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443. Retiring. (M. L., 1306-13; A. R., 76-78.)

444. On the death of an officer in charge of public property or

funds. (A. R., 86.)

445. Board of Engineers.

(E. R., 10–16.)

446. Board of Ordnance and Fortification. (M. L., 1209–17: A. R., 298.)

447. Fortification Board, Philippine Islands. (G. O. 255, W. D., 1907.)

448. Joint Board of Army and Navy officers. (G. O. 107, A. G. O., 1903; G. O. 121, W. D., 1907.)

449. Board of government of the U. S. Military Prison. (G. O. 205, W. D., 1905.)

450. Examination of candidates for appointment as sergeantsmajor, coast artillery. (G. O. 137, W. D., 1907.)

451. Examination for appointments as sergeants, first class, and sergeants, Hospital Corps. (A. R., 1424.)

452. Examination of candidates for first and second class gunners, coast artillery. (Par. 149, G. O. 106, W. D., 1908.) 453. For appointment to artillery expert grades in the coast artillery reserves. (Cir. 21, W. D., 1908, p. 14.)

454. Examination and classification of gunners of field artillery. (G. O. 27, W. D., 1906.)

455. To determine whether the service of a soldier about to be discharged has been honest and faithful. (A. R., 146.)

456. Examination of applicants for appointment as superintendent of national cemetery. (G. O. 37, A. G. О., 1877.) 457. In case of damage to public buildings by fire. (Q. M. M., 413.)

BUILDINGS.

458. It appears that there is a special appropriation for barracks and quarters at seacoast artillery posts (34 Stat. L.. 1348); that the wording of the regular appropriation under Barracks and Quarters (34 Stats., 1168) is for barracks and quarters for troops other than seacoast artillery, storehouses for the safe-keeping of military stores, for offices, recruiting stations, etc. Construing the appropriations together, I am clearly of the opinion that the words in the regular appropriation "other than seacoast artillery," following, as they do, the words "barracks and quarters," qualify those words only, and that the regular appropriation is, therefore, applicable to the construction of storehouses, offices, etc., at seacoast artillery posts as well as at other posts. It follows, also, that the appropriation for "barracks and quarters for the artillery" at seacoast posts is limited strictly to barracks and quarters.

As to the appropriations in the Sundry Civil Act (34 Stat. L., 1348), the one for barracks and quarters for the artillery in connection with the adopted project for seacoast defenses, etc., is to be regarded as a specific one for barracks and quarters at seacoast artillery posts, and, as to these objects, the general appropriation for "the construction and enlargement of military posts of such building as, in the judgment of the Secretary of War, may be necessary," etc., can not, of course, be used to supplement it.

The general appropriation is, however, available for the construction of necessary buildings other than barracks and quarters at seacoast artillery posts as well as at other artillery posts. (Op. J. A. G., Aug. 17, 1907; 12192-A, I. G. O.)

459. Hereafter wooden buildings are not to be constructed at military posts, except where they are intended for temporary use only. (Recommendation of Quartermaster-General, approved by Acting Secretary of War, May 14, 1908; 12427, I. G. O.)

CEREMONIES.

460. When desirable that an organization should be reviewed before an inspector junior in rank to the commanding officer, the commanding officer receives the review, and is accompanied by the inspector, who takes post on his left. (I. D. R., 460.)

461. At ceremonies the position of companies or detachments of the Signal Corps, if dismounted, will be as laid down in paragraph 6, Army Regulations, viz: "On the right of the command to which they are attached." If mounted, they will form on the other flank. If both engineers and Signal Corps troops are together, the former, for ceremonies, will form on the right of the latter. (Cir. 36, W. D., 1906.)

462. The ceremony of "Escort of the Colors" should be so conducted as to render it one of the most impressive to the soldier, especially to the young recruit, of all the functions in which he is required to participate. (G. O. 125, A. G. O., 1900.)

463. Dress parade is not required at a one-company post. Attention is invited to A. R., 510, and the infantry drill regulations, which latter prescribe parade for no smaller command than a battalion. (Chief of Staff, Dec. 8, 1903.)

NOTE.-A, R., 510, of 1901, is same as A. R., 439, of 1908.

CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

464. General regulations governing. (A. R., 730-742, 1053, 1218, 1227, 1417, 1475, 1490.)

465. Hours of labor; exceptions to the eight-hour law. (A. R., 734; Cir. 83, W. D., 1907.)

466. Transfer of, to and from the Philippines; tour of duty in the Philippines, etc. (G. O. 68, W. D., 1904.)

467. The Secretary of War considers that the interests of the service require that employees at large in the Department must be subject to orders in regard to transfer of station, and a refusal to obey such orders will be deemed a proper and sufficient reason for discharge from the service. (Cir. 26, A. G. O., 1901.)

