Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-09-22
COLONEL LUND
RECEIVES REPORT
Mayor R. [. Hirst Gives Praise
And Also Some CTiti-
CismS.
THE UTAH NATIONAL GUARD.
Findings Not Very Favorable IN the
Case OF the First Battep-CaN.
alrymcn Not Old Enough,

Col H. NJ. H. Lund Is In receipt Of
copy Of the report Of Maj Robert l.,
llIrst Of the TWenty-nnth United
States infantry, on his inspection Of the
Utah National Guard, and furnished
through Adj. Gen. MAYORS Office from
the Nar department The report shows
the inspection was very thorough, and
the inspecting officer does not hesitate
TO give praise where he thinks II is de-
served, and condemnation I'm the same
way. In three Of the commands the
major and the military secretary at
Washington think administrative ac-
ton is necessary to bring them up 10 a
proper state Of efficiency. The field
stan and band Of the First infantry
are referred TO as satisfactory or
sanization. Company A tNephD-Men
desirable, rather jealous. fairly drilled,
and could be relied upon to turn out
veil in case of emergency. The Off
GERS We're attentive. Company b (Og-
deD-A very satisfactory appearing
guard organization. Officers and men
are Jealous and enthusiasts, and the
command would be very efficient and
reliable in event OF being called upon
for field duty. Ohicers were good drill
masters. Company G tSalt Lake,
The men presented a particularly salts
| factory appearance. II the officers main
train their present interest 1t will be-
come a reliable and efficient company.
Probably 20 per cent would respond TO
an emergency call. Company r (B0un-
tifuD-The men appeared well. They
would prove efficient and reliable In case
OF emergency, probably 30 per cent re-
spending. Company + (Manu)-But a
few men we're present In ranks, owing
to its being shesring time, and besides
repairs Of railroad washouts were IN
progress, The men present would indi-
cate the company is jealous, efficient.
reliable and well instructed. Probably
SO per cent would respond In emergency
calls IN the case of company II (Salt
, Lakel the inspection officer failed TO
| ind much interest, and thought 80 10
60 per cent might turn out on call.
THE CAVALRY TROOP.
In the matter OF the cavalry troop.
most Of the men were not OF sufficient
age nor up 10 the standard and the
inspector did not think the command OF
requisite reliability for a mounted or
| ganiZation In domestic disturbances.
The troop is mounted only In name and
the instruction given Indifferent. Prob
ably 70 10 20 per cent would respond 10
an emergency call.
In the case OF the First battery, the
report was not favorable 10 the or
ganization as Il existed then. but
since that time the battery has been
| recruited UP and made a very credit
able record IN the field. The inspector
apparently objects 10 storing the cam
non IN the basement Of the armOry
building whence II requires labor. time
and effort 70 get them onto the street.
There Is no space IN the basement 10
! maneuver a single piece by hand Ma
for Hirst continues: The apathy OF
the state authorities toward the guard
IN general Is particularly apparent In
THIS organization. II II Is the inten-
htion of the authorities 10 continue this
attitude Of indifference and absence Of
interest towards IFS guard. II would be
commendable 10 disband artillery or
CARNATIONS
PRAISE FOR SIGNAL CORPS.
The signal corps comes In FOR praise.
The officer says. The officers and
men impressed me as particularly IN
telhgent. jealous and efficient. and well
instructed. They would be useful, re-
liable and efficient II called upon. This
organization has enthusiasm and 20
per cent would respond TO emergency
call"
The hospital corps Is reported with
no enthusiasm. and no manifestation
of zeal or efficiency. Probably co per
cent would respond 20 an emergency
call. The inspection officer gives
list Of equipment found with the vaii-
Gus commands. and his comment there
on is not encouraging.
Military Secretary Ainsworth calls the
attention Of the adjutant general 10 the
number OF absontees az inspection, and
saws that over Is per cent Of the or
eanized strength was absent He asks
for an explanation. and what viii be
dome 10 secure q larger attendance IN
tho future. However. u II only falr
m sav FOR the guard. that the expert
ence AT the summer encampment with
Tho regulars has so revived the spirits
~ members ~ the guard that the IN
tercst is now reported much more sat