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February 27, 1900
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Secretary Root, satisfied with native Porto Rican troops' performance, orders enlistment of another battalion under Major James A. Buchanan, replacing US cavalry in the island.
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TO ENLIST PORTO RICANS.
Secretary Root Will Order Another
Battalion.
Washington, Feb. 27.—Secretary Root
is so well satisfied with the record
made by the troops, recruited from the
natives of Porto Rico that he has determined
to increase the number now
in service. There is now a full battalion
of these troops and the secretary has
issued orders for the enlistment of another
battalion, the whole to be put in
command of Major James A. Buchanan,
of the Fifteenth infantry, who has been
nominated for the position of lieutenant
colonel. The new battalion will take
place of the United States regular
cavalry, which will be brought back to
the United States. Horses for mounting
the men will be purchased in the
island, as the American animals do not
readily acclimatize.
Secretary Root Will Order Another
Battalion.
Washington, Feb. 27.—Secretary Root
is so well satisfied with the record
made by the troops, recruited from the
natives of Porto Rico that he has determined
to increase the number now
in service. There is now a full battalion
of these troops and the secretary has
issued orders for the enlistment of another
battalion, the whole to be put in
command of Major James A. Buchanan,
of the Fifteenth infantry, who has been
nominated for the position of lieutenant
colonel. The new battalion will take
place of the United States regular
cavalry, which will be brought back to
the United States. Horses for mounting
the men will be purchased in the
island, as the American animals do not
readily acclimatize.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Porto Rican Troops
Military Enlistment
Secretary Root
Battalion Recruitment
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Root
Major James A. Buchanan
Where did it happen?
Washington, Porto Rico
Story Details
Key Persons
Secretary Root
Major James A. Buchanan
Location
Washington, Porto Rico
Event Date
Feb. 27
Story Details