Deming graphic., 1918-01-18

csuions the unwanted criticisms just upon community my
Of the progressive cities in New Mexcoby the gentleman
from Minnesota Air Knuon), compelled earnestly take
ue with the gentleman he accuracy Of the information vca
bis remarks based and the neuon which he has reached
result Of information The pncuans visit Demng Camp
Codycamp Cody being located close the city Of Demg
necessarily very brief The Impressions which he gained
quesonab the result Of hasiy information obtained from those
who had recently left their comfortable homes taken inevitable
gors camp life had accustomed themselves their
surroundings do not deem that be reflection the patriotism and
loyalty OF boys slang expression ck register
complaints only nature gentleman Minnesota M
apparently paid attention only the registered cs" and
has looked for the benefits and advantages manfesy apparent from
the location Of that camp.
Camp Cody only exhaustive and
investigation by the officials Of the War Department Not only did
advantages the place commend favorable consideration
but past has demonstrated its availability and its advantages
site military With abundant supply Of
vae099o per cent puf by government anysvth climate
mild both andn with excellent railroad facilities
Demng possesses the additional advantage of being located within
distance Of the Mexican border where experience has demonstrated
that numbers liable be needed almost
There gentleman from Texas r Hardy indicated
aury national guard Demng the spring
1916 and the experience the War Department
that the admirable both from and practical
standpoint The received high praise from such dooded
soldiers Mai Ges Taker H. Bliss Chief Of Staff Mai
H. A. Green and Maj Gen. f. f. Glenn who command there in 1916
DEPRESSING for a and while think about it. the
gentleman Minnesota
person. person told somebody else forth
$4,000 had been expended TO secure the location Of the Dcng
say YOU Mr. Speaker that present Washington
from Demng present the availability that section
committee consisted Of he president of the Chamber
the Village Demg that they absolutely
their expense that they did that they give
and a they did was g g 2 & WIT ac'0nUH'
Of the advantages Of the camp and offer the donation Of the land
necessary for the camp
know knowledge particular advantage Of the
location of Camp Cody the mild and equitable climate permitting
every day the The yearly temperature
live within ls miles Dmg there 2 wears
certainly something about conditions having
gs As degrees The latest data which have noticed
year 1915 when the temperature So degrees The
sunsny days 1923 The highest average monthly temperature
open and with absolute comfort the year round
With reference dust Mr. Speaker which made such
very vivid impression the distinguished gentleman, desire say
that all sections of the southwest there mfqunt intervals
storms and that the visit of the gentleman
flying they do the atmosphere large body moving
they do Cody naturally dust pleasure to in
form the gentleman that this condition has been reced the
spnng of water and oil and longer exists if did exist
describes it.
Now Speaker called the of the Surgeon General the
other day regard conditions Cody
criticism about be made relative the and formal
expression of that office especially health there and
received this letter:
War Department Office of the Surgeon General
Washington, December a. 1917
e Hon ", B. Walton,
Room 172, House of Representatives, Washington D. c.
My Dear Mr. Walton In compliance with of this morning
directed by the General following
gard health conditions in the Thirty Fourth Division National Guard
present stationed at Camp Cody n. Mex:
This camp exceeny located Its general sanitary condition
sanitary administration has been reported excellent by all inspectors
Guiding inspector from this office The climate is fine
N f. P. REYNOLDS, Colonel, Medical Corps
And extract from egaph report dated Camp Cody Decem
ber 2g 1917 the Surgeon General from special anr
inspectors composed Of Col NJ Abu Medical Corps Mai William
. Welch and Mai A. c. Abbott
Conditions this generally very satisfactory An your recon
mcndaons being into effect but xpedng plumbing
sewerage Measles situation controlled not 80 bad as
places and mortality unusually high Meningitis not problem
yenereal record excellent Medical affairs division hospital
" handled and not criticised.
Mr. Walton also read the following telegram from the nemne Chamte
y Of Commerce. relative to the rental situation;
Deming, n. NJ. December 10 1917
Hon. W, B. Walton Washington, D. c.;
When camp first started and thousands Of people ocked DEN
ing work construction others to start buses
there Of high for which the proper
not responsible They leased onubl prices spectators ro,
the rents business In oeor army officer
bidding against each other furnished property and dro,
up that Members Of the chamber commerce and bnne
g Of Dng have done everything possible relieve situation
i constructing houses with modern loss for arm
with families at $50 to S2b month"; and the Of Commr
offering to furnish ground rent free officer enlisted man wi
wishes erect temporary residences Over 300 res1noes have been %
'y in this
Secretary DEAfING CHAMBER OF coallrERc