Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1890 — On the Right Side. [ARTICLE]

On the Right Side.

Recently the Monon G. A. R. post passed resolutions indorsing the passage of the two pension bills proposed at the Natioual Encampment, and sent a copy of the same to Congressman Owen, at Washington. The reply received from Mr. Owen is consistent to the letter with his speeches last campaign and is as follows: Gentlemen: I have received your petition in behalf of your G. < A. R. Post of your town. 1 have , the honor to say in reply, that IJ am in Realty accord with all you say. lam in favor of and will give my earnest support to the -two bills that are recommended to Congress by the Grand Encampment of the G. A. R. lately held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Not only will I support these measures but all other measures for the support of our soldiers who so generously offered their lives in the defense of our country’s cause. Our treasury is now overflowing with money and I know of no better use to be-made , of our surplus, than to give it in just pensions to the soldiers who have given their services to the country. Had it not been for these soldiers there would have been no surplus in our treasury today. I would be glad to hear from von at any time ami at all times on this subject, and beg to assure you that your interests will receive strong support at my hands. Very Truly Yours,

W. D. Owen,