The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-10
TACOMA MILITARY YOUNG MEN.
what They Did and How They did ~
During the Parade.


TACOMA, May 9.--The military part %
the presidents parade was . leading
feature. and, with a few exceptions, was
well conducted. Captains and companies
should be particular in giving honors. No
honors are paid when troops are on route
marches, but companies on parade pass
ing companies standing, providing tho
captain is a junior captain, brings his
command to q carry, the senior captain
presenting arms and salutinR.
And escorts of honor, If such can 90 Be
called, when assigned to position. such
rs the Mason zouaves had near the presi-
dents carriage, are expected to keep In
the line Of march. and under no circund-
stances give up their position unless re-
lieved by the grand marshal. The inclem-
ency of the weather certainly had . de-
pressing effect on the alignment and gem
eral order of formation, but 10 hardly
enough of an excuse for q company falling
out where such = position il assigned
them.
A National Guard Association should Be
formed, where officers could meet and de-
termine on some more aggressive measures
for the benefit of the service, which 1t
present needs considerable new blood in
fused into it; court-maFtials, encamp-
ments and discipline, and any question
relative to their advancement could be dis
cussed.
The example of Murray and Lea. or G.
Company. sets critic thinking whether
the trouble is worth the cost. except for
the example it sets to the rest of the guard.
Here are two men who are discharged for
the good of the service on the recommend
alton of their captain for good and suf-
ficient reasons, the discharge being ap-
proved by the colonel and brigadier GEN
eral. but the adjutant general sweeps
aside with one stroke all controversy and
reinstates the members. But the end Is
not yet, and the future promises some
startling developments in the question a.
TO the rights OF q captain IN dealing with
privates.
Lieutenant Ed Stafford has received his
commission, which is of new and striking
design. as first lieutenant of g Company,
w. N. q. Lieutenant Stafford i quite en-
thusiastic in all matters pertaining to the
military. and Company q has reason to
feel proud in having such an officer.
One of the aides to the grand marshal
made himself conspicuous on Wednesday
ordering carriages and companies around
with his sword drawn. The gentleman's
attention is respectfully called to tactics.
Major Gaus' soldierly appearance and
military bearing was commented upon
during the parade.
Captain Fife. Of Company c, felt the
happiest of any time during his mill
tary career. A full company and good
marching did it.
Captain shank is to be congratulated for
his ability at recognizing faces. He hap
pened recently 10 meet one Of his mile
tary friends and mistook him for Jack
Dempsey, whom the party somewhat r..
sembled. The captain now lets some one
else do the talking.
Second Lieutenant Ross is on the sick
, list and was unable to take part in the %
rade
Sergeant Jolly did much towards get
ting Company G boys in condition for the
parade.
No company commander should adj
vance members Who are behind In dues.
fail TO attend drills, and take no interest
in matters pertaining to the interest q
the company. II such are advanced the
steady members Of the command are oftea
times discouraged. and the morale of the
company is in jeopardy of going to pieces.
Give the workers the benefit Of their labors.
Company cleared the space in front -
the Gross block around the speakers plat
form and did 1t remarkably well for the
short time allotted IL