The National tribune., 1909-12-09


end that the men who brayed the hOr-
rors of the prison pen shall receive just
appreciation from those who make the
laws of this country; therefore, be it
| Resolved, That we, the comrades of
A. G. Wileman Post, 212, Department. of
Ohio, G. A. R., unanimously indorse the
nomination of Comrade John McElroy,
editor of The National Tribune, for the
office of Commanderin-Ch of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and will
use all means due to the honor of COM
rades to secure his election to that
Office and induce others to join in our
undertaking, believing that the good of
the G. A. r. will be enhanced by so
doing.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded to Comrade John
McElroy, of Kit Carson Post, 2, De-
partment of the Potomac, G.. A. R.. and
the same be spread upon the minutes
of this Post. VIM. Henry Voorhees, and
w. J. Shrop, Committee on Resolutions;
Webster Reeder, Commander.
Attest:
w. Fl. Diltz. Adjutant.
Missouri.
Headquarters John A. Dix Post, 76,
Department of Missouri G. A. r.,
| Kidder Mo.
Whereas our comrades who fought to
successful finish the battles of the war
for the suppression of the rebellion are
rapidly passing away, the Grand Army
of the Republic is nearing the end of
its march and will need its ablest and
best men to preside over its destinies
land guard its best interests; and,
| Whereas the time is coming when We
will have to choose one from among
our comrades for CoInmander-in-Chi
for another year; therefore, be 1t
| Resolved, That the comrades Of John
A. Dix Post, rs, Department of Mis-
souri,, Grand Army of the Republic,
tests of our grand organization demand
that the position be filed by a comrade
whose loyal service during the war of
| the rebellion and whose labor and ef-
| forts since the close of the war in the
| interets of the veterans and their wild
ows. and whose knowledge and ac-
quaintance with public men and public
affairs fit him for the honorable posi-
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Resolved, That we believe all of these
qualities are to their fullest extent pos
sessed by Comrade John McElroy. Past
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief and
editor of The National Tribune, and we
take great pleasure in indorsing him for
Commander-in-Chief of, the Grand
Army of the Republic, to be elected at
the next National Encanpment. to be
held at Atlantic City, n. j., in Septem-
ber, 1910.
Resolved, That the Adjutant of this
Post be instructed to at once send a
COPY of this preamble and these resoIu-
tions to The National Tribune for pub
lication, with the best wishes of this
Post for the success of Comrade Nc
Elroy.
Unanimously adopted Nov. 20, 1909.
Geo. II. Gains, Post Commander.
Attest:
J. w. Lucas. Post Adjutant
New York.
Resolved, That 1t is the sentiment of
Marcy Post, 507, Department of New
York, G. A. R., that The National Trib-
une's pension bill be unanimously in
dorsed, and that our Representative in
Congress, the Hon. J. Sloat Fassett, be
requested to use all honorable means
within his power to its passage.
And be it further resolved. That the
candidacy of John McElroy be and the
same is hereby indorsed for Command
er-in-Chief at the next National En-
campment.
Editor National Tribune: At reg
ular meeting of New Castle Post. 100.
Department of Pennsylvania, Grand
Army of the Republic, held Nov. 29,
1909, it was, on motion of Oscar L.
Jackson, unanimously
Resolved, That this Post heartily
indorses the candidacy of Comrade
John McElroy for the office of Com
marder-in- Chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
Resolved, That in our Judgment he
is in every way we'll fitted for the
place, and eminentiy deserving of the
high honor that goes with the office.
"A soldier with an excellent record,
a citizen of high standing, a writer of
great ability, discreet man with good
Judgment, and large acquaintance
among public men of the Nation, we
believe him to be the best equipped
man that can be named, to honor that
high position, and at the same time
render in it great and just service to
all his comrades thruout the land.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions, duly certified. be forwarded to
Comrade John McElroy, with best
wishes of our Post for his success
Col Oscar L. Jackson. ex-Member Of
Congress, in presenting these resolu-
tions to the Post said: II do not need
to tell you, my comrades, who are
readers of The National Tribune, who
John McElroy is. and what he has done.
You know his record, and appreciate
his long and faithful service in behalf
of all his comrades. But I want to
say few words in favor of the reso-
lutions Whilst he has largely devoted
his life since the war, to urging and
demanding Justice to all Union soldiers, |
he has always been prudent and reas-
enable In his Demands He has never |
asked for the impossible. 1t is this |
trait in his character that has made |
him the useful man he is. You men
knew that the different bills and plans |
for the relief of soldiers and their
families, that have been urged on
Congress during the last % years, have
been almost beyond number; many of
them good, butyafgreat emany of them
Utterly impracticaAle, and impossible to
ever be made law
When l serted in Congress, I had, |
of course, good opportunity to hear
these matters talked of and discussed |
by other members. l can assure you, 1,
beyond question, that no man in the !
country has more influence than he |
has with members of Congress who are |
really friendly to Union soldiers. His |
arguments and Judgment were always |
given most considerate attention. He |
has published the bill he favors next |
so that we know where he stands for |
the future. II is in my opinion, a good |
bill, reasonable in character, and |
would be very useful, and is as much |
as we can expect, in additional iegls-
latfon, Ill the near future. R. C. Por-
ter, Commander
Attest: J. g. McMillin, Adjutant.
Headquarters
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