Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-21
FINE CHANCE FOR POLITICAL FkyoRITts
Gives the Governor an Opportunity to
Boost Some of His Pets and Let
Them Draw Increased
Travel Pay.

LINCOLN. June 2o.-(special.)-At the
governors once today was received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Colonel Multord OF
the First Nebraska:
MANILA, June 2o.-To Governor. Lincoln,
Neb: Cotton ordered discharged, Manila.
Would ike all vacancies flied before sail
ing. 22d. NULFORD.
The adjutant general is in communication
with the governoe advising as to the Course
to be taken in accordance with Co onel Null
ford's request.
Cotton is lieutenant coIoael Of the regi-
ment and It is presumed be desires to re-
main in Manila. By this ituation Major
Frank Eager. the senior major. is IeIt in
line for promotion to the lieutenant sol
onelcy and Major Wailzce Taylor. the junior
major, would then become senior major.
Captain Herpolsheirner OF Lincoln is now
the ranking captain.
May Promote Political Favorites.
II is quietly reported this evening that the
cable message from Manila also contained
the Information that Colonel Cotton had re-
ceived his discharge and that vacancy now
exists in the command OF the regiment Il
is certain that one part OF the message was
withheld from the pubic and that a great
part OF the afternoon was spent in trying to
locate Governor Poyuter, who is OF on a
junket TO Illinois.
There is a natural desire to I'll the va
cancy and announce the other promotions
before the regiment leaves the Philippines,
as It would make a material difference N
the rank OF some OF the officers and in their
travel pay. II would also give the state ad-
ministration a chance TO shove forward some
more political tavorites to enjoy an ad-
vanced rank during the voyage across the
Pacifc
II promotions are 10 be ordered before the
regiment sails for home, the question arises
as to whether the governor. being absent
from the state. will have power TO issue
such an order. II may be that the lieutenant
governor wili sign the formal order and that
the hurried messages sent after the gov
ernor are only 10 learn his wishes
As TO yruseI- Pay.
The cablegram from Colonel MuIford did
not state whether any portion OF the regi-
ment would be left behind. Several Of the
Nebraska soldiers have been detailed with
other regiments and there is some question
as TO whether these men will be allowed TO
accompany their comrades home. All mem
bers Of the regiment viii be allowed travel
pay from San Francisco on basis OF one
days pay for each twenty miles AS the
distance from the coast 10 Omaha or Lin
colin is about 1850 miles the enlisted men
will receive about SIS each and the officers
more in proportion. The colonel OF the
regiment will be allowed approximately
81, 400 for the trip; captains 800. FIRST lieu
tenants $500 and second ueutenants $500
Oficers and soldiers are supposed TO be able
TO travel t-snty miles per day By foot.
When the men are mustered out they have
the privilege OF walking back TO Nebraska
or paying their railroad fare and saving the
difference. Naturally the men chose the
latter course. II colonel Of a regiment is
mustered out az Manila be receives nearly
5000.
Anxious About His Son.
Hon. W. H Russell today iiled the follow
ing communication with Adjutant General
Barry, to be referred to Governor Poynter:
Hon. W A. Poynter. Governor: Dear
sir-Ny son. Dhil W. Russell, a lieutenant
IN the First Nebraska volunteers now sery-
ing in the Philippines, for some months
past has been serving on the STATS Of
Brigadier Generals Otis and Wheaton. He
has made several efforts TO be sent back to
his regiment for duty. but has been unable
TO obtain an order 10 that effect. ] am quite
fearful that the First Nebraska may be
sent home and he left behind. II seems 10
me that IL would be a great injustice to
leave this boy in the Philippines after the
regiment has been ordered home for muster
out He enlisted as private in this state
has served faithfully In various capacities
10 which he has been assigned 10 duty, has
never been of duty for single day and !
respectfully urge that you use such means
as may seem wise and proper 10 secure his
return home with his regiment. Very re-
WI. RUSSELL
Adviees Eagerly Awaited.
WASHINGTON, June 20-(Speeial Tele-
gram. )-Adyices as TO the sailing OF the
Hancock and the Sheridan from Manila
carrying Nebraska, Utah and Pennsylvania
troops, are expected tonight by War de-
partment ofneials-
I'VE have waited all day for some word
from General otis as 10 the emhArkation
and sailing OF the First Nebraska troops.
but nothing has been received up TO 6
o'clock" said leading Official OF the ad-
jutant generals ofhee tonight. Il have no
doubt. however. but a ezblegram will be
received some time tonight indicating tha,
the fighting First Nebraska has sailed away
from the island o. Luzon.'
Assistant Secretary OF War Meiklejohn
was seen late tonight but had nothing 10
communleate except 10 eorroborate the state
ment of the ofhelal In the adiutant gen
erals once that news might be expected
at any Iime and he hoped TO be able 20 give
something definite to the press tomorrow
mo one feels the situation more keenly
than / do" said Mr.. Meiklejohn, "snd my
whole thought is for the brave boys from
my home state that they may have good
sailing and touch their native shores no,
later than July s5.
"A splendid camp has been provided IL
San Francisco for their reception, and
anticipate every member OF the First Ne
brAskz will be made the hero he deserves
20 be made for the regiments remarkable
work under q tro2ie sky"
Marcus DAILY Removes 10 Denver.