The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-02
TWO BRlGADlERS NAMED
COlOnels Hare and Smith Nominated
by the President.
To Fiji the Two Remaining Vacan-
cies in That Rank in the Army
Hnre's Work I'm Luxon In Pursuit
of AEuinaldO - General MacAr-
thurs RecOmmend ndntion of Smith.

The President yesterday afternoon trans
Luther r. Hare and Col Jacob H. Smith
to be made brigader generals of volunteers
to fill the two remaining vacancies in that
rank. Both officers are in the Regular
Army, the former being a captain in the
Seventh Cavalry and the latter a colonel
of the Seventeenth Infantry. Their pro-
motion was made upon the recommendation
of General Macarthur. The work of Colo
mel Hare in conducting the operations in
the northern part of Luzon and particularly
in the pursuit of Aguinaldo, made him
very conspicuous, and some time ago he
was recommended for promotion. The rec
ommendation in regard to Colonel Smith
was first made last December in letter
from General Macarthur to General
Schwan. chief of General Otis staff.
In this letter General Macarthur says:
In view of the possibility of vacancies
in the grade of brigadier general of vol
unteers arising in this army in the near
future, / respectfully. but urgently rec
ommend Col. Jacob H. Smith, Seventeenth
Infantry, for appointment to any such
vacancy.
Since joining the division this officer
has rendered conspicuous and important
service. AS lieutenant colonel he COM
manded the Twelfth Infantry, in the bat
tie of August 9th, in front of San Fernan-
do, with marked skill. On August 10th,
with ten companies of the Twelfth In
fantry, and a platoon of Light Battery
E. First Artillery. under Lieutenant Ken
ley, he captured the town of Angeles by
direct assault in opposition to force
very much superior numerically.
In consequence of impracticable roads
and meager transportation it was impos-
sible to greatly increase the garrison of
Angeles for some time, but Colonel Smith
with the true soldierly spirit and inspir-
ing confidence, declared his ability to
hold the place with his relatively small
force and by his determination and good
judgment accomplished the purpose, al
though several times attacked and con-
stantly threatened by superior force.
Altogether the capture of Angeles by Col
onel Smith and the maintenance of his
command therein until the reconstruc-
tion of the railroad could be completed,
was one of the most brilliant episodes OF
the campaign on this line, the credit of
which must be exclusively given to Colo
mel Smith.
'In the movement from Angeles. which
commenced November 5th. Colonel Smith,
now promoted to the Seventeenth Infan-
try. commanded the right column and
fought decisive engagement at Maga-
lang. In subsequent operations against
Bamban, Colonel-Smith conducted the
fianking column, composed of infantry,
cavalry, and artillery, through Concep
cion, and thus contributed materially to
the forcing of that stronghold with very
small loss. ID
"In addition to, the foregoing services
in this division Colonel Smith came to this
army with a splendid record of service in
Cuba. especially for personal gallantry in
the assault on San Juan Hill
In the events above referred to- which
are within my knowledge. Colonel Smith
displayed becoming confidence and self
reliance. and practically exemplified all the
best qualifications for high command He
is Jealous in training his men, exacting
but not harsh, in discipline, careful ani
intelligent in administration. He has
earned the highest possible recognition by
his recent services. and his promotion at
this time would be fortunate by extending
his manifest efficiency to a wider field of
usefulness. If anything can be done by use
of the cable to increase the possibility of
favorable consideration in Washington I
would respectfully recommend such pro-
cedure"