New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-26
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
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AZ JUN RUSSIAN ATSAfY.-General T. H Barry,
colonel John Van R. Hoff and Captain S. A
CONAN Of the United States army will leave New
Iork in a few days for Manchuria. They go with
special instructions from this government as to
te'r work as observers with the Russian troops in
'iie neld. The idea of sending General Barry was
P.OHpted by the authorities at st. Petersburg,
"here 1t was remarked that the United States had
seHt 70 inc Japanese army officer Of high rank
mayor General Arthur Macarthur. The officers who
now go out for service with the Russians expect
" continue in the field until the close of tha war,
'te end or which the experts do not discern in any
VI the recent events reported from the scene of
lotion General Barry will take a general survey
oh lhe situation and pay much attention to the
strategy Of the occasion. Colonel Hoff, who belongs
70 the medical department Of the army, VIII go
win special instructions from the surgeon general
- ~ VII carry on the work which Colonel Valery
A4aVard, now at Governors Island n. Y, attempted
by VtLtaeTtake and interrupted by his capture
ANN rHe Japanese at Moukden: It is desired by the
be obtained in regard to the work OF the medical
S SGrPs Of the Russans it believed that the Rus
fioI service is especially well equipped in that
The InaG qes9te common notion to the contrary
say our nedica1 So8hg IN 9ag G GT. 1 &, an
snd WIN give special attention the equipment
Of the Russians Ali Of these Officers have been
the WwSSsington for the last few days going over
fb OF the military information division to whom
ING representatives. IN Manchuria will make their
reports. With the party will be two interpreters.
SUPPLY FUNDS CUT DowN-The allowances
TOT the usual expenses for running the ex-
ecutive departments were ruthlessly cut by Con-
gresS at the last session, and it is now
found somewhat difficult to do the customary
amount Of printing and to buy the usual amount of
general supplies such stationery. It will be
necessary to draw other funds than those
OK the specific amounts set aside by Congress- else
the departments would be forced to close. In the
Nay ~ pepsTtment the fund for supplies to be used
,ost a month, and many times the value of the
other writing materials, without which business
which vroIa will be omitted, and among other re-
amount Of printed matter which comes from the
war and Navy departments each year In both
issued to the service These are likely to be cut
be regarded as Of importance. The annual reports
viii be reduced to minirnum and will not contain
people take any interest and which those who do
wlla be able TO examine to their hearts content
in Washington.
ANOTHER PAY DBCISTON.-The Controller of
the Treasury has rendered q decision in which he
holds that retired officersNof the army detailed to
colleges and similar institutions under the provs-
ions of the act Of November g. 1898 assigned to
active duty within the meaning of the act Of March
2, 1905. and entitled only to the rates Of pay
authorized by that act. The passed upon was
that Of Colonel John H. Calef who is duty
professor Of military science at the St Louis
cision Colonel Caies is entitled to receive the fun
pay and allowances OF a major on the active list
and not those of q colonel.
COLUMBIA TO SAIL SATURDAY.-The United
States cruiser Columbia. at Newport has received
orders TO sail at daylight Saturday morning.
ORDERS IssUED.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued
ARMY
Second Lieutenant JOSEPH / MMuLLEN 18th
C
geon detailed member board OF medical officers at
ana cR%a and for 9dmsi9S mqEy S3%asy
assistant surgeon " -'-'N'-"
Major HENRY J. GOLDMAN. from 9Th to 18th
Ma5qg AUGUSTUS C. SrcoMB from Sth to eth
Major THOMAS J. LEWIS from I'd to 18th Cavalry
Captain CHARLES s HAIGHT. from 4th to 9Th
Captain WILLIAM D. FORSYTH. from 18th to sth
captain JOHN ]. BLoN1FACR from 4th to "a
Captain WARREN DEAN. from 18th 10 nth Cavalry.
First LIEUTENANT . GEORGE A B. TRUMBO. from 18th
First lieutenant TAYLOR M. REAGAN. from 18th to
board at Fort Logan for examination for promotion
Captain JOSEPH I, DAVIDSON. quartermaster. from
Captain FRANK J. MORROW, 2ath Infantry detailed In
Hsrfs5nsTIeF PspqFpSHs 70 transport Sheridan.
is assigned to 18th Infantry, Vancouver Barracks
First Lieutenant a PRESLEY BFICE, artillery corps
First Lieutenant JOSEPH c. RICHTER Jr 9TH csa,.-
f saaS S S2aE 6SSq TSe
Second Lieutenant LEONARD w. PRUNTY, 9TH Cavalry,
to Hot Springs.
First Lieutenant FREDERICK w COLEMAN 1atb IN
fantry, before board Preside examination for
promotion
Captain LINCOLN c. ANDREWS. 18th Cavalry. from
Hot Springs, 10 proper station
First Lieutenant FRANK T. HOPKINS from 18th TO 9th
Battery field artillery.
Lieutenant JAMES p ROBINSON from 4th TO 14h
Battery field artillery.
Second Lieutenant MATHEW A. CROSS, from 9TH to
2Sd Battery. field artillery.
Second Lieutenant CHARLES g. BrAKET;Y from 2sd IN
4th Battery. field artillery.
Second Lieutenant DONALD c. CUBPIsoN from 9TH 70
Both Battery, field artillery.
Second lieutenant DONALD c. MCDONALD, from both
to 4th Battery. field artillery.
NAVY.
lieutenant F. BoUGETER to Bureau of Ordnance Navy
Department
Ensign W. ]. MOSES detached the Prairie: to the
Assistant Paynaaster j. N JORDAN detached the West
Virginia; TO Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts, Navy
Department.
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL vESsELS-The fol-
lowing movements Of vessels have been reported to
the Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
May 24-The Hercules and Unoas at Norfolk. the
Colorado Boston: the Nero at Newport News; the
Arethusa at Hampton Roads; the Dixie at San Juan:
the Truxtun at Guantanamo; the Detroit and the
Topeka at Monte Cristi.
May 26-Ths Brooklyn at navy yard. New-YoFk.
May 2-Ths Colorado Provnoetown for Boston, the
Narn Nnrfoll Nara DtNtaR