New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-21
WALDO MISSED MUSTER
COLONEL DYER VEXED.
Guard Discussing First Deputg's
"AbSence Without LeaUe."

There was great excitement at the armory
Of the 18th Regiment last night when IT became
known that Rhinelander Waldo. First Deputy
Police Commissioner. who is stil a lieutenant
in the regiment, practically defed the orders
directing him to be present for muster
Lieutenant Waldo. although he sent In his
resignation on the day he received his appoint
ment in the Police Department. Is stfr an officer
OF the National Guard. his resignation not hav-
ing been officially accepted. and until he is dis
charged he is liable for all military duty When
Lieutenant Waldo sent in his resignation he also
requested Colonel Dyer to grant him leave
until his resignation was accepted as he wanted
to devote all his time TO his new police duties
Colonel Dyer refused TO grant the leave. IL is
said as he thought Lieutenant Waldo so long
as he was In the city should drill with his COM
pany night a week until the annual inspec-
ton over.
Lieutenant Waldo was absent from drill de-
spite Colonel Dyer's refusal to grant him leave
The colonel, although an officer of kindly dis
position is strict disciplinarian. and last Mon
day night sent Lieutenant Waldo a special order.
directing that he report for duty with his COM
pany last night for the annual inspection and
muster. In addition to this order Colonel Dyer
wrote to General Bingham and told him that
his first deputy had been absent without leave
from his military duties. and requested that he
ter last night
When Colonel Dyer reached the armory last
night. little after o'clock he was almost
dumfounded TO find an order there from General
George Moore Smith. who commands the Firsc
Brigade. of which the 18th Is a part which
stated that Lieutenant Rhinelander Waldo had
been relieved from duty with the 18th Regiment
and had been detailed for temporary duty on
the staff OF General Smith. The order was is
sued by Colonel Thomas j. Donohue. as
sistant adjutant general of the First Brigade.
LIEUTENANTS LITTLE JOKER.
This order. of course. relieved Lieutenant
Waldo from ali responsibility from being pres
ent at the muster which ordered by the
Governor
Colonel Dyer at once called up General Smith
and asked him If he would rescind the order
This General Smith refused TO do.
The colonel next called up Adjutant General
Henry. I'm Albany. and. explaining the case,
asked that the resignation of Lieutenant Waldo
be held up pending official investigation to
see what steps could be taken In the matter.
This General Henry promised to do
General Smith. when asked last night why he
had issued the order detailing Lieutenant Waldo
his staff. said:
Lieutenant Waldo asked me to detail him on
my staff temporarily. and I did so. / know
nothing about any personal feeling between the
Lieutenant and Colonel Dyer. but having issued
the order told Colonel Dyer it would have to
stand unless ordered to revoke 1t by SUI
perior authority
Colonel Dyer. when asked for a statement.
said:
1t is true that Lieutenant Waldo has been
absent without leave from his duties in the
18th Regiment, and that / have received an
order from General Smith relieving him from
duty in my regiment / cannot. of course make
any comment as military regulations forbid IL.
What future steps, if any. shall take I cannot
tell now.
General Henry has promised 10 hold the leu
tenants resignation for the present. But IL he
can perform duty the staff of General Smith.
/ fail to why he could not have psraded
last night at the important inspection and
muster
A high officer of the Guard. who would not
allow his name to be used. said
/ do not think the action Of General Smith
helps the discipline of the Guard and I much
surprised at his action under the circumstances.
A friend of Lieutenant Waldo's said:
signs and requests leave pending the receipt OF
his discharge to grant it. Colonel Dyer. I'm not
doing so. treated MIR. Waldo with discOurtesy
neI and will undoubtedly win out. He should
being appointed to a civil position of such re-
sponsibility. and General Smith did right in
saving him from further humiliation.