New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
BALEAN FOB GEN. MILESS WOUNDS
OPERA BoUFrE IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT.


THE STORY OF TWO JEALOUS GENERALS AND AN
INNOCENT SECRETARY.
TRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
WARRINGTON Dec l7-Outside the Grand Ducal Court
Of Gerostein you wouldn't imagine that snch thing
could happen And yet all has happened under our very
eves and within the few weeks IL Is opera bouhe
run riot In the midst that venerable circle OF crones
conn sing what Ia known as the War Department
Secretary Eudcott IL a very estmable gentleman.
doubt add possesses n which would in certain cir
Giles considered giving tone to almost any Admins
traton which be might choose attach himself he
does Mr. Cevelands. But what he about when In
his annual report, published the other day. he d.
recty and specifically charged General Miles
with disobedieuce OF orders in accepting the
surrender OF the Araches has puzzled good many
people the more tho very same night that he
allowed his report to the public he entertained Cen
sral Miles at dinner in his own house. People who
Thought the Army regulations still in
force expected General Miles TO be Immediately
put under arrest and Nied by courtmartial
But apparently these regulations had fallen
into state innocuous desuetude and their place
drafted for the armies OF the Grand Duchesse
Of Gerostein had been adopted by Secretary Endcot
Mysterious the whole proceeding OF tho War Depart
ment In the case OF General Miles may appear think
that furnish q satisfactory explanation Of 1t all
But to do IL I must take another start
There has always existed a certain jealousy. and
might almost ennty. between Drum
AMI General Miles This is open In Army circles
when Is said that General Drum has done everything
IN his power to injure his rival On the other hand
General Miles has been idle either though nobody
has accused him OF rosorting TO under
handed methods IN dealing with General
Drum. The latter might, without doing
him In justice be called Coburger officer who has
had good fortune OF always securing soft berths for
himself and his friends General Miles, the other
hand has been in active service the frontier during
large part Of his lfe and is known all the country
. splendid &" Indian fighter" find In the Army Register
opposite General Drums and under the head, Ser
vice for which brcvetted." the following notes.
Meriorious and faithful services during the War
Department during the War.
Opposite the name OF General Miles find
Gallant ami neritOrous services the Battle Of chancel
Gallant and services the spotisyl
Highly and distinguished conduct throughout
services n the battle Of Eea@ station va
This indicates think, clearly the difference of the
service rendered by the two men. 1t is of course
no reflection upon General Drum to say
that he less active service than did his rival
1t simply his misfortune That he would have dig
tngu himself had he had the opportunity admits OF
but little doubt Indeed his record the battle of Cha
pultcpec. where he brevetcd for gallant and mer
tOrious conduct" shows this beyond peradventure.
But the record explains, partly at least the
feeling jealousy existing between the soldiers
This feeling ia intensified 10y the that both are
ddates for the vacancy in the grade of Major General
which believe viii occur In about two years BY that
time General Drum will have arrived at the
age at which he must retire according to
great favOrite with the President promoted Is
unlikely that he will. be somewhat CALLING To Gen
ea Drum and II is human perhaps that he should give
his feelings OF envy little play IN while The OPP
portuuites are not wanting for in Secretary Endicots
absence Adjntint-General Drum is frequently nade
Lord High Executioner of the War department,
This by the way. is said greatly TO offend General sheri
dan and don't wonder II seems odd-nind YOU always
that Adjutante should be made. at intervals
for few days the superior of the General Of the Army
General Miles. before starting to whip Geronimo
last had his headquarters at Fort Leayenworth
a Budong. nephew OF Secretary Endicott shades
OF the secretarys sent OF trader
Mr. Budlong resigned his commission Lieutenant in
the Army 10 take the leadership, which IL worth
SIS 600 a year The old trader was got rid OF by
threats of investigations into certain money
OF his though they could not have been wicked
after all secretary Endcotts nephew still retains tue
Old trader hear, in his employ General Miles took the
part OF the old trader at the time OF his re-
the work turned out Of the prison workshop over
which Budlong seems 70 have had some control The
water their supplies msnuactured at the prison
OF nSmrn did SNORT not s waS to
R ea General Ser MiIeS's dineuaes with General
Rr rsiuins Mr. nudSas at nis post But the climax Of
the eeng between the two Generals seems 20 nave
Acting secretary OF War; refused 70 grant leave OF an
sence TO General Mnes LOT when ens tTer r 10
visit a sick child OF course the leave was granted
rs Secretary Endcot returned but for the time
being General Drum enjoyed short aud questionable
triumph his rival
No one was surprised dare say. than General
Miles himself when reading the report OF the secretary
Of War. he saw himself cha charged .s Win
for al explanation. According 10 his light he
had obey Ell issued him 10y the President himself
With an asonshed smile expressing only sweetness and
goodwill toward his guest of the previous evening" eecre
But General have | really censured you in my re-
port certainly was not s~ are OF It. o, ,,;,os 70
plied4 :. and here it is Read for yourself"
And enough the secretary saw 1t said for
charge made against General Miles enough TO
warrant his immediate arrest ana cour. ,
s 2s 'S sHss language not |" this stanse
confession Of the secretary's. but repeat
only the substance Of what night is the talk of the
town General Miles. understand has very decided
opinion as regards authorship OF the secretarys re-
port aud after what taken place between hun and
he Adjutan General don't wonder that he has. - .
least in wee Gerolstem H''' To-day general army
SIdsT s neG of A1onn andcr
of General Nelson A. Miles and removing his headquar,
THIS il will be seen, rewarding General Miess DIS
obedience OF orders with vengeance IL enlaTges ms
Srcnry desert TO one Of the ioveest spots in
the country 1t is balsam upon wounds inflicted by inc
xdiStan General Of the Army Secretary is sun
contemplating the pictures OF MS ancestors ana yng 10
and Cleveland still hopes that the TWO Generals
after this little episode Will kiss ana maze up were neo
ever stranger dongs even IN the Grand Duchy OF "eO
stein
PERFORMANCE OF THE AMATEUR COMEDY CLUB
The Amateur Comedy Club its initial performance
for this season at Metropolitan Assembly Rooms last
evening in aid of the Bethlehem Day Nursery for Be-
frending Children and Young Girls Every seat was
filed when the curtain on the first piece sun
shine and Amy thing for Change" were the two
comedietas given by the members OF the club VINO mad
the assistance OF Miss Elsie de Wolfe. Miss Binsse anu
pther amateurs The audience showed appreciation OF
The clever acting OF the situations OF the pieces py
generous applause both during the performances ana AT
e close Numerous floral pieces were presented 10 the
members the club The proceeds or the entertainment
amounted 5000, and will be material assistance
r. the charity Tue club will repeat Its performance this
svenlng tor the same object