New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-01
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
fFrc:n The Trleune bureau

washington, Jan d.
TROOPS FOR ALASKA regiment of infantry
viii coon To sent TO stations in Alaska to replace
the Sd Infantry. which has been duty In that
territory. II desired have these troops taken
under contract by the route which goes through
Canadian territory which is more convenient than
other lines OF travel in addition TO which II is open
for a longer period each year. The question mas
arisen however, whether the Canadian authorities
will give permission for armed body represent
ing this government 10 pass through the dominion
There was some talk OF obtaining permission
through the State Department. but the proposition
which has more general favor is the award OF a
shall be responsible anu shall obtain the requisite
authority from Canada, and If II is not obtansple
destination without additional expense to the gov
eminent
TURBINE PROPITLSION.-Naval engineers are
still engaged in examining turbines. with a we"
10 determining whether that mechanism may take
the place Of the reciprocating engine. Inc poafu
of construction has this question before IT now
but doubt exists in the minds OF some of the ex-
perts whether II Will be entirely advantageous 10
make this departure from the usual engineering
continent OF course designers impressed
with the fact that the British Admiralty has de-
cded 10 install turbines on board the la.est " !,
81 EsgSh 10 80 SLOWLY lest there be some mistake
The engineering officers who are concerned with
plant in South brooklyn. where Curtis turbine is
On exhibition The mpreson ere8 e rs rs a dee
mined IN regard 70 eS , cons ih as =
not sufaciently conclusive and there will be fur
Their investigation Of the subject before the ques-
lion can be settled
COMFORT IN THE FIELD.-The army sub
sistence officers in the West engaged in making
the plans for a kitchen cart but they doubt the
wisdom OF constructing any such vehicle. There
are officers OF the army who believe that these So
called improvements may easily lead 10 such an
increase in the impedimeuta of a military column
as 20 seriously hamper the movements OF troops
-Ra vrgff arz-a IA H.
lshnent is not already weighing down its soldiers
with burdens which must be rejected on the march
and whether the array OF wagons. with the extra
equipment. surplus ammunition, hreess cookers
tontage and the recently adopted ntrenching outit.
Will not do harm than good. There is a dis
position some military quarters TO call halt
the so-called promotion OF the comfort of the
solaeE when he is n the field army eommissaTies
under arms in the neighborhood of the enemy,
either pursuer or pursued, VIII have or need
the luxuries Of the picnic camp. For this reason
IL felt that there should be conservative con
tions for making soldier life more bearable.
GASOLINE on WARSHIPS.-The prejudice
which has hitherto existed among naval engineers
against the gasolene launch is gradually disap-
pearing and this type OF motor is being Installed
on several boats which will he issued naval
ships. This mechanism is being made by a con-
tractor Jersey City and OF the launches will
gasolene as a fuel comes from the difficulty which
has hitherto existed in carrying what was regarded
as a dangerous material The advantages, how
ever are considered as Offsetting in great meas
uTe whatever menace may be attached TO carrying.
gasoene on board ship. II will be kept on deck.
and under such regulations amply protect the
ship from any accident
ORDERS IssUED.-The following orders have
been issued:
F1rs, Lieutenant ARTHUR y. PICKEL 18th Cavalry.
aefsed rsooTsE Of eEanns board at FST Eshsn
18Th Csvairy-
First lieutenant WARREN W. wHITEsIDE. 18th Cav
airy before board at Fort Ethan Allen for eKamina-
ton fer promotion.
lieutenant GARRISON NJ CASKEY. 25th Infantry.
aide de-osmp: before board at Fort Sam Houston for
examination for promotion.
First Lieutenant WALTER HARVEY. 10th Infantry.
tailed captain 18th Company, Philippine Scouts,
First Lieutenant Josiah . Minus. 2Oth Infantry.
Captain ARTHUR L. COSGEsR, 10Th Infantry.
Captain JAMES n. KEMPER. 70 ID Infantry.
Captain JOHN ". BARNES 25tA Infantry.
Captain ISAAC 4. sAXToN. 70 2sth Infantry.
Captain GEORGE p THORNE. 20 24th Infantry.
NAVY.
Captain J. A NORRIS. commissioned
lieutenant J. p J RYAN 20 the Raleigh
CIvn Engineer !. COX, detached Navy Department.
resignation accepted
MOVEMENTS OF WARsHIPs-The following
movements of vessels have been reported 10 the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
January so-Ths Tnsas at Pensacola Porter the
and the O Brien Port Royal
SAILED
san Juan: the Lebanon. from Boston for Lambert