The National tribune., 1907-09-19


make Senior Vice Commanders perma-
nent members of Department Encamp-
ments. Adopted.
In favor OF the restoration of the
name of Col. Cornelius Cadle to the roll
of the National Encampment as Provi-
sional Commander of the Department
of Alabama. Adopted.
Inspector General.
Newton Ferree. from the Committee
on Inspectur-Generars report, reported
being heartily pleased with that report
and the work done by that office.
The Resolutions.
Commander w. n. Ketcham, of In
diana. from the Committee on Resolu-
uonS. reported action on those submit
ted to his committee.
In favor OF abolition of valuation.
and giving no stop-over coming, but
liberal stop-overs returning.
Comrade Coney moved to amend by
giving the Commander-in-Ch Chief power
to change places of holding Encamp-
ment when rates were not favorable.
Adopted.
Recommending that Lincoln's Gettys-
burg Address be placed in some form i'll
all school houses. Adopted.
In favor of permitting wives to be
buried with their husbands in National
Cemeteries. Adopted
The proposition to allow postal clerks
who have served 25 years to employ
substitutes was ruled out of order.
Recommending that the Commander
in-Chief appeal at the proper time for
contributions to assist in decorating
graves in the South. Adopted.
Recommending Soldiers Home for
consumptives on the Gulf Coast. Com
rades Cole, Boyle and Shute supported
the proposition. Adopted
In favor of a celebration of the CEN
tenary of Lincoln's birth. Adopted.
Referring the proposition to build n
monument to the women of the war to
the Womans Relief Corps, with ap-
proval. Adopted.
Thanks to Commissioner Warner.
Thanking Commissioner Warner for
his wise and efficient administration OF
the Pension Bureau, especially his re-
tention in public employment of veter-
ans and their widows. Adopted.
In favor of Congressional action for
a testimonial to the officers and men IF
the Regular Army who were surren-
dered in Texas. Adopted.
Thanks to Saratoga.
Extending thanks to the citizens of
Saratoga. to Wheeler Post to the De-
partment of New York and the great
State of New York for the splendid
hospitality extended to the 41st Ma
tional Encampment. Adopted by ris-
ing vote.
Permanent Investment Fund.
Past Commander-in-C Chief Raisseur
reported an amendment ecogniZing the
great service to the veterans renderej
by the w. r. C. for the past 25 years,
and returning heartfelt thanks to Mrs
Carrie Sparklin, National President, and
the w. r. C. for the splendid gift of
$4,000 as silver jubilee donation. This
would be placed in the Permanent In
vestment Fund and carefully guarded
Comrade Raisseur nominated as
Trustees of the fund: Allen c. Bake
well, one year; John P. S. Goblin, two
years; r. B. Brown, three years.
Report adopted, and the Trustees
were elected by acclamation.
Commander Caylor, of Indiana, re-
ported, commencing the work of the
Patriotic instructors.
A discussion arose on the insignia of
Patriotic instructors. The matter was
referred to the Council of Administra-
ton.
Chaplain-in-Chief Failows; John r.
King, of Maryland; Leo Raisseur, of
Missouri; Henry Haynie. of Massachu-
sets. and r. Green, of California, were
appointed a committee to convey the
greetings of the Grand Army of the
Republic to the Woman's Relief Corps
and Ladies of the G. a. r.
Installation OF officers.
Past Commander-in-Ch Chief Louis Wag-
ner rose to a personal explanation. For
Commander-in-Chief, had installed the
officers-elect. There was naturally
growing feeling among some people that
he was trying 10 be the whole thing.
Possibly he was getting something Of
the idea himself He was in danger Of
1t, as are all who are too long in any
position, and he would therefore ask To-
had so often performed.
Commander-in-Ch Brown begged
him not to weary in well-doing, espe-
c.ally at this time, but TO go on and
conduct the ceremony at least once more
as a personal favor to him-Brown-if
for no other reason. Comrade Wagner
was firm, and Past Commander-in-
Chief installed the officers.
Staff Announcements.
Commander-in-Ch Rurton an
nounced the following appointments:
Adjutant-General, Jere T. Dew, Kan
sas City. No.
Quartermastcr-Genera Charles Bur
rows, Rutherford, n. J.
Inspector-General, d. r. Stowitz,
Buffalo, y. Y.
Judge-&dvocate-Ge General, l.. w Col
lins, Minneapolis. MINI.
Assistant Acknowledgement and Gus
todian, J. Henry Holcomb, Philadel-
phia.
Chief of Staff, ]. Corey winans, To-
ledo. o.
Chairman Pension Committee. Past
Commander-in-Ch r. B. Brown
GAINESVILLE, o
Executive Committee:
Frank NJ Ste-rett, st. Louis.
Thomas w. Scott, Springfield. Ill.
William Armstrong. indianapolis.
Philip Cheek. Raraboo Wis.
William J. Patterson. Pittsburg
Samuel j. Lawrence, Worthwhile, Mich.
James Owens, New York City.
In accepting reapoointm as Quar-
termaster- General Charles burrows an
nounced that he would not be again
candidate for Commander-in-C Chief
Commander-iii-Ch Burton an
nounced the 41st National Encampme.t
adjourned sine die.
THE GRAND PARADE.