New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-04
BUSY INCREASING THE ARMY
PREPARING TO FEED ONE HUNDRED
AND ErGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND
MEN II NEEDED.
STATE TROOPS IN CAMP READY TO BE MUSTERED

20 its full strength OF 81. 600 men. THESE mat
tors are well under and the officials feel conf
dent tina; within a reasonable time both the vosun-
eers and the Regular Army will be ready for prac-
teal military duty
Secretary Alger and General Miles had a long
conference with the President yesterday afternoon
presumably in regard 70 appointments in the vo!uh-
toer service In few days all tho troops that
have been ordered to Tampa ara expected TO reach
that place. and the eight large transports when
are to conduct tho first expedition 10 Cuba have
been ordered proceed to Tampa.
The officials however. decline 10 make public any
Information regarding the expedition, or me place
in Cuba where Il IS to land. The Quartermasters
Department, has begun negotiations with railroad
COMPANIES for tho transportation OF the voun-
teors TO their modifying points. and It Is expected
ARRANGEMENTS will be made for uniform rates on
all the lines 10 move the troops with the
least expense 10 the Government
General Wesley Merritt. comma nding the De-
partnent OF the East. with headquarters in New
York reported at the War Department Yesterday
FOR consultation with Secretary Alger The pur-
pose OF his visit other than that stated was no,
dlyulged. The officers o. the Commissary De-
partment N New-York CITY yesterday opened pro-
posals FOR supplying food 10 the army OF $4,000
mon II tho Government finds It necessary 10 con-
tract for that number. l. Is said that the officials
are opposed 10 buying concentrated foods. on ad-
vices of tho medical department OF the service.
NATIONAL GUARDS TO MUSTER IN.
Yesterdays reports to the War Department show
that already A number o, the National Guard or
gariza'ions 81 tho states in camp preparatory
20 their Induction into tho service oc the United
states Government None. however. have yet been
mustered into the service though many Of them
may m this week. Advice. received are encourag-
ing as 70 tho number and Willingness o, the Guards
mon overywhsre 20 enter the Army. although many
oiuardsnen need 10 h- equipped with tents. uni
forms. arms. etc
A4ftart General Corhin's Office I. husily engaged
Giving directions fo- having these military requisites
sen, 10 tho local rendezvous Tho pressure for
places in the volunteer army and ,or changes in the
anportonnent OF troops the states still contin-
nos and Secretary Alger was beseged again to-day
with Congressional callers.
Senator Fansbrough OF North Dakota has sue
ceeded IN having tho quota FOR that State In
creased to -Wo hattaons OF infantry. consisting ot
rs mon and commissioned officers The local
state organization is 10 remain intact and the
Governor will have the appointment Of the He'll
rcnani-colonel and two majors
Senator Tilman OF South Carolina cans 70
ascertain some facts concerning the equipment OF
troops ~ his State The troops are scattered over
tho state. the Senator saws. and. while they are
armed yet other equipments are necessary which
tho National Government Will supply
REGIMENT OF IMMUNEs
Panreso,ta,iye Hull chairman OF the Military
C.n,,,,t,ee was at the Department some time in
consultation with officials regarding the bill pro-
v,dnc for the raising Of additional troops. who
ire mainly 70 be imulunes. and which has already
haon rsvorahly considered ny the committee
General Sternberg has appointed the following
named persons who are immune from yellow fever
for service IN the Army and who will be stationed
n, various places In the South and may accompany
he Army when It undertakes the occupation or
cuba
Or John Cuiteras o, Phia dephia. who Will he
stationed A. Tampa. Drs ". E. Parker and W W.
calhoun OF New Orleans. who will be stationed a.
TAMPA. Dr BERNARD Z Baker. Of Charleston. ; G .
who vii be stationed a. Key West, and DR.
Ar,stdcs 4. Gramonte. who Is connected with the
Health Association OF Network city. and IL n
cuban by birth His assignment has not Yet been
determined upon. Further appointments TO these
po-i.i1rs which pay $50 per month. Wi! be made
Tho Surgeon General IL completing preparations
Tor utilizing the convent at Key West, whose use
Ar.orlr1odatio will be made for TWO hundred md
Mi avail ITSELF o; several sugar factories Key
West whore there are accommodations FOR three
The barracks az Fort Mcpherson. Georgia Will
also be used FOR hospital purpose, II necessary
Board o. Medical Officers convened to-day for
the purpose OF examining eighty candidates for
positions as assistant surgeons In the Regular
Army There are eight VACANCIES IN these posi-
lions. but Surgeon-Cieneral Sternbers o. the Army
has applied for an increase N ff,ren.
MORE DEFENCEs FOR GEORGIA.
Representative Lester. of Georgia. had brief
talk with Secretary Algcr Yesterday concerning the
dcfeu es TO the sea-coast cities Of his State which
ne represented were not by AIRY roans satisfac-
tory
senator shoup. Of Idaho came OIL q personal or
assigned 20 tho regiment Of mounted rihemen
were Lieutenant James -. Iiarheard. OF the 9th
ca, Try. and Lieutenant h. n Walsh. stationed at
Roth Of these officers who are now in the Reg:
ular Army speak Spanish nuently. and will he ~
INV Ion ~ cuba taxes place TIE senator
also Endorsed Charles r. Humphrey. son Of Colo
nj II imphrcy. OF the Regular Army. for second
Other persons who saw Secretary Alger to-day
~ers D. NJ 81 fe Mycbran enaors Daniel Lodge
Plat OF Newyork Foraker Carter ant Mason Jason
and Representative Cannon chairman OF the HOUSE
Committee on Appropriations
OFFICERS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FORCES
Washington May (spe,iaD.-Upon the urgent
recommendation OF SUPERINTENDENT Sternbers OF
the Army the number OF new ambulances ornereu
under emergency reQuisition for immediate manu-
,,,,ro has becn increased from I25 10 325 and the
ox,ra 200 have been distributed among the leading
wa gon builders OF tho West THESE an'puahces are
"a be ready under severe penalty WITHIN month";
q norton to accompany the forces IN Cuoa ana the
remainder 10 be sent out l" 'ho 'o'"'oe' army
CORPS encampments
s,cre,ary Alger and General Miles completed yes
,rdav the list Of Regular Army officers TO be rec
commended 10 the President for general officers In
me volunteer army Leave Of absence has been
granted 10 a number OF regular officers to enter the
voIInteer service ard to accept commissions from
the Governors OF States
Among the officials relieved In this manner TO-
day 10 return their places In the Army at the
and OF their service. were Captain Matthias W.
Day 9th Cavalry. to be lleutenant-colonel In the
ohio Cavalry; Captain Oscar J. Brown. LIST Cavalry
to be colonel OF Georgia infantry regiment. FIRST
Lieutenant Frank b. Mccoy 30 Infantry. TO he
ieutenant-coone in the I'd Minnesota Regiment
and First Lieutenant John II. Wholley, cath In
fantry. 70 have similar rank In the Washington
State troops.
The President has accepted the resignation Of
First Lieutenant Alexander l.. Dean. OF the Attn
Cavalry who confessed his guilt Of duplicating pay
accounts. and, after making restitution Of the