Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-21
THE GAZETTE: Fl WORTH TEXAS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 81

great war, with the regular army, Is OF
great advantage to both organizations. In
this and in every other way possible the
Federal government should cooperate with
the states in the maintenance and education
of the national guard.
CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL
PARK.
The act of August 10, 1880, established a
national park at the the battlefield Oh
Chickamauga, and placed its supervision
and control under the war department
The act authorized the appointment by the
secretary Of war of a commission OF three
to have immediate charge of the park, and
provided that each commissioner named
should have actively participated in the bat
tie of Chickamauga or one OF the battles
about Chattanooga
Two of the commissioners were required
to be appointed from civil life, and the
third to be selected from those officers OF
the army best acquainted with the details
of the battles of Chickamauga and Chatta-
nooga to act as secretary OF the comrnls-
sion. Under the provisions of the act ap-
pointed j. S. Fullerton of Missouri, who
was assistant Acknowledgement on the
staff of Cen Gordon Granger; Alex
ander P. Stewart of Tennessee, major
general commanding division In the Con-
federate army of Tennessee; Capt. S. G..
hcllOBS VI luc army, III " ID aiSS ~ SAAAi.
on the staff of Gen. Thomas, as members OF
the commission, and Gen. H Y. Boynton,
vino was Northumberland commanding the
Thirty-fifth Ohio infantry, as an assistant
and expert in historical work.
The commission has made good progress,
in view of the obstacles encountered In ac-
quiring the land. Deeds for small por-
ton have already been received, and are IN
the hands of the attorney general for inves-
tigation of title. Not being able to obtain
some of the land at a price deemed reasona-
BILE, proceedings for condemnation We're
had. In these cases the land has been ap-
praised, and title can be procured as soon
as the money is paid into court The great
part, however, is now awaiting appraise-
ment, but it is probable that title to most
of it will soon be obtained. The states OF
Georgia and Tennessee have coded jurisdlc-
ton over the park within their respective
limits. The commission has been dIllgent
and earnest, and made the best progress
possible under the circumstances.
MEMoRANDUM OF EXPENDITURES. APPRoPRIA-
TONS AND ESTIMATES.
Expenditures for fiscal year ending June ~, 1881.
Salaries and contingent expenses. . 2,loO,6i6 %
Military establishment-Support
of the army and military -,
Public works, including river and
harbor mprovementS...... l6u5l,f 70
Miscellaneous objects ..... 7,S94,439 46
Total. s5l.45o, 764 6S
Appropriations for fiscal year ending June so,
1892 -
Salaries and contingent expenses. 2,022, $50 90
Military tablishment-support
of the army and military ,o,o 40, 90
harbor improyenents ........... s.611.6l4 90
Miscellaneous objects ......... S,tJ9,5o3 90
Total SIS. 1S3, 425 O5
1-..;naa - -, 49, aeco1 1-ear apdinp Time 10
1898
Salaries and contingent expenses. 2,0S6, lis W
Military estabhshment-support
OF the army and military 49,
academy. ..--.....-- Eo'ZEd. ltu q.
Pubic WORKS -..-.-.....-. lo@oo'tsp "
Miscellaneous objects - 4,3Sl,S5 60
Total. si59,5,6o3 81
CONCLUSION.
I would refer you to the report of the
maior-general commanding the army for fur
Their information concerning the cond1llon
of the army, and for its operations during
the year; to the reports OF the several
bureaus and divisions of the department
for fuller details of its administration, ard
to the reports of the board of visitors and
of the superintendent concerning the mill
tary academy. They all contain valuable
suggestions, fully and clearly presented.
have not attempted to make any reca-
pitulation of or merely formal reference to
them. 1t has seemed better that should
simply discuss those matters with respect
to which some particular duty is charged
upon me- or which seemed TO be of the
most general interest to the army or
the department as whole. l would
call your special attention to the full
account in the report of Gen. Schotield OF
the operations of the army last winter dur
ing the troubles with the Sioux Indians.
This campaign, which was made in mid
winter in severe climate, was conducted
in manner deserving commentator.
The character and attainments of the
older officers of the army, who made their
records during the great war. is too well
understood to require any mention; but
wish to pay a well-deserved tribute to the
younger officers, who have not had the
great war opportunities of their seniors.
Nothing in my connection with the army
has surprised and gratihed me so much as
the general high character and professional
attaiuments of the younger officers OF the
army, who have made the most of their
opportunities under the conditions Of COM
parative peace 1t is upon them that we
must depend in the future, and they can be
| implicitly relied upon to be equal to the re-
uuirements of any emergency.
AS am about to retire from this depart
ment, desire to acknowledge the earnest
and LOYAL cooperation which l have at all
times received in its administration from
all of its officers and officials, and the en-
enlargement and support which L nave ever
| had from you. REDFIELD PROCTOR,
Secretary of War.