The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
WEATHER BULLETIN
WEATHER BUREAU,

edSt WAuuS AuU nearly StaIicudTy pEeeSuIo.
For the past four years the average
temperature for the month Of October
has been SIS. and for the 10Th day 5S'.
FRED L. JOHNSON. Observer.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 19-The following
are the indications until p. M. Thurs
day:
For Kansas-Fair except local showers
in the Southwestern portion; variable winds
For Missouri-Fair with mort herly
winds.
GENERAL SCHOFIELD'S REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-"Domestic vi o.
lence in some of the states has rendered
necessary the use of the militia in support
of the civil authorities" says General
Schofield in his report "In Idaho the
militia organization had not yet reached
the strength necessary to cope with the
formidable insurrection which involved
such destruction of life and property in the
Occur d'Alene mining region" The re-
port shows that in Wyoming it has also
been necessary to employ troops to pre-
vent a conflict between armed parties Of
citizens. Other special services OF less inn
pOrtance were rendered by the troops in
various parts of the country, involving, es'
pecially on the Mexican border, much
labor, exposure and hardship.
In regard to small arms and field artil-
lery, the report states that when the
troops are furnished with magazine arms
they will be as well equipped as any other
recommends that no time be
lost in providing a full supply OF these
arms for the regular troops and the organ
lied militia of the several states, and also
n considerable reserve supply for issue to
volunteers whenever the latter may be
called into service. He also urges that the
appropriations be made for q
full supply of the most appropriate breech-
loading rif1ed field guns and light batter
les, for both regular aud volunteer troops.
Continuing, the report states that sub
stantial beginning has been made in the
fortiflcatiou and armament of tho sea
coasts of the United States, as well as in
the construction of new navy worthy OF
Il great and prosperous country. 1t Is
urged that there be allowed no lapse in
The annual appropriations necessary to the
continued prosecution u of this great work.
General Schotield urges that the necessary
barracks and quarters should be provided
for artillery garrisons of posts which have
long been occupied. The mouth of the
Delaware river and al important harbors
upon the coasts of North Carolina. South
OATOllnd, OcOTSia, lOIiudp Aiduamd du0
other seabUard states, the report shows,
are without garrisons and are defeDsele.s.
A recommendation Is made that the neces-
sary appropriation for the construction of
barracks for the proposed new garrisoBs at
these places be provided at the next
session of congress.
A considerable Increase in tho pay of
officers is urged, and
tribute is paid to the Indian soldiers.
Concluding the report says that for
many years the harmony of the war de-
partment was disturbed and the efficiency
D. the military service impaired by . con-
iict of assumed authority between the
staff of the department and the command
ng officers of the army. But wiser
theories of administration and more
moderate views of the authority of
.ubordinates have been gradually estab-
ished, until the right TO exercise indepen-
lent authority within the command of
.he administration sphere of superior is
low rarely claimed, and ali departments
,f the military service generally work III
harmony and with due subordinsIion TO |
larry into effect he requirements OF the |
aw and the orders of the president anu |
OF war.