New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-17
RULES FOR ENGINEERS.
NEW ORDERS ISSUED Ply THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrRrSI

rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrRrNEl
Washington Aug 1.-THE absorption ny the line
OF the Navy 81 the Engineer Corps and The virtual
termination Of the corpss existence. as contem-
plated by the Navy Personnel law enacted Al the
last session OF Congress. Is carried out In an I'M
nortaut general order issued by the Navy Depart
nent to-day officially marking the end OF the Ola
line and staff war. which was waged Tor t"e"H
years with such injury TO essential harmony ~
The sa-,ic. The terms OF the new order carry out
precisely the spirit OF the compromise between the
two factions which was reached at ABOUT
The end OF the war with Spain. a year ago
and hereafter every line officer Will be subject 70
engineering duty. although all the youHse' ms
neers NAV not be qualified for command IOI W.
vears tie final examinations Of engineers lot
command duty having been set for September %
1901 The new order which is numbered "a Is as
follows:
Tho attention Of all officers is directed 10 the notes
-la,irp % former engineer officers in the list and
station OF the commissioned and warrant oncets OF
the Navy OF the United States. The notes indicate
the duties and responsibility 4 the oHlcers CON
carned as defined by AN Act 10 Reorganize and IN
80 tho Efficiency OF the Personnel Of the Navy
sDd Marine Corps Of the United States" approved
March 3. 1899. &c.,
These former engineer officers above and nclud-
ing Commander Charles p. Howell are oy Jaw
qualified 10 perform engineer duty only ana on
shore only Those former engineer officers oelo"
Commander Charles p Howell down TO and includ-
ing Lieutenant James f. Palmer are 10 ptri4I m
engineer duty only at sea OF S on Of S line by
examination held pursuant 70 appGa'i on, me-
Time thew have so qualified. they will. upon attain
Ing the rank OF commander perform th-.nte, -
onlv on shore Those former engineer oncerrs' ~
Cinding and below Lieutenant Josiah 5 Mexican,
will perform line duty only nut are oo reQ1''eO ~
Tboss OF the former engineer officers VINO are
qualified for engineering duty only 90 no' Ser
performing the duties Of the line either on shore
r is the intention OF the Department TO DEAL
o4rcers so far as practicable. for the duties ~
the class which they belong a. anoVe -
Gated Commander ~ cniet cominarGqihE on
and Communicates OF shore stations Will not az.
the details established by the pepartment
and decisions are 10 guide them in rendering a.
cisions a. 10 succession TO command ana scope %
THOSE Of the former engineer officers from
r L. mes = Palmer both inclusive will when
afoat be detailed. so FAR as practicable as chIe.
cbief engineer II Is Furthermore the intention 81
the Department that commissioned oiLc'Is S ber
dutv in charge OF engine room watches The one nun
dred warrant machnists already appointed or f 70
Watch duty in the engine room and for genera , !
assistants 70 the engineer officers OF the Snip
in all that relates 10 the care OF machlnetS a.f
oerform such duty may be assigned TO mem r-
Routine duties IN connection VII WIN :, M ne ma
chinery boilers and mechanical appliances ma "a
the cleanliness OF oukheadS ana cOihpdi 'Iir'lt7
the engineer department will be assigned them ny
the senior engineer officer. . -
They shall stand regular engine room "atch III
not more than four watches While on dly as
engine room watch officers they shall De under tu'
siinarvison and subject the orders OF the en-
Ciueer officer on duty. and shall be governed ~!
The provisions OF Article rs. United States Navy
Regulations. 49,
The length OF their watch shall not exceed your
hours while the main engines are running anu
shall not exceed six hours AZ any time
They may. with the approval Of the captain. be
relieved from watch duty while The main engines
Z min 1-he 2
repairs or examinatio or other eXizency requires
their constant presence or attention.
They may. with the approval OF the captain. he
excused from watch from pipe down A. night
til all hands IN the morning. when the fires are
not lighted under the main boilers for steamng
purposes.
When the number ~ machinists on
board n for duty rs reduced below four chief ma
chinists or competent maChinists % lower rating
NAV he assigned 70 duty as engine room watch
| officers
All officers ~ the warrant officer branches,
whether commits stoned warranted will be as
signed 10 officers and quarters. Steps
have been taken n provide suitable additional
quarters FOR warrant officers
CHARLES n. ALLEN. Acting Secretary.