New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-25
ALGER AT MONTAUK.
THE SECRETARY MAKES A CAREFUL
INSPECTION OF THE CAMP.
EXISTING CONDITIONS-THE YALE
BRINGS MORE TROOPS.

Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point n. Y, Aug "a.
Secretary Of War Russell A. Alger arrived at
the Montauk station at II so this morning on
special train, made up Of engine. a day
coach and President Baldwin's private car.
which had been sent down TO Long Island City
yesterday for Mr.. Alger's special use
Mr. Alger accompanied by Colonel Heeker
and Major Hopkins. Few people were at the
station when the train arrived and the platform
was practically clear when Mr. Alger stepped
down from President Baldwn's car. He ad-
vanced with nquiring glances at the few who
stood back upon the platform. until his eye fell
/ upon Major Iutchins Of the Quartermasters
Department. Major Hutchins an old Mchi-
gan friend and Mr. Algor stepped forward and
/ cordially grasped his hand. AS he turned from
/ Major Hutchns. he met General Wheeler ad-
/ vancing up the platform. They too shook hands
| cordially. and General Wheeler said: Il am very
/ glad 10 have the pleasure Of seeing you here' MI
! Secretary
Il am very glad TO be here General Wheeler,
Mr. Alger responded. Then General Wheeler
introduced the members Of his staff, ana Dr.
Magruder the quarantine officer on the water.
was presented.
Il see you have been very busy here, DOCTOR,
Mr.. Ager said. grasped the doctors haho'
we have been. Mr.. Alger." replied the doc
tor. but we are getting well along With 1t now
There were no further introductions to oe
made and escorted by General Wheeler. Mr.
Alger walked down from the platform TO the
road. where a carriage was awaiting him y
troop OF the Sd Cavalry and Troop from the
/ % Cavalry were drawn up along the road. and
as Mr. AIger approached sabres were presented
and the trumpeters sounded salute Mr.. Ager
stopped took off his hat and bowed 10 the
troopers, and then, turning, entered his carriage
General Wheeler going 10 ride near the car
riage on horseback. but Mr.. Ager requested him
TO ride in the carriage. as he wished to talk with
/ him. Major Hutchins also got in the carriage
occupying the front seat and the carriage
rolled away detachment of Troop broke into
column and followed guard Of honor.
VISITING THE DETENTION HOSPITAL.
After luncheon at General Wheeler's head
quarters. Mr., Alger accompanied by General
Wheeler and Major Hopkins. rode over to the
detention hospital and visited each Of the sixty
tents there With Asslstant-Surgeon Cronin. He
/ spoke 10 each OF the men and expressed his deep
regret at finding them III. ard told them he
/ hoped they would soon be out again strong and
| we'll
Then he went over 10 the quarters ~ Com
| panies f and F of the 3ith Michigan. who
come mostly from the cities of Houghton and
! Iron Mountain. He shook hands with each OF
the men Of the two companies. and told them
he was proud Of the Michigan boys. Then hs.
! made little speech 10 them. and as he turned
10 60 he loudly appauded and cheered.
Mr. Ager next drove down toward The in-
fantry plain. and as they were passing the deep
well he requested the carriage to stop that he
might get out and have taste Of the water.
He drank a large glass OF 1t. and remarked ,nat
it seemed be Of pretty good quality. Then
he talked with the engineer few moments
about it's capacity and the pump and proceeded
on TO the camp of the 18th Regular Infantry.
the regiment which captured the colors at san
Juan.
Here he was received with all the military
honors the regiment could command. Every man
veil enough was paraded in the best clothes he
had on the right Of the line the band. and
in front Of the line stood Colonel A. p. Smith.
As the carriage containing Mr.. Ager and his
party drove into the camp limits, the band
struck up lively air. and arms were presented.
Mr. Ager descended from the carriage and.
taking off his hat. bowed his acknowledgements.
He walked to meet Colonel Smith. and
vas presented 70 his staff and chatted with
each
1nen Mr.. Alser lett the lotn camp
walked over to the 9th Infantry's camp. in
specting every tent and the company kitchens.
From there he went over 10 the camp Of the
ID Massachusetts,. where he was introduced 10
Colonel Clarke As he stood talking with the
Colonel he spied a sick soldier leaning against
his tent with a civilian talking to him. Mr..
Alger Immediately walked over and spoke to
him.
Are you feeling pretty sck?" he asked
Yes. sir. I am. rather do not feel at all
well"
He is quite sick sir" spoke up the civilian.
who was the young mans father. and do not
think he can set we'll very fast here. l have
been trying to get him furlough for several
days he go home to be taken care OF, but
| have not succeeded YET"
Mr. Alser turned. called an aid to him, and had
him write out a furlough which he himself
signed end handed the young Then he
went hack and resumed his conversation with
Colonel Clarke.
MAKING THE ROUNDS OF THE WARDS.
Bidding the Colonel good afternoon. the car
rage was again called and Mr. Alger was taken
over to the General Hospital Here he asked for
the chief surgeon. and Colonel Forwood came
out to meet him After greeting the Colonel. he
asked for Major Ira C. Brown Major Brown
stepped out from the doctors gathered around,
was introduced and with the Colonel and Major
on either side Of him Mr. Alger made the
rounds of the wards. asking particularly that a
full list OF men sick In the hospital be made out
for him. AS he proceeding down the broad
promenade. from which the wards open he met
Mrs Wilmerding the daughter OF ex-Secretary
Tracy. and Mrs Ruggles, who had come up from
Shlnnecock. He stopped to inquire about hos
pital affairs from them. They told him the hos
pitsl had had fresh bread to day and General
Acer replied that they should have it, and have
IL every daY for he was here 10 do all ne could