The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-26

learned Many of the men have been de-
tailed for various purposes incident to
opening new camp. This last feature of
the situation has thoroughly sickened
hundreds against temporary site in the
future. 1t is estimated that from SO. 600 to
$500 would be saved annually by having
permanent camp ground. The present
site is not considered large enough for
brigade work, although it is full large
enough for regimental maneuvers. 1t is
estimated that drill grounds half mile
square should be had for brigade work,
and that the entire camp grounds should
comprise something like $50 or 400 acres.
Another burning question:" as it were,
lust now, is where shall the companies
drill July 4? When the camp breaks two
days rations, or the equivalent, in COM
mutation vouchers at the rate of so cents
per day, will be furnished each member of
the brigade. Having then complied
with the law" General Curry said today,
''the companies are at liberty to go where
they see ut. If they accept invitations 10
visit Seattle or Tacoma July 4, they of
course must be provided for by the NUM-
cipalitIes inviting them. For my part,
should think it would be well for the
brigade to divide, part going to Seattle
and part to Tacoma. 1t will not do for
the National Guard to incur the disfavor
Of any community, as it will want legis
ton right along for some time We need
battery of artillery and we need two
more companies for each regiment, in
order to complete the twelve companies
for each regiment as provided by the laws
Of the United States. 1 understand Colo
mel Pike, of the Second regiment, consent
ed as far as he could without committing
the officers, to accept the invitation of
Seattle to parade in that city July 4.
believe the bulk of the Second regiment
would rather parade at Seattle, and of
course the strife is to secure the Second.
1t 10 fine body of men. Seattle, on the
other hand, | understand, holds that this
is the second encampment held at Tacoma
and Tacoma gets the whole benefit there
is in it; therefore it would be right for
the brigade to visit that city. A COM
mittee has waited upon me from Tacoma,
asking that the brigade parade there
June o. If this parade would remove all
desire to have the brigade there July 4
it would seem of some avail but the COM
mittee thought it would like to have the
brigade July 4 also. Should we go to Ia
coma, our transportation expenses would
have to be paid. and we would have to be
taken in early and brought back in the
evening. In this event all hands would
turn out, and We would only leave q small
guard here"
The Tacoma committee returned today
to receive General Curry's answer. The
officers We're called together by General
Curry to meet the committee and decide
what could be done. Tacoma was repre-
sented by Secretary Ernest l.. Shafner, of
the Commercial Club, w. III. Doolittle and
+. B. Woodruff. Colonel Green repre-
sented Seattle. Colonel Garretson made
an earnest speech for Tacoma, and said
N.2D would be given in prizes. Colonel
treen pledged for Seattle everything that
Colonel Garretson had pledged for Tacoma.
There was some talk of the brigade giving
IN and after getting the prizes at Tacoma
going over to Seattle and gathering in all
the prize money there. However, both
cities seemed, through its representatives,
to desire the brigade all to itself
Adlutant Schnellenbach, of the cavalry
battalion, asked if there were to be prizes
for cavalry drills. Tacoma said yes, $50;
Seattle said ditto Much good-natured
bantering followed until a vote was taken,
Seattle getting nine votes and Tacoma
three. Nine were undecided. Companies
voting for Seattle were:
h, ID. and L, of the First regiment and
A, ID, q and /. of the Second. For Ia
coma, c, G and Troop r, all of Tacoma.
The undecided ones were: Troop a, COM
psnies +. III, |, X, A. of the First regi-
ment and b. c and f, of the Second The
undecided companies agree TO report to-
night.
Besides the Fourth of July parade there
Is another question that has been turned
over and over in the minds of the leading
spirits OF the National Guard for many
months. Ii is the proposition of provid-
Ing permanent camp grounds for the bril-
gsde a canvass Of the situation was made
today by representatives of the Posi-
lNTELLIGENCER. Individual preferences
were sought regarding the Fourth of July
parade ana the permanent camp. While
The expression of opinion is sef-explana-
tory, II may be said for the benefit of
those not having time to read the replies
IN their entretys that there is a strong
sentiment in favor of the state purchasing
apermanent site At once for the Washing
Ton National Guard encampment. Gen
eFal Curry believes the state would
save 5000 year by virtue of
having permanent camp ground. 1T is
impossible TO open a new camp for the
Natl0na, Guard of Washington without
causing friction. II is very trying 10 start
IN fresh each encampment. Ii we had our
snk holes permanently nxed and every
'hine ready, We could avoid this friction,
ana II would be of great benefit 10 the
guard At the present rate the encamp-
ment costs about S40o0O. However, this
eheampment so far is proving very oene-
Lelai. The guard is anxious 10 learn and
Niearns more readily than any body OF
men ever met. They are ANXIOUS TO drll.
Al captain has 10 do is 10 suggest II at
any time, and the men jump 10 take part.
Even man not up in military matters
could see that our dress parade last even
hgwas much better than that OF the day
before"
Regarding sites, General Curry is of the
opinion that American lake affords the
oest facilities of any site in the state lie
Is net enthusiastic over the present camp
site, a. a whole, but seems assured that
good sites are plentiful IN this vicinity.
lie principal objection. indeed, the ON Y
oolecto0, 20 the present site. IS the 40
schce OF natural ride range, that IL, one
With natural bOlkhead or earth enbanN-
ment. SIN. a bulkhead could be ouilt.
ea' As the rides kill az three miles II wouio
% dangerous 10 allow inexperienced gun
nefS 10 practice on anything but very
ArSe target. 4 tritie rise IN the elevation
OF the ride might send bullet over the
bllAleal on a deadly mission. GelSEai