Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-30
TROOPS TO BE FURLOUGHED BE-
FORE MUSTERED OUT.
GET THIRTY AND SIXTY DAYS
LONGER TERM IS FOR THOSE WHO
SAW ACTUAL SERVICE.
All Troops Must Return to the Vari-
Gus State Rendezvous at the Ex-
pIratiOn of the Furlough
Period to he Mus
tered Out.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-At 11:S0 o'clock
tonight the appended general orders re-
lating to the mastering out of the volun-
teers and the granting of furloughs were
promulgated by Adjutant General Corbin-
To those officers and men who have served
beyond the limits of the United States
leaves of absence and furloughs for sixty
days will be granted, respectively. while to
those who have not served outside of the
country the leaves of absence and fur
loughs will be limited to thirty days.
Following is the text of the orders:
"First-The following additional instruc-
tions amendatory to those contained in
general orders No. 124. current series. from
this office. are published, for the informa-
ton and guidance of all concerned.
"Second-Except for the necessary guard
details. ETC., Of officers and men required
by paragraph 6. leaves of absence for sixty
days and furloughs for the same period will
be granted all officers and enlisted men Of
Organizations which have served beyond the
limits Of the United States, and thirty days
to officers and men of organizations which
have not served beyond the limits Of the
United States, when such organizations are
ordered to be mustered out of service.
"Third-Such leaves Of absence and fur
loughs will be granted to the commanding
officers, after organizations have arrived at
state rendezvous, all to take effect on one
date for thirty days. or sixty days, as the
case may be, and all officers and men must
without fail report at the rendezvous on
the thirtieth or sixtieth day thereafter.
Any officer or man failing to so report will
be considered and reported as a deserter.
unless prevented from doing so by sickness.
which must be satisfactorily explained by
the certificate of reputable physician.
"ENnrfh-RefOra organizations II.
ed furloughs, the preparations for muster
out. as required by general orders No. 12i.
current SERIES from this Office, will, in
view Of the foregoing. be carried out only
SO far as relates to the inspection and cor
rection Of records, inspection and transfer
son of property returns; the steps necessary
to secure certificates Of nno-indebtedness.
"Fifth-When possible, ali returns and pa
pers relating to the muster out Of organiza-
tions will be prepared during the period Of
"Sixth-Each commanding officer, prior to
the departure of his officers and men, will
make arrangements necessary to verify and
al Run operty pertaining to his
place the same under proper guard, detailed
from his command for the purpose. He will
notify the adjutant general Of the army of
his arrival at the rendezvous and the earii-
est possible moment. the date of expir alton
Of leaves and furloughs.
=, SeVentn-ln preparing muster out rolls,
the number of days while on furlough Will
Be stated under the heading on the roll.
Subsistence, number Of days and the
will change the heading. "for horses and
equipments to Communication for furlough
rations and credit each man at the rate
due and pay the same. The amount so
paid for communication of rations for the
pay department will be refunded from the
partment.
"Eighth-Mustering officers are empower
tanning to the muster out OF yoiunteers
Ninth-AS soon as practicable the usual
monthly pay rolls will be made out for Au-
military department in which the oreanizao
ton rendezvous is situated. Upon these
rolls alone can the officers and enlisted
men be paid prior to departure ON leave