Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1921, Page 47

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"!!: ought to have o nit ST, Speaking of National Guard and re~ serve officers now on.active duty with the general staff in Washington, Chairman Wadsworth of the Senate military committee recently . re- marked: *One of the best provisions written into the reorganimition act was that providing for the detalling of officers from the National Guard and Reserve Corps to act in co-or- dination with officers of the general Staff in working out rules, regulatiops and policles pertaining to their re- spective service.” In this connection it is a matter of intérest to reserve officers that a plan is being worked out which will correct that section of the reorganization bill whioh at the present time does not permit the com- missioning of former officers to a higher rank in the Resorve Corps than they held as an emergency officer dur- ing the war. According to the pian as outlined by a reserve ataff officer, when promotions become effective in the Reserve Corps officers who were promoted prior to the act will remain in their present etatus until an equi- table readjustment is made in rank. Army Size Comtroversy. It is taken for granted by a num- ber of persons, both in and out of the Army, that the congressional mil- itary committees desire to perma- nently reduce the size of the Army to 175,000 men, and that this desire on their part is “a sad reflection on their wisdom,” and, further, that “as a na- tion we are forgetting the leasons of preparedness,” etc, etc. As a matter of fact, no definite action toward Army reduction has yet.taken place. The attitude, however, of the military committees on the question of recruit- ing the Army beyond the present available appropriation for its main- tenance is well defined. These com- mittees insist that the Army be kept within the size for which the com- mittee on appropriations may deem advisable. Even in the face of pro- posed legislation toward national economy, no indication has been given that Congress will change that part of the Army reorganization bill Which provides for an Army of 280,- 0 men. Unfortunately, the recent attitude taken by some officials in as- suming that the Army could be re- cruited to its maximum strength without requesting the committee to provide sufficient appropriation nat- urally forced the military committees to take cognisance of the situation. Reserve Officers’ Camps. Training camps for reserve officers will be opersted for six weeks next sum- mer, béginning about the middle of June. There will be one camp for in- fantry officers in each of the areas. Other coast artillery, Fort Monroe, Va., and Fort Winfleld Scott, Calif.; Engineer Corps, Camp Humphre; Va.; Signal otor | yious naval treining, int Military Academy, believes there must be a “lib- eralisati " press by the general. Touch- subject of a broader vision ing of officers now in effect at the academy, he said: ‘“The results haye trinscended my most sanguine ex- pectation; they will be felt throughout the Army at large with the graduation of the classes now under instruction.” ‘sommenced by | tln€' the question of the blacks ted States.”. interjected 50 in America a certain imperialism. 1 was pained during the war at Seeing American officers re- fuse to salute black officers who were fighting in the same cause for civil- ization and justic boids_308. , more moderate rates. Warm Hiyrail 38hre. ; never cold; restful.gay. Popular the for received. by the militia the fifth of each On the sixth of each month the quartermaster general of the Army, ‘who supervises these schools, places ali vacanrcies at the disposal of corps area commanders. SignifScance of Edueational Work. The importance of the Army as a part of the nation’s system of educa. tion is: indicated by the place given Winter Army education o the program of the fifteenth annual meeting of the American Sociological Sociaty now in Bession in Washington. Dr. Scott B. W. Bedford, University of Chicago, delivered an address at the Wednesday session upon “Social Significance of the New Plan of Army Edlucation.® Col. R. L Reese of the general staff. followed with a discus- sion upon the subject. Much surprise ‘was expressed by members of the s0- clety at the extent of educational work in the Army. considering the short time that has elapsed since Con- gress appropriated funds for carrying on the work. Reserve Corps Major Gemeral. Much satisfaction is expressed over the recent nomination of Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan, commanding the New. York Guard, to be a major general in the Officers’ Reserve Corps. nomination when confirmed by the Senate will carry the distinction of making Gen. O'Ryan the first and only major general in the Officers’ Reserve Corps. General Officers for O. R. C. Recommendations on the qualifica- tions of applicants for appointment as general officers of the Officers’ Re- serve Corps will be made in Washing- ton by a board comprising Brig. Gens. Andre W. Brewster, Jesse Mcl. Carter and Grote Hutcheson. Call Veterinary Reserves. In order to secure additional tem- porary officers for the Veterinary Corps, the War Department has au- thorized the calling out of a numbe of reserve, officers to meet the eme: gency. These officers, not as yet in- dicated in numbers, will be on active duty until June 30, 1921, or prior to that time, as permanent appointments in the Veterinary Corps {o the num- ber of 