, 1906-09-14
A VISIT TO
THE CAM
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ficiency, in order that Wyoming may
have no trouble in getting its allow
ances from the national government
and in order that in time of peace we
may be fully prepared for war.
Better Roads to Laramie,
Laramie will be greatly benefited
by a permanent maneuver camp at
this point 1t has done much toward
making the lives of the officers and
men more endurable this year, but can
do more in the future. Shorter and
better roads ought to be constructed.
A little money expended in this way
would return a hundred fold.
Breaking UP.
In another week Camp Instruction
will be a thing OF the past, so far as
this year is concerned. The Wyoming
troops will start for their homes Sat
urday and they are the last of the
militia companies t. receive instruc-
ton. The 18th infantry, under Colonel
Myer, will leave next Wednesday and
march direct to Fort Russell, where it
will take up quarters for another year.,
when it will take it's turn at the Phil
ippine assignment. Colonel Myer, by
the way, has a record without preced-
ent in the United States army. He be-
gan with the 18th infantry AZ years
ago as a private and is now its colonel.
Personal contact with the gentleman
reveals some of the reasons why this
persistent, constant promotion was
brought about. He is an ideal officer
and is loved by the entire United States
army. The 10th cavalry will march to
Douglas, Wyo., where is will remain
during the state fair and hen will
march to its post at Fort Robinson,
Neb. The 9Th cavalry will go to Mead,
South Dakota.
General Williams to Retire.
Next May General Williams, com
mander of the Department of Colorado
and who has been in command at Camp
Instruction during the maneuvers, will
have reached the age of retirement
and will withdraw from active service.
Just where he will locate he has not
as yet decided, but it will likely be
somewhere in the west, as he has form
ed a liking for that particular kind of
ozone that is free to all in the noun
tain regions of America. He also likes
the sport of hunting and fishing, which
can only be enjoyed to the fullest e.
tent west of the Missouri His retire
ment in May makes it certain that
some other general will be in command
during the maneuvers mex year.
Return Without Incident
Governor Brooks party reached
Cheyenne at 5 o'clock Wednesday ev-
ening, having had a most delightful
outing of two days. incidentally the
party also received much instruction
information that will be of value to
them during all their lives. 1t is the
purpose of Governor Brooks to do ev-
erything in his power to make of Camp
Instruction, Wyo., a permanent institu-
ton. He is decidedly of the opinion
that there is no better place at which
to conduct army maneuvers. In the
summer season from the first of July
to the first of September the climate is
ideal and the health of the troops at
this point cannot be beat. In referring
to the matter Of health, Captain Alex
ander, quartermaster of the 18th in
fantry, stated that during the recent
maneuvers less than one-half of
per cent were lila truly marvellous
record. For this reason, if for no 9th
er, Governor Brooks is of the opinion
that the Crow creek military reserve
is the best place, for next to military
instruction health is the paramount
consideration.