The news & observer., 1897-02-20
PROMOTIONS FOR MERIT
POLITICS NOT CONSIDERED IN
! STATE GUARD APPOINTMENTS.
Resignation of lnspec ector General Smith
Accepted and Maj Royster Named
as k4ie Gttrraeerv
as His Successor.

1t is understood that in the matter of
appointments Governor Russell and AID
jutant General Cowles will take the State
Guard out OF politics, as far rs possible,
YHom Bailey to the contrary, nOtwith-
standing Appointments will be made by
promotion for merit and efficiency in ser
vice. Partisan affiliations and political
influence viii not be considered.
For this the Governor and his AdiuHH
General cannot be too highly commend
ed. Such course will do more thaT
all the appropriations that could be made.
to promote the efficiency of the Guaro
and keep it intact.
In line with this policy was the appoint
ment yesterday of Maj. b. s. Royster
Of oxford, as Inspector General of the
State Guard. Col. A. t. Smith, OF Char
lotte, has held this position for many
years, and Maj Royster has been his as
sistant. Yesterday Col. Smith sent in hi,
resignation, and Maj. Royster was imme
diatoly appointed his successor.
Major Registers appointment was made
purely on account of his efficiency and long
service. He has been a member of til,
State Guard for a long term Of years
and for the past four years has been As
sistant Inspector General. He is thor
oughly familiar with the duties Of his
office and the conduct of the Guard. Hav-
ing been the most efficient Assistant In
spcctor the State has ever had, his ap
pointment viii meet with the hearty ap-
proval of all ''the boys"
Mr. Royster is prominent young at
torncy of Oxford and a strong Democrat.
Upon the recommendation of Adjutant
General Cowles, Governor Russell yes
terdly made the following appointments
and issued commissions therefor:
MAI. b. S. ROYSTER, of Oxford
Inspector General, with rank Of Colonel
w. /. BROOKS, of Winston. Assistant
Paymaster General, with rank Major, to
date and rank from February 10, 1897.
| Major Broks will be on the staff of Col.
p. H. I4ybrook paymaster General.
GEORGE Il. BUTLER, of Clinton,
Assistant Adjutant General, with rank Of
Major.
II. FRANK BROWN, Of Tuckahoe
Assistant Adjutant General, with rank Of
Major.
TROOPS AT THE INAUGURATION.
The quarters for the North Carolina
troops visiting Washington for the in
auguration will be in the Interior depart
ment building, where they viii be made
comfortable. These quarters We're select
ed by the Military Inauguration commit
tee, of which Gen. Cecil Clay is chair
man.
The following companies have signifed
their intention Of attending the inaugur-
alton:
Companies + and G of the Fourth
Regiment, located at Asheyille and Con-
cord respectively.
Company @. First Regiment Govern
or's Guard, Raleigh.
Wilmington and Elizabeth City diyi-
sions of Naval Reserves.
1t is likely that several other companies
will participate in these National cere-
monies
The quarters mentioned above will be
furnished free of charge TO the organiza-
ton. The companies will only be at the
expense OF transportation and subsis-
tance while in Washington. They will
be at no expense whatever to the State.
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