Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-26

Tien Tsin. These several bodies are widely
separated and show the extent of the pres
ent field Of action.
Gen. ChaGee to Command.
Brig. Gen. Adna r. Chaffee, United
States Volunteers, has been assigned to
duty in command of the military forces in
China. The selection was made several
days ago, but the fact was withheld from
the public until today. The information
was partially disclosed by Lieut.. Parker,
one of Gen. Chaffee's aids, in Chicago yes
terday. Gen. Corbin was much displeased
at Lieut.. Parker's action, exactly why he
did not say. but intimated that the young
officer had acted most indiscreetly, and as
result might be relieved from duty on
Gen. Chaffee's staff and sent back to his
regiment.
Gen. Chaffee is now in this city, and has
arranged to leave at once for San Fran
cisco. with a view to taking passage on the
transport Grant, which is scheduled to sail
from that port on the 1st proximo with
two squadrons of the 9th Cavalry and a
originally destined for the Philippines but
recent events in China have made it neces-
sary to change their destination to China,
where there is more urgent need of their
services AS has been already stated, the
Grant will proceed direct to NagaSaki.
omitting the usual transpacific stop at
Honolulu. and after coaling will continue
her journey to Chefoo and land her troops
assume direction of the military operations
of the United States troops.
Gen. ChaHee's Career.
The career of Gen. Chaffee has been ac-
tive and eventful, and his military expert
ence covers wide field. He was an active
and prominent participant in the war of
the rebellion. the Spanish war and various
important Indian campaigns. He is SOL
der through and through and has seen
service in every grade of the army, having
risen from the ranks to the grade of major
general Born in Ohio on April IA. 1872 he
entered the regular army as a private in
July, 1861, and served successfully as pri-
vate, sergeant and first sergeant, Company
X, 9Th Cavalry, to May II, 1861, when, be-
cause of especially brave and meritorious
services, he was commissioned second lieu
tenant. 9Th Cavalry. He was brevtted first
lieutenant July 8. 1863, ''fOr gallant and
meritorious services in the battle of Get
tysburg. Pa captain. March 81. 1863. 'for
gallant and meritoriouS services in the bat
tie of Dinwiddie Court House, Va major.
March Z, 1865. ''for gallant and efficient
services in engagements with the Comanche
Indians at Paint Creek Tex. March Z,
1865. and lieutenant colonel, February 27,
1880, 'for gallant services in leading cav
airy charge over rough and precipitous
bluffs held by the Indians on the Red river
of Texas, August 30, 1874. and gallant serv-
ices in action against the Indians at Big
Dry Wash. AriZ., July II, 1sS2.''
Services During Spanish War.
General Chaffee was appointed colonel OF
the Sth Cavalry May s, 1899. and about the
same time was made brigadier general CT
volunteers for service during the Spanish
war. He was promoted major general or
volunteers in July, 1888, and was honorably
discharged from that grade in April. 1899,
since which time he has he'd commission
as brisadier general of volunteers. Since
a n n off nf l-al
unteers he has comma nded a brigade and a
division of the 9TH Corps during the Cuban
campaign, and subsequently commanded
division in the 1st and in the 4th Army
Corps From December, 1898 until a few
months ago he served as chief of staff to
the governor general of Cuba and per-
formed the important duties falling to his
lot in a manner highly satisfactory to the
officials of the War Department. Recently
he has been on duty in the Office of the ad
jutant general in this city, but for several
weeks past has been visiting friends in
Connecticut.
Hero of FL Caney.
Gen. Chaffee had command of the troops
which captured Ell Caney, and practically
closed the Santiago fight. He has since
been known as the "hero of Ell Caney"
Gen. Lawton, In his report of the engage
n,ent of FL Caney, spoke of Gen. Chaffee as
follows: II consider Gen. Chaffee one of
the best practical soldiers in the army, and
recommend him for special distinction for
successfully charging the stone fort men
toned in this report, the capture of which
practically closed the battle"
Conference at the War Department.
General Chaffee was in conference at the
War Department today with the adjutant
general and the heads of the various supply
departments with view to his future needs
in the conduct of the military campaign in
China. Ii was arranged that the headquar-
ters of the troops in that country should
be established al Chefoo, which is the most
accessible and convenient point on the Chi
nese coast for the purpose. 1t was selected
because it is the most desirable base near
the scene OF present and probably future
operations 1t is but a short distance from
Nagasaki to Chefoo, and there will be but
comparatively little delay in the arrival
of General Chaffee on Chinese soil. 1t is
expected that he will establish his head
quarters at Chtfoo about the 1st of August
and that he will have at least one brigade
of troops of not less than 5000 men at his
command, the majority of which will be
withdrawn from the Philippines.
Ninth to Sail Tomorrow.
Adjutant General Corbin received cable
message from General Macarthur at Ma
Mia this morning as follows:
"MANILA. June 90. 1900.
"Adjutant General Washington. d. c.:
Ninth Infantry sails the 9th instant,
thoroughly equipped and well supplied with
everything.
"(Signed) MACARTHUR"
The War Department officials expressed
great satisfaction at this news, as it indi-
Gates that there will be no further delay in
the departure of military reinforcements
from Manila to China. General Corbin said
that the 9th Infantry, as organized for this
expedition, will be model regiment and
will compare favorably with any similar
organization sent by any of the other for
eign governments for the protection of their
interests in China. The 9th has been re-
cruited to its fullest possible limit of ,lO7
men and is provided with an ample supply
of machine guns, tents and complete field
equipment 1t goes to China prepared for
active field service and Is thoroughly equip
ped in the matter of transportation and
subsistence supplies for long campaign.
The regiment is commanded by Col. Lis
cum, one of the bravest and most discreet
officers in the army.
The trip from Manila to Taku will be
made on the transports Logan and Port
Albert, the latter carrying transportation
outfit and machine guns. The vessels will
proceed at their highest rate of speed and
are expected to reach the Chinese port by
next Monday or Tuesday.
No War, Says Minister Wu.
Mr. Wu, the Chinese minister, had no
news from the orient when Star reporter
called at the legation this morning. He in
quired whether the wires had brought any
press advices Of the situation In China and