The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19

lllL E4 LlsII2A ~
had taken the officers for birds and the
regimental organization fur the nest.
He referred to recent publications. in the
local newspapers as instances of ''befoul-
pent." and paid a glowing tribute to the
press of New York. for Withholding
from the public anything outside of the
open trials, which might reflect on the
regiments of that city. while he scored
the press Of this State for publishing
articles which reflect on the New Jersey
National Guard, Insisting that the papers
seem to take a delight in printing any
thing that might hurt the regiments.
The brigadier-general concluded his
reading by the emphatic declaration that
this thing must stop-I won't have any
more of it," Then he promised that the
next article" that appears in that way
II will give the attention it deserves
In the course of the lesson the brigadier-
general read selections from the articles
of war. which forbiG officers from divulg-
ing. discussing or celebrating on any
happenings in the regiment, and is said to
have held out threats Of punishment to any
and all officers who dared tell the news
papers about %anything that goes on with
in the four walls. of this board ROOM
There being no further business before
the board. this meeting now stands adj
journed.'' said the brigadier-genera and
the offfcer-birds looked at zach other and
slowly left the nest, without another
chirrup.
If the brigadier- general was serious in
his threats as to what should be done to
those birds who dared to exert their
right of free speech as American citizens,
he will have n chance to give the atten-
ton it deserves to this article. Some of
the men at the meeting haVe red blood
that didn't become diluted by the heavy
rain last night and while going home had
this to say:
81 have the utmost respect for Major
ielect MacKie. but in justice to his OBJ
pcnent l must say that Captain Garfield
is better qualified for the position which
he was even refused a chance to stand a
candidate. l am no, of Captain Cam1eld's
religious belief, but people of his belief
stood shoulder to shoulder in their fight
for freedom and I am not one of that
measlv kline to allow religious differences
to warp my mind
"Let the brigadier-genernl, if he will,
and If he wants to be fair, examine the
reports of the various companies under
him and compare the report of Captain
Camield's company with that of other
captains
Let him find out whether or not If It
is not so that only last year Captain Mac
Kie's company was threatened with dis
bandment because of the member failing
to turn out at regimental and battalion
drills. Let him look into the efficiency of
these two companies and the reports in the
adjutant's office.
81 voted> for Captain MacKie at the in
formal affair, but when my eyes were
1 onppod and We fnld HINT I rapef xrotn
for Captain MacKie my American spirit
rebelled and | determined to vote accord
ing TO my convictions, and I would have
cast a ballot tonight for Garfield.
Il know of others who intended doing
the same l would have done, but we were
not given the chance, and while defeated,
Captain Garfield may we'll feel proud to
know hat the majority of the officers of
this regiment stand ready to greet him
as the major"
The brigadier-general need not be at all
surprised that other officers are talking
today on the public streets, and they make
no attempt to cloak their disgust at the
actions of the brigadier in treating them
like menials and debating to them who
shall and who shall not be their superiors.
1t is said the storm has only begun
in the First Regiment and First Brigade,
and wise military men know not where 1t
will end.
In order to be secure in ascertaining the
facts relative to the affair of last night an
EVENING STAR man started out ia
locate Brigadier-Generai Campbela and
after some searching the head of New
Jerseys guards was found in the rear of
a store at II Lafayette street. The gen
eral has 'just come ~ was the saluta-
ton given the reporter when he made an
inquiry from the man behind the counter
The general was precise as to learning the
name of his visitor before talking, and
when told seated himself and offered the
reporter a chair.
General began. the scribe. did you
lambast the local papers last night In your
little speech to the officers?'
Il did not was the reply, adding, par
don me for the short reply. but | don't
think am answerable to the press for my
actions"
"Well, general" continued the reporter,
will you give me what you said In your
little speech last night?"
II will not" came quickly. 'fWhat hap
pens within the four walls of an armory
is not for the public. 1t Ia secret.
whenever there is any regimental news
to be given OUT he added. pointing to
himself, II am the one to give 1t out.
When anything referring to the battalion
is for the public the adjutant is the proper
person to give it out. Anything referring
to a company command, for the public,
must be given out by the commandant Of
that company. so in that way the respon-
sibility can be placed. l have the kind
liest feeling for the press, and never make
any distinction
General, will you tell me what hap
pened last night at the election?" was
asked, but a negative shake of the head
and the answer. ~ will not was the gem
erals retort,
Not one word would the general say in
reference to the many rumors of what
had occurred at the election of. Captain
MacKie, and the reporter hoofed 1t out,
leaving the general sitting next TO a pot
stove.
RYAN CHOSEN SECOND