New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-14
SECRETARY EIKIN-'S NEW BUREAU.

VALUE CT THE DIvITON OF MILITARY IN
FoRMATIoN-wHAT ITS WORK IS.
Washington, Dec. 13-It IS said in Army circles
that the effort made by Secretary fllhns 10 increase
The efficiency and enlarge the scope OF th' DIVISION
O. military information is likely to result in ono OF
the slccc ses OF President IlarrisOn'> Administration
Immediately upon accepting the war portfolio. >ccre
tary Eikns announced his plin Of reorganization IN
a general order 70 the Army. Bhgader General
Waus. Adult lnt-General Of the Army was placer
In charge of tho division, with Major Macarthur a'
assistant In charge. selections Of other officers Tor
duty In the recognized division were made after care
ful deliberation and the division has already demon
stratcd It's ability To carry out practically and success
fuly III, plans prescribed by the secretary OF War
A system has been adopted by which Information
las been obtained setting forth in every detail
matters concerning the condition Of the National
Guard Of each Of tho states ana Territories. 50 tlat
I'm n time OF war or Ohcr' emergency the Governor
of any state, well tho commanding general Of
the Army could possess the Information. On a
Scparac page is shown the system OF mobilization al
certain given points within each State, designating
central points which troops can be concentrated
within the state etc. The exhibit would also furnish
Indignation as 70 the armament Of the State troops,
equipment, uniform, clothing, etc.
1t Is proposed 10 consolidate all The data relating
to the States I'm a general memorandum the subject
setting forth similarly all Information that could
be required In concentrating Federal and state
troops at any point In the Union In any given time
Information will also he tabulated showing every
water course, railroad ard other avenue Of trans
porntOn 10 and from all the central points OF the
United states The President and Commanding General
OF the Army will be enabled at any time 10 mobilize the
entire available force Of the Army, regular. state and
volunteer at any place ard distribute them rs their
Judgment requilcs without delay. II is held at the
War Department that the present Secretary of War
has formulated one OF the most practical and promising
method, 70: rendering the War Department absolute
master Of every military emergency that might ari''
in this country.
The operations Of the division OF military infoTma
ton viii not be confined TO this country. Methods
ore perfcctIng by which military Information Will
be obtained in regard every country on the face
of the globe.
An officer OF rank and experience Of the War Dc
partncnt referring to the military Information di
vision said The scheme OF organization OF tho
division Of military Information promises great re
mills OF course II will have TO be fostered ana
aided by the authorities OF the War Department, ana
II that Is done IL Will grow into magnitude that Is
little dreamed OF now. But this. OF confSr' VIII
!, ourc zajus efforts tie part OF those cOhceihea
and the good work already begun must needs De
carried on with undlmnisicd Interest by the sue
ces.or Il the present secretary OF WhI .
When congratulated on the gOo1 results tiaI WITT
Attending his efforts for the division OF military III
formation secretary ElMns remarked nave AZ
way thought this great held III hat difeSuon'
Sb1uld the bureau Of Information become all tiat !
hv dcSlred il 10 be- II will be the best thing accom-
pIishcd during my administration OF the war depart
Mt