The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-07
OFFICIAL VISIT.
General SchOfield Makes the
Round of the Forts.
Rapid Inspection of the Posts-social Calls at
Headquarters-Grand Military Pa
geant at the Preside.

According 10 du army regulation tue c0m-
handing General of the army is required to
make an official visit and inspection of
every department under his jurisdiction at
least once year. MAORI Schofeld,
who is now in this city, selected yesterday
as the time for carrying out the provisions
of the law, as far as the posts in this vicin-
ity are concerned.
The visit was not unexpected in army
circles, but orders for the event were not
issued until Sunday night. In consequence
there was considerable hustle and activity
at the different stations to receive the dis
tinguished military chief.
General Schofeld, with his staff in full
uniform, assembled at the Washington
street Wharf early in the morning, and
boarded the Government steamer General
Mcdowell He was accom- anied by Gen
mander of California, together with his
staff, also i'll full uniform.
A ROUND OF VISITS.
The first station visited was Fort Mason,
at Black Point, where the Communicable
Chief was received by Captain Day, COM
mandant of the post After viewing the
various points of interest and inspecting the
details of the fort General Schofeld re-
embarked aud proceeded 10 AlcatraZ, where
longer stay was made. Il feature of the
visit being a full-dreSS parade under the dl-
rection of Colonel Wilderick, commandment.
The General Mcdowell next carried the
military party to Angel Island, where Col
onel Shafter received the highest officer in
the army and conducted him over the sta
ton. The most interesting feature of the
visit at This post was a reception ut the house
of Colonel Shaiter, participated i'll by all
the officers and their wives. a review was
also had of all the troops on the island.
AT THE PRESIDE.
The most prominent function of the day,
however, was the visit To the Pres diO, and
this was reserved till the last. The news of
the coming OF General Schofield WAS known
early IN the morning, and all the usual busl-
ness of the post was suspended 10 make
preparations for the event The day was Il
splendid one and the Preside looked lis
best for the occasion.
1t was nearly l o'clock before General
SchOfeld and party arrived, having been de-
tanned longer than was eXpec tea at the
other stations. The troops were all under
arms for an -Four and half before that, IN
der the command of General Graham, and IA
long wait was had in consequence Of the
delay.
There were but few people present, as no
public announcement Of the event had bee II
made. Those who had the good fortune to
take midday trip to the Preside were re-
warded with sight not to be seen every
day-a review in which all of the highest
military hoaorS were observed 10 the strict
letter, from the Commander-lu-C Chief of the
United States army to the lowest Suoaltern.
ON THE PARADE-GROUND.
When the Mcdowell arrived General
Scio1ield and party were provided with car
rages, and all were driven to the drill
grounds, which gliStened with all the pride,
ponIp and circumstance of war. The dis
tinguished soldiers arrival was greeted with
thunderous salute OF fifteen guns, due TO
his exalted rank After which The Pre- SiIiO
Band played several stirring martial airs.
The COmmander-in-Chef and General
Ruger, with their respective stats, then LEFT
their carriages and took up positions on the
fed in the order of their rank. General
SchUlield stood alone. in all the blazing
glory Of gold, from the crown of his cooked
hat TO the tip of his shoes. His shoulders
ana breast were one mass of gilt and geld,
while roun his Falstatfian girth was "A gold
sash. part Of the insignia of his high office.
THE DRILL AND REVIEW.
A few feet back of him stond General
Ruger, almost equally gorgeous as to uni
form. Other officers Of inferior rank stood
still further back according to their rank, a
long line of highly gilded Licutenants bring
ing up the rear, with the towering form OF
Signal Service Officer Lieutenant FiIley at
one end.
Before this highly ornamental party
rested all the available troops at the post,
under the command Of Colonel Graham.
The spectacle was line and Impressive one
as viewed by the few spectators from a
clump of cedar trees, when the gOrgeously
arrayed and mpos!ug-lOoking Commander
in-Chlef gave the order and the troops
started in review. A. they passed General
Schoteld took off his hat in returning the
salute OF the superior officers and waved his
hand as the troops passed by. The Colonel
then took up his position in the rear Of
General Ruger and res pouded to all the
questions asked by the COMMANDMENTS
CHEF III short and quick military emphasis.
A SPLENDID SPECTACLE.
The First and Fifth Artillery, the First
Infantry and the different light batteries
passed first in review, and then went
through long and arduous drill. General
! RAPID movements and nice execution Of the
artillery in reachIug and maintaining their
positions on the fed with the Hotchkis4
rifles. When the cavalry were executing
their rapid charges, raising clouds of dust
General Ruger called the attention of Mrs
Schoieid 10 their splendid movements. All
the officers were highly pleased with the
drill AID review, and comp. imented the
Colonel on the high standard and efficiency
of the troops under his command. The re-
view was also the occasion of the first official
visit of General Ringer since his appointment
as division commander.
On the conclusion of the drill reception
was given at the house OF Colonel Graham
in honor Of General and Mrs. Schofeld.
The reception was participated in by the
wives OF all the officers at the pc st. The
Commander-iu-C Chief then retained to tho
city.
THE DEAN COURT-MARTIAL.
The court which has been appointed to
try Lieutenant Dean of the Fourth Cavalry
for being drunk While on duty ut the YO.
semitic met yesterday morning. but after a
few minutes session Lieutenant Colonel
Arson Mills, President of the court, ad-
l0urned the trial un.i this morning in con-
sequence of the official visit OF Genera
SchOfeld. The witnesses who are expected
to testify in the case arrived from Wawona.
They consist Of soldiers, and are now sta
toned al the Presidiu-
SECRETARY PRoCToR's ORDER.
In conversation with number of the off
GERS regarding the order OF the Secretary o.
War abOishiug the various military diyi
sions, but allowing the departments to stand
CALL reporter learned that the chang,
was one long wished for, and was made Will
| the sole end in view OF aCcsleratIng core
| sD0ndence and eXpedlting the business o
| the various departments. Under the ol(
order IF things the Departments of Arizon;
| anu OF the Columbia were required to repJr
| hrSt to San francisco headquarters, ever
| for the smallest acquisitions, aud from her'
! 10 Washington. This took up considerable
| time, ana was often the cause of much in
| convenience. Other than increasing til,
| facilities OF business, the orde: Is said t
have but little effect in military affairs. ...a
| PERSONAL. NOTES.
Lieutenant McGlaucklin Of Light Battery
| has been placed Oh the sick list, and has
| taken a months trip to the Yosemite.
Private Peter Schneider of Troop K
Seventh United States Cavalry, who was
arrested by the civil authorities on Sunday
night for Tie murder OF Blacksmith Candy
OF Troop h in Oklahoma about a year ago
| was taken to the PreSidiO by Sergeant Snil-
lane yesterday and turned over to the Gus
Lody of the United States authorities
Schneider will be sent to Oklahoma to be
| tried.