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SATTERLEE NOT IN A PET.
HE HAD ASKED TO Be RELIEVED
BEFORE THE CAMP OPENED.

the Removal of the Newspaper Tent g
Issued by Gov. Northern
GRIFFIN, Ga, May 27.-The published
reports that Lieut.. Satterles had been re-
lieved from duty at Camp Nortben for re-
fusing privileges TO newspaper men caused
sensation in the camp to-day. The ofi-
GERS were indignant because the story was
not founded On facts. They were very
positive in expressing opinions about the
affair, and a meeting was held at Col.
Whites headquarters In the Fourth regi-
mont camp TO express dsapproval Of the
occurrence. Every officer In camp at.
tended. Col. Mercer presided, aud made a
spirited speech. He said the newspapers
had done Lieut. Satterlee an injustice in
placing the blame upon him for ths res
moval Of the newspaper tents from the
camp. Col Mercer said he was re-
sponsible for the action, and ie
any blame was to be laid
he is the one to bear It. A soldiers frss
| duty Is to obey orders, and he was obeying
an order of Gov. Northen in the matter.
The governors first order stipulated that no
one but enlisted men, or those attached to
the post, should remain in camp after tattoo.
and therefore Gov Northen was the only
Lieut.. Satterlee is blameless in the matter,
and the reports not only did injustice to
him but, Col Mercer added, Injuries all the
military of the state as we'll. Col. Reilly,
Col. White, Capt. Flannery, Capt. Rock
we'll, Capt. Brooks, Capt. Bull Of the South
| ern Rifles and other officers, spoke on the
same line, after which the following reso~
lutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS Certain reports have been pub
lished in the newspapers of Georgia. and nota-
bly, In the Atlanta Constitution OF this date.
calculated to do great Injustice to Lieut. Charles
b. Satterlee OF the Third United States artil-
lery, the acting assistant adjutant and Inspector
general of the state of Georgia, and TO preiu-
udice him before the war department OF the
WHEREAS, Said reports are entirely un-
founded, in fact, at meeting of the commis-
stoned officers now doing duty at Camp Northen,
| IL was unanimously resolved that from official
Information in the possession of said officers:
first, the statement that Lieut.. Satterlee re-
quested TO be relieved from his position as in
spector and instruction officer to Camp Northen
for the reason that certain privileges we're, ar
the desire Of Gov. Northen, hcceded to the
newspaper press OF Georgia, is without founda-
ton Lieut.. Satterlee had requested his relief
for the reason that he could not fill this condi-
tlonal office and discharge his duties in Atlanta
before Camp Northen had opened, and Capt.
Louis Smith Of the Third United States arti-
lery had been applied for; second, the
tents erected for the use of the
newspaper press were removed by Lieut..
| Satteree under orders from the camp COM
mandant for the reason that they were required
4 to shelter the companies OF the Fourth regi-
ment then coming into camp; third, that Lieut.
Satterlee came TO Georgia upon the request OF
the governor and since his detail has labored
faithfully, zealOusly and most efficiently ia the
service of the state and for the discipline and
effectiveness of the volunteer forces of Georgia.
that TO his able and untiring services Is largely
due the marked improvement in the discipline
and drill OF our troops. We cordially EXPIRE IS
our warm appreciation OF his uniform courtesy
and high military character, and declare that In
our mature Judgment his removal would be an
irreparable loss to our military.
1t was decided to send a copy Of the reso-
lutions signed by every officer in camp to
Lieut.. Satterlee and copies also TO Gov.
Northen and the war department.
The truth OF the affair is that Lieut.. Sat-
terlee asked some time ago the appointments
of Capt Smith as inspector at Camp Nor
then because he has an Immense amount of
work awaiting him at the adjutant gem
erals office In preparing statistics for the
war department OF the Georgia troops and
preparing a report on the recent state in-
spection, which would be thrown two
months behind IL he had TO remain in charge
of Camp Northen. Both Gov. Nor
then and Adjt Gen. KeIl were anxious
to have Lieut.. Satterlee have charge
Of the camp on account Of the great work
he has done for the troops. but under tho
circumstances agreed to relieve him as soon
as Capt. Smith was appointed by the war
department and reported for duty. The
appointment was made only day or two
ago, and Gov. Northen sent a notice OF the
relief to Col. Mercer. It said that the re-
port that Lieut.. Satterlee was relieved by
request on account of newspaper trouble
was started by party who had personal
feeling against the lieutenant and thought
he saw an opportunity TO get even.
STRICT DISCIPLINE.
The encampment is now under stricter
military discipline than on any previous
day. No civilian Is allowed to cross the
lines now, without pass from the officers.
In consequence many people are disap-
pointed who come out TO take in the comp.
The Savannah boys are doing great work
In clearing up the encampment grounds for
the companies that will follow them into
camp The ground in the rear Of the mess
halls has been entirely cleared away, and the
boys are now at work chopping away and
grubbing up tho stumps. The change in
the appearance Of thugs since camp opened
Tuesday is q cTeditaole showing for the
working as well as gun shouldering qualities
Of Savannah's soldiery. Pretsier or cleaner
tents and camp streets couldn't be found
anywhere.
The routine morning drills take place at
the usual hours, and at o'clock at night
the dress parade aud flag lowering concludes
the days work.
the Cadets are learning everything that
Is to be learned in the enoampment.
They have spent hours In taking rih5
practice lessons from Lieut.. Haines, anG
they have been out in the woods going
through signaling exercises under instruc-
tions Of United States officers.
The regulars under Capt. Fields are doing
good work in instructing the volunteer
forces In real military life. They go out
every afternoon on the drill grounds and
give an exhibition drill before the regular
afternoon drill of the soldiers in camp.
THE FUN AT NIGHT.
The boys are having all their fun from
supper time till taps. After that no lights
can be found In any tents except those OF
the officers, and the utmost stiffness pre-
walls, only occasionally broken by the
hour calls of the sentinels and once and a
while call for the corporal TO take charge
Of a belated soldier who may have staid out
seeing friends In town until after hours.
There is more fun in the Green's street
than iu any part OF the ampment. Two
more men Privates Ryan and Buttimer,
arrived yesterday. The company's two
stars, Jim Gallaher and Jack Leonard, are
the life of the camps. Fairly bubbling over
with humor and wis and ready at all times
to concoct and carry out miSchievous tricks.
they keep everybody in constant good
humor. Kehoe is pretty good aid in this