The times., 1898-09-18
ALL SORTS OF INQUIRIES
A Spasm of Righteousness in
the War Department.
PREPARING FOR A STORM
Petty Investigations Now the Order
of the Hour-secretnry AiEer Sud-
denly Eyinces Great Interest in
the Welfare of the American
soidIer-His Actions Significant.

Military Investigations appear now TO
be the order Of the day. Since the Presi-
dent determined, several days ago, to in
vestigate the administration of the War
Department, Secretary Alger has been
ordering all sorts of petty Investigations
in every direction. In fact, the official
atmosphere is surcharged with investiga-
tions and inquiries in advance of the
sweeping investigation the country is led
TO believe viii be made by the Presidential
Commission.
The people were informed yesterday
that Secretary Alger, assisted by Qmr.
Gen. Ludington. Surg. Gen. Sternberg.
Col Hecker chief OF transportation, and
the Secretary's military aide, Mr.. Hop
kins, would start on a tour of investiga-
ton, perhaps Tuesday, and that they will
visit and inspect the camps in the South
ern States.
came another last night ordering one
more inspection" or, more properly
speaking. investigation. This latest or
der reads.
by the direction Of the Secretary, of
War, Lieut. Col Marion p. Maus, in
slector general, u. S. Volunteers: Major
William II. Daily, chief surgeon. L. S.
Volunteers. and Capt Joseph b. Morton.
assistant adjutant general, L. 5. Volun-
teers. viii proceed from this city TO Jack
scnviIle Fla: Admission. Ala: Galveston.
Texas: and Lexington. Ky. on official
business pertaining TO the inspection o.
the regiments Of United States Volunteer
Infantry stationed at those places. under
such verbal instructions as may b. given
by the major general commanding the
army. and. upon completion OF these
duties, Will return L. their station in this
city. The travel enj0ined is necessary
for the public service.
The Interpretation placed upon this
latest order for inspection by some army
officers is that Col Maus and his asso-
ciates WiI. under verbal instructions.
recommend FOR muster cut many Of tht
volunteer regiments ana the breaking W
OF several camps which would come IN
der the notice Of the Presidents inyesu-
eating commission.
1T is 4 case Of locking the stable door
after the horse has been stolen, said
sn official, who believes the conduct OF
the way was crimiualy Negligent anC
shameful. But Dir. Ayers efforts Il
clear away his debris before the cleans
ing process is begun viii prove unavail-
ing. lie cannot at this late hour right
abuses and wrongs which will form tn,
darkest chapter in the history Of our wal
with Spain.
by ordering these Investigations he nc
doubt thinks he can delude the American
people into believing that he has and is
doing all he can for the American sol
diers, bat AT the last it viii be Mr.. Algel
who is deluded and not the people
As a result of quiet investigation int
the conduct Of the signal corps camp al
Jacksonville, Fla, and the ill-treatmenr
OF the men, as previously told in The
Times, fourteen members OF the Second
Signal Company, Seventh Army Corps
We're yesterday ordered discharged on
their own applications
Qmr. Gen Ludington. Surg. Gen. Stern
berg his aide, Col Hopkins, Col. Hecker,
chief Of transportation. left mere for
Cincinnati AT 1893 last night. and viii
meet Secretary Alger on Monday. a
start viii probably be made for the
Southern camps on Monday.