The times., 1898-08-30
VIII Obtain All Fhey Can
A REVISION OF ORDERS.
supplementary Instructions foI
HusteFinG Out


An important order bearing upon the
proposed general mus;er-out of volun-
teer soldiers was issued at a late hour last
night by Adjt. Gen. Corbin. and will be
promulgated today The order follows:
"Adjutant Generals Office.
Washington. Aug. .. 1898.
First, the following additional instruc-
tions amendatory OF those contained in
General Orders No. 124. current series
from this office, are published for the IN
formation and guidance Of all concerned:
Second, except for the necessary guard
details. etc. of officers and men required
by paragraph six. leaves of absence Tor
sixty days and furloughs for the same
period will be granted all officers and en-
listed men OF organizations which have
served beyond the limits of the United
States, and thirty days TO cfficsIs and men
OF organizati tions which have not served
beyond the limits of the United States,
when such organizations are ordered 10 be
mustered out of service.
Third. such leaves of absence and fur
loughs will be granted by the command
ing officers, after organizations have ar
rived al State rendezvous, all 10 take
effect on one date for thirty days. or six
" days. as the case may be, and all Of
dcers and men must without fail report
at the rendezvous on the thirtieth o= six
tieth day thereafter Amy officer or man
failing to so report will be considered
and reported as a deserter, unless pre-
vented from doing so by sickness. which
must be satisfactorily explained by the
certificate of reputable physician.
Fourth. before organizations are grant
ed furIougans the preparation for muster
out, as required by general orders No
E,Fa- s.ffa vr-fI
in view of the foregoing. be carried out
only so far as relates to the inspection
and correction of records. inspection and
transfer of such pubic property as may
no longer be required; the preparation
and comparison of property returns; the
steps necessary TO secure certificates OF
non-fndebtedness, and for the returns OF
all absentees. etc.
Fifth, when possible all returns and pa
pers relating to the muster-out of or
I ganizations will be prepared during tbs
period of furlough.
Sixth, each commanding officer, prior
/ to the departure of his officers and men
| Will make arrangements necessary Il
verify and protect all public property
pertaining 10 his command during til,
| period of absence. and place the same
under proper guard. detailed from hi:
command for the purpose He will notify
the adjutant general of the army of hi:
| arrival at rendezvous and at the earlies
/ possible moment the date of expiration!
of leaves and furloughs.
Seventh. in preparing muster-out
| rolls, the number of days while
| on furlouSh will be stated under
| the heading on the roll, 'Subsist.
| enee. number of Gays and the
| paynaster. in the pay account on tbs
| roll will change the heading for horses
| and equipments 10 Communication for fur
| Tough rations. and credit each man at
| the rate of s5 cents per day for the num-
| Der of days due and pay the same. The
| amount so paid for Communication of sa-
| tions for the pay department will be re-
| funded from the appropriation made for
| the subsistence department
| Eighth mastering officers are empow-
| cred TO administer oarhs in all matters
| pertaining to the muster-out of voIun-
! teerS.
| Ninth, As soon as practicable the usu-
| al monthly pay rolls will be made out for
| August and sent to the chief paymaster OF
| thte military department in which the or
| ganization's rendezvous is situated. Upon
| these rolls alone can the officers and en-
| listed men be paid prior to departure or
! leave or furlough.
''By order of the Secretary of War
III c. CORBIN. Adjt. Gen"