Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21
MAJ. MAILER HERE
HE CALLS ON GEN. HAYWOOD OF
THE MARINE CORPS.
He Declines to Talk About His Elk
periences in the Philippines
Glad to Be Back.

mental strain that he must have been labor
ing under the past few months; man Of
medium size, clad in the khaki uniform of
the United States army his head having
we'll back on It'll a hat Of the rough rider
pattern. walked along New York avenue
this morning and entered the Bond build
ing.
1t was Major Littleton w. T. Waller of
| the Marine Corps. Major Walters name
has been heard often during the past few
months. Newspapers have a\yen his name
prominence. From what has been printed
by the press of the country. a part of 1t.
at least, one might be led to believe that
this same Major Waller was of a coarse,
phlegmatic temperament; butcher.
Far from 1t.
Here was.a man, after forty-two DAYS of
actual travel. being with his companies Of
men-men who had seen actual service and
plenty of tt-tired out from days of anxiety,
on his way from his hotel to call upon Gen.
Haywood. his real commander. at the lat
ter's office. There was that about his man
ner to carry the impression that he was
man who had represented his country, had
years of his life with his men In looking
after the interests of his country.
He Is a Sick Man.
Absolutely transformations was the man
ner of Major Waller. He is a sick man.
even his rugged constit ution. His manner
today was that of a man gladdened to be
back on soil that is his own. His face
frightened when the name of Norfolk was
mentioned. His loved ones are there. He
VIII go to them tonight after an absence
of long time.
Yes he said. II going home to-
night, and 1 confess that 1 am anxious to
be there. 1t has been a long time
Ihere was a suggestion of teardrop
serted itself at once. The tear was re-
PEELED.
In the headquarters of the United States
Marine Corps in the Bond building Major
Waller met Gen. Haywood 1t was an af-
fechonate greeting. Gen. Haywood thrust
out his hand and brought the major toward
him with a warmth that must have been
gratifying and which brought a smile to
Major Walters face
Il am glad to see you. major. l am glad
TO welcome you back to Washington" Gen.
Haywood said.
In the office were a number of old friends
OF MAJOR Waller. who had heard of his
arrival In Washington and who had gath
cred to greet him.
Maj. Waller responded heartily. He
claSped the hand of Gen. Haywood and
spoke to him. But what he said was hardly
audible. 1t was in whisper
MAJ. waller Is suffering with a cold that
may cost his life. Many man who has not
braVed the conditions of warfare would
consider himself fit hospital subject were
ne IN MAJ. walters condition
Will Not Talk.
rms man. who Is SO Well known because
OF his having administered the laws of war
uhder orders from superior, and who has
peen pictured to the world as a butcher, a
monster. is as tender hearted as a woman.
Maj. Waller an Evening Star reporter
asked. the public at large is interested in
knowing as to the truth of the alleged in
terV1ew with you Which was sent out from
California, IN which you were quoted in no
uncertain terms as to your opinion of the
conditions obtaining in the Philippines"
NJ have nothing to say at this time
Maj. Waller said. Il have not yet made
my report to my superior. 1 suppose that
any information that is necessary can be
obtained from the Secretary of the Navy
after have made my report"
The question of the killing and burning
! or Samar natives and the water cure
were brought to the attention of Mai Wal
Ter. he admitted that he had seen a great
| deal IN the press Of the country since his
| arrival at San Francisco, and he declared
with emphasis, yet with courtesy, that II
| was question he did not care to discuss
| until 1t might come out through the proper
| channels.
About His Court Martial.
Have you anything to say about your
court>martial?" he was asked
ne people OF the United States will
| readily understand that 1 am placed in
a very peculiar position" he replied. q
am military man; under the jurs-
diction Of military rules. 1t is not pleas
ant for a person to be court-martialed l
understand that 1 have been acquitted
That in itself If it be true, ought to pre-
vent public sentiment judging too harshly."
An effort was made to get Major Waller
to tell something of his experiences in
the Philippines, but this he steadfastly de-
cl1ned TO do, giving as his reasons therefor
that 1t would not be in keeping with the
established ethics of the department that
he is serving Major Waller spoke in the
highest terms Of the men.who served I'M
der him. He said they were in the main
the most patriotic and fearless men he had
ever served with.
Il am proud of my men, and the Amer:-
can people should be proud that such val
orous fellows were there to look after the
interests of the government" he said.
At the headquarters of the marine corps
Major Waller was accorded regal recep-
ton. Everybody was glad to see him, and
many were the words of CONNIE ndaton he
received for the work that he had done
under such adverse conditions in the Phil
ippines.
- A Sword to Be Presented Him.
Major Waller will leave Washington by
boat tonight for Norfolk. where the peo-
PIE VI HIS NATIVE city Will DE Sidu 10 see
him. Advices from there this afternoon
are that the city is In gala attire.
Major Waller first military service in
Norfolk in the early sixties as member
of the Light Artillery Blues. mag
nificent banquet will be rendered him, on
which occasion a handsome sword will be
presented by his friends. The preparations
have been made by the military Organiza-
lions and business men of the city.
Call at Navy Department.
Major Waller, accompanied by Brigadier
General Haywood commanding the Marine
Corps. called at the Navy Department
shortly after noon today and had short
but pleasant talk with Secretary Moody,
whom Major Waller had not met previous
ly. 1t was stated afterward that the con-
versation did not touch upon business mat
tiers. but was confined to an exchange of
pleasantries, the Secretary praising in gen.
erous terms the work of the marines in
the Philippines, and General Haywood add
ing few words in the same vein.