The National tribune., 1910-08-25
FOR COMMANDER=IN=CHIEF.
The Endorsements of Grand Army
Posts, of Voters in National
Encampment and Other Per-
s0nal Endorsements Continue
to Come in BattaliOnS.

sonal Endorsements Continue
to Come in Battalions.
The following is an excerpt from
letter written by Washington Gardner,
Past Commander of the Department of
Michigan and now representing the
Third District of Michigan in the Ma
tional House Of Representatives, in a
letter TO a personal friend of his in that
State: You are familiar with his mill
tary record, which, while not conspicu-
Gus, was for boy wholly creditable.
You know him also as editor of The
National Tribune. He is probably the
most brilliant writer and author among
the survivors of the civil war. He is
a loyal and devoted Grand Army man,
and 1 believe our Order would be safe
In his hands" Representative Gardner
will vote as he counsels.
II assure you that it gives me great
pleasure to indorse Comrade McElroy
for Commander-in-Ch Chief at the coming
Encampment 1t would seem to those
who know anything about the affairs
of our organization and the splendid
and efficient work of Comrade McElrOy,
thru the soldiers friend, The National
Tribune, has done for our comrades
and their wives and orphans during all
the years for which we have been Striv-
ing for justice, that the mention of his
name for the position of Commander
in-Chief ought to be equal to his cleo
ton. To him and his paper the COM
rades of 81 to '65 owe more than to
any other dozen men for what has been
accomplished in their behalf, and in
honoring him by electing him Com
mander-in- Chief we will be honoring
ourselves and in a measure showing our
gratitude for the untiring services he
has rendered all the comrades OF the
G. A. r. His record in war and in
peace is worthy of all the honor we can
bestow upon him. Personally L have
never known Comrade McElroy, but 1
do know what he has done for the G.
A. r. and for our comrades and their
dependent ones''-J. ]. Cook, 3749 In
diana avenue. Chicago, Ill.
H. w. Whitehill of Wadsworth Post,
Helena, Mont, is enthusiastically for
John McElroy. and writes: Montana
is solid for John McElroy for our next
Commanderin-C Chief"
"You will be the next COmmander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lic.' ]. S. Holden, Fort Gibson, Okla.
The comrades up here are greatly
interested in The National Tribune PEN
sion bill, and we believe you will secure
its passage. We also want you for Ma
tional Commander We recognize in
you true friend of the old soldier
r. Bruce McGee, San Jose, Cal
Andrew Louderback, formerly OF Co.
H. 1st Ind. n. A, says that John Nc
Elroy has done more for the old soldiers
than anyone has since the death of
Comrade George e. Lemon, and Is
heartily in favor of his election as Com
Everyone is for you for Command
erin Chief of the G.. A. R., and think
J. Walter Field, 156 Main street, Asbury
Park, N. ].
Alvin e. Edmunds, National Color
Bearer and Delegate to the National
Encampment, a member or Sumner
Post, 12, Department of Oregon. g. A
r., writes to indorse John McElroy for
Commander in Chief. He also heartily
approves Of the McElroy pension bill.
He earnestly protests against the plac-
ing of the statue of Robert e. Lee in
the Hall of Fame, and also states that
he expects to be present at every Ma
tional Encampment as long IS he and
the National Encampment exist. His
address is 295 East S7th street, Port
land, Ore.
Vernon, Ala, but we. the undersigned,
send our names to you indorsing John
McElroy for Commander-in-Chief and
The National Tribune pension BILL
Joseph Gee, Haywood Howard, Sam Al
Ian, Nelson Bill, Winston Stokes, Morris
Hands.
ct am heartily in favor of John Nc
Elroy for COmmander-in-Chief. and Will
do all that possibly can to assist. With
best wishes for your success. Philip
Lawrence, Huron, S. ID.
South Dakota indorsed John McE,lroy.
J. H Powell. of Bertram, Tex,
writes "All the comrades here most
heartily indorse John McElroy for Com
mander-in-C Chief"
Theodore r. Burgner. of Greason,
Pa. writes: Il am more than anxious
to have you succeed to the head of the
C. A. r. and Commander in Chief. Why
do 1 desire this? Because you have
done more than any other man living
TO perpetuate the history of the greatest
conflict ever waged, and keep fresh in
the memory of the rising generation
the cost in blood and treasure of free
and undivided Union. Historians gen.
orally have been shy of telling the peo-
pie the cost of freedom. | am in favor
of the Government at Washington call
ing halt without delay on any and all
infringements against the Constitution
Of the United States of America"
William H. Oliver. Lebanon, Pa, of
the old Sixth Corps, writes: Il wish
you success in your candidacy for Com
mander-in-Chief You deserve the hon.
or for your efforts in behalf of the
comrades in the past"
the temple wall at Salt Lake
City a year ago, following Comrade
Van SAINTS election as Commander-in-
Chief, the name of McElroy was loom
ing in the near distance as his suc-
cessor, and which is advancing to the
elimination point of sure success at
Atlantic City. Success attend The Ma
tionaI Tribune pension bill. The Ma
tionaI Tribune and the St Cloud Col
ony" ID. r. Witter Past Commander,
Post %, Council Bluffs. Iowa.
"I hope to meet you at Atlantic City
as National Commander. You deserve
the distinguished honor for all you have
done for the betterment Of the @. A. r.
and its affiliating societies." John Cas-
sidy. 22l Fulton street, Brooklyn N. Y,