The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-22


general order announcing TO the arm!
the death OF Gen. Lawton has been is
sued from the War Department:
War Department.
Washington, Dec. 21, 1899
With deep regret the Secretary oi
War announces the death on the fielC
of battle of Henry w. Lawton, Major
General OF Volunteers and Colonel and
Inspector General of the regular army
On the 18th OF April 1861, three days
after President Lncoln's first call foI
volunteers i'm the war for the Union, al
the age of Is. he enlisted as a private
in the 9th Indiana Volunteers. He serv-
ed with his regiment in the field in the
Army of the Tennessee throughout
that war. and at It's close was mustered
out. at the age of 22, as Lieutenant
Colonel, after being brevetted Colonel
for gallant and meritorious service and
awarded medal of honor for distin-
guished gallantry.
He was commissioned 2d Lieutenant
in the regular army on the 2Sth OF July,
1866, and served in the infantry until
1869, then in the cavalry until 1888 and
thereafter as Inspector General until
the commencement OF the war with
Spain.
He was repeatedly commended in
general orders for vigilance and zeal,
AopibiAy OF DuTSuIt Tor
great skill, perseverance and gallantry
an services en- the frontier against hos
tile Indians
upon the declaration OF war with
Spain he was made Brigadier General.
and on the Sth OF July following Major
General OF Volunteers. HIS nomination
Tor Brigadier General of the regular
army was determined upon and was
ready 10 De sent TO the Senate upon
hA da nf =, IL
the I'd Division of the 5th Army corps
an the Cuban campaign, rendering dis
tlnguished service in the battles before
santiago, and subsequently commanded
dne Department of Santiago and the 4th
Army Corps.
On the 18th OF March, 1899, he assum-
eu command Of the First division of The
Elghth army corps i'm the Philippine isl
ands ana remained in command of this
DIVISION In practically continuous and
most eventful service I'm the field. until
NE fell on the 18th of December. 1899
pierced by an insurgent- bullet white
icdulng mis- troops near San Mateo on
tne island OF Luzon The swift and re-
sistiess movement Of his column I'M the
hio Grande and across the northern
boundary OF the plain OF central Luzon
which had just been completed. was the
cnief factor in the destruction OF the
insurgent power, and was the crownlnr
acnievement of his arduous life. He
feil In the fullness OF his powers. in tho
JOY or conflict, In the consciousness OF
assured victory.
he leaves to his comrades and his
country the memory and the example
OF dauntless courage, OF unsparing de-
votion to duty Of manly character and
OF nigh qualities Of command which
inspired his troops with his own in
don'table spirit.
The flag will be placed at half staff
and IL minute guns will be fired on the
cry military post and station on the
gay atter the receipt Of this order. and
worn for 80 DAYS. (Signed)
ELIHU ROOT
Secretary ot War.
BY command OF Maj Gen. Miles.
II. G.. CORBIN.
Adjutant-General.
GEN. OTIS TRIBUTE.
Manila. Dec. 22.--Speaking Of Gen.
Lawton Gen Otis said:
Il suspended the orders for the San
Mateo movement last Monday evening
on account OF the storm. Lawton came
from Malsjacan and personally urged
fl:at the expedition be allowed to pr,-
csed. He said the troops were already
advancing and he thought that storm
would not seriously interfere with tho
operations. ! finally concluded TO per-
mt him to go ahead
Gen Lawton's death Is an drrepar-
able loss. He was n man who would
always get there He was always
ready to adopt plans Ia meet whatever
obstacle ne encountered. He was reck-
les as To his personal safety. but was
unusually considerate of his men"
The death Of Gen. Lawton will not
delay the carrying out VI Gen. Otis
plans. The first work TO be undertaken
will be the opening Of ports I'm the
southern provinces. II is not intended
to make any special campaign i'm Ca
vlte province.
Manila. Dec. %. 1890 p. m.-General
Lawton's remains were placed i'm the
chapel In the Paco Cemetery this MORN
ing. Private services were held at the
residence and the body was carried TO
the cemetery by members OF the gen
erals stan and escorted by troops l. of
Tho Fourth Cavalry. Public services will
be held later.