Evening star., 1924-03-02


Mai Cen Richards then principally
on account of the
| limitations imposed by the amount OF
funds appropriated for certain proJ
ects connected with the development
of the National Guard.
Maj. Gen. George c. Richards, chief
of the militia bureau, has expressed
qualification with the results obtain
ed at this conference. The recon-
mendations of the committees deal
ing with matters of vital Importance
which have been accommodating since
tho reorganization of the National
Guard after the world war will, when
made effective by appropriate changes
In law and regulations. have far
reaching effect of inestimable value
in the establishment of an adequate
national defense.
Committee No. I had to do with
care and preservation OF equipment.
The bureau Concurred in the recon-
mendation that property issued to
National Guard reserves be collected,
repaired and renovated after use at
encampments and stored in state
warehouses to be available for re-
issue. 1t was recommended that
states be authorized to provide strong
chests. lockers or boxes in which will
be kept locked all field glasses and
small arms when not in proper mill
tary use, as a precautton to prevent
loss, pending issue of other means OF
proved that equipment in excess of an
organizations immediate require
ments be stored in state warehouses.
1t is not deemed advisable to ask
Congress for necessary legislation re-
specting the detail of enlisted men
as caretikers to receive pay for tour
of field duty. 1t was not considered
necessary to fix the rate of compensa-
tion of helpers at $l25 per month,
with qualified horseshoers at $3.50
month. as amount of funds available
is not sufficient. Recommendation
was made that officers responsible for
federal property be bonded to state
authorities, considered to be matter
for those authorities to determine.
as federal government holds only
states responsible, and not the indi-
vidual.
Committee No. .. having TO do with
initial issues, recommended carrying
of small stocks of clothing and indi-
vidual equipment, to comprise that
turned in TO state warehouse for or
ganizations and that authorized to
be carried for replacement purposes.
This was approved. The bureau
agreed that the present method of
supplying forage is the most econom-
icai, the Quartermaster Corps intend
ing to make local purchases when
ever practicable. The bureau concurs
in views that issues for reservists be
restricted to those required for
reservists actually enrolled and at
tending camps; that clothing and
equipment SO issued be stored and
cared for in intervals by purchasing
and diSbursing officer or commanding
officer of unit to which assigned. Is
sue of underwear was not recon-
mended. Bureau approves recon-
mendation that two pairs of stock
ings. light wool, per man. If funds,
are sufficient, be added to tables. The
bureau concurs in the view that adop-
tion of a clothing allowance and saw
ings account for the National Guard
is not feasible, but that the establish
ment of n fixed allowance per man
per year for the renovation Of uni
forms be considered. y
Committee No. discussed the ques-
origin, when they should be made,
routing of shipping tickets and in
formation to be shown.
Committee No. 4 dealt with prop
erty accounts. The bureau coucurred
in the view that all property issued
to organizations be on memorandum
receipt: that loose-leaf or card system
be made optional for pay and disburs-
ing officers; that 1t is not advisable
to require physical inventory of prop
erty at annual armory inspection.
Committee No. ) had to do with
surveys and committee No. discussed
form or pay rolls and payment of
travelling expenses. The bureau
|agreed that officers of the Regular
Army be paid a per diem of SO and
and allowances, for injury (not sick
ness) incurred at camps of instruction
in line of duty for a period of not
more than six months. Legislation
has been proposed by the bureau to
allow pay for six months instead of
three, also a provision to take care
of flyers of the air service injured at
drills. Some of the recommendations
pertain to credit for drills and drill
pay for officers and enlisted men
(which is the subject of proposed leg
!islation.
Committee No. had 10 do with
estimates and committee No. 8 dis
cussed leases and allowances of tar
gets. Committee No. discussed the
duties of the officer in charge of Ma
tional Guard affairs at corps area
headquarters, recommending that
clerk In each instance be detailed TO
assist. Committee No. 10 took up en-
listment records, ration and rental al
lowance. strength returns, unservice-
able property, authorization of funds.
1t Is announced that the militia bureau
will make every effort to prevent re-
troactive decisions being made by the
controller general in obtaining ad-
vanced opinions before issuing regu-
lations. The bureau concurred In the
that authority to dls-
charge enlisted men, on written appil-
cation, on account of business inter-
ference with military duties. or for
reasons, supported by ap-'
|propriate affidavit, to be investigated
and approved by immediate COM
thority, the changes to be embodied
in new draft of regulations.
Meetings for the week are: Monday
night, Chemical Warfare Service Re
serve; Tuesday night, Quartermaster
Corps Reserves; Thursday night. End
Battalion of the 313th Field Artillery.
Col. Leroy Heron, commanding the
|313th Field Artillery, has made ar
regiment to purchase the new regi-
mental coat-of-arms through either
Col. John Scott, in the Graham build
ing, or Capt. Albert H. Dondero. in the
Machinists' building, 9th and Mt. Yer
non place northwest. According to
Col. Heron, it is not optional with
the field artillery reserve officers as
to whether or not they Will wear the
icoat-of-arms; 1t is part of the uni
form and must be worn at all times.
Lieut. Col. Charles Keller Of the
Army War College addressed the last
meeting of the Quartermaster Re-
serve Officers in the Graham building
on the German supply system Of the
world war. Lieut.. Col: John Scott
ton units of the organized reserves,
spoke on functions of commander.
general staff and technical admins
trative STATS.
Mai. c. r. Wilson, an official of the
Veterans Bureau, was appointed
chairman of the quartermaster sec
tion of the District Of Columbia de-
partment of the Reserve Officers AS
sociation, and Capt. Francis -Drisch-
iler as treasurer. The following were
selected for Nhe committee on at
tendance: Lieut.. Coils. r. B. Robinson
and G. G. Will, Capts. Francis Scott
Key Smith and c. c. Glover, and
I ioa, q AInCAHr nd Afoi n