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

tation Of troops? what was the capac-
ity of each vessel? Were they prop
erly arranged for the comfort OF the
troops. 80 far as was possible? Wal
there a full supply Of water for the use
Of the troops arranged in every case.
and every vessel carefully inspected by
an officer or a general of the depart
ment and pronounced satisfactory be-
fore the troops were permitted TO en-
bark?
What arrangements were made for
the Decentralization Of troops when
there was a possibility of II being don
outside of a harDor2
When so-called permanent camps
were located for a fun and complete
supply Of potable water for the use of
troops2 Were tent floors furnished in
any cases other than for hospitals, II so,
where and TO whom?
When troops were moved by rail for
long distances, were there any arrange
ments made for supply of waterE
Were there any unnecessary delays In
the movements of troops from the
camps established on the return OF the
army from Cuba?
What. IL any, complaints in writing
have been received by the quartermas-
ter general in reference TO the prompt
compliance with proper acquisitions or
complaints OF any character in REFER
ence TO the operations OF the depart
ment i'm connection with the movement
of troops. the issuing of proper ana
necessary supplies or the performance
Of any duty appertaining 10 the quar-
termaster's department.
What funds were at the command or
the department April 1, 1898, and what
additional funds were available by
Aug. 81. 1898, under general or speclal
legislation.
The chief Of the ordnance department
T. - A. 49, fha - ~ fECtnn rom
corning the details as to the organiza-
ton of the department on April ] last,
the request calling for fun details con-
cerning a~rsenals. guns, mortars. ammu-
milton, the question In each case specl-
flying the Information desired. The
chief OF the ordnance department Is
also asked for information as to how
many sets of horse equipment for cav
airy and light artillery were ready at
that time. as he is also ms to how many
knapsacks. haversacks, meal cans. TN
cups. knives. forks and spoons were
then available. He is requested to give
the same facts as to the equipment on
the 31st Of August and state how many
additional articles were obtained. The
following are the last two questions ad-
dressed to this official:
What. II any complaints in writing
have been received by the chief Of ord
nance in reference to the prompt COM
w 1 ~ ~ N@A'
plants of any character in reference to
the operations OF the ordnance depart
ment in connection with furnishing
necessary armament for permanent de-
lenses or siege and field artillery, rifles,
equipments for infantry, artillery and
cavalry and ammunition of all kinds?
What funds were under the control
OF the department April |. 1898, and
what additional funds were available
by August 81, under general or special
legislation?
The request of the adjutant general
calls for specific information as to the
number Of volunteer troops for the war,
including officers n men, and as to
their distribution. Specific informa-
ton is asked concerning the expedi-
tions to Santiago, Porto Rico and the
Philippines, the inquiries in each Of
these cases calling for the number Of
regiments Of regulars and volunteers,
with the maximum number or troops
operating in each campaign specified
with the organization of the command,
it's commanding general, corps. division
and brigade commanders. the number
of officers and enlisted men killed. and
the number who have died from
wounds or disease. The adjutant gen
eral is also required TO supply the
following information:
Location of camps in the United
States: by whom selected number Of
regiments and number Of officers and
enlisted men Of regulars and Of volun-
teers at each camp: organization OF
camps. names Of commanding gener-
ais. together with names Of division
n brigade commanders: length Of
time each camp was maintained and
number Of deaths by disease at each
camp.
The commission adjourned at 1890
o'clock until tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
It IL not expected thai the commits
sion will make much progress until re-
turns begin to come in from the in
auiries sent out. Later committees will
be appointed to take testimony in diff
erent places I'm the country.