Evening star., 1898-10-06

object to being sworn, and the oath was
administered by Major SfSlls.
The Presidents instructions to the COM
mission were read to General Lee, who was
then called upon to testify regarding the
details OF his appointment and his COM
mands. He said he had very little knowl-
edge regarding the way the army at Tampa
was supplied
His command at one time numbered
% G1sD men; now consisting of twelve regi-
ments of infantry and one Of cavalry. Ear
Iy in his service there were some slight de-
lays in getting supplies. but it was for a
short time. and had not been experienced
again
He had had no troubles about getting
medical supplies. They had had very few
CON plants in his command and had found
no difficulty in rernedyIng promptly such
thiT gs as did not opei ate satisfactorily.
Ex-GOv. Beaver, who conducted the eX-
Rmining of the witness, said ne supposed
there no reason for saying c1s corps
would go TO Cuba.
q have information" said Gen. Lee.
that my corps will go to the vicinity of
Havana about the list Of November.
Gen. Lee, when questioned said he
thought the present army ration was
Ebundant and of proper quality for trop-
fCal climate. He said there was question
Whether beef should be sent to Cuba after
being butchered or sent there alive and
killed there. He thought the latter plan
was the better.
The witness said that rice. beans and
- me lTuft might d. uSeO 10 advantage III
Cuba He did not know what the regular
'book rations'' of the Spanish soldiers
were. AS to the clothing of soldiers in
Cuba, he thought the Spanish soldiers had
the most suitable uniform for a tropical
climate. He thought the American blue
flannel shirts and blOuses would he little
hot in Cuba. In clothing his corps, he said
they had TO depend upon the army regula-
tion uniform, though he was receiving some
lighter clothing. He had recommended the
using of the brown duck for uniforms.
In making his preparations for landing in
Cuba, he was merely calculating upon
peaceful reception The conservative prop
erty-holding Spanish. he said, want to see
a force there to maintain order.
Since his command Tad been in Jackson
willie its health had been very good, at first
II being 2 per cent, which he understood
less than experienced elsewhere.
They suffered chiefly from fever. dengue
fever being one of the most common COM
plants.
He thought the great things to look after
In order to maintain the health of COM
mand were the company sinks and the
drinking water.
Delicacies for the Sick.
General Lee said they had had in his
command comparatively little trouble in
supplying sick men in hospitals with diet
in addition to what would be supplied by
the army rstions. He had been told more
than once by the War Department to pur-
chase supplies and delicacies for the sick
whenever he thought necessary, and ne
had frequently availed himself of that priv
ilege. In addition to what he so supplied
he had received great assistance from the
Red Cross and other societies that had
been alert in providing articles of food for
the sick whenever needed.
Cen Lee turned over to Gen. Dodge a full
history Of the Tth Army Corps together
with a pf the chief Of he
corps since its Organiza ton.
The witness said that a general thing
the fresh beef furnished his command had
been very good. He said it occasionally
happened that a large piece of beef would
have one end of it that had been exposed
to the cir or SUR spoiled. The cooks would
cut that off or condemn the whole piece on
that acCoI nj.
General Lee had no difficulty in condemn
ing food when not fit for use. He had
wanted some potatoes condemned. and had
a board appointed. consisting of ex-Presi-
dent Harrison's son. young Sartoris, the
grandson of General Grant. and Mr. Ho-
bart. a son of Garret A. Hobart. and these
officers took of their coats. went into the
cars, mashed UP the potatoes. examined
them closely and condemned them.
OF civilian officers he said there We're
many that soon became competent and
some who did not learn. Most of them
would learn their duties and become eff
cient-
Il have always thought" he said, that
II one regular and two volunteer regiments
We're put together in a brigade during the
early days Of forming an army the result
would he very good. The regulars would
assist the volunteers in learning their du-
ties"
AT 3 O'Clock Gen. Lee was continuing his
testimony.
The Surgeon Generals Co-Operation
Surgeon General Sternberg has written
letter TO the commission. incIosing the re-
,Irrf of nF1
geon general. [. 5. A. as partial reply to
the questions TO- II and II. submitted to
him by the commission. General SternberG
invites special attention 10 the following
kilograms. as evidence of his earnest de-
sire that our troops in the field should be
provided with all necessary supplies"
From General Sternberg to Colonel
Greenleaf chief surgeon, United States
troops in the field, Ponce, Porto Rico.
AUGUST 3, 1898
Relief sails for Ponce today. Do not
send any sick on transports unless there is
ample accommodation. medical supplies
suitable diet and competent medical at
tendance. Acknowledge receipt"
AUGUST 10, 1895
Ocean voyage very trying for severe ty-
phoid cases Can't you establish general
hospital at Ponce in suitable buildings?
Call on me for all you need. Will send hos
pital tents by first transport. VIII send
telegraph his name. Acknowledge receipt"
From Colonel Greeenleaf:
Headquarters of the Army.
office Of the Chief Surgeon
PONCE, Porto Rico, August is, 1888
"Huidekoper. Chief Surgeon. 1st Army
Corps. Guayama:
Plenty of cots and supplies here. VIII
send all | can with General Grants hos
pital train that leaves here on Saturday.
Shall load entirely with cots? Can you
send wagons here for supplies? Do not
learn anything about cots from Massachu-
sets None on wharf. Wire daily your
condition GREENLEAF
Chief Surgeon"
"Headquarter OF the Army.
Office of the Chief Surgeon
PORTO RICO, August IL 1895
Major Grille. Chief Surgeon Utuado:
.'McGillicuddy has reported ana will be
sent by rail and carriage TO-DAY. General
Gilmore tells me that General Henry has
full authority TO move his command any-
where within the lines he may desire on ac-
count OF health. Use your discretion In
sending Dr. Gross away. Ample medical
supplies are here. Have filled requisitIon
you sent No means of getting il to YOU
Can you not send for it and any other
medical supplies you require?
"GREENLEAF"
Frem General Sterberg To Colonel Green
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