New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-09
now NETWORK TROOPS FARE
ourrc1AL REPORT OF GENERAL CAR
ROLL TO GOVERNOR BLACK.
WELL EQUIPPED AND WELL rED-Goop CAM'S
AT ALGER AND THOMAS. But POOR
AT TAMPA.

Sof, VIII
70 make an investigation OF the condition OF '"'
S.w-York troops in Southern camps. ms morn
tnr handed TO the Governor the folIowns I'po ".
NNe """ Now-York July :, 1878
~, 1,r, : ploCk Governor and Com
Sir In Conformity with your instructions o. tune
T. have visited id1a, Os az tampa Fla and Camp
Thomas at ChicKamausa Ga, n nf The New.Yo1K
iqoeSs Stationed at those points In nus wUrk
was very ably sHFp tbr civil War whose expert
Poole V Snawedse Of TIC conditions prevailing
during that sSnicl FOUND wSnS q TROOPS and C. the
~ 16 sam under Colonel WEIGH and the Sd
sStn ny dor General hCftman, comfortably en-
Regimenl S xroyes Of small trees their tents being
pitched on side hills when ' of tb me-
s s1,s rainstorms. the excellent trenchinE and
dchng of the Gsmp S BIZ conditions as to camp
ground were observed IN me case o, SS ne Nm
heg, the 9th Regiment under Colonel Greene:
the 18th under oonel l:eonarH ana n, me I4'h'
"p Ht Tampa on The contrary the condtions Of
, NE under Colonel DUFFY. being situated IN a
particularly uncomloriaele 9osiion' ana the 20
ryamped for room the COMPENSATION IN ,nec case
being that they are upon ne nSnk OF Ske where
a, ali Of these camps | found the New York
troops equipped as to tentasS arms E ana c2hnS
rlied nv the National Government. exactly
and in every case they were fully and eNcenently
equipped Indeed II was a matter Of universal
S SOM 1roops went into active service in better
condition than those Of any State in the Union. pos
s s6IiE Was fully equal to that of the BAY
STATE Not only WAS this the general verdict and
,ec. Ot NETWORKS excellent equipment was "a
yGTsSy s gp0 Of War me an ny
erai corbn. II was also Nouched <or in specific
ana set terms by General Graham. at Camp Alger; I
BY General Randolph and General Carpenter. at
Tampa, and by General Brooke and General Sheri-
statement. it may not be amiss to note that the
troops from many OF the other States, notably
those from Missouri. Kansas. Tennessee. Indiana.
South Carolina North Carolina NeDraska. Mis-
without uniforms or equipment ot any sort ana
IN most cases absolutely without arms. In sew
Of the first rudiments Of military tactics For
weeks they mounted guard with sucks Tor suns. or.
manga, made fifteen obsolete rifles supply the
entire guard, the men relieving their comrades
were their entire stock in trade
SUPERIOR CONDITION OF NEWCOMERS.
These conditions. although they have been vastly
improved. exist 10 some extent to-day. and it is a
matter for just congratuaton TO our State au-
thorities that every Ncw-York soldier in camp is
aware OF the superiority OF his condition. glad
that he IS New-Yorker and grateful for the
attention and care when were exercised in placing
' As TO the food which is being supplied to the
troops and In regard to which there have been
minute investigation being present. Unexpectedly.
morning. midday and evening mess at the three
empRaticafy that the Government is issuing 10
the men rations which T pro9erly drawn and
Wien the camps were first established It Is ad-
rnitted all sides that these favorable conditions
did not exist. Indeed the exact reverse was the
fact The rations issued consisted entirely Of pork
ground coffee. The fact of the matter is that the
the United states Army. 10 use an Army oicers
expression; fell down; and fen down bady;~ The
most cases Regular Army officers of ADVANCED
Ianies each, were utterly unprepared for the mag
scores OF thousands OF men were congregated at
the great Southern camps At Camp Alger. at
Confusion worse COMPOUNDED" and men. TO
gether with other troops suffered possibly not
rever-varying diet OF far pork bareback and green
sasxr seaknsa nG' 10 be noted that much Of
this trouble was due TO The fact that many Of the
volunteer eommissary officers were unaware OF
tust what they might draw ~, from the Commissary
Department Of me Army The company eoHna no
ers were equally ignorant, and there was no one
70 instruct them in this most essential duty OF an
s Aynf o SRre S Of the 0R and
proper authorities at Washington directed with |
ability Of the American 10 adapt himself TO cir
oumstances. and not little because Of the ex- |
dered BY volunteer officers not tied down by Army
Iestrctons-n some cases men OF Iaf re anaps
extensive e7terprscs-these diiiculties nave nov /
can be said emphatcally, ard without fear Of sue
cessfu contradiction that II proper care IS taken
Piled with daily ration which Is not only health |
ill and siren thening bu; varied and palatable
WHAT DAILY RATIONs ARE
IN evidence Of this fact il may be said that with |
good MANAGEMENT there can be secured for each |
man every day y ounces of excellent fresh beef !
sls ounces Of bacon pound ounces fresh bread, |
Or IN lieu OF fresh bread, pound ounces of flour
end ls25 ounce OF baking powder. or pound Of !
hard bread. 2-5 ounces II beans % ounces Of
10 / So
onions or Il i ounces OF potatoes and 40 ounces
q canned toInajocs: 80 ounces Of coffee and |
70 ounces ounce, sugar or IT, cquiyeent in molasse;s
quantity Of vinegar pepper. salt. soap and candles
anG az Interval canned salmon. ,-
has proved is usefulness upon the tropical plains
northern climates thcro j. an arrangement by |
which the resimouial conm!ssary may make con- |
and fresh Tcr "E on[{ Hsg 9 and qfa n
purchased For instance ia the Sd New York Regi- |
viii be turned Over 70 the conrn,ssarv To- 5e d.
pe enqti Tor luxuri's at ther discretion 1t Is
tons. ana drawing such ra,ions. 10 reasonable |
s9 9 can COMPLAIN o. nl-trea,mcnt at the hands
seen that the of'-repeaicd story Of the issuance
o. tinsuftcieat raiions 10 the troops is utterly
r5 In 5e0 ggs. MIL M + is 70 he PaTieular RI
p,-- '.fl' r., tI0nSh 'Nr cN0rts OF me Rev. III.
tSfis' ne Pr Rre,1en' has been held up - an
rs & hed o c9Pdit Ioa soS SPs was
narucularly careful u my investigation Of this |
s'ments Gonfi: 80. both Major Poole and talk.
ns not only with tho commanding officers. but |
WIN the nor-commissioned officers and with |
WY MANY of the men and. without exception they
en- stated thar they came into the field better
o!uipped. better proNisiored. better armed. and |
.,leraHy an letter condition than any Of the |
,n'ops from other States with whom they came
~ contact Just how they are row faring in camp
Icy he learned from the following bills Of fare
terYed 70 them al camp Thomas on the days
Lamed " mp
Sloaday, June % Breakfast. Oatmeal with |
syrup bacon. bread. coffee.
Dinner. Bccf7ieak potatoes,
fffeG onions. bread and but
t'r coffee.
supper Irish stow. bread cof-
fee
TUESDAY June 2i-Breakfast: Rice with syrup. |