The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-22
WANT HIM MADE A BROADER.
COL. TYSON's REGIMENT BACKING
HIM FOR 4 PROMOTION.

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Claimed the Services of the sixth
Regiment in Porto Rico, where
Respect Was Restored for Law,
Entities Him TO RecOgnitiOn-HiGh
Testimonial From Gen. GRANT,
Commanding District of san Juan.
Mastering officers at work.
Col. Laurence D. Tyson of the Sixth
Immune Regiment, is said 10 have ap-
piled to be mustered out of the volunteer
service as brigadier general From TIE
high endorsement he has received for et-
fcient service in Porto Rico, and the ef-
forts the regiment is making to have the
coloners services recognized in this man
ger. il seems there are favorable pros
poets Of the appointment being made.
Gen. Fred D. Grant, in command of the
district of San Juan. Porto Rico, has ac-
knowledged the services of the Sixth while
under his command, in a communica-
ton rejecting credit and distinction upon
the men. Before the regiment arrived
the lawlessness in Gen. Grants district
was seemingly irrepressible, but the strict
and systematic methods adopted by Cod.
Tyson served to restore peace and order.
LAS you and your regiment have left
my command" Gen. Grant says, "and
are to be mustered out of the United
States service, 1 feel that it is due you,
as commander of your regiment, and your
officers and soldiers, 10 acknowledge your
fIa In
Rico, which services I have valued and
appreciated from the day you came un-
der my command. No regiment could have
done better work, and few regulars could
have done as well as the Sixth Volunteer
Infantry.
II fully realized, IN assuming command
of the district Of San Juan" Gen. Grant
proceeds, 1.-THE turbulent and reckless
character of the people In the western
part of 1t, where from one to three cases
of arson and murder were occurring daily.
Your regiment was sent into this disturbed
region 10 relieve the troops who had been
there under a former district commander.
! gratefully acknowledge the promptness
and effectiveness of the work performed
by your regiment, which has resulted in
the quelling of all disturbances, and bring
ing about a gratifying and peaceful state
of affairs. In accomplishing this the regl-
ment has won the respect and admiration
of law-ablding and good citizens, among
whom you have resided, and also from
every point where the troops were sta
toned while here. The citizens here sent
me repeated petitions to use my infu-
ence to prevent an exchange Of troops
a most gratifying fact to me and which is
the most fattering Endorsement possible,
Of the high state of discipline. character
and discretion of the colonel, the line Off
GERS and the enlisted men Of the Sixth
Volunteer Infantry
Begging you to accept my grateful
thanks for the aid and cooperation OF
yourself and regiment in the good work
which has been accomplished in this dis
trict and with the highest respect for
yourself and all your regiment remain,
yours truly, Fred D. Grant
'Brigadier General Commanding
Speaking of the prospects of Col. Ty-
sons appointment as a brigadier general,
STAFF officer of the regiment said that the
men are anxious to see their colonel re-
cognized for the distinguished service he
has done in Porto Rico From the time
the, regiment went into the service Col.
Tyson has stood close to both officers and
men because of the unwavering manner in
which he has enforced regulations, and
the impartiality he has displayed on all oc-
casions in dealing with them. The men
are thoroughly impressed that
he is one OF them, which is largely
explained in the fact that sunset does not
see him retiring from camp to the parlors
of the hotels, but in constantly remain
ing with his regiment. While in Porto
Rico il is said. Col. Tyson was so thor
oughly in sympathy with his men that he
invariably arose at reveille, assuming a
pleasant but resolute look to cheer them
in their work
Before going into the volunteer army
Col. Tyson saw service in the regular
army. At the time he received his pres
ent commission he was commandant of
cadets at the University of Tennessee,
where he served for some time with credit
10 himself. Under his direction the milf
tary establishment of the university was
decidedly improved by the discipline and
military spirit he put into IT,
OF the 400 men Tennessee furnished
TO the volunteer army, none have been
recognized with an appointment such as
the Sixth Regiment expects Col. Tyson
10 get They believe this will strengthen
his chances of appointment, which
they say would be recognized by them
as a gracious recognition of the regi-
ments services.
The mastering out officers are now act
lively engaged in the work Preparations
are being made for the physical examina-
ton OF the men, which win probably moi
require great deal of time. The muster
ing out of a regiment requires the compia-
tion of all its records, which is the task
that win take up the most time. while
the musterng officers are getting ready fol-
their work, the men enjoy themselves Wis
iung the city, and have the reputation oil
being about the most orderly lot among tho
thousands who have recently been in Sa.
vannah.
HAVE NOT THROWN UP THE WORK