New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-10
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES
Proposed increase of 80 Officers
in QuartermaSter'S Department.
From Tho Tribune Bureau ]
shinctou. Februal

WASHINGTON. February y.
THE oUARTERMASTERS' COUP-The
army ouartermasters sprung surprise on
the General staff Of the army this week
by having incorporate ted in the army appro-
oriation bill q clause which increases mat
branch by thirty officers. This IS IN me
with the urgent recommendation made by
tne aunrtermast-r general IN his annual
rerort. but that officer and others OF the
staff CORDS who have been anxious TO oD-
tain legislation for the increase OF their
respective branches were instructed 70 make
no cffort 20 obtain. LEGISLATION. Il was de-
sired by the Secretary of War that the IN
nuence Of the administration should be con-
centrated 10 accomplish the enactment OF
the bill which increases the line Of the army
BY 6l2 officers. These were 10 afford an
opportunity 10 make details Of officers 70
staff and detached duty and 70 create pro-
motions and ultimately fill vacancies in The
grade Of second lieutenant The House
Military Committee week or more ago re
ported the bill which carried out the de-
pArtmental intention to the extent Of TOUR
hundred officers. mainly to supply details TO
the militia. Senator Warren, chairman Of
the Senate Military Committee. incorporat-
ed in the army bin a provision Tor the 6l2
officers, and there was tackled on TO this pro-
vision clause introduced by Senator john
stor. who is warm friend OF the quarter
masters department that Of the 612 Off
GERS thirty should represent an increase
IN the QuarterInasterS department so dis
tributed as 10 grades that there should be
an increase OF two colonies. three lieuten-
ant colonies. seven majors and eighteen
captains
The members of the General Staf who
rave had craree of the general legislation do
not conceal their displeasure at this amend
raent tt may result in an investigation by
rho Secretary Of War as 10 how far the
quarterrasters department was responsible
for existing the aid Of Senator Johnston.
II is alleged that some one connected with
the Quaruernaster's department must have
dlsobeyed the instructions Of the Secretary
.. War. The head of that department is
kpcYn 20 have taken no action in the mat
+er beyond his original expressions, made in
. report 10 the Secretary Of War. pointing
out the necessity Of the increase IN the per
sonnel Of his department.
PAY FOR MuLITIA-3Ia5or General
leonard Wood. chief of staft Of the army.
appeared oefore the Militia Committee OF
+he House to-day 70 advocate the bin to
esta hlish the organized militia Of tbs coun-
Try upon q pay basis.
General Wood said that the regular army
- so scattered throughout the insuler pos
sessions that only about twenty thousand
men are ready for immediate service within
ths counry.s borders. II TIE War Depart
7nsnt IS 10 count upon the aid Of the militia.
ne pointed ont. IL must know that tho
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cheney and that IT would respond when
called upon.
The War Departments amendment 70
compel the paid militia 20 respond If called
ont by rhe President demands service OF
TWO years from the date Of the call. with
out regard 70 the period Of enlistment with
~ the militia. with this amendment, Cen
e-al Wood expressed ,hs belief that the
country would get IT'S moneys worth" in
giving nominal monthly pay 10 the mem
hers OF the militia
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders
have been issued:
Iieotenant Colonel 81. J GREsLE. General
SafL, and Captain MILAN SNOW. on
ist Battery. Field Arrille-y National Guard
u New York; thence return 70 proper sta
rrrst lieutenant HAROLD : HETRIcK. Germs
% Engineers. from present sLaucp 70 san
Frarcisco. thence on April 70 Pbilirpines
Second Lieutenant John q. +. TILLsON. IT.,
from 18th % 18Th Cavalry. -
Leaves % absence: First Lieutenant EDWARD
Q. LYNCH. Medical Tcserte CORDS, one
moth: First Ldeutensnt GEORGE VI. FQL.
LIZ. ITO Infantry TWO months upon rellet
from duty a. Michigan Agricultural College
Na ior HERBERT N. LORD paymaster.
three months. from May -.
NAVY.
Medical Inspector G. T.. LUNsDEN. retired
placed upon retired list ...-..
Passsa Assistant surgeon J. p. HAYNES, de
tached naval station. New Orleans, TO Asi-
atic station.
psynaster V. s. JACKSON. detached Navy
Yard. Boston: u naval station, olsspssPo.
Passed Assistant Paytuaster G -. NANc, %
Navy Yard. Boston. .-.- -.
Passed Assistant Psynaste~ =. !. v LYMAN,
detached general storekecper naval station.
Ciongapo: 70 AsIatic station.
Chaplain LIE 4. y. TAYLOR. 10 temporary duty
nav yard PhiadGrhia.
cher Boatswain T. SULLIVAN 10 ne MasSa-
ros,,wsins J. W. BErTENs. n. :. CONLoN;.
2. ETlUCE. \ MINTIRE and q. y. MEAD
acting appointment
Gunner :. SPERLE, Jr.. detached t'e Nasss-
Chuset,s: 70 the MISSOURI.
Gunner { =, BRIDGES detached the Assourl'
70 tSc South Dakota. ,,, -,
rharnacist s " DOUGLASS. detached naval
hospital Mare Island. 70 Atiatic station.
MOVEMENTS OF wARsHIPs-The fol
lowing movements Of vessels have been
reported 10 the Navy Department
ARRIVED
FEB. The Vestal a. Gusptanamo.
r.5 She vulcan ana he Hector a. Guam
rhs Maryland ard tie West virginia r.
Won,crey tie Maryland a. Tiburoa tA9