The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-22

even petitioned the secretary of war
to send them where they could see ac-
tual service, but now, that peace is at
hand, and the purpose Of their volun-
teering Is accomplished, they would
like to be discharged to return to their
ordinary avocation.
Colonel Coursen responded by saying
that he Will always stick by his men,
and respect their interests and wishes
In SO far as he can lawfully do so.
He stated that the departure of the
regiment to do garrison duty in Cuba.
or Its mastering out, will in no way
depend upon the wish of any particu-
lar man, or upon the petition of the
officers. That petition was to the COM
manding officer of the regiment him
sell. and went no farther. He felt that
many of the men are making great
and patriotic sacrifices by being here,
but was sure that no one regrets this
wnen ii is considered that their SER
vices and their sacrifices are given to
the dag and the country. If the men
desired to take q vote, either orally or
by canvass, he would in no Wy object
or attempt to prevent their action. In
closing, he called to their minds the
fact that, what disposition would be
made of us, would depend entirely on
the war department and that ii was
practically settled some time ago that,
not only the regiment, but the entire
corps would be a part of the Cuban
army of occupation, sentiment which
met with approval. The members of
the Thirteenth are, of course, sorely
disappointed in being left out of the
army of Invasion, but the patriotism
and the patience of the Thirteenth are
not yet exhausted. If they are ordered
as body, to Cuba, they will go gladly
and unhesitatingly. After the words
of Colonel Coursen, it is barely prob
able that this matter will be effective
ly considered any further in the regi-
ment.
PEACE NOT YET.
1t may not be without interest to
state here that peace is not yet an ac--
complished fact, and that even Presi-
dent Mckinley himself does not take
too much for granted in this respect.
Major General Bltler and Brigadier
General Goblin spent yesterday in
Washington and called at the white
house. In the course Of a conversa-
ton on present prospects the pAsident
freely gave it as his conviction that
peace is yet far off, and that in the
near future $4,000 more men will be
needed for the Philippines and $4,000
for Cuba. When these facts are known
few, if any of the boys would wish to
80 home at this juncture. At that in
terview Major General Butler maid a
higl, compliment to the Third brigade.
ana told the president that if good SOL
dler3 We're needed at any time, they
could be found in that command.
Brigadier General Goblin is now act
ing major general of the division. He
went to the headquarters this morn
ins, bringing with him his aides. Lieu
tenants Rufus K. Polk and w. w.
lnglis. Colonel Hoffman, of the Eighth
pennsylvania. senior colonel of the
Third Brigade, is acting brigadier gen.
eral 1T is not yet known whether this
arrangement is permanent or not.
An order has been issued by Acting
DIVISION Commander Goblin to the eff
rect that review of the brigades of
the division will take place this week.
The First brigade will be reviewed to-
morrow, the Third an Tuesday, and the
remainder of the Second brigade, Third
division, composed of the First Con-
necticut and the Third Virginia, now
temporarily attached to the Third bri-
gade, First division, on Wednesday.
The troops will be marched to the
spacious grounds of the old camp,
where the review will be held. 1t is
expected that soon thereafter a review
OF the whole division will take place
In presence of the president
Thirty-three thousand feet of lum-
ber for the floors of the tents of this
division is to be ordered, another in
dication that there is no immediate
prospect of removal from here.
CAMP GOSSIP.
Private Karl Gunster, of c, was taxi
en- home today. He was we'll enough
to be removed for treatment at home,
as his case of typhoid is in the incipent
stages. He was accompanied by his
father, DR.. p. F. Gunster, and left on
the hospital train, which arrived in
Washington this morning on it's way
north from Tampa, Fla, and Camp
Thomas, Of Chickamauga.
The regular weeks inspection of
arms and Of quarters took place this
morning. Everything was found in good
condition. but, as an extra precaution,
the contents of all tents were ordered
to be taken out for a thorough airing
and sunng.
Private Edward Thomas. of C, re-
turned from home today, after a thirty
day leave OF absence on account of
sickness
Work on the wells continues night
and day. The antipodes will have lit
tie chance Of getting a good sleep for
two weeks.
Privates Rienike, Robinson and An
derson, of A. are home on sick leave.
They will be gone thirty days.
Private Arthur Winchel, of A, is
slightly indisposed. He is being treat
ed in the regimental hospital.
Captain Corwin, of II, and Captain
Robling, of c, are receiving the thanks
OF the boys. Both were officer of the
day yesterday and today respectively.
The former overhauled the old guard
tent and procured a new one for the
boys; the latter remodeled the plan of
placing the sentries, and thereby took
three men off.
Captain Robling, of c. is officer of
the day; Lieutenant Benjamin, of H,
officer of the guard; Joseph Helriegnel,
of c, sergeant of the guard; Corporals,
Ripple, of ID, Guise, of e, and Bauer.