New-York tribune., 1904-09-20
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
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Washington. September 1s.
SCARCITY OF sOLDIERs-The military au-
thor1ties discussing question of whether or
not the three years of the enlisted man may
properly be extended to five years which was the
former enlisted term In lieu of this it is suggested
that at least the second or subsequent enlistment
shall be that period The reason for this is that
it would keep in the service soldiers of experience
although some officers say ii might discourage re-
enlistments The great trouble of the army to-
day, the authorities say. is that do remain
in the service. formerly the case. This is
difficult to understand. because the privileges are
greater and the opportunities for advancement
better than ever before. Yet In the old days a
soldier who had little hope of advancement beyond
the grade OF non-commissioned officer remained in
the army. with the hardship and peril of Indian
fighting and the isolation of duty the frontier.
The only explanation is that there is a great de-
mand for labor in all parts of the country. and
the man who is willing to work do better out
side the military service. Hard times would bring
into the army and navy increased number OF
valuable and experienced men The War Depart
ment contemplates amendment OF the regula-
tons. to lessen the seventies of the punish
ment for fraudulent enlistment where the offence
consists of concealing the fact of marriage before
enlistment. 1t has been suggested that the pun
shment under these circumstances is out Of proper
ton TO the infraction OF army rules. and II is pro-
posed reduce the punishment as to retain de-
sirahle in the service, Notwithstanding the
fact that they married II sometimes happens.
army officers say, that the best soldiers are those
who have wives to look after them or 10 provide
for. The objection to married soldiers is that in
especially in changes which involve travel beyond
seas and long periods of absence from home sta
considered and it Introduces an element likely to
give the authorities much trouble.
ADMIRAL CONVERSE ON DUTY.-Rear Ad-
rniraI George A Converse. Chief OF the Bureau Of
Navigation. was at the Navy Department again
leaV Of abS
Norwich Vt The admiral is greatly benefited by
his rest and will at once take up with the Secre-
;ary a number OF important questions. These In
Barker commander in chief OF the North Atlantic
station who retiTes neSt March: me reorganlza-
ment OF the battleship squadron in two divisions.
BROwNsON AT ANNAPOIIs-Captain Willard
H. Brownson. superintendent OF the Naval Acad-
emy. with his daughters. Mrs. Tooker, Of New
York and Miss Carolyn Brownson. arrived at An
napolis to-day after two months trip to Europe
Captain Brownson assumed his duties as supern-
tendent. relieving Commander Charles ]. Badger
commandant Of midshipmen. who has been acting
superintendent
CHADWICK SAILS FOR BRAZII.-The South
Atlantic Squadron. Rear Admiral Chadwick com- /
nanding. sailed from ST Helena to-day for Santos
Brazil
COGHL-AN TO SUCCEED RODGERs-Rear Ad-
miral Frederick Rodgers. Commandant OF the
Brooklyn Navy Yard will be placed tho retired
list on October 3. Rear Admiral Joseph r. Cogh-
Ian win succeed him in command OF the yard.
GENERAL BATEs'S REPORT.-Najor General
John c. Bates. commanding the Northern Division.
IN his annual report 10 the War Department. says
the experience OF many years is that great pub
lie advantage derived from the post schools for
enlisted men. and that they should be conducted
as night schools with permission for any soldier
10 attend who desires. General Bates urges So
rfous consideration Of tho question OF deserdons
which continue 20 be numerous He says that
inspection OF tho colleges. universities and otner
institutions OF learning within the limits or the
division where officers OF the army nave ,g, o@eh
detailed for duty shows that the amount or mn
tary instruction given varies greatly as does tho
Hrai Bates says that he officials at cach
schools should be Informed that the detail y an
inspections show that sufficient time and attention
are given 10 military instruction 10 insure sub I
stAnt4 results
ORDERS IssUED.-Tho following army and
navy orders have been issued.
ARMY.
Lieutenant Colonel WILLIAM W. woTHERsPooN. IAN /
Infantry. detailed member general stan corps VICE
Retirement Of Colonel JOHN r MeGrNNEss ordnance /
Captain ROBERT a BROWN from Troop II to c. 4th
Captain CECIL STEWART from Troop to H, 4th
Cavary.
CAPTAIN HENRY B. DIXON 9th Cavalry detailed TO Ill
vacancy in pay department.
Majors JEFFERSON r. KEAN and OGDEN RAFFERTY,:
az Ibirre.DtS annual meeting OF Association Mil
tary Surgeons OF United States at St Louis
Lieutenant JACOB NJ COWARD artillery eoTps |
2oth Company. coast arti4eTyi 20 uhGssgned St
ard report o artillery district OF Pensacola
Captain HENRY JERvEY, First Lieutenant EDWARD |
" MARKHAM and Second Lieutenant CliA AfI-t@S X !
army banding, &ew@York c4y. for examination for
promotion.
Major ALFRED s FROST retired to spTingheld assqme
FREDERIC Il. SARGENT. sth Infantry. who viii
Jon his company
Lieutenant T J. BOWERS 10 Naval Academy
Lieutenant II c POUNDSTONE. detached navy yard !
Neye-York. 10 general hospital. Hot Springs
Lieutenant J. X ROBSON. detached Naval Hospital |
New-Nork. home
Passed Assistant Surgeon H c. CURL detached the |
Boston. to Isthmfan Canal Commission
Acting Assistant Surgeon ". n MCDOWELL detached
naval recruiting station. Baltimore nome ana
await orders
Payrnaster ] BROOKS. detached Marblehead to
the Ohio.
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS-The fol- |
lowing movements of vessels have been reported |
10 the Navy Department
ARRIVED.
September 1.-THE Helena Canton; the Alexander
Cavite: the Pontiac ard the Hist AZ New York; !
the Leonidas. Port Royal: the Marcelus at
Lambert Point
September 1s-The Kearsarge. the Alabama. the |
Maine the Missouri, the Minneapolis ana the To- !
pe6a, at Tompkinsville: the FL Cano. at kiuklang
SAILED
September 1.-THE Arkansas. from Hampton Roads
for Crisneh
sound. the IToquois from Midway for Honolulu
WEDDING.