Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-15
WASHINGTON.
TIE CAUSES OF DESFRTERS IN THE
ARMY AND THE RENEDY
The Latest Army Assignments-McDow
TO Take Little Phil's Station at Chicago
The Speakership Contest-Sunset Cox's
Chances-Miscellaneou Capitol Notes.
Especial Teleg-sm to the Globel

Special Telegram to the Globel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.AThs reports of
the causes of desertion being made by the
department commanders to the secretary
of war substantiates the opinion of Judge
Advocate General Swain, as expressed in
the report for 1882. The causes may be
classed under six heads. First, insufficient
of and want of variety in food. Second,
the great amount Of manual labor perform
ed by enlisted men. Third, insufficient
pay. Fourth, partiality in the administra-
ton of justice. Fifth, strisgency of the
regulations governing guard duty. Sikh,
the enlistment oe bad men IL tho service.
Z majority OF III department command
ers express the opinion that Che
operation OF thu causes could be
in a large measure reduced
without adding materially to the cost Of
the army. It is thought the increase in
pay recommended by the general of the
army from SIS to SIG per month, COM
bined with revision of the rations, would
OF itself largely do away with the first two
causes named. The expense of this would
be greatly reduced by the saving of the
cost of experimenting, trying and punish
ing deserters. The third course will
diminish of itself hereafter as the necessi-
ty of building roads and constructing
quarters diminishes with the rapid filling
up of the country and the concentration of
troops in large posts goes. Congress
should be urged to restoration
Of the liberal extra duty al
lowance. The other causes mentioned are
the results of faulty administration, and
are justly held to be removable by an in
sistance upon the part of those highest in
authority. A thorough discussion of the
subject of the disease and its remedy is
urged as of vital importance to the good
name of the army.
LITTLE PILLS SUCCESSOR.
The cabinet has considered the question
of the successor in command in Chicago
to General Sheridan. 1t is definitely stated
that General Schofeld very much wishes
to receive the assignment, but it appears
that there is strong military and political
opposition to him. One of Schofelds friends
says that he is opposed by politicians be-
cause he was member of the Fitz John
Porter commission, and favored restoring
Porter to the army. The same gentle
man is of the opinion that Gen. Hancock
is to be prevailed upon to accept the posi-
ton at Chicago in order to relieve the au-
thorities from the necessity of putting
Schofeld there. Gen. Hancock very much
dislikes to leave his command at Cover
nor's Island, but it is believed he will &C.
cept the assignment to Chicago.
THE spEAKERsHIP.
An Ohio Democrat says that Carlisle
made mistake by not helping in Ohio.
IS. s. Cox and Randall" said he, "both
went into the state, took off their coats
and worked like Trojens for the Demo-
cratic party, but Carlisle did not make a
single speech. I tell you the party wont
forget either" "Who will be speaker? ?"
81 am for Sam Cox and hope he will get
there.''
Chow will the Ohio delegates stand on
the speakership?" 81 don't know, but
I am of the opinion that 1t is pretty evenly
divided on the start between Cox and
Randall"
A Randall man, who claims to know all
about it gives the following estimate of
the Pennsylvanian's strength: Alabama
five, Arkansas one, California
four, Connecticut three, Delaware
1. Florida 1, Georgia 5, Illinois 2, Indiana
2, Iowa 1, Louisiana 3, Maryland 4, Mas
sachusetts 5, Michigan 2, Mississippi 8,
Missouri 5, Nevada 1, New Jersey 8, New
York 16, North Carolina 4, Ohio 8, Penn
sylvania II, South Carolina 2, Tennessee
4, Texas 4, Virginia 3, West Virginia 4,
Wisconsin 4. Total 108."
''Will he get this vote on the first bal
LOTT"
sob, no, what mean to say is he mas
at least as many votes from each state as I
have counted, and he will get them on OF
before the third ballot IN the canvas"
"What means have you of knowing what
you say to be true?"
81 have travelled all through the west
and have seen the newspapers generally,
then we have letters from quite number
that we have not seem"
HAYES TO BE HEARD.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Charges and efi-
davits affecting the official character of
Postmaster Hayes have reached the post
office department. from the inspector who
has been investigating the affairs of that
postmaster. First Assistant Postmaster
General Hatton says Postmaster Hayes
will be given an opportunity to defend
himself in person from the charges made
against him, and that papers will not be
given out for publication before he has
been heard.
COAL sHovELERs' STRIKE.
The coal shovelers of the Washington
Gas company struck to-day because addi-
tional work is imposed upon them without
increased pay. The company is endeav-
oring to secure new hands from Philadel
phia and Baltimore, and unless successful
within forty eight hours the gas supply
will be curtailed and perhaps cut off en-
tirely.
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
Gold coin and bullion .L.......S 206, gle, 800