The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-09
COMING TO INSPECT SAVANNAH
PROSPECTS FOR GETTING TROOPS
BRIGHTER THAN EVER.

-Four Army Officers May De Here This
Afternoon to Consider Availability
of Savannah ms n Camp Site.
Committee of Council VIII Tnke
Them in Charge-AfI of SAVANNAH
Advantages to BE Set FOrth-City
VIII Do Everything Necessary in
Preparing II Camp Ground.
The prospects for getting United States
troops in Savannah are brighter than ever
since the government board, whose duty
1t is to look into the various available 10
cations, is expected here soon from F1ori-
da. The fact that Savannah Is designated
among other places for the board to visit,
is taken as a most favorable indication.
The board consists of Surgeon General
Greenleaf, Assistant Surgeon Cen
eral, and Mai. NJ. II. Hop
kins, Assistant Adjutant Cen
eral and Lieut. f. Jadwin. Corps
of Engineers, and Maj. Hodgerscn.
Charleston, Columbia, Savannah, Atlanta,
Macon, Fernandina, Miami, Fla, ana other
places will be inspected with a view to
finding suitable locations Cor troops. The
party is expected to reach Savannah this
afternoon.
Mayor Meldrlm stated yesterday that he
was not yet informed as to when the
board would be here, but expected inform
alton in this regard, possibly to-day When
the board arrives, as it probably VIII to-
day, it will be entertained by a special
committee from Council and By a commit
tee of citizens. Every courtesy viii, of
course, be shown them, and efforts made to
thoroughly acquaint the visitors with de-
tails concerning the advantages which Sa-
vannah possesses as point for the loca-
ton of troops.
Since the committee consisting Of Mayor
Meldrim, Aldermen Owens and Quicken
heimer, has made a general survey of all
surrounding territory for the purpose Of
ascertaining which localities are best suit
ed for camping troops, they will be better
enabled to point out to the board the
things relative to the different lands which
appear to make them particularly suitable
for this purpose. No time was lost max
ing pilgrimages to all sections of the out
lying territory for the purpose of getting
information upon these lines.
That they have succeeded In their eff
forts is told in the complete and authentic
statement sent Gen. Miles by Mayor Mel
drim, and which contained facts the gem
eral asked for Realizing that this docu-
ment will be rather weighty, no time was
spared TO make IL what it should be- 1t
is believed the city now has full lnforma-
ton before the proper authorities, and
that the outlook for recognition by the
government in sending troops is better
than at any time previous.
Among the various business men it was
generally believed for a time that the city
was too slow about asking for troops,
and that application was made too late fer
u reasonable show Of success. The com
ing of the inspection board, however, dis
pels all doubt. 1t Is believed the commit
tee can show the board that the city can
offer suitable grounds for troops, is will
ing to take care of them aud win go to
expense to give the government whatever
is needed to afford a comfortable camp
ing ground. The wherewithal has al
ready been appropriated by Council and
everything IS ready so that at a moment S
notice men can be placed on any tract
around the city to get the grounds in readi-
ness for the regulars. Nothing would be
more cheering TO the commercial interests
now than news that troops are TO be
detailed here