New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
SOLDIERS TO BE AT PLAY.
A FINE MILITARY TOURNAMENT PROM
ISED IN THE MADISON
SQUARE GARDEN.

Again the soldiers are coming TO Madison Square
Garden The last week in March will be brilliant
in display. and the Military Athletic League
through it's fourth military tournament viii add
to the enjoyment of thousands OF people VINO VIII
welcome the soldiers and sailors with rounds OF
applause. The tournament has become fixture.
each year increasing in value and success us
hearty recognition by the Government, the aid
given it by detailing from all branches OF the
service and the benefit 70 the in their prepara-
ton for their appearance causes for congratula
ton TO Colonel Charles n. LuscOnb president OF
the league, and the associates and officers OF the
league and members OF the committees in charge
of the entertainment.
The promotion Of athletic sports in the National
Guard Naval Militia and the Army and Navy q
the United States is the groundwork upon Wiki
the league IS built. BY placing athletic equipnlsnI
at the several army posts and on the ships OF the
Navy. 1t gives to the men the means OF physical
training that the Government does not supply
The cost Of the tournament is large. but the sup
port given 1t by the public is NEST gratifying Ine
league is in good financial condition, and II IS
prompt and generous in all II does \ snort time
ago $50 was expended under the direction OF Rear
Admiral Philip for the benefit OF the Navy. part
going to the Sailors Rest IN Brooklyn. part 10 the
sailors on board the receiving ship Vermont and
part to the Marine Barracks at the Navy Yard An
expenditure OF $1,000 made in assisting the
athletic work Of the National Guard and Naval
Militia organizations In New-YOTk, and estimates
are now being received from manufacturers OK
few daTs RepoTts have been received from Captain
Harrison, Commanding at Fort Adams Newport;
Major Burbank, Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook; Major
Jackson. Fort Myer, Virginia; Captain LOm1a, Fort
Hamilton and Northumberland MacRea. at Fort
Wadsworth, specifying the equipment desired These
reports are in accordance with orders from te1eEaI
Merritt commanding the Department OF the EasI,
giving the direction in which money can be best
several posts.
MONEY FOR BRAVE FIGHTERS.
The men who took part in last years tournament
were substantially remembered by the league when
they sailed away for the Philippines; $50 was
tributed Light Battery F, 5th Artillery; $50 10
the battalion of the 18th Infantry. Governors
Island. and $3.50 was given to the Governors Isl
and Band in recognition OF its services
While the programme OF athletic competitions is
sued by Major W. A. Turpn, chairman OF the Athe
riy rival than viii givs hard Struggle for The prizes
the strength OF the tournament viii be rernarkabls
Luscombs requests tor The detailing of soldiers
have been received and last years superb showing
features being added Major T Bentley Mott. Ot
adjutant-generai Of the Department Of the East,
ment from the United States Military Academy at
West Point also troop from the Sd Cavalry, at
post commander at Governors Island had a cor
ference with Colonel LusCOmb concerning the 18TH
for an exhibition of battle exercises gsynnastc
driu reDresentatfon OF making and brea kirs- canp
posting guards. outpost duty and receiving and re-
polling night attacks Of the same character IS
practised in Cuoa, from which place they have
from Washington Barracks. Will make display
equal to the evOlutiOuS OF the 5th Artillery last
year. The First and Second Signal Corps viii also
be detailed and viii build towers striuE wires ard
perform other special signal service work They
will compete with each other. both corps working
In the ring at the same time.
NATIONAL. GUARD FEATURES
In the National Guard the % Battery. Major
David Wilson commanding, win give mounted pa
toon drills under Lieutenant Flanagan and the
famous dismounted Calling drill under command OF
Major Wilson. The 81 Battery. under Captain
Harry 5. RaSQUin. will make their first appearanes
at the tournament with their mounted GatliDg dill
General Miles viii be present and expresses him
self In enthusiasts terms in communication Of the
league General Merritt is In frequent conferences
with the committee The dates tor the reviews have
not yet been fixed. There VIII le four. 20 Gov
ernor Roosevelt. 20 General Miles, one 20 Adj
mraI Dewey and one TO General Merritt.