The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-05-04


itary necessity-and I know of. none
this work should not be performed by
troops. There appeared to be very great
dissatisfaction and just ground for COM
paint"
The more important observations and
recommendations of General Miles are a
follows:
The general condition Of the troops in
the archipelago was creditable to them
selves and to the country. The officers
and soldiers made a good appearance.
The effect of the climate is a most
serious detriment to the service The
men go there in perfect health and IN
the prime of manhood. but as a body
are seriously affected in the course ~
two or three years service. Very few
escape, bat the majority are deblhtated.
AS tn military stations. with bat few
exceptions. are very remote, and the
troops are required to be in communities
that are neither beneficial nor cOngenial
to them, the service is depressing, and.
to some extent. has a demoralizing eff
feet During nv visits to the garriSOnS
il so happened that | did not see a
single soldier under the influence of
liquor. As the result of my observations
it is my judgment that the discontinu-
ance of the liquor feature of the canteen
has been beneficial to the army Now
that the tempta ton has been removed
from the immediate presence or the
young men the NaFe less HkeIy 10 lIluuige
III the use of liquors.
1.-The number Of troops that will be
required to occupy the Philippine islands
Is stil predetermined. While it is claim
ed that the people are pacified. evidences
of hostility toward American sovereignty
are apparent The newspapers publish
ed in both Spanish and English contain
almost daily accounts of hosulties, dep
relations or disturbances Of the peace.
gainSt these armed bands the civil gov
iS
a force of about 5000 men
Troops CHARTERED in Converts.
II found a large proportion Of the
troops occupying church property. mon
asteroes, colleges and converts. This |
believe to be entirely wrong. and it
should be discontinued without delay
while the supplies have as a rule
been abundant and Of good quality there
is in my opinion. too much cold storage
meat used for the good of the troops. Its
constant use becomes very distasteful
and in the opinion of many eminent ply
sicians il is not the most healthy
General Miles SAYS the Philippines are
as defcnseless today as they were i've
vars ago. and renews his recommends
tion that at least one Stragetic position
be forfeited beyond the possibility OF
capture by any foreign feet or fleets.
In my journeys through the archipel-
ago [ was frequently appealed to to ald
fDa DGOnlP to OBTAIN a fDpC supply, bl
which they viii be in great need in the
near future. l do not think there is
today a people 50 sorely afflicted as the
eight millions Of Inhabitants Of this arnh-
ipelago. Pestilence has prevailed. having
been in some districts a serious scourge
resulting in the reported death of nearly
= 600 people, while it is estimated that
the number not reported IS fully as
large
General Niles recommended that trans
norris sbould he used 10 bring ont wheat
ana corn ana then used to bring carl
bous ANA cattle.
pon1iae &c fla Officers
"ePii70 u '''0
Portions OF the report Oh General MHes
WERE sent TO the different chiefs OF bt-
reaus ana replfes from several officers
49,. to,, ,roi,.ad
'' can.raI f;iIlesnis chief If envinecrs
ea,-s-
.,i,6,t N1ouila harbor or any other har-
l.or u, ,h@ ins,Ilar possessions; is not now
Gafandad IN. is not i'm process of defense.
T., h.,l,,,,s. l.on.,,pes has NOT 50 willed il.
40 c,,.,.,,ai a. Gainv surgeon general
80.
.,-rb, b,d effect Of +he climate on the
b.,altb nf the army is = simple fact. [
NM W. must consider THESE sick rates
e'i'il' 80 49,, ,,ri.,a ~ .,er,,nancy If fine
ti - o,,d ,ot evnert any very great
ll3'@,inntion for Inc future There should