New-York tribune., 1907-09-27
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Vering Military Questions tndef
Consideration.
from The Tribune Bureau.
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AN UNSETTLED REGIMENT.-The ed Infant
~. the regular station of which is Madison bai-
racks. desires to return to that place after 0i0
ceremonies at Canton. O., this week, and a rec
omn.endation that effect has been made by inc
commanding officer Of the regiment. The Nal
Department officials tully appreciate the sltua-
ton and it is realized that The troops should De
afforded an opportunity to indulge in target prac-
tice before they prepare 70 so TO the Philippines
There are many things to be accomplished in the
few months remaining before they depart, such
drawing the extra clothing and obtaining ON
GERS fill the places of those absent on detached
duty. Tie command has had much difficulty IN
getting a place practise with its-guns. and II
was intended that the regiment should go TO
Camp Perry and the ranges occupied by the
competitors il the national match. 1t was pointed
out that this could be done easily while the resl-
mcnt in Ohio following the duty at canton
but Il may be necessary eventually to take the
command back to Annapolis and allow the soldiers
70 use the Naval Academy range. which Is not
altogether suitdA TO the purpose. The attempt to
conduct firing the marine corps range near
Norfolk failed account of the objections taken
legally. by residents Of the nsightorhood to the
presence of the troops. The jamestown eXposi-
ton authorities viii not listen to the withdrawal
Of the 23f Infantry from the camp at the expo
siticn. and any effort made in that direction Is
likely to be frustrated The regiment is destined
to remain at Norfolk until its services there are
no longer required by those most interested IN
retaining the military feature of the show
ORDERS IssUED.-The following orders have
been issued:
ARMY.
Captain CHARLES C. DWYER. paymaster. from Wash
medical os in 2da2p to B!e'ffn, pr int
structors, Major WILLIAM D. CROSBY and \ Ma9T 4a
ERICK F. Rt.sSEIi. and captain WALTER D
First "Lif Lieutenant 5 aRrI L. KEEsrrHG artillery
Second Lieutenant GERALD 9. BFtANT, 9th tavarS'
from FI[ iaySGT2Ta ' a nan to genera!
crung service. Columbus Barracks
NAVY.
l-ieuteHsn. Commander c. T JEWELL to Naval War
Iie1tenast Commando W v GILMER. TO charge Of
1Ia1fersn- commander " ANS. detached from navy
recruiting station PHILADELPHIA TO bureau OF equip
Ensign 4 z .coG-RT Ensign J. o GAWNE. SsiEn
ARR EnsisG gsisGei Cd from s0ifyS nay sa4d '' New
York to navy yard boston, o, ,,a5ica, school hos
ea6 pi}ni' ePFAR additional duty Lancaster
Assistant surgeon H. v COLE. detached from the
Assistant surgeon II y. MAY. 70 naval hospital Nor
Assistant 25T surgeon II a GARRISON detached from the
AssetaT, surgeon r HAYDEN detached the naval
As.s,aHt sa+' suTseon HIGGINS. detached from the
Assistant surgeon r SMITH detached from the naval
Assstslf Surgeon O. Z HUFFMAN detached from the
Act,nE ma 4ss9sant surgeon F " HouGH and Acting
Assistant surgeon /. ". MCGUIRE detached from
the naEel hosFF H95S se etac Srm ,he naval
hospital. Norfolk all TO naval medical school Wash
Payrnsster n II DUBOIS to special duty under Depart
Passed Assistant Fayn,aster Z. MNfILAN. detached
from the Pixie: home settle accounts and wa oTdeTs
nav pay OFF,, Washington: 70 the Dixie.