the Grand Army 81
the RepUhlic' and thar such installation had ben
Ambassador to France. in the presence Of lars
gathering q Distinguished members Of tie Grand
Army, LOYAL Legion and prominent citizens Issgu
hled az the White HCuse. October =. 1905. ard d.
string in s0Ine public manner 70 express the thank
fulness and deep appreciation felt this henrg
event. which means 50 much to the organization ot
the q. 4. T.. bare. en- this, the tHenty-sisfh ds'
Of October, 1905 unanimously adortca the tolowirs
resolutions.
Received. That ne. az Uaien veterans o. the uar
% the rebellion take this method of mauifcsing "a
well as vociug the deep sense Of Qualification and
satisfaction feel over the fortuit0us Circumstances
which has recently brought about the admission 0t
ths President cf the nitsd States-rhC0dorc Bocs7
Yelt-within the circle of cur brotherhood, through
sn auxiliary society attached 10 q Grand Amy Posi-
believing az the same time that it. not foT tbs
stringent stipIlafions embodied IN the rules aUd
regulations q our order. which requires candidate
for admission 20 have served the Uni0n cause IN tie
war Of The rebellion, President Roosevelt would have
followed in tie footsteps Ct his HlustTious Trcis-
ccssoTs. Presidents Grant. Hayes. Garfield. AaT-
son. aud Mckinley, and bscoHc fuli-Getlsed meIu-
Der OF the Grand Army Of the Republic. but beiii.
only seven years Of age when the war closed he was
denied this privilege. Yet. when war vas declared
with Spain in 1885 his intense patriotism imnellr
him 20 leITe home. family. friends rrlatiTes ami
all that was dear. and. giving the best be bad 10
bring honor and victory to The American as there
fore.
astseally greet and welcome him 70 orr ranks ana
eheerfi.Ily extend 20 BIN The right hand # fellow
ship tlrice glad in the glorious privilege we enjoy
in being able 10 call him con'rade
Resolved. That these resolutions D. spread urou
the minutes Of tins post and COPY. ef the ssml-
be sent 20 the commander Of TaTnsW0Ith Post. G..
\. Il, Mount Vernon. y. y