The San Francisco call., 1897-04-26

firmation on account of the stand taken
by the colonel during the great strike, but
the Military Committee, after considering g
the matter. decided to sustain the position
taken by him during the trouble, and re-
ported favorably. The Sd OF May was
fixed as the time when the matter of con-
frma:ion will be called up.
The military tournament at the Preside
during the past week, despite the efforts
of some newspapers to belittle the affair
by ridiculing it. was great success, and it
had the support OF the citizens, for if 1t had
not had they would not have gone day after
day by thousands 10 watch the many events
that were offered during the four days.
1t has been the means of establishing spirit
of commendable rivalry between the men of
the several posts in the department as to pro-
ficiency in doing the work required in the
discharge of military duties. With the excep-
ton of one or two OF the military events, they
were all of a practical nature and served pur-
pose-that OF accelerating the movements of
the men in the performance OF duties, in
which time, in case OF war, would prove OF
the utmost value. The men entered into the
spirit of the affair with all the enthusiasm
that could be expected, and each seemed
anxious to excel. In their work they had the
support, the assistance and encouragement of
their su periors.
racks were invited by the men OF Alcatraz to
spend few hours with them, and there pass
tine time that they should remain on the
island, discussing the events of the previous
few days. Permission TO visit was granted,
and the soldier boys had very merry time.
They were taken back to the barracks by the
Government tug.
The san Diego contingent was grant ted an
extension OF time for week, and at the end
OF that time they will return by rail to their
barracks.
There has been considerable talk about pos
sible changes of stations OF regiments, but IL is
asserted that there Will not be any, for the
present at least, and that General Alger, sec
retary of War. is not in favor OF any change.
So much of the general orders directing
Lieutenant-Colonel Young 10 proceed to Walla
Walla and accompany the two troops of his
regiment from that post to Fort Yellowstone
has been amended so as 10 direct him TO pro-
ceed to Fort Yellowstone from the Preside in
time to reach there about May 10, and 10 di-
rect troops d and II, Fourth Cavalry, TO march
TO Fort Yellowstone under the command of
Captain James B. Irwin troop II, or the senior
officer present with them.
Second Lieutenant Thales L. Ames, Battery
A. Third Artillery, adjutant. recruiting officer
and signal officer stationed at AlcstrsZ, has
been detailed Tor duty at the Military Academy
from the Goth of next August he will report
season.
The following transfers in the First Infantry
have been announced in orders: Captain Leo
pold O. Parker from B at BenicIa Barracks to
at San Diego Barracks; Captain Marion p.
Maus from II 10 B.
p. @. NJ Sergeant Horace E. Myrick has been
ordered from San Carlos to the Presidio to re-
iieve P. @. NJ. Homer W. Newman, who Will
proceed TO San Car.os.
Much has been said that men in the ranks
do not rise beyond non-commissioned officers.
The following assignments recently made is
proof that men do rise from the ranks, and tina {
they can do so without going to West Point:
Second Lieutenant Preston Brown, appointed to
rank from March 2. from corporal, a, Fifth Artil-
lery to the Second Infantry, Company +, Fort
Keogh.
second Lieutenant William D. Conrad, ap-
pon ted to rank from March 2, from corporal, T.,
Fifth Cavalry, to the Fourteenth Infantry, Com
psny G, Vancouver Barracks
second Lieutenant Louis III. Gross, appointed to
rank from March 2, from corporal, G, Fifth Infan-
try TO the Sixth Infantry, Company L, Fort
Thomas.
Second Lieutenant Thomas franklin, appointed
TO rank from March 2, from sergeant A, Eigh-
teenth Infantry, TO the Twenty-third Infantry,
Company T., Fort Clark.
Second Lieutenant George II. Steel, appointed to
rank from March 2 from corporal, ID, Fifth In
fantry, to the Nineteenth Infantry, Company d.,
Fort Wayne.
The following amended order in relation to
the ceremonies on Memorial day has been is
sued from headquarters:
With the approval of the Secretary of War, the
following is published TO The army for the infor-
nation and guidance of all concerned:
on Memorial day, May 80, at all army posts
and stations the National flag viii be displayed at
half staff from sunrise TILL midday, and imme-
diately before noon the band, or field mu sic, viii
play a dirge departed Days." or some approprt
tribute at noon, flag will be hoisted to the top
of the stan and viii remain there until sunset,
Wuen hosted to the top of the staff the flag will
be saluted by playing one or more OF the National