New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-27

Friends Of Brigadier General George
Moore Smith, commanding the LIST Brigade
who are fully acquainted with the politics
infused in the guard by those high up and
are also fully informed as to the manner
in which high military politicians have
been meddling with 69th Regiments affairs.
are much amused at the latest phase or
the game 1t seems that some few weeks
ago. when feeling ran very high between
two rival parties among the officers OF the
regiment Lieutenant Percival +. Nagle.
who is known to be a power at Albany.
asked for a court of inquiry TO examine
into certain matters in the regiment, in
which he alleged some unfair treatment
by the colonel He was entirely within
his rights in asking for court The mat
ter was then. in the usual routine. referred
to General Smith to investigate and to
either approve or disapprove of the appli-
cation for a court. General Smith. who
was some years ago colonel of the 6sth
Regiment and well acquainted with its
workings, decided to disapprove the appli-
cation made by Lieutenant Nagle. When
the paper reached Albany the adjutant
general duly made known the Endorsement
TO Lieutenant Nagle, who, It is understood,
was naturally disappointed that the appli-
cation for a court had not been approved.
The adjutant General IT IS known, has
most particular regard for Lieutenant Ma
gle. Next followed a most unusual pro-
ceeding. the like of which. II is said, was
never known in the national guard before.
General Smith received an official letter
from Adjutant General Nerbeck asking
why he had disapproved the request for
a court made by Lieutenant Maggie" To
say that General Smith was astoundcd
and indignant at the receipt of such a let
ter is putting 1t mildly. and those who
should know say he was simply red hot,
and the letter was considered a piece Of
gross impertlnence. General Smith had not
served fifty years I'm the guard, however,
without knowing a thing or two. He duly
sent reply to Adjutant General Verbeck,
II is said, which was couched in such terms
| as to admit Of no misunderstanding by
| that officer and the original Endorsement
OF disapproval Of the court Of inquiry was
not changed In the least by General Smith.
| II outside political meddlers working for
| their own interests, would keep their hands
| out OF 69th Regiment affairs. say those
who should know. there would be much
| better harmony. Ex-Colonel Duffy ruled
| the regiment for some ten years without
difficulty He knew plenty of political
powers too, but would have none take u
hand In regimental matters.
| What with field service, officers schools
and rife practice. officers of the national
guard, with few exceptions. are not over
pleased with the prospect OF having to he
| absent from business on October II, the
day set for the Columbus celebration
! parade. The military men on the parade
committee are Major General f. ID. Grant
| L. s. A.. Major General Charles +. Roe
commanding the national guard OF New
York; Colonel Louis d. Conley and Cap
| tain William ]. Costigan, OF the 69th Regi-
| ment and Major John f. O'Rourke. OF the
| coast artillery of the national guard.
| Captain Scanlon, Of Company f. OF the
] C9th Regiment. announces that his com
mand will hold a stage and smoker at the
| Sharkey Athletic Club on Friday night
September s. Some boxing matches will
| il is understood, he a feature of the show
Members OF Company r. OF the eth Regi
ment will spend to-day and tomorrow al
| Bay Shore, Long Island In boating. bathing
and fishing Their headquarters Will be al
| the Olympic Club Members OF the riding
class of Company + will make their first
| outdoor ride of the fall season from Rose
| dale TO Montclair. y. j., on Sunday. Sep
| TENDER 30. The horses will be obtained
| from the Essex Troop at Rosedale. In
structor Courtenay 5. Busse will be IN
| charge.
While Captain William II. Happe. medi
cal corps Of the 22d Regiment was at
| tending the officers school at Pine Camp
| a few days ago burglars entered his
| apartments. at No 5l5 West SD street and
| cleaned him out OF some $500 worth OF prop
erty He was unaware OF his loss unit
he entered his apartments after the camp
| Company | OF the regiment will be al
| Mount Hope, on the Putnam Division OF
| the New York Central 4 Hudson River
| Railroad. to-day To pose for a moving
picture concern They will represent
| body OF engineers OF the United State.
army and the scenes Will be duly an
nounced as taking place on the Mexican
| border and In Mexico.
Now vhat the longer ranges of the new
shooting ground for the national guard a