The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1897-06-18

ORGANIZATION Or THE MILITARY ARM
o. THE GOVERNMENT.

An Interesting Explanation OF ita Tor.
nation from - Military Point Of
Nivw-iiow the Army h Divided into
Various Administrative Departments.
Captain W. @. Champlin, who Is the
instructor Of the Young Mems Chris
lian Association Military Company Of
Poughkeepsie, ~ Y, few days ago
delivered an address 10 the company
IN which he discussed the organize
ton Of the United States Army. He
said.
The army Of the United States Is
directed during peace by the President
as Commander-in-C Chief. He appoints
officers, subject 20 the approval Of the
Senate, and issues all commissions Of
rank. The Secretary Of War has the
direct administration of the army
under his care. The subjects Of supply,
legislation, administration, instruc-
ton, etc, are carried out through him
by a corps Of officers specially educated
and peculiarly fitted for this work.
Every measure decided upon must
come before the Secretary Of War for
final approval, together, in certain
cases OF sentences Of courts-martial,
with the President
The actual commander of the army
is the Senior Major General of three,
the other two of whom, with the six
Brigadier-Ge Generals, having charge Of
the geographical departments into
which the country is divided.
Army headquarters are in Washing
ton, ID. c., where Major General Miles
directs the whole under the Secretary
Of War. The other headquarters are
so situated that they may be in touch
by rail or telegraph with the troops in
the department, making easy the cen
ualizing Of troops in case of need. The
headquarters of the different depart
ments are situated as follows, viz:
Department of the East, Governors
Island, New York.
Department Of the Colorado, Den
yer, Col.
Department of the Missouri, Chi
cago, Ill
Department of Dakota, 81. Paul,
sMinn.
Department of the Platte, Omaha,
Neb.
Department of Texas, San Antonio,
Texas.
Department of the Columbia, Van
couver Barracks, Washington.
Department of California, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
It can readily be seen how easily
and speedily troops can be moved from
the posts all over the country to cen
trail point, either of the department or
country In Chicago during 1894 a
good example was shown of how
quietly and effectively it all worked.
Besides the 138 garrisons there are
seventeen arsenals and depots and four
large recruiting rendezvous, besides
many recruiting stations. There are,
further than these, schools Of applica-
ton each for engineers, artillery, cav
airy and infantry, and the United
Military Academy for the education Of
officers at West Point.
All troops in the field are in touch
constantly when practicable by tele-
graph or courier with department
headquarters, whence they are direct
ed in their work.
The staff departments, or those de-
partments which assist the fighting
branch, with headquarters at Washing
ton, and representatives with the de-
partment commanders for their assis-
lance, are: The Adiutant- General
department, which issues orders for
administration, transfer of troops and
officers, ETC., is composed of the Adj
jutant- General, with the rank of
Brigadier- General, together with six
teen assistants, either with him or
scattered throughout the country with
the department commanders.
The Department of Justice, which
has in charge trials for offenses, de-
cisions in law, is composed of the
Judge cate-General and seven as
Bistants and deputies.
The Tnspector-G Generals Depart
ment, which has q care for the eff
cheney of the fighting men and cor
RICHNESS Of accounts OF dlsburslng
officers, etc, is made up of the Inspec-
tor-General with six assistants.
The Supply Department, which fur
nishes all stores for the army except
arms and equipments, builds barracks
and quarters, transports troops, ETC.,
is composed of the Quartermaster-
General, with forty-fye assistants and
Quartermasters.
The Subsistence Department, which
supplies the army with food, or sees
to this supply, is composed of The
Commissary- General of Subsistence,
with twenty-four assistants and depu-
ties.
The Medical Department, which
cares for the sick and wounded, also
for the healthiness Of posts, the ac-
ceptance Of recruits, &c, is composed