Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-23
Capt. E. S. Wright Reprimanded.

Capt. E. S. Wright Reprimanded.
Capt Edmund s. Wright; 1st Cavalry. was
convicted by court-martial at Fort Logan.
| Col, of conduct to the prejudice of good
| order and military discipline in falling to
promptly answer official communications
and sentenced OF be reprimanded
| In approving the action of the court-mar-
tial. Brig. Gen. Thomas, commanding the
! Department of Colorado, said:
"A careful review of the record reveals
only too clearly the necessity for the ex-
ercse of disciplinary measures IN the case
of this officer 1t is shown that Capt.
Wright has been not only careless and neg
ligent in the performance of his official
duties, but that he has manifested disre-
gard of the regulations and the orders and
instructions of his military superors that
borders dangerously near 10 violation of
the twenty-first article Ui war, and which
is ineXcusabe and most reprehensible. That
it was shown that Capt Wright has had
more than twenty years service and has
therefore in other respects enjoyed an envi-
able reputation in the service, only makes
his offense the more garing. Such neglect
of official duties might be expected or a
young officer just entering the service, but
it is surprising and unlocked for on the
part of an officer of experience and long
service. 1t is deeply regretted that the
shield of Capt Wrght's reputation has
been furnished by this derection in ~the
discharge of his duties. and 1t Is hoped
that the discipline which has been neces-
sary will serve to preclude a repetition of
the offense in the future
Privileges of Militia officers.
By direction of the Secretary of War, gen.
eral orders of August H. 1905 have been
amended so to read as follows: Militia
officers desiring to attend the school must
be nominated to the Secretary of War by
the governors of their respective states and
territories, and by the commanding general,
District of Columbia militia. and the nomi-
nation must in each case be accompanied
by an affidavit of the nominee. stating his
age, citizenship. the medical school from
which he received his degree, the date of
his graduation, and length of service in the
organized militia and by certificate from
the colonel of his regiment or other salts
factory person to his good moral char
acter.
Selection of Submarines.
OF much interest In. naval circles is the
forthcoming report of the board of con-
struction the question of submarine
| boats. AS basis for it's considera ton
the board has before it the conclusions OF
the naval officers who recently conducted
a series of tests of these craft In the waters
of Newport X. l. Three different classes
of boats were tested. There is an appro-
priation of $3,0O0.000 available for the con-
struction of submarine boats on July l.
An opinion, prevails th2t the Secretary may
see fit to divide the awards for the con,
struction of these boats among several
firms if the board on construction DeneVes
they all have some merit.
Local Courts-Martial Gases.
Gen Grant commanding the Department
of the East. has acted on several courts
martial cases of soldiers stationed at near
by posts Private Charles I. Austin, nth
Company Coast Artillery, at Fort Wash
ington, Md, convicted of absence without
leave was sentenced to be ulshonorably dis
charged to forfeit pay and allowances. and
to be confined at hard labor for three
months.
Private George Williams, 10th Company
Coast Artillery, at Fort Washington. was
convicted of conduct to the prejudice OF
good order and military discipline. and
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged.
to forfeit pay and allowances. and to be
confined at hard labor for three years. 1t
was alleged that Williams assaulted an
other soldier with a slung shot.
Private Clarence c. Van Ornam, Troop
E, 18th Cavalry. at Fort Myer, was found
guilty of desertion. and sentenced to be
dishonorably discharged and to forfeit pay
and allowances. Cook Charles Lawborae.
Company H. 18th Infantry, at Washington
barracks was sentenced to three months
confinement and to lose $50 of his pay, on
account of conviction of the charge of quit
ting guard. Private Sylvester w. Cox.
| Company H, 4th Infantry. at Washington
barracks was acquitted of the charge of
leaving post.
Private Mark C. Long. Company c, Hos
| pital Corps, at Washington barracks, who
was convicted of selling clothing and of
absence without leave, was sentenced to
be confined at hard labor for three months
and ten days, and to forfeit $40 of his