ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL. JANUARY 10, 1913.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union and ordered to be printed. Mr. HAY, from the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following REPORT. [To accompany H. R. 27941.] The Committee on Military Affairs, to which was referred the estimates for the military establishment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, having considered the same, report the accompanying bill with the recommendation that it do pass. The total estimates submitted, including a supplemental estimate of $150,000 for barracks and quarters, aggregate $95,547,631.13. The amount appropriated for the last fiscal year was $90,907,466.90. The accompanying bill carries $93,830,177.51, which is a reduction of $1.717.453.62 of the estimates. The reason why there is a larger appropriation this year than last year is attributable to the fact that $1,000,000 which is usually carried in the Army bill for the Organized Militia was provided for in a separate measure, and last year enough money was not appropriated for the pay and subsistence of the Army; in the former case there is an estimated deficiency of $2,800,000 and in the latter an estimated deficiency of $750,000. It will thus be seen that the present bill carries really a smaller appropriation than last year for the actual needs of the Army. The Chief of the Quartermaster Corps estimates that by reason of the consolidation of the supply departments there will be saved in the next fiscal year $3,000,000. There is but little legislation in the accompanying bill. The wording of some of the items has been changed to meet the new conditions brought about by the consolidation of the Supply Corps, but beyond that no legislation is suggested. A new item in the bill is one for $25,000 to meet the expenses incident to holding the international rifle-shooting competition at Camp Perry, Ohio. The need for this is set out in the letter of the Secretary of War, as follows: Hon. JAMES HAY, Chairman Committee on Military Affairs, WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, December 9, 1912. House of Representatives. DEAR SIR: I have the honor to inclose herewith an item to be incorporated in the Army appropriation bill for the purpose of providing the necessary ex pouses incident to holding an international rifle competition at Camp Perry, Ohio, in 1913, and authorizing the use of United States troops, as well as rifles and equipments, in conducting this competition. The temporary loan of Army rifles is requested for the purpose of complying with the regulations of the International Shooting Union, which prescribe that certain matches of the union will be shot with the military arm of the country holding the matches. Under existing law there is no authority to make such arrangements. The paragraph concerning the admittance free of duty of arms, ammunition, and equipments is a mere matter of reciprocity and hospitality, as similar courtesy was extended to American teams on their visit abroad last summer. There is also inclosed, for your information, copy of a letter which has been received from the president of the National Rifle Association, which is selfexplanatory, together with copy of a resolution passed by the National Guard convention. That the successful carrying out of this proposed tournament is in line with the policy of this Government to foster friendly relations between nations, especially with our sister Republics in South America, is without question. It will also help greatly in the work of promoting rifle practice throughout the United States by reviving interest in the all-important matter of rifle practice among citizens. Invitations to foreign countries to participate in this tournament are being extended by the State Department through diplomatic channels. The inclusion of the proposed item in the Army appropriation bill meets with my hearty approval, and I trust that favorable action will be taken thereon. Very respectfully, HENRY L. STIMSON, Whereas the National Rifle Association of America having extended an invitation to the different countries throughout the world to participate in an international rifle shooting tournament to be held in this country next year at Camp Perry, Ohio, in connection with the Perry Victory Centennial Celebration, and 20 countries having accepted the invitation, and whereas rifle teams representing the United States did successfully compete at international tournaments held during the present year in Argentine Republic, the "Olympic games in Sweden, France, and Canada, and are now holders of championship trophies won at these competitions, and have received a most cordial welcome and have been treated with generous hospitality by the nations visited: Be it resolved, That this convention herewith goes on record as being in accord with and indorsing the plans of the National Rifle Association of America for the holding of the above-mentioned tournament; that we believe the bringing together of the marksmen of the different nations in friendly rivalry on the rifle range is an excellent means of bringing about a better understanding and more cordial relations, if that be possible, between this and other nations. We herewith recommend that the legislative and administrative branches of our Government cooperate in making this tournament a success and in taking care of our visitors in a manner commensurate with our position among nations. And be it further resolved, That the National Guard Association of America present a trophy to be competed for at this tournament in the international match with the Army rifles, under conditions to be agreed upon by the executive committee of the National Rifle Association of America. [House Doc. No. 1119, Sixty-second Congress, third session.] TREASURY DEPARTMENT, The SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, copy of a communication from the Secretary of War of the 6th instant, submitting supplemental and revised estimates of appropriations required by the War Department for the service of the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, as follows: Regular supplies, Quartermaster Corps__ $100, 000. 