New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-04
THE RETENGE CUTTER SERVICE.
PRAISE FOR OFFICERS AND MEN FROM
SECRETARY CARLISLE

Washington Jan. SpeciaD.-Secreary Carlisle
has written complimentary criticism OF the
revenue cutter service. In report the subject
the Secretary says. among other things. that the
general and varied work Of the service abundantly
commends its value and efficiency as a branch OF
the Government There has not been a similar
period In the history OF the service he states when
with Old and badly adapted vessels and depleted
personnel, Its resources nave been severely taxed
as they were during the year jus, closed Yet with
the numerous calls made upon the service 1t has
ably performed important work in;rustcd to 1t. and
an Incompatible record of service rendered Is pre-
sented TIE report says:
An active patrol Of the coast line rivers and har-
bors OF the United States. especially the sea.
tulg and Great Lakes has been maintained and
In the performance Of this work the vessels of the
service have cruised aggregate OF 07 1873 nautical
miles. boarded and examined 90 $50 vessels of the
merchant marine. of which NUMBER 6i5
ported to the proper authorities for vloat ton of the
United States Customs ard Navigate laws. in
curing penalties in the sum of $2O.94 During the
year q vessels with ssi persons on board in actual
their cargoes amounting TO S.0ll,s01.
Speaking Of the special services. the Secretary
says
Lieutenant G. l.: Garden. while in charge OF the
WASH on September 1857 was VAS APPEALED to BY the
civil authorities At that place for assistance In pro-
tecng from mob violence two men charged with
murder who were threatened with lynching. LEU
tenant Garden responded to the call of the authori
ties. received the prisoners on board of his vessel
steamed beyond their reach conveyed the prisoners
10 Whatcom. Wash. and delivered them into the
custody of the State authorities at that place Dur
ing the severe hurricane that swept the coast IN
September last. First Assistant Engineer George H.
Mahcr In charge of the launch Tybce. at Savan,
nah. Ga with the OF that vessel, rendered
conspicuous service In saving members of the crews
twelve persons In all. of several vessels capAzed IN
the river off Savannah. Captain w. j Herring, WIN
the officers and crew OF the steamer Morrill,. rem
dered valuable aid during four hours of continuous
cotton wharves at Mobile. Ala. and saved the NE
of the master of the burning Swedish barkentine
Verdandi Under the provisions OF the act ap,,
proved March s, 1896 relating 10 the anchorage ana
movements of vessels in the ST. Mary's RNer;
Michigan, rules and regulations were Formulated
and promulgated, and the steamer Johnson, zap
tain a. b. Davis commanding, with iuil coinpl.-
ment of officers and men. was stationed IN the ST
Mary's River for the enforcement OF me Jaw uur-
ing the OF navigate The work mas been
performed in a most creditable and efficient man.
In referring to the Behrng Sea fleet. Secretary
| Carlisle SAYS:
The able captains and other officers and the faith
ful crews OF the fleet have. under the skilfu d.
rectiOn Of the officers In command met every einer
gency and deserving of the highest consde "a,
ton and praise This feet has crused over iV!"V
nautical miles boarded and examined I'D dillcrent
vessels Of which number Sc were engaged IN iur
sealing
The Secretary earnestly recommends the creation
OF a retired list for commissioned officers He also
recommends that Section 41il of the Revised stat
utes (act OF April 49, 1910 be amended so az TO read
folows:
The enlisted men OF the revenue cutter service OF
the United States who have been or may be wound
Cd or disabled while in the actual discharge OF their
| duties shall he entitled TO be placed upon pen
sion list under the same regulations and restrictions
| as are provided by law for enlisted men OF the
! Navy