The herald., 1898-06-04
MILES ISSUES ORDERS
TO THE SOLDIERS UNDER HIS
COMMAND
AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM
Every Soldier Urged to Diligence and
Faithfulness in the Performance
Of His Duty
Associated Press Special Wire

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WASHINGTON, June S.-An order by
Major-General Miles, commanding the
army, urging upon officers and privates
that the faithful observance of the laws
ard regulations of the military branch Is
essential to the honor and efficiency of the
army was made public today. The order is
as follows:
"After a prolonged period Of peace our
army is once more called upon to engage
in war In the cause of justice and humanity.
To bring the military forces to the highest
state of efficiency and most speedily ac-
complish what is expected, should be the
earnest effort and call for the best ener-
giles Of all its members of whatever station.
The laws and regulations which govern mil
itary bodies in civilized countries have been
developed to their present perfection
through the experience of hundreds OF
years and the faithful observance Of those
laws and regulations is essential to the
honor and efficiency of the army.
"All authority should be exercised with
Lfrmness, equity and decorum on the part
of superiors. and should be respected by
implicit obedience and loyal support from
subordnates.
"Eyery officer of whatever grade will so
far as may be in his power, guard and pre-
serve the health and welfare of those under
his charge. He must labor diligently and
Sealously to perfect himself and his sub
ordinates in military drill, instruction and
discipline, and, above all, he must endeavor
by precept and example, to maintain the
highest character to foster and stimulate
that true soldierly spirit and patriotic de-
votion to duty which must characterize
an effective army. The Major-General
commanding confidently trusts that every
officer and soldier in the service of the re-
public, each in his proper sphere, will con-
tribute his most jealous efforts to the end
that the honor and character of the army
may be preserved untarnished and its best
efforts crowned with success.
This order is given upon day sacred
to the memory of the heroic dead whose
services and sacrifices afford us example
and inspiration and it is expected that all
will be fully impressed with the sacred
duty imposed upon the army by the gov
ernment Of our beloved country"
At Chickamauga
CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL MILL
TARY PARK, June "a two days re-
view and inspection of the first division of
the Third Army Corps was begun at s
o'clock this morning. General Fred Grant
was in command of the division, and 1000
men were in line. The inspection was con-
Quoted by General Breckenridge and Col
John Jacob Astor
The men showed at their best in the ex-
ercises this morning. In addition to the
review, a number of battle exercises were
gone through and some difficult maneu-
vers were executed. Both General Breck-
inridge and Colonel Astor express them
selves as pleased with the showing made
The inspection will be continued tomor-
row.
The seemingly well-founded report that
Chickamauga Is to be the camping ground
for 25OOO volunteers during the summer
has set the whole army to talking. The
officials refuse to discuss the report. Gen.
Brooke is now spending much time seek
ing additional available camping grounds,
and it is believed that he has been notified
that the number of his men will be doubled
Many excellent locations are being offered
and there would be no trouble in accom-
modating 100000 men if this number should
be sent. There are now Al, 900 soldiers al
the park and this number will be largely
increased during the next few days.
The hospital of the first division. first
Army Corps, has 60 patients, Of which 20
are i'll with measels. The men are isolated.
DIR. Thomas c. Clark has been appointed
to have charge of the hospital Of the sec
ond division of the First Corps. DR.. Clark
was taken from tht Twelfth Minnesota
Pneumonia is prevalent in the army to
extent, but none of the cases
are believed to be dangerous.
An order has been issued from Corps
Headquarters directing the Division Com
manders to appoint an officer in each regi-
ment to act as Judge Advocate and try all
offenses which do not come under the death
penalty.
Col. ]. S. Culver. commanding the Fifth
Illinois Volunteer Infantry regiment, has
been named by division commanders, Gen
Wilson to command the First Brigade of
the First Division, First Army Corps, sue
ceedng Col. Hunt of the First Ohio, who
has gone to Tampa The appointment is
effective at once. Col. Culver is now In
charge of the brigade.
Woods Rough Riders
TAMPA, Fla, June 3.-Colonel Woods
regiment of rough riders, officially known
as the First United States Volunteer Cav
ipto do