468. Indorsements of the Quartermaster-General and Acting Secretary of War of November 2 and 4, 1907, respectively, relative to making semimonthly payments to certain civilian employees of the Quartermaster's Department:

Quartermaster-General: "Army Regulations, 733, 1904 [A. R., 733, 1908], has always been construed in this office as permitting a certain amount of discretion to the quartermaster making payment to employees, and the method of paying semimonthly is acceptable to the Treasury Department officials. When the quartermaster's depots are located in large cities, where it is customary for employees not in the Government service to be paid semimonthly, it has been thought that to adhere strictly to paragraph of regulations referred to would in most cases work a hardship upon the employees of the Government."

Acting Secretary of War: "The semimonthly payments of civilian employees referred to herein is approved under the circumstances." (Cir. letter, I. G. O., Nov. 20, 1907; 5795-Bk, I. G. O.)

469. Political contributions of, prohibited. Copy of War Department Circular of September 1, 1904, publishing laws, opinions, etc., on this subject, is required by the last paragraph of said circular to be posted in prominent places in all bureaus and offices in and under the War Department and at all arsenals, depots, and stations in the service at large where civilians are employed. Also see Cir. 28, W. D., 1908.

470. Punishment for improper political activity on the part of those in the competitive classified service. (G. O. 52, W. D., 1908.)

471. All officers and employees of the United States of every description serving in or under any of the Executive Departments, and whether so serving in or out of Washington, are forbidden, either directly or indirectly, individually or through associations, to solicit an increase of pay or to influence or attempt to influence in their own interest any other legislation whatever, either before Congress or its committees, or in any way save through the heads of the departments in or under which they serve, on penalty of dismissal from the Government service. (Executive Order, Jan. 31, 1902; G. O. 18, A. G. O., 1902.)

472. No officer or employee of the Government shall, directly or indirectly, instruct or be concerned in any manner in the instruction of any person or classes of persons, with a view to their special preparation for the examinations of the United States Civil Service Commission. The fact that any officer or employee is found so engaged shall be considered sufficient cause for his removal from the service. (Executive Order, Oct. 13, 1905; G. O. 183, W. D., 1905.)

473. Act of Congress granting certain classes of artisans and laborers employed by the United States the right to receive compensation for injuries sustained in the course of their employment, and regulations prescribed thereunder. (Cir. 68, W. D., 1908.)

CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.

474. The soliciting of pension or other claims against the United States on military reservations or at military posts, camps, or stations, including general hospitals, is hereby prohibited, and commanding officers will take measures effectually to prevent such soliciting within the. limits of military reservations, posts, camps, stations, or hospitals under their command. Officers or enlisted men who give information with a view to aiding persons in soliciting such claims will be brought to trial and civilian employees who so offend will be discharged. (G. O. 163, W. D., 1906.)

CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES.

475. General regulations. (A. R., Articles L, LI, LII.) 476. Instructions of the Secretary of War of October 6, 1905, in regard to advertisements for supplies, bids and bidders, bondsmen, modification or annulment of contracts, inspection of raw material used by manufacturers in furnishing finished products, inspection of supplies at time of delivery, etc. (G. O. 167, W. D., 1905.)

477. Paragraph 593, A. R., forbids, inter alia, any contract in which any person in the military service "shall be admitted to share or receive benefit." The arrangement in question by which recruits enlisted at New Haven, Conn., are lodged and fed by the wife of Corporal of the recruiting party, is, strictly speaking, a violation of this requirement of the regulations; but the arrangement is not a violation of any statute, and its requirements may be waived by the Secretary of War. (Op. J. A. G., Oct. 22, 1907, concurred in by Actg. Scy. War, Oct. 24, 1907; 11918, I. G. O.)

NOTE.-A. R., 593, of 1904, is same as A. R., 596, of 1908. 478. Convict labor on Government contracts prohibited. (G. O. 78, W. D., 1905.)

CONTRACT SURGEONS,

479. The services rendered by a contract surgeon are not restricted to those of a purely professional character; on the contrary, his eligibility for duty is the same as that of an assistant surgeon, except in so far as it is limited by the fact that he is not a commissioned officer. A contract surgeon, though not eligible for detail on courts-martial, may prefer charges against enlisted men and may be detailed on councils of administration, and as post treasurer, etc.; he may also witness payments to enlisted men under the provisions of A. R., 1335 to 1357. (A. R., 1413.)

480. Are entitled to campaign badges for services rendered by them in campaigns. (Cir. 22, W. D., 1905.)

481. Contract surgeons and dental surgeons are entitled to the same protection in their positions and the same respect and obedience from enlisted men as commissioned officers. (A. R., 1410.) Also see A. R. 1417.

(G. O. 169, W. D., 1907, (G. O. 169, W. D., 1907, par.

482. Uniform for contract surgeons. par. 62.) For dental surgeons. 63.)

483. For plate work or for the filling of teeth of enlisted men the materials supplied by the Government will be used and no other, and dental surgeons are forbidden to enter into any financial agreement with enlisted men involving an obligation for payment for silver, platinum, or gold used for filling cavi

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