The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-23
THE ARMY OFFICER.

General Thomas 81. Ruger, commanding
the Military Division of the Pacific, was
asked what the United States army had to
De thankful for this year.
The general smiled at the question and
tried to evsde it by declaring that the army
Wss an integral part OF the Government
and was, therefore, always thankful that
the Government fourished and prospered.
"But has not the United States army
some special cause for gratitude at the pres
ent timer" he was asked.
81 do not wish to speak for publication
on any specific point. The army is In good
condition-never was In better. The peo-
pie are friendly to u.s. They always have
been. Our wants are generously supplied.
There is no special change. The country is
prosperous and the army shares with the
country In its general prosperity. What
more can I say?
Msjor- General W. "a. Oimond. command
ing the division of the National Guard of
California, was asked what he had to be
thankful for as an officer of the National
Guard?
That's good idea, isn't 1t ?' he replied
"Let me see; there are so many blessings
that lie near to us that 1t is not easy to emu
merate the many causes for gratitude. As
National Guard officer, / am thankful that
the spirit Of progress is animating the entire
force. am especially thankful that better
feeling has been established between the
guardsmen in the interior and those in the
city. There seems to be a disposition to
unite for the general good OF the service.
This is great gain. You see it displayed
In the recent meeting Of the officers. where
everybody manifested disposition to make
concessions
81 1.sf
throughout the city and country are In
ciined to look more favorably uhon the
organization and that 1t is daily growing
more popular.
81 am thankful that peace and order has
prevailed In California when so many OF
her sister States have suffered from serious
distur Dances, and that we have been able
70 demonstrate at Camp Columbus In the
regular routine that we have well disc-
plIned body of men prepared to meet all
emergencies. / am thankful that no such
emergencies have disturbed the peace OF
California.
81 am thankful. speaking as National
Guardsman. that the conduct OF the organ
lied militia in Pennsylvania and New
York when they were called out this year
had the effect of showing the people of the
whole country that the National Guard Is
an indispensable arm OF the civil power.
and that its usefulness In the interest OF
good and orderly government has been 80
fully demonstrated.
81 am thankful that Captain Barry,s re-
port has stimulated all the officers and men
to higher appreciation OF their duties and
functions The effct Of his structures. on
the whole. has been beneficial.
You may say that the National Guard has
every reason to feel thankful this year. and
rs gratitude <as been defined to be lively
sense of favors to come that we are all In
she most grateful mood"
"Are you not thankful that the troubles
IN idaho recently were settled without
bIoodshedP"
"Most certainly am. We merely stood
hehind the civil authorities The Governor
Of Idaho called on the President fol
troops to suppress an insurrectlon m MS
state, and ~ soon a. the troops appeared