175 will by that date fill exist- ing vacancies. THE NAVY Had necessary legislation in Aug! 1916, not been effected, which per- mitted the Navy to enroll qualified men in the reserve, “the war could not have been carried on.” statement from a recent report gives some perception of the vaelue of a trained reserve force.: Prior to the war, it was public belief that, in event of emergency, sailors from lake and coast vessels would fill the necessary quota of men required. Officials of the Navy know otherwise, for the shortage of merchant seamen during ecame a serious problem, due great increase necessary in moving vast quantities of war mate- rials over inland and coast water- eration only a short time prior to the war, the number of naval re- serves enrolled on April 1, 1919, were 85,473. This force gradually increased until a total of 305,089 men and 30,358 officers -was reached. Few had pre- though many ‘were experienced in technical knowl- edge, and some had sea experience. The reserve force law created six ‘classes of reserves for the Nav: Class one is known as the fleet re- serve. In the fleet reserve, officers of the regular Navy who have re- sy and left under honorable con- ditions are eligible. Enlisted men who served one complete four-year enlist. ment and have an honorable dis- charge, are eligible. In addition, men who served in the regular Navy six- teen or twenty years continuousiy and entitled to an honorable discharge y be transferred to the fleet re- rve and are known as “transferred t reservists.” During the period on inactive duty they receive one-third and one-half, respectively, of the ‘base pay, with all additions they were recelving when transferred to the naval reserve force. Transferred fleet reservists are subject to the rules and regulations governing the Navy at all times, but may, when not on active duty, engage in any civil pursuits. Class 2 of the naval reserve force is made up of officers and men who have jualified and who are eligible for guty on board combatant ships of the Navy. Class 3 is made up of the naval auxiliary reserve and composed principally of officers who are follow- ing their profession in the merchant marine and those who are actually employed on the train in the Navy. Class 4, coast defense reserve, Wi created for particular district worl but at the present time, under a r cent act of Congress, all reservis must be enrolled for general servic Class 5 of the naval reserve force the aviation branch. Class 6 is made up of the “volunteer naval reserve, composed of officers pre-eminent in RESORTS. ““ The Wonder City By the Sea”’ ARTHUR PRYOR’S FAMOUS BAND n.n,nwm-m Comcerts Twice the United Straits, is narrowest the Bahama Isiands. Miami bay! tws res ar P T of Avistion since 19111 and the Aero Limited v Peim Beach, Havecs, pagtime of the Miami Beach Polo Field, players (n the country contest deatu for lh:.“l ‘equitsble climate in the world. ~ Av!l't ~You may bathe daily in comfort, in the beawti- a 799 ali wiater. ing the ctvil life and who intend or who willing to give their services for benefit of Navy. Requirements. All service and trainm! Daval reserve force is untary. The law rollment three mont active service before an officer or enlisted man is eligible for confirmation and a further period of two monthe’ train- ing in.the subsequent enrcliments to maintain efliciency. The ents for officers and men are for period of !m:r yeul.“ln addition the law re- quires an attendance every year at not less than thirty-six drilis or other equivalent duty. No obligations are required of class 3 officers who are going to sea on the merchant marine or on the traim, and drill performed by the officers and men of the naval reserve force in time of peace is en- tirely. voluntary. No man is called to duty except nfvn his own request, but the law provides that where a man fails to perform the minimum amount of duty required by law he forfeits the retainer pay authorized by the naval reserve force law. are the in the Pay. The pay for officers and men in the naval reserve force while on inactive duty is two months' base pay per year if they have been confirmed, ex- cept in class 3 it is one month's base pay for officers, and in class 6 no pay Wwhatever. All officers and men who have not been confirmed in their rank or rating receive $12 per year. When officers or men are on active duty ieither for training or otherwise they |receive the same pay and allowances as officers and men in the Regular Navy. The pay for officers and men is increased 25 per cent for each four- year enroliment, but the total cannot |exceed 100 per cent, and the pay of officers is limited to the pay of the lieutenant commander in the Regular Navy, plus the percentage increase. Officers and men upon each enroliment receive a clothing gratuity which is issued to them when they report for active duty for training or drill. Offi- cers and men who have served in the Regular Navy and who upon severing their connection with the Navy en- t,|rolled with the fleet reserve are con- firmed in the rank or rating they held when they left the Navy, so they at once begin to draw the retainer pay to which their class is entitled, thus making it a great advantage for a man who has had Regular Navy service to emroll in the fleet naval reserve. Administration. The naval reserve force is admin- istered by the bureau of igation through the commandants of the paval districts where the records of reservists are kept and from which places they are ordered to active duty for training. Any reservist, after twenty years' service, counting serv- ice in the Regular Navy and reserve force, may be placed upon the re- tired list and receive a lump sum of money amounting to the retainer pay pald him during his last en- rollment. Enlisted men who have served thirty years ih the Navy and reserve force are entitled to retire the same as men who have put im their whole thirty years in the Regu- lar Nl}?'. ‘The Navy provides ships at various district headquarters for the training of reservists and, in addition, men are placed on board regular battl =l gl crulsers and destroyers for pe! s of training at such times as they can best take that training and, as fits in with the operation of the was largely manned by reservist: The Frederick’s crew on its trip to Antwerp for the Olympic games was mostly reservists. At the present time the department is offering anioppor- tunity to a limited number of officers and practically unlimited number of men to take the cruise on battleships and.destroyers from Atlantic and P: cific ports to ‘South America. This trip will last about four months. Al- though men enroll for a period of four years, in time of peace they can sever their connection with the re- serve force at any time they desire upon refunding the amount of cloth- ing gratuity furnished them. Promo- tions: in the reserve force are made a8 in the Regular Navy, except that in.time of peace the rank of lieu- tenant commander is the highest. In time of war selections are made for higher. ranks the same as in the Regviar Navy and by the same selec- tion board. Aviation Development Assured. It is evident from the attitude of memibers of Congress and influential members of the House committee on nayal affairs. that strong pressure will ‘be exerted to retain in the ap- propriation bill the amount estimated as required for naval aviation—$35,- 000,000. It is recognized that avia- tion development in the Navy must keep abreast or ahead of develop- ments of other couptries, and that this ownev under the restrictive $20,- 000, allowed for the year 1921 uld be most difficult, if not impos- ‘sible, to carry out. Court-Martial Concluded. Although fully exonerated by a court of inquiry, the court-martial proceedings of Lieut. Commander Creed H. Boucher, U. 8. N., which grew out of charges this officer filed against the late Commander Warren J. Terhune, U. 8. N, end his paval administration at Samoa, has been concluded and the findings of the court are now being reviewed by the e De Moll & Co.’s Annual January PIANO SALE 'NEWS at the report that the United Stats naval forces in the eastern Medit: ranean had saluted the ship bearing the restored King Constantine 2o Greooe. while the king's ship was in the Adristic sea. It is now stated, bowever, that Rear Admiral Andrews, in command of the United States fleet, merely followed the precedent set by the senior Italian admiral present and paid his respects to the King of Greece. The action taken by Admical drews was proper, accordiug” %0 avallable reports. For Permameat Commissions. Up to and including December 18, 1920, approximately 2,000 applications for appointment to commissioned rank. in the line of the Navy had been re- ceived in the bureau of navigation. The date for the professional exami- nation for eligible candidates for ap- pointment to permanent line chief warrant ranks nd to perma- ment chief carpenter and carpenter been appointed director aviation to succeed Caj has been set for May 24, 1921. The | TR physical emamination will precede the professional examination im all cases. The bureau of navigation has informed officers authorized to ap- point the necessary . supervisory boards to so dispose of their mobile units and so arrange the personnel under their command that all au- thorized candidates may begin their examinations on the dates specified. No orders involving mileage and ex- penses will be issued to candidates Who are ome active duty except in cases of urgent necessity. New Year Vacancles. Vacancies for midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in 1921 will total 1,100, including appoint- ments to be made by members of Con- gress, It was stated at the Navy De- partment that the full quota will be filled. Hope was expressed that 100 appointments would be made from among the enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps, as authorized by w. U. S. N. Cress for British Crew. Members of the British airship R-34, which made her memorable flight across the Atlantic ocean in July, 1919, under command of Maj. G. H. Scott_of the British army, will be awarded the United States Navy cross, as also Lieut. Commander Z. Lans- downe, U. 8. N, who made the flight with the British crew as relief alti- tude and direction pilot. This was the first flight made across the At- lantic from east to west, and the first fl:?l round-trip made over the At- c. Win Silver Cup for Signaling. The signaling crew of the United States destroyer G Commander R. M. Fawell, was presented with a silver cup, which Gov. Coolidge of- fered to the destroyer of the United States Navy showing the greatest attainment in radio and visual sig- naling during the year 1920. The Gra- | 137: ham, which is now at Norfolk, was declared _the winner by Capt. N. E. Irwin of the battleship Okl who acted as judge. —MARINE CORPS In order to retire certain officers at the temporary grade held by them in the world war, who incurred physi- cal disadility in line of dfity, the See- May, 1921. 1t is likely that announce- ment of the policy of the Secretary of the Treasury will be made early in the new year. Plans are contemplated for the re- moval of the coast guard officers from their present inadequate quarters to the new Navy building in Potomac Park, where their co-ordination with the Navy will be facilitated. are being tendered these men with a view to assigning them to units where they can take up the duties of their new trade. A bill introduced by Senator Knox for Senator MeCormick in the Senate lon December 7, 1920, to bring abouti more effective co-ordination of the ex-, ecutive _de will, the De, the Department of Commerce. SANTO DOMINGO REVOLT RECALLED The withdrawal of American mili-} tary control or intervention over th affales of the Dominican republic, the friendly purposes of which were proclaimed by the United States gov- ernment at the begimming of this in tervention four years ago—1916—re. calls an interesting chapter 1-;3 first territorial expansion—1803—an: another link in our -when.. Yy a treaty, annex the Dominican republic to th United States. - The revolt of the Santo Domin; population, under Tousszint L'Ouve ture, against the French ha an important comnection with the history of the United States. Bona- parte, as first consul, conceived the idea of forming a great French colonial- empire in the Mississippi valley t9 bdlance the influence ot the retary of the Navy has suggested |Ang] legislation-which has been referred to the House committes on naval affairs. It is pointed out that demobilization led to prompt demotion of officers holding temporary rauk, stated isability had been due to war sery. ice was not a matter of record at the time of their demotion. There is no law_ under which they may be re- tired in the temporary rank held by them. This situation, the Secretary states, is a glaring injustice, is not to the best interests of the Marine rps, and it should be remedied at the earliest possible date. The Navy Department _earnestly recommends that the proposed draft of a bill be enacted at the earliest opportunity. It is expected that the report on the selection of permanent officers of the Marine Corps wil] be ready for publi- cation about January 15. The work of the'board, of which Maj. Gen. Ne- ville is president, will now be resumed since his return from Haiti. COAST GUARD In reading Commandant W. E. Reynolds recent report, one wonders how the coast guard asea and ashore could have crowded so much heroic and useful work into the year. On all our coasts the guardsmen are saving life at sea and on land wherever men and women are in peril. The report shows they saved 2,417 lives during the fiscal year; as- sisted 3,427 persons on board vessels, and cared for 661 persons along the surf lln:. !;;’Ml‘-l says t‘lnt here was not 3 day throughout the year service was not performed by cutter or by station crews designed to assist, relieve or comfort humanity in one way or another.’ ‘While the Secretary of the Treasury has not yet announced his policy, as requested in a letter to Him from the Secretary of the Navy, relative to the transfer of officers of the coast guard to the permanent Navy, a8 provi in the naval appropriation act of June 4, 1920, understanding has been reached with the Navy, partment, whereby the applications of coast guard of desiring transfer will be received up to the of the ex- aminations, which are to be held in Sacrificing Prices on Furs The very highest grade Seal Coat, 36 in. long. Haudso! Former rice $40000 ,.iveenezcrocnaronaannns 2 Sealine Coats. Former price $210.00—now French Seal Coal handsome skunk collar and cu Former price $300.00—now _ French Seal Coat, wi 40 in. lons, extra size, with s. quirrel collar and $265.00 .$120 $195.00 - retroceded by Spain to France incon- sideration of agreement ad- vantageous .to the royal family of Spain relative to Tuscany. This :was directly - mental in bringing ebout the pur- chase of Lopisiana by ThomasJeffer- son in 1803. Santo Do was to be |and its his first sty ngo prior to this treaty onaparte’s military base iquest was to have been in his Mississippi val- ley schemes His failure in attempts to recover it, coming with the op- portunity of renewing war with Eng- land, caused him. instantly abandon- ing the whole scheme, to sell Louisi- ana to the United States. In 1869 the desirabflity of Santo Do- there a movement toward annexation of that republic to the United States. President Grant sent Gen. Babeock to examine into the matter, and on his favorable report a treaty was concluded November 29, 186%. The Senate rejected the treaty June, 1870, and the became generally unpopular. r- sisted and Congress in sending a commission, md-u%‘ol Senator B. F. Wade, Andrew D. te and Samuel G. Howe, to examine the matter in 1871. Their report was favorable, but Congress continted to disapprove of anmexation. President Grant abandoned the question in a special message in April, 1871. BLUE SUNDAY AGITATORS BEGIN MARYLAND FIGHT First GunsTeveled-on-Legisiature Aspirants in-OeciCounty: Sys- tematic Expansion Planned. BALTIMORE, January 1.—The first move in the Lord’s Day Alliance cam- Paign to capture the next legislature in the interest of a blue Sunday in the state of Maryland has been made Under the lead of Rev. Dr. John Mc- rB;‘-oyla St Eikton, the noted mar- ing parson,” resolutions have been drawn up for the candidates for the to sign that will lem: BonAir=e:= ,-36 in. 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