The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-28

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piled. state the reasons therefor.
a TO the proper tentage. beds. linen.
medicines. Foe and other necessary
equipment and supplies for the use of
the hospital corps Of the army.
III there was any lack OF these things
at any time state the reasons therefor.
Whether the medical stan was ef-
icient and sufficient at all times for the
proper care Of the sick and wounded,
and II not, state the reasons therefor.
Such information relative to the
conditions and operations Of the ord
nance and engineering departments as
viii be OF value to us I'm our investiga-
tons.
we have outlined briefly a portion
only OF the Information that we trust
YOU will be able to give us. II will be
satisfactory 70 have IL communicated
10 us in writing or by the chiefs of
the several bureaus in person. with
the submission of such records con-
6rming their statement as they may be
pleased to and us.
ITO aid you I'm complying with this
request there is submitted herewith n
list Of special questions 70 which, as
far as II possible. answers are desired.
Very respectfully,
GRANVILLE NJ. DODGE. President"
The IL questions addressed TO the
medical department are:
What was the organization of the
medical department on April !. 1897?
How many officers with their rank, how
many hospital stewards, and what was
the size Of the hospital corpse
How many ambulances and filters
were available?
An army OF what size was the depart
ment able to completely At out with
medical officers. stewards and hospital
corps and necessary surgical instru-
ments and supplies of every character?
naFwnav AYrf1 I nnA Aputaof u 1908
what steps were taken for fully supply
ing an army Of 250,0 900 men with all
necessary surgeons. stewards, hospital
corps. a~mbulances, filters, surgical in
struments and medical supplies Of all
and every character?
How many general hospitals were or
! ganized, where located. how equipped
and managed. number of patients n
number of deaths in each case between
April l and August 81, 1898?
How many hospitals were established
at various camps what were the ar
engagements for the care and comfort
Of the sick and wounded, how many
sick were cared for at each camp and
hospital and how mar deaths oc-
cured?
What. ~ any. ambulance trains were
established, where were they located
and used?
How many hospital ships were OBJ
tanned: how were they equipped, how
managed and what work did they per-
form?
What ARRANGEMENTS were made and
how were the armies operating In Gu
ba. Porto Rico and the Philippines. sup
| piled with medical officers. medical sup
plies and food for the sick and wound
ed?
What number Of surgeons OF volun-
teers, hospital stewards, nurses, attend
ants, etc, were employed between April
l and August 81 in addition To those in
the service of the United States on April
l, 1898?
Were all vessels used in transporting
sick and wounded thoroughly inspected
by a medical officer before troops were
permitted to embark. and were they
fully supplied with surgeons, surgical
Instruments. medicsl supplies of every
character. palatable water and prope
food for sick and convalescent?
Were the armies operating I'm Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines fully
supplied with efficient surgeons, stew
ards and with ambulances filters. sur
gical Instruments, medical supplies of
all kinds and proper food for the sick
and wounded?
Were the chief surgeons in the various
camps instructed TO carefully watch
their sanitary condition, TO look after
their cleanliness, to demand the proper
supply Of water. to test the water as
10 its character. to look into the cooking
arrangements. to locate the sinks and TO
see to their proper care2
Why were regimental hospitals in
camps abolished and division hospitals
substituted? Were the results satisfac-
tory
How were the surgeons employed In
the neld. in camps and in general hos
pitfalls selected Was there any regula
examination required. and as a rule,
have they proved efficient and faithful?
How sere the hospital stewards, the
nurses and attendants selected?
What, II any complaints in writing
have been received by the surgeon gen
eral in reference 10 the prompt COM
pliance with acquisitions, the lack of
proper medical care, food and water
for the sick and wounded. with armies
I'm the Geld, or with troops in camp, or
men in general hospitals and field hos
pitals or on railroad trains or transports
at sea: in fact, what, If any. complaints
have been made in writing with refer
ence TO the issuing Of proper supplies OF
the performance of any duty appertain-
ing to the medical department of the
army
what funds were at the command Of
the department on April l. and what
additional funds were available by Aug
1l hlthff Etb'AdA VI Ni'NAaA hHAFA'NiNh
The Information required of the sub
sistence department is outlined as fol-
lows:
What was the organization Of the sub
~slstence department April l, 1895, the
number and rank Of officers and mum
Der Of commissary sergeants?
What addition in numbers and rank
Of regular officers and what number OF
volunteer officers were appointed In the
subsistence department between April
] and Aug. 81?
For an army Of what size was tbs
army prepared to fully supply all neces
sary clothing. camp and garrison equip
age on April /. 1882
Was the clothing on hand and ready
Cor issue to the troops and that pre-
~viously issued Of a character suitabl,
for use in a tropical climate?
What aptnYpf NJ taufaga was avail