The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09
ARMY AND NAVY.

When the Army approximation bill was taken
up in the Senate on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Senator
Proctor moved an amendment increasing the
monthly pay Of First Sergeants TO $50 and of
Sergeants to S1S an increase Of 50 and 81, re-
spectively, and giving to both classes the in
creased pay for length of service. Mr.. Stewart,
in charge of the bill, opposed the amendment,
saying that this was not the time TO increase
pay. He inquired as to what the annual in
crease would be. Senator Proctor said that the
increase for the First Sergesnts would amount
to $41, $50 year and for the Sergeants to $22-
$50. Ths amendment was advocated by Sem
ators Henderson Republican,, of Nebraska,
Hawley Republican,. of Connecticut, Palmer
(Democrstl, of Illinois, and Cockrell Demo
crat) Of Missouri, and il was agreed TO. This
was the only amendment to the bill, one offered
by Mr.. PETER (Populist), Of Kansas, to exclude
the sale of spirituous liquors from Army posts
having been excluded on point of order. The
bill was then passed.
"Katshdin" is the name Secretary Tracy
has bestowed on the new bsttle-rsm, built AZ
Bath, Me-, on plans suggested by Resr-Admiral
Ammen. The vessel takes its name from Mouut
Katahdin, Names greatest mountain. The
launching will take place next month.
The report of the trial board on the perform
ance of the Monterey has been received at the
Navy Department, and the calculations relative
to the horse power arc being verified. The
maximum horse power has not yet bean ysri-
fed but is believed to be slightly below the
5.400 required by the contract. This il . sur
prise to all who have watched the trials, as ID
was believed that the contract horse power
would be exceeded somewhat.
The Secretary of the Navy has decided the
case of Capt. Edward P. Meeker of the United
States Marine Corps. in Capt. Meeker's favor.
He was tried by Court martial for neglect Of
duty at La Guayra, Venezuela, by order Of
Resr-Admiral Walker, and sentenced to one
years suspension on halfpsy. He appealed to
the Navy Department, holding that az he had
been previously reprimanded by Admiral
Walker he should not have been tried by Court
martial. Secretary Tracy sustains this view
and restores Capt. Meeker to duty.
ABOUT PEOPLE.
gentleman registered at the Shoreham Lass
week, who could draw his check with six
eiphers at least, and possibly seven, signing
the name of d. o. Mills. The sources Of Mr..
Mills's wealth are varied, but what will pre-
serve his name longest in New York City in
the magnificent building which bears his name
and towers skyward on lower Broadway. Mr..
Mill. is the father-in-law Of Hon. Whitelsw
Reed, late candidate for Vice-President on ths
Republican ticket.
Senator Frye of Maine, will be one of tina
speakers at the annual reception on Feb. IS OF
the Wharton School Alumni Association of the
University OF Pennsylvania. The subject for
discussion will be the American merchant
marine question.
FOR DUPLICATE MEDALS
Some time ago the cabin Of Hartwell b.
Compson, Major Sth n. Y. Cav, in southern
Oregon. was raided by the Indians. and among
other things carried of by the savages was
very beautiful and costly gold medal. which
had been voted Maj. COmpson by Congress.
Maj. Compson has appealed TO Senator Mitchell.
of Oregon, to help him retrieve his loss. and
the Senator last week introduced Il joint reso-
luton in the Senate authorizing the President
to issue duplicate medals where the originals,
which have been presented to any officer or
person in the United States on account of dis
tirguished or meritoriOus services under any
act or resolution of Congress have been lost or
destroyed through no fault Of the beneficiary.