RECOMMENDATIONS.

In closing this report, I desire to present a summary of changes to the military law, which I deem necessary for the greater efficiency of the service.

First: That the military board be authorized to purchase a permanent state camp ground, and that an appropriation of $30,000 be asked therefor.

Second: That the act be so amended as to the number of companies which shall compose a regiment of infantry as will conform to the requirements of the United States drill regulations.

Third: That the cavalry battalion be increased to four troops. Fourth: That when the National Guard is called into the service of the state for the suppression of riots, etc., etc., the expense of said service shall be paid from the general fund of the

state.

Fifth: That an amendment be asked to the militia law which shall provide, that when an officer has discharged his full seven years of service and desires to be retired, he may be placed upon the retired list with the full rank held at the time of his retirement, and be subject to call for any special service in the interest of the

state.

In conclusion I wish to express my grateful acknowledgments first to your excellency for the uniform kindness and consideration which, in the manifold duties that surround you, you have always extended to me personally and the National Guard generally.

To Lieutenant William A. Kimball, fourteenth United States infantry, for the valuable and instructive service rendered the state, and courtesies extended to myself while in the discharge of duty as military instructor at camp Murray.

To Lieutenant Colonel Albert Whyte, assistant commissary general, Lieutenant Colonel II. F. Garretson, assistant quartermaster general, Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Hatfield, assistant commissary general, for the indefatigable attention to duty in their several departments during the annual encampment of 1892; and I wish to especially mention the untiring efforts put forth by Lieutenant F. J. Elsensohn, commissary of the second infantry, and Lieutenant H. D. Allison, commissary of the first infantry, to not only perfect themselves in a knowledge of their duties in that

important office, but in ministering in every way possible to the welfare of their respective regiments.

I have the honor to be, with profound respect,

Your obedient servant,

R. G. O'BRIEN, Adjutant General.

EXHIBIT A.

REPORT OF COLONEL JOSEPH GREENE.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY,

FIRST BRIGADE, NATIONAL GUARD OF WASHINGTON,

SEATTLE, January 23, 1892.

To His Excellency Governor ELISHA P. FERRY, Commander-inChief, National Guard of Washington, Olympia:

SIR-I have the honor to submit the following report of the movements of the several companies of the first infantry regiment, National Guard of Washington, in service during the mining troubles in King county in the months of June and July, 1891. Delay in making this report was caused

First: By the refusal until recently of the commander-in-chief to recognize these companies as being in the service of the state. Second: The death of Colonel J. C. Haines, who commanded the troops at that time.

On the 24th day of June, 1891, there was a large body of armed men riotously assembled at Gilman, in King county, and threatened to destroy the buildings and machinery connected with the operation of the coal mines there. The sheriff of the county being absent, the manager of the mine applied to the deputy sheriff for a sufficient force to protect it from injury and destruction, but the deputy declined to act in the absence of the sheriff. The manager requested Colonel Haines to order out troops from his regiment for that purpose. This he refused to do. The manager then requested Colonel Haines whether, if the sheriff should call upon him for the troops to act as a posse comitatus, he would furnish them. Colonel Haines declined to act without orders from you, but at the request of the manager of the mine sent you the following telegram:

Governor E. P. FERRY, Olympia Hotel:

SEATTLE, June 24, 1891.

I am informed that a riot has occurred at Gilman, and the destruction of mine property is threatened now by armed men. The sheriff is at

Walla Walla. His deputy here declines to act for want of authority. The owners of the mine have appealed to me for protection. I have refused until properly ordered. If the sheriff requests me to send troops to use as a posse, can I do it without orders from you? See section 860 of the code, and Ela vs. Smith, 5 Gray, 121. I am informed that the situation is critical, and that loss of life and property are likely unless prompt action is taken. Colonel J. C. HAINES.

And received in reply the following:

OLYMPIA, June 25, 1891.

Colonel J. C. HAINES, Commanding First Regiment, N. G. W., Seattle: If any officer mentioned in section 860 of the code of Washington calls for an armed force to suppress a riot, or to enforce the execution of the laws at Gilman, in King county, you will immediately repair to that place with one or more companies of the N. G. W., as you may deem advisable, and render such aid to the civil authorities as may be necessary. ELISHA P. FERRY, Governor.

On the evening of Sunday, the 27th day of June, 1891, a riot occurred at the town of Franklin, in King county, which resulted in a battle between the striking miners and the negroes who had been brought in to take their places, and in which two men were killed and several wounded. The deputy at that point was unable to quell the riot, or disperse the mob, and the conflict ceased only on account of the approach of darkness, and it was evidently their intention to resume the conflict on the following day.

The deputy sheriff telegraphed Colonel Haines, at Seattle, requesting him to order immediately to Franklin one or more companies of his regiment to assist the civil authorities in preserving the peace. This telegram was received by Colonel Haines at about half-past ten in the evening, of June 28th. He immediately issued the following order:

HEADQUARTERS FIRST Regiment InfanTRY, N. G. W., Special Order No. 12: SEATTLE, June 28, 1891.

1. Captain Green, commanding B company, of this regiment, and Captain Allen, commanding D company, will proceed immediately to Franklin, having companies in heavy marching order, with forty rounds of ammunition per man.

2. Transportation will be furnished.

3. Commissary J. A. Hatfield will furnish subsistence.

4. The surgeon of the regiment will accompany the command and report immediately at these headquarters.

By order of Colonel J. C. HAINES.

CHARLES ESPLIN, jr., First Lieutenant and Adjutant.