Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-07
PRAISED
BY CHIEFTAIN
AFTER REVIEW
Business Men Greet
Visitor AT Office
Of Commander

General Charles r. Summerall.
commander in chief Of the United
States Army and highest ranking
officer. arrived in Brownsville on
the 7:55 train Monday morning. and
was met by Col. Daniel Van Voor-
his. commander of Fort Brown, who.
escorted him 10 the fort.
Two army cars were at the sta
ton to carry General Summerall,
Col. Van voorhis and escorts. A
city motorcycle policeman led, clear
ing traffic. No civilians, represent
ing the city. we're at the train to
welcome the visiting dignitary.
The cars stopped at the gates OF
the fort. and the commanders en-
tered on foot. General Summerall
first inspecting a troop OF mGlnted
cavalry that was stationed, sabreS
drawn. awaiting his arrival.
A salute Of II guns was fired. the
first shot exploding as General Sum
neral stepped into Fort Brown.
The firing continued during the
brief inspection.
Following this, General Sum-
neral and escort re-entered the
waiting cars. and with the cavalry
troop leading the way. continued TO
Col. Van Voorhis' quarters.
During the generals visit with
the fort commander. arrangements
were made for the inspection and
review which was held at $50 a. m.
After his arrival in Fort Brown,
General Summerall breakfasted al
the commanding officers quarters.
At 8 o'clock. a review OF the
troops began. consisting Of 18th
cavalry minus End squadron. A large
crowd OF Brownsville citizens at
tended the review. which was very
impressive. In addition TO the cav
airy, all Equipment passed in re-
view. including covered wagons,
field equipment. machine guns etc.
The 18th Cavalry band, mounted.
played during the entire review.
General Summerall, with Col.
Van Voorhis, were mounted on
OAONAA III 10 AAAAAC A0OBG WILL
sabres flashing in the sun all passed
on brown horses. The 18th cavalry
circled the parade ground several
times, at a gallop. a walk and at a
trot.
IN the background. an enormous
American flag dropped from the
flagpole in front Of headquarters
building.
The review was over quickly, and
all officers we're called TO assemble
in front Of the general, who COM
mended them as follows.
Il want TO commend you on your
efficiency, and on the splendid con-
dition Of your equipment" he said
in part. The fort Is in excellent
shape"
AT $50 the general began a gen.
eral survey Of the fort. including
priority projects. At 1890 he made
an inspection Of the hospital, and az
10:45 Of the quarters.
At 1880 a committee OF Browns
vile businessmen visited General
Summerall az the commanding Of
ficer's office to pay their respects.
Immediately after the conference
with local business men. Genera.
Summerall, accompanied by Col
Van Voorhis, returned 10 the lat
ter's quarters, where luncheon wa:
served.
The lunch was also a reception
Of post personnel.
AT ! o'clock. the general left fol
Fort Ringgoll, under escort 81
Troop 3 and buglers. He will in
spect the army post there, and vii
continue to Laredo.
He arrived In Brownsville from
Galveston.
This committee consisted OF "A
Wayne Wood, r. j. Tucker. Der
Cromack. Joe Celaya. Albert Fer.
nandeZ, Jack McDermott, z. w
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