The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-07
The United states Marine Corps,

For the first time in its history the an
nual report of the Commandment of the
United States Marine Corps is made this
year by Major General, CHARLES HEY
WOOD. the senior officer of the corps.
having been promoted from Colonel
Commandment to Brgader- General Com
mandant in 1890. and to Major-Gcneral
Commandant this year, that his rank
might be equal To his command
For several months of the past year.
the Marine Corps was maintained at its
full strength Of 5000 men and 200 officers
the addition of $50 men authorized by the
Naval Appropriation bill this year had
not been completed when Gen. HEY
woOD'S report was finished on Sept. 25
last, To obtain men, recruiting offices
were opened in many places, and besides
the permanent offices in the larger cities,
fort y-four sub-stations have been main
tanned for longer or shorter periods OF
time
Gen. Haywood intends to keep officers
and men Of his corps in the Philippines
for not longer than two years and half
and since Jan, Of this year has brought
back II officers and 620 men who had been
there for that length Of time. The force
in the Philippines consists of brigade
Of 500 men. under command of Col
JAMES FoRNEY. L. S. NJ. G.. This is sta
toned at Cavite and near by, and has
been busy drilling for many months past
active field service having ended so far as
the marines are concerned. il is quar-
tered in wcll-built barracks.
Gen. Haywood urges the need Of gym
nasiums, amusement rooms and libraries
al marine posts, and asks for $25, 900 10
equip two or three posts at once. He
says:
I'd" In my opinion the value OF these Institutions
cannot he oNcrestimatcd having a tendency as
they do. to make the men more contentcd and com
Portable and more inclined to spend their leisure
hours n legitimate anus ementS and diversions
within the mits OF the post. instead OF going TO
saloons and questionable resorts outside is he.
| cvcd that by providing these places for rest and
recreation within the limits OF the post where the
men may indulge In various amusemen,s and
athletic exercises or have quiet places In which TO
read when they desire the number Of descrtions
viii be materially leSSened. In addition to the ad
vantages Just mentioned, the gymnasium will aid in
the development and maintenance OF an excellent
physique among the men. thus giving them greater
strength and endurance to perform the duties of
soldier"
A bill which did not become a law at
the late session Of Congress is approved
by Gen. Haywood, who urges the Navy
Department TO favor it, 1t provided for
Lar more enlisted men, and for A more
officers of the line and moro staff Off
Gers, Only one naval cadet was ap-
pointed to the Marine Corps this year,
and as moro officers are needed, it will
be necessary to get them from among
| the non-commissioned officers or from
civil life. Tho bill permits civilians to
be appointed
In the matter Of retirement the bill
supported by Gen. Haywood provides
! for the retirement with the next higher
rank of Marine officers who have served
in the Civil War; this privilege is given
to naval officers already. Excluding Gen.
Haywood. who now holds the highest
rank, it would affect only seven officers.
Provision is made in the bill for pro-