Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-04-01
Washington, March 30.-The militar.

Washington, March 30.-The military
court appointed TO inquire into General
Miles charges concerning the beef sup
piled to the army during the Spanish war
had former Commissary General Eagan
before it yesterday on recall, and also
heard the testimony of Rear Admiral
Stewart and Paymaster Colby of the
navy, and Major Black and Captain
Pomeroy. volunteer officers, who were
engaged in the comrnissary service ut
Ponce during General Miles Porto Rican
campaign. General Eagans' testimony
was not startling. He made frequent
reference during the giving of his tes-
timony to the numerous demands upon
his time during the war. making this
condition an explanation for not re-
membering details. Major Black and
Captain Pomcroy gave the details con-
corning the condition of the beef brought
to Porto Rico on the steamer Manitoba.
Captain Poneroy stated that of 2lCOO
pounds reccipted for at Ponce. 5000
pounds had been condemned. They also
detailed the objections made by the men
10 the roast canned beef. Major Black
told of Il conversation with General
Eagan in regard to the refrigerator beef
in which he quoted the latter as saying
with an oath that he would have com
PEELED the men to take the beef. Admiral
Stewart and Payliaster Colby testified
to the use of canned roast beef in the
navy.
Washington, March 3O--Some time
ago an cX-otticer of the British army
wrote to Secretary Hay regarding the
health of the troops in the Philippines
and making suggestions relative to the
preservation of the health of the COM
mand. He related the effect of hot
climates on the soldiers where the Brit
sh army had served, and indicated that
the troubles which had ovcrtakcn the
British army would be likely to come to
the americans. The letter was sent to
General Otis, and he has sent it back To
the war department with the following
endorsements:
Troops here soon become acquainted
with and accustomed to the climate.
The conditions prevailing. and the re-
suits of o'lr occupation, in SO far as the
health of The command is concerned, arc
not known to the writer of the commu-
nication. At present. as affairs are
somewhat critical military duty is ex-
acting. | think. howcver, that the
health of the command Will compare
favorably with the British troops in
India, there being only about or
percent on the sick report for all causes.
/ do not think it necessary to consider
the remarks of the writer further. The
condition of this command is sadly mis-
represented in the United States"
Washington. March 30-The following
was posted at the war department yes
terday: 'Recruiting for the regular
army is progressing most satisfactorily.
both in numbers and high lass of young
men offering. Returns received by the
adjutant general up to the close of yes
tcrday show the enlisted strength as
being over g., 1000, within less than 5000
Of the maximum, which. at the present
rate of enlistment, will be reached with
In 10 days.
Boston. March 30.--Adjutant General
Dalton has received telegram from
Lieutenant Colonel Weaver from Green
VILE. S. c.. that the Fifth Massachusetts,
l.. s. ", will arrive in Boston on Mon
day morning, and will parade before the
governor at the state house without
arms, and will turn over the colors of the
regiment. The regiment will then
march to the common, where the various
companies will be met by committees
sent from the several cities and towns
and escorted 10 the stations, where trains
will be taken for home
Washington, March 30.-The six ad-
Gitional mountain guns asked for by
General Otis Il short time ago are now
on their way to Manila. These guns are
o-pounders, and can be taken anywhere
that mules or men can go. General
Otis had eight of these guns, besides
four guns of the Astor battery. The
latter, however, are 12-pOunders, and
much heavier to handle.
Washington. March 3O.-In reply to an
inquiry from Adjutant General Corbin
asking whether General Otis had suf-
ticient supplies, and If not to state what
was wanted, the latter has sent mes
sage stating that supplies of all kinds
sufficient for immediate wants"
CURRENCY THE ISSUE.