00 235, 000, 00 495, 000. 00 489, 305. 19 The Secretary of War states that the submission of the foregoing estimates is made necessary as a result of the consolidation of the Quartermaster's, Subsistence, and Pay Departments effected November 1, 1912, and to correct errors in the original estimates for pay of the Army, the proposed increases being equaled or exceeded by decreases under other heads, as explained by the Chief of the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, in the footnotes to the estimates. Respectfully, FRANKLIN MACVEAGH, Secretary. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, December 6, 1912. The SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. SIR: Herewith are forwarded for transmission to Congress supplemental estimates of appropriations required by the War Department for the sevice of the fiscal year 1914, as follows: Regular supplies, Quartermaster Corps. $100,000.00 235, 000. 00 495, 000, 00 489, 305. 19 The submission of the three estimates first named is made necessary in order to offset a reduction proposed to be made in the estimate submitted for "Subsistence of the Army," because of certain items formerly charged to the appropriation for "Subsistence of the Army," which it is intended hereafter to supply from the appropriations "Regular supplies," "Incidental expenses," and "Transportation of the Army and its supplies," as explained by the Chief of the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, in the footnotes to the estimates. At the time the regular estimates were submitted it was thought that any changes in the estimates made necessary incident to the consolidation of the Quartermaster, Subsistence, and Pay Departments, effected November 1, 1912, could be accomplished in committee, as it was believed that no estimate would be required in cases where the proposed increase under one head of appropriation was equaled or exceeded by the amount of decrease under another head. It is now understood that the rules of the House require the submission of estimates by the department to cover the proposed changes. The estimate for "Pay, etc., of the Army" is submitted for the reason that it was found that errors were made in the estimate as originally submitted, and in order to correct these errors the department is required to submit a supplemental estimate. This correction involves no increase over the total amount originally estimated for pay, etc., of the Army. HENRY L. STIMSON, Supplemental estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, by the Quartermaster Corps, U. S. Army. WAR DEPARTMENT. QUARTERMASTER CORPS. Regular Supplies, Quartermaster Corps— Regular supplies of the Quartermaster Corps, including their Regular Supplies, Quartermaster Corps--Continued. surgeons when stationed at, and occupying public quarters NOTE. The amount estimated for herein is required in lieu $100,000.00 Regular Supplies, Quartermaster Corps-Continued. candles, matches, stationery, typewriters, blank forms, print- This estimate is necessary because, at the time the annual Incidental Expenses; Quartermaster Corps Postage; cost of telegrams on official business received and sent by officers of the Army; extra pay to soldiers employed on extra duty, under the direction of the Quartermaster Corps, in the erection of barracks, quarters, and storehouses, in the construction of roads, other constant labor for periods of not less than 10 days, and as clerks for post quartermasters at military posts, and for prison overseers at posts designated by the War Department for the confinement of general prisoners, and for the United States military prison guard; for expenses of expresses to and from frontier posts and armies in the field, of escorts to paymaster and other disbursing officers and to trains where military escorts can not be furnished; authorized office furniture, hire of laborers in the Quartermaster Corps, including the care of officers' mounts when the same are furnished by the Government, and the hire of interpreters, spies, or guides for the Army; compensation of clerks and other employees to the officers of the Quartermaster Corps, and clerks, foremen, watchmen, and organist for the United States military prison, and incidental expenses of recruiting; for the apprehension, securing, and delivering of deserters, including escaped military prisoners, and the expenses incident to their pursuit, and no greater sum than $50 for each deserter or escaped military prisoner shall, in the discretion of the Secretary of War, be paid to any civil officer or citizen for such services and expenses; for a donation of $5 to each dishonorably discharged prisoner upon his release from confinement, under courtmartial sentence, involving dishonorable discharge; for printing and binding; for the following expenditures required for the several regiments of Cavalry, the batteries of Light Artillery, and such companies of Infantry and scouts as may be mounted, the authorized number of officers' horses, and for the trains, to wit: Hire of veterinary surgeons, purchase of medicines for horses and mules, picket ropes, blacksmith's tools and materials, horseshoes and blacksmiths' tools for the Cavalry service, and for the shoeing of horses and mules, and such additional expenditures as are necessary and authorized by law in the movements and operations of the Army, and at military posts, and not expressly assigned to any other department. (R. S., p. 207, sec. 1137; p. 223, sec. 1287; Revised Army Regulations, 1910, p. 179, par. 1017; act Aug. 24, 1912, vol. 37, p. 580, sec. 1) --- $235, 000. 00 NOTE. This supplemental estimate is intended to cover the pay of civilian employees formerly paid from appropriation This estimate is necessary because at the time the annual |