The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-09-28

made for the Decentralization OF troops
when there was possibility Of IL be-
ing done outside Of a harbor.
Fourteen When so-caled perna-
nent camps were located for large
force. what arrangements were made
for a FUN and c0mpiete supply OF por-
table water for use Of troops. Were
tent floors furnished in any cases 9TH
er than FOR hospitals, Il SO, where and
to whom.
"Fifteen--When troops We're moved
by rail FOR long distances were there
any arrangements made for supply Of
water We're there any unnecessary
delays in the movements Of troops
from the camps established on the re-
turn Of the army from cuba.
"Sixteen-What. If any complaints in
writing have been received by the
quartermaster general in reference to
the prompt compliance with proper
acquisitions or complaints of any cha
racter In reference to the operation Of
the department in connection with the
movement of troops, the Issuing Of
proper and necessary supplies or the
performance Of any duty appertainlng
to the quartermaster department.
"Seventeenth-Wh funds were at
the command Of the department April
]. 1898. and what additional funds We're
available August 81, 1898, under gem
eral or special legislation.
OTHER IMPORTATION ASKED.
The chief of the ordnance depart
ment is asked TO inform the commits
sion. concerning the details as to the
organization Of the department Of APP
I'll l. last. The request calling FOR fun
details concerning arsenals. guns. NOR
tars ammunition, the questions in
each case specifying the Information
desired. The chief of the ordnance de-
paWment Is also asked for Information
as TO how many set of horse equip
ment for cavalry and light artillery
We're ready at that time, as he is also
90 to how many knapsacks, haver-
sacks. meal cans. tin cans. forks and
spoons were then available. He is re-
quested to give the same facts as TO
equipment on the thirty first OF Au-
gust and to state how many addition
al articles We're obtained. The follow
ing are the last two OF the questions
addressed TO this official
"Fgfth-What. if any. Complaints in
writing have been received by the
chief Of ordnance in reference to the
prompt compliance with proper requi-
sitions on complaints Of any charac-
ter in reference to the operations OF
the ordnance committee ina connection
with furnishing necessary armament
for permanent defenses or siege and
field. an lery rifles equipments for
infantry, artillery and cavM@y. and
ammunition of All kinds
'SiNth--What funds were under the
control Of the department April !. 1898
/ and what additional funds were avail
able by August n, under general or
special legislation.
REGARDING EXPEDITIONS.
The request of the adjutant general
calls for specific information ae to tho
number OF volunteer troops for the war
including officers and men, and as 10
their distribution Specific nforma ton
is asked concerning the expeditions
To Santiago. Porto Rico and the Phil
| ippines. the Inquiries In each Of these
! cases calling for the number Of regi-
ments of regulars and of volunteers.
with maximum number of troops op-
Grating In each campaign specified
with the organization Of the command
| It's commanding general corps. diNi-
/ sion and brigade commands. the num-
| Der of officers and enlisted men killed
and wounded, ana the number who
/ have died from wounds or disease
The adiutant general Is also repues
| ted TO supply the following informa
i tion:
CONCERNING CAMPS.