New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-28

| tho neld or with troops in camp men in general
or transports at sea IN fact what " any com
! plants have been made in writing in reference TO
the issuing OF proper supplies or the periormhnce
| OIL INV .duty apperIaning TO the Mehlcai Depart
| Of the Department on April and what additional
or special legislation?
| QUESTIONS TO QUARTERMAsTER C GENERAL.
There also seventeen questions addressed
| to the Quartermaster General follows
ilIstI pom the declaration OF war was me Or
| ganiza ion and the regulations OF the De-
m"nr OF anch character as TO admit OF the prompt
Second-iow many officers belonged to the De
! laftmeit when war was declared, ana now many
tWth their ranl0 have been appointed IN the Foiun-
ter TI,, s6rYIce since that time? .,o no,ar..
Third-For an army Of what size was the Depart
| ing camp and garrison equipaec on Aprl !, SN!
to troops ami that previously ISSUED OF character
! suitable for use in tropical climate?
tfth-What amount of tentage was available
ana were the roops sent from garIson NE TO tne
| other quartermastor supplies necessary ior use IN
sixth-Nha1 steps were taken for fully supplying
/ and garrison cquipage and what amount Of ma
Of sasa np na A%rus g. @ ana "''
seventh-liow many public animals and hoy, now
max ss! wagons with harness were available o" NprD
EiEhth-what steps were taken for obtaining ad,
! they obtained and what number had been pur-
| chased ana issued by August 81. lS'Sf
| Ninth-What ARRANGEMENTS had been made Prev
| Gus to April l. 1898. for the rapid movement OF
| Tenth--What arrangements were made and how
many troops were actually moved by railroad and
! Eleventh-Were fun and complete arrangements
made FOR SUPPLYING the troops oPeratin,g IN Cn9s
! ing and with camp and garrison equipaeH and
9gG stores for armies operating !" the
| Twefth-How many and what vessels were pur;:
chased or chartered for transportation OF troops?
| II
properly arranged for the comfort OF me troops so
water for the of troops arranged in every case
and vas each and eyey yss1 nr
nounced satisfactory before troops were permitted
Thirteenth What arrangements were made for
the disembarkaiion OF troops when there was
'F ourteent tn sorcalied permanent camps
| were located for large force what arrangements
table water for the use Of ,roopsq Were ten, aoors
| furnished in any cases other than for hospitals
| II so. where and TO whom?
| Fffieenth-When troops were moved by rail for
for supply Of water? Were there any unnecessary
delays IN the movements OF troops from the campo
| Sixteenth-What II any complaints In writing
| have been received by the Quartermaster General
requisti5ns or Complaints OF any characicr IN ref
erence to the operations OF The Department In con-
| proper and necessary supplies the performance
| Of any duty apperaining 10 the Quartermasier's
seventeenth-what funds were at the command
ona e bSs Wrre on av nr by AUGUST H 81 i
/ under general or special legislation?
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT
| The information required Of the Subsistence
| Department is outlined follows
| First-What the organization OF the suesist
enCe De on nd Ap ba @ epg
| sergeants?
| Second-Wiat additions in number and rank Of
regular officers ard what number Of volunteer ON.
GERS appointed In the Subsistence Department
| between April and August 81?
the Subsistence Department prepared to fully cup;
ply with officers and the necessary field rations ana
Fourth-Between April !. 1895 and August 81;
with food an army OF 25O ono men serving in the nel1
and n 5 what the ed ration ana "n"'
| Fifth~What arrangements were made for supply,
the army in the Philippines, and OF what I'D the
aeqay consist IN zach hs ssa and those in
camps fully supplied at all times with proper food?
seyenthEwhat II any complaints in writing have
been received by the commissary- General in refer
| the lack OF food poor character Of food or com
paints Of any character whatever in reference -
s 6 e q is M
| Fighth--What funds were under the command ~
funds we're available by August 81 under general or
special legislation?
THE SUPPLY OF ORDNANCE.
| The Chief Of Ordnance ia asked to inform the
Commission concerning the details as 70 the
| organization Of the Department on April ]. the
request calling for full details concerning ar
senals guns mOrtars. ammunition. the question
| in each case specifying the information desired
| He Is also asked for information az 70 how
| many sets OF horse equipment for cavalry ana
| light artillery were ready at that time. and also
! as 10 how many knapsacks. haversacks. meat
| cans tin cups. knives forks and spoons were
/ thep
the same facts as to the equipment on August
al and TO state how any additional articles
were obtained. The following are the last two
| questions addressed To this official
IL ny S2fa az IN %T'R IN @a
ence 10 the prompt compliance with proper requisl,
~ he operations OF the Ordnance Department In
VIII on siege snd ed artillery
r,Hes equipments for infantry. artillery and cavalry
and anqrniton Of a. sder the control Of the
| r,enartnent on April l. 1893. and what additional
| funds were available ny August o. uh"rr seherai
| or special legsla ton?
TO THE ADJUTANT-G GENERAL.
The request to the AdIutant General calls for
| sneciac Information to the number Of vol
unteer troops for the war. including officers and
| man and as TO their distribution. Specific in
| formation is asked concerning the expeditions
| IN Santiago Porto Rico and the Philippines. the
| INQUIRIES in each OF these cases calling for tho
number Of regiments Of Regulars and of volnn-
teers with maximum number OF troops operating
| in each campaign. with tho organization of the
| command its commanding general. corps. di-
vision and brigade commanders the number Of
officers and enlisted men killed and wounded
| and the number who have died from wounds
| disease.
The Adjutant- General is also requested 10
/
| supply the following information: Location Of
| camps in the United States. by whom selected
| number Of regiments and number Of officers and
| enlisted men ~ Regulars and of volunteers ~
| rlxntlc - n..a..e arraac IL