The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-07-30
Rumored Stone Will Re-
Iieve Goblin.
HE SNUBBED MILLER
Each General Gave the Other
the Stony Stare at Mt. Gret-
ma, Pa.--Governor Was
Present.

Camp Magee, Mt. Gretna, July 26.-
There was q well-defined rumor hero
last night, though 1t lacked confirms
ton that Lieutenant Governor j. r.
8. Goblin will be relieved as comman.
der of the Third brigade unless no
retreats from his position Of ignor-
ing entirely his superior officer. Ma.
Jor General Charles Miller, comman-
der of the national guard Of Pennsyl-
yania.
Gobin's snub to his superior was
the chief topic Of discussion Thurs
day around division headquarters. and
1t was said that should he continue
his discourtesy to General Miller.
Governor Stone will. in order to put
an end to the disgraceful squabble.
relieve General Goblin Of his com.
mand. This rumor is partly based on
the theory that the law provides for
five brigadier generals. while at pres
ent there are only three. Goblin. Schall
and Wiley. Governor Stone is re-
ported, In view Of this. to have dc.
cided to name the two additional
brigadiers. one Of whom would sue.
seed General Goblin.
Mt. Gretpa, Pa, July 26.-The meet.
ing of Major General Miller and Brig
adler General Goblin at Camp Magee
Thursday was noticeably frigid, as
neither of the officers showed any In
clination to recognize the other. Ar
ticle 420 Of the army regulations says
visiting officer, II he Ia of higher
rank than the commander of the post.
must send his card and then the post
commander will pay him an official
visit
Generals Snubbed Each Other.
General Miller sent no card and
General Goblin did not visit him.
When the governor came into camp
with Mrs. Stone. General Goblin and
his staff were at the train to meet
them. The governors troop acted as
escort and the battery fired the GUS
tomary salute. When the carriage
containing the governor arrived at
headquarters the governor alighted
and stood under the tent fly. General
Miller was on his left and General
Goblin had dismounted and stood close
by talking to some of the division Of
fcers. There was not the slightest
sign of any exchange Of courtesy be-
tween the two generals. although
they were within three feet of each
other A ride through camp was de-
cided upon and Governor Stone. Cen
eral Miller, General Goblin and Col.
onel Elliott occupied seats in the car.
riage General Goblin faced General
Miller and Colonel Elliott sat oppo-
site the governor, The two generals
did not exchange word.
General Goblin Thursday said hs
had paid to General Miller all tho
courtesy that the regulations re.
quired. and beyond that he would not
go.
THE only word" said he, that /
have received from General Miller Is
an insulting interview that he gave
out to newspaper yesterday. Hs
gave me no time to do anything. but
took 1t for granted that his welcome
here would not be warm one am
perfectly right in my position and tho
general might study his rules and
regulations little"
Said Goblin Was Notified.
When General Miller's attention
was called to the army rule calling
for the sending of q card, he replied
that the commander OF the brigade
had been properly notified of his com
ing. Asked whether he had the right
to order a review Of the brigade be.
fore him. the general referred the
question to Adjutant General Stewart,
and he in return referred it back to
the major general. Neither would an
swer the question.