Evening Star Newspaper, May 31, 1925, Page 35

Army and Navy News By M.H. Mclntyre. . NAVY. Upon the completion of the com- bined maneuvers, a considerable num- bor of important changes will becorre effective in the personnel of the fleet. This not onl fects the person nel of a large number of com manding Officer: 2 n d executlve officers whose as- signments will be changeg prior to the sailing for the Australian crulse, but the personnel of several flag officers will be changed. Capt. Gannon, U and Lieut. Comdr. J. F. Shafroth, jr., U. 8.°N., both at tached to the staff of the command erin.chief, U. S. fleet, Wil pe u tached, the former being relieved Capt. R. H. Leigh, U. S. N. Capt. T J. Senn, U. 8. N.. who has been in command of the U. 8. 8. West Vir 2inia, has been relieved by Capt. A. J. Hepburn, U. S. N., who has been on duty as chief of Staff to command er battleship divisio Comdr. D. M. leBreton, U. S. N. battleship divisions’ gunnery officer, will zo as executive officer of the U. S. S Wyoming, while Licut. Comdr. J. R Redman, U. S. N., battleship. divi sion's radio officer, has been assigned to duty'in the Bureau of Engineer ing, Navy Department. Comdr. \ V. ‘Woodward, U. engineerin officer of the U. S, Tennessee, will become battleship divisions’ engineer officer, relieving ¢‘omdr. 1. A. Todd U. 8. N., who will act us chief of | staff for the battleship _division: Lieut. J. V. Murphy, U. S. N., will be ordered as battleship divisions’ radio Officer. A competition has recently been in- augurated among the Coast Guard destroyers for the purpose of stimu- lating interest in the engineering effl- clency of the vessels. This competi tion is patterned after the em which has been used by the for weveral years and the efficiency of the vessels is determined by similar methods. The standards that have been set are based on the performances and Sincla { Maj. Oliver L. ranks, which class upon retirement will be entitled to recefve 21 per cent for each year of their service. The bill which will be prepared will extend selecddon down to include leu- tenants, Jjunior grade. Additional flag officers of the Staff Corps will not be included in the bill for the equalization of promotion between the line and staff. Details for thesnew aviation policy for the Navy are being worked out by Rear Admiral Louls M. Nulton, superintendent of the Naval Academy and the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department. Admiral Nulton reports that had aviation volunteers been asked for from the class of 1926, the entire roster of the class would have responded tp undergo the first course which is scheduled to begin at the close of the academic vear. The first course is three months in duration, most of which time will be devoted to ground schoel work by the 150 midshipmen who have been designat- ed to take chis first course in aviation training. Those midshipmen who will go on the 1925 practice crulse will, after they have been commissioned as ensigns, be retained at Annapolis for this three-month ground instruction. All classes in the future, after they have been commissioned as ensigns, will be given thelr three-month avi ation nstruction. A revision will be made in this course next year, which will increase the amount of instruc- tion in aviation subjects. Upon the completion of the throe- month ground school instruction at the academy, the ensigns will be or- dered to those ships carrying air- planes, and while with the fleet this training will be intensified and actual fiying will be performed under the supervision of regular naval pilots. ARMY. Maj. Gen. W. J. Snow, chief of Field Artillery, is engaged in inspect- ing the ¥ield Artillery activities at Fort Benning, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Mclntosh, Fort Bliss and Fort Sill. He is due to return to Washington June 6. Due to the operation of the foreign service roster, Capt. Aaron Bradshaw, C. A. C, on duty in the material and finance section, office of the chief of Coast Artillery, will sail for his new station in the Philippine Department September 3. He will be relieved by piller, C. A. C., who has been taking a course of instruc- the allowances of the vessels while operating under the Navy Depart ment with consideration ziven to the very intermittent character of the steaming operation which they are now obliged to perform. As the ma allations are very similar 750-ton class and for all the 1,000-ton class, but one set of al ces were made for each class. | This avergging of the allowances without regard to the condition of the machinery is the individual ves- sel's results, of course, in some ves sels being favored and others handi- capped. The vessels standing high- st in the competition at the present time, with their respective command- ing and engineer officers are: 1, Beale, Lieut. Comdr. R. R. Waesche, Lieut. (E.) W. J. Kossler; 2, Patterson, Lieut Comdr. M. J. Ryan, Lieut. Comdr. (E.) G. R. O'Connor; 3, Conyngham, Lieut. Comdr. E. D. Jones, Lieut. Comdr. (E) C. J. Odendthal; 4, Porter, Lieut, Comdr. Le Roy Reinburg, Lieut. Comdr. (E) M. R. Daniels; 5, Henley, Lieut. Comdr. L. V. Kielhorn, Lieut. {E.) R. S. Patch. Distribution is now beinz made to the service of changes in uniform regulations for the Navy, of which the most important perhaps is tk stbmarine insignia which makes i appearance for the first time regulations. terest throughout the entire service is the authorization for the use of vellow silk lace of a standard approved sam ple which will be, substituted for the £old Jace. This will be 2 most popn change in the uniform to the serv a8 a whole. as 1t will materially lessen | the cost of same Under the old r ions authority | wag given for the wearing of only one large decoration, but under the head of decorations In the changes in y uniform regulations, it is prescribed that decorations “on evening clothes, if miniatures are not available, the decoratlons and medals or ribbons will be worn pinned on the left lapel, ‘ex tending to the left of the lapel, if necessary. The new regulations also prescribe that aiguillettes are not to be worn by aldes to officers lower than flag officers. This provision, it will be seen, does not authorize the wearing of ajguillettes by aides to captains Strong protests are being made by the junior officers of the D ¢ against the proposed amendment made by the Navy Department to the Britten bill pertaining to the retirements of lieu ténants. As originally introduced. the Britten bill provided ‘an allowance of $700 for each vear's service for the complete severance of officers holding the rank of lieutenant from the Navy Under the Navy Department proposal, however, an allowance of only two years' pay is provided for | This would amount, it is estimated by the junior officers of the Navy. to a veductlon of approximately $1,500 in the allowances for those lieuten ants who severed thelr connection with the service. The eliminated offi cers would have to their credit about 10 years' service, which, under the Britten bill, would make their separa tion allowance amount to $7.000. The two vears' pay would amount to about $6,500. In fairness to them, it 48 argued by the junior office man who has completed the cour t the Naval Academy and given 10 years of his life to the servic t en titled to the provisions contained in the Britten bill. As he is separating himself from the service, it is pointed out that he should at least have $7.000, provided for in the Britten bill, If he is to establish himself in clyvil life Rear Admiral ldward H. Campbell judge advocate general of the Navy, as a result of a conference held at the Navy Department this week, will prepare two personnel bills, one to be a revision of the Britten bill, while |1ar Army |tary personnel. {listed men. tion at the Command and General Staft School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans. | Capt. Bradshaw has a host of friends not only in Army and Navy clrcles, but in the Senate and House as well, During his tour of duty in the War Department Capt. Bradshaw has de. voted a large part of his time to the udy of anti-aircraft artillery, and he ppeared before the congressional committee a number of tim Raising the qualifications for ex- pert sharpshooter, marksman and gunner for the Army in the new regu- lations, is but another result of In | sufficient appropriations for the mili- tary establishment. 1In 1924, the lower classes of qualifications for marksmanship were abolished, and for this vear higher scores will be re- d of the members of the regular establishment participating in the va- rious shoots. This condltion of affairs, it \is pointed out by regular officers, makes it impossible for the War De. partment to carry out the develop- ment of marksmanship in the Regu- s the policy originally in- tended, due to the fact that sufficlent funds are not available with which to offer inducements to those of the mili Distinguished for its marksmanship from the very incep- tion of the American Army, strong protests are being heard throughout the regular establishment at this turn of affairs which threatens the extinc- tion of one of the oldest traditions of the service. Whether or not ivisional and regi- mental 1 chine-gun officers should- |be retained in an Infantry division is once again up for consideration by the War Department. As the result of reviving this question, a compre hensive study is being made of the various duties of these officers. Chiefly among the suggestions which have been made is the proposal to eliminate the divisional machine- gun officer and to substitute therefor a divisional Infantry weapons officer, who will not only act in the capacity as technical advisor to the division commander in all matters relative to Infantry weapons but who will con- duct divisional schools for members of the personnel of the division for the purpose of training them in the proper use of all Infantry weapons in cpmbat. Efforts of the Army Air Service to secure u special uniform for this arm of the service, has revived the con- troversy relative to the adoption of the roll or turn-down collar. All of the designs for avlator's uniforms which have been proposed, provide for 1l collar, and among the various stions which havé been received, in the event that a change is author. ized, is to give the airmen a shade of gray When this question was brought up in the War Department, the roll col- lar partisans and the opposition to the high collar made a strong protest that there was as much cause for adopting 4 new uniform for the entire military stablishment as there was for the Air Service. It is interesting to note in this connection, that the Nayy De- | partment just recently adopted ‘a working dress for aviators,” which is worn by both officers and enlisted ruen | while flying, on temporary duty in aviation' camps, or while -engaged in working on aireraft. Disapproval was made by the War Department the last time the roll-col- lar question was under consideration, due to the fact that the department was carrying out the economy policy of the Government and were issuing the tremendous war stocks to the en- Practical exhaustion has been made of this stock and the time has arrived, it is pointed out, when a change in the uniform can be made without incurring any additional ex. pense o the Government. Though it is known that urgent re- | 3 quests have been made of the War =the other will be u modification of the bill providing for the equalization of promotion between the line and the | staff. Participating in this conference with Chalrman Britten of the perso nel subcommittee of the House com-| mittee on naval affairs were Rear | ‘Admiral Edward W. Eberle, chief of the Bureau of . Naval Operation Rear Admiral W. R. Shoemaker, chief of the Bureau of Navigation; Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones, chairman of the General Board of the Navy; Flear Admiral Edward H. Campbell, Judge Advocate General of the Navs and Comdr. J McCain, \U. 8. N, who is on duty in the Bureau of ‘Navigation. Upon the framing of the bills another conference will be held at which the new provisions will be taken up in detail. Agreement was made at the confer- ence that retirement for length of service in grade will be substituted in lteu of retirement for age in grad Under this plan officers up to and in- cluding the grade of captain will be | retired providing they are not pro- moted within seven years of the time which they enter each of the grades. Mentlon is not made as to what age officers are to be retired under this scheme, but officers up to and includ- §ing the grade of lieutenant com- mander will be retired with two vears’ pay. An exception will be made to that class of officers, how- Department to provide the Army air force with-a distinctive uniform, it is |insisted in certain quarters that an entirely new uniform should be adopt- ed for the military establishment with a view to making the service at the Summer training camps more com- fortable, for both officers and men. The depleted " clothing war stocks coupled with the pressure which the uniform enthuslasts in the military establishment are bringing to bear upon the question, has opened anew this controversy, as a result of which a serious discussion of the proposition is being made by the War Department general staff. Announcement was made by the War Department that on and after May 20, the right of an enlisted man to additional compensation is :termi- nated in the following manner: 1. Automatically at the expiration of a period of one year from date of qualifying, or on any date within such period on which he completes The qualification or requalification course with the same arm, or attains the same or higher qualification with a different arm. 2. By discharge. Change of principal arm or arms, alone, does nét terminate the right of an enlisted man to additional com- pensation. The effective date of a change in ever, who were commissioned from ‘warrant cfficers’ grq;s and from the' e———— rate of additional compensation or a loss of right to-addit$¥nal -compensa~ THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, England’s Device Reduces Hazards Of Planes 50 Pct. Recent Tests Show That Craft Can Be Made Foolproof. Correspondence of the Associated P LONDON, May 13.—Under the critical gaze of officials and experts in aviation, two airplanes were tried out at Croydon .recently and satis- factorily gave safety exhibitions, which, in the opinion of Maj. Gen. Sir Sefton Brancker. director of civil aviation, “will eliminate about 50 per cent of the accidents which now occur.” Two machines, a 10-seater, piloted by the Dutch pilot Fokker. and a single-seater. piloted by Flight. Lieut. Bulham, underwent tests which showed that when plane stalled, owing to lack of flying speed, and tilted downwards preparatory to a nose-dive, the pilot retained control Instead of mnose-diving the machine merely sank a certain distance The 10-seater is so built that it is claimed ft will not stall at all, even under unfavorable conditions or through neglect or Inetperience on the part of the pilot The small machine is fitted with a slotted control, which consists of auxiliary planes on the outer portion of the wings. Between them are slots and it aimed that the closing of the = enables full control Pilot Bulham's demonstration was watched earefully by experts and at the close he was congrutulated on what was termed @ ‘“wonderful per formance. The developments are said to mark a great advance in aviation What TomorrowMeans to You BY MARY BLAKE. Gemini. Tomorrow’s planetary aspects are not very favorable during the fore- noon and counsel abstention from any inftiative work of an aggressive nu- ture, but they do present a.good op- portunity for deliberation, thought and planning, as the conditions de- note an atmosphere that will beget clearness of perceptiont and saneness of judgment. Immediately ufter mid- day other influences prevail, and the signs indicate that what has been thought out in the morning can now be put into execution, as an urge to accomplish will be felt and a degree of optimism will be engendered that nd never hinder the successful achievement of the task in hand. : The child born tomorrow makes its appearance under very auspicious conditions, both as regards physical and moral welfare. It promises to enjoy more than normal health and its allments will not only be few, but of an unimportant character. In temperament and character, it will be cheerful and bright, truthful, loval and persevering. It will not be brilliant, but will have a plodding nature and what it once learns will never be forgotten. Its personality will not be one quickly to attract or command attention. Only intimate acquaintance will enable others to appreciate at their true value its many sterling traits. This child i not destived for leadership, but will shine best when carrying out the or- ders, or executing the plans of others. . With very few exceptions all those whose birthday it is tomorr: cheerful companions and always a hopeful view of life and its affairs They enjoy dispositions that rise superior to everyds ries and disappointments optimistic—at times. unduly it is impossible for them to assoc a thought of failure with any prise in which they m:; e engaged. If failure should occur, and it often does, they mnever become castdown, but immediately start out on some- thing else, with undiminished enthus- fasm and hope. It would, of course. prove more successful in a materia sense, if thelr excessive optimism were tinged with a more practi outlook. On the other hand, this might detract from the zest with which they attack their self-imposed tasks and thereby prevent whole- souled effort, without which nothing worth while can be accomplished They are loyal friends and constant lovers, and their zreatest enjoyment is derived from home life, where, by virtue of disposition and tempera- ment, they are always at their best. Well known persons born on this date are: Brigham Young, second president of Mormon Church: Wil- liam J. Stillman, journalist and author: Redfield Proctor, lawver: Eben Tourjee, musician: William P. Blake, geologist; Hugo Munsterberg, psychologist. (Copright, DISCRIMINATION DENIED. San Quentin Prison Head Says Mexicans Not Mistreated. SAN QUE! lif, May 30 (®), G. A. Van Smith, president of the C fornia board of prison directors, tod announced that there is no discrimi- nation against Mexican prisoners at San Quentin Prison, and no cause for complaint on account of the treatment of Mexicans. Investigation of the treat ment of Mexican prisoners was made after the Mexican government protest- ed against conditions, when a Mexican convict was killed in a race riot with- in the walls. tlon is the date upon which the change, as set forth above, occurs. Enlisted men who attain qualifications in the use of the automatic rifle on und after May 20, will not be entitled to additional compensation under the of | Army Regulations PACKING & STORAGE. MODERN 1313 You St. N.W. | southeast: Col. | Auxiliary, Thursday night, SPANISH WAR VETERANS The Department of the District of Columbla, in co-operation with the Grand Army of the Republic, con- ducted ceremonies at the various bu- rial grounds in tribute to the soldiers. Flags and flowers were placed on the graves of all veterans of all wars. Last Sunday Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp conducted services at St. Eliza- beth's Hospital in honor of deceased veterans, when the following program was rendered: To colors, Musjcian Patrick McMahon; advancing the col- ors, Color Sergt. Edward T. Davis; overture. “The Bridal Rose,” Klee Orchestra, Prof. Klee directing; intro- ducing master of ceremonies, Print Shomette, commander of Miles Camp; remarks by Master of Cere. monies Charles W. McCaffrey, past department commander: invocation, Dr. B. F. Campbell; address of wel come, Dr. Willlam A. White, super- intendent of hospital; musical selec tion, Klee Orchestra; Lincoln's Get tysburg address, Capt. Charles F. Young, Officers’ Reserve Corps:; musi- cal selection, Klee Orchestra; address, Col. John Philip Hill, Member of Con gress from Maryland; solo, Miss Jeanette McCaffrey; address, Theodore G Risley, solicitor of the Department of Labor: musical selection, Klee Or- chestra; address. Arthur H. League, | department commander of the District || of Columbla, United $panish War Vet eruns; musical selection, Klee Orches tra; retiring the colors, “Star-Span led Banner,” color sergeant of Miles “amp: benediction, Dr. B. F. Camp- bell: taps, Musician Patrick McMahon. mmittees in charge were. zabeth's memorial committee— Shomette, commander of Nelson A. Miles Camp, chair- man; Arthur H. League, department commander, chairman ex - officio: | Charles W. McCaffrey, past depart ment commander: Irederick Zulck, | past camp commander: Lorin C. Nel on, senior vice commander. Committee on decoration of graves, | May 30—Chris Hintenach, past camp commander, chairman; Past Depart ment Commander Charles J. P. Web- Past Department Commander Charles W, McCaffrey, Frederick Zulch, Ernest Goltz, Robert Culin, Clarence Belknap, Willlam E. Sus’ sens, Patrick McMahon, Lee Francis, Lorin C. Nelson, Henry Fleet, Cyrus S. Hart, James Johnson, P. E. Sho- mette. At the last regular meeting of Richard J. Harden Camp Van A.|| Zahn Band, 9th Illinois Regiment Willlam A. Thompson, Company C, 3d United States Engineers; John C. Wright, Company H, 2 Kansas || Volunteer Infantry; readmissions of L. C. Potteiger, Ralph H. Chappell{ and Charles C. Clark, were elected to membership. . Gen. James J.| E Cluverius, United | States Navy | At a meeti of the Military Or- der of the Serpent, last Monday night, the following officers were | elected; Grand gu gu grandississimo, | George B. Parker of Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp; grand datto, J.! A. G. Shuster of Richard J. Harden mp supreme slick and slimy keepers of the ophidian, A. M. Be thiaume of Gen. Nelson A. Miles amp; Leo Devlin o Richard J Harden Camp: W. J. O'Donnell of | Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp: Oscar Feldser of Col John Jacob A tor Camp; thrice Infamous Inferiot Gu Gu William A. O'Briep of Rich- ard J. Harden Camp The meetings of the camps and | auxiliaries for the week are as fol- | lows: Richard J. Harden Camp | Thursday night, Pythlan Temple, 101 Ninth street northwest: Gen Henry W. Lawton Camp, Tuesday | night, 921 Pennsylvania _avenue | southeast; Col. John Jacob Astor | amp, Monday night, Stanley Hall, | United States Soldlers’ Home: Gen. M. Emmei Urell Camp, Wednesday night, Pythian Temple, 1012 Ninth street northwest, Admiral George Dewey Naval Auxillary, Monday night, 921 Pennsylvania avenue John Jacob Astor 21 Penn- Ivania avenue southeast: Washing- ton Temple, No. 1, National Lineal Society of the Spanish War, Wed- n Temple, 1012 | { I { CLEAN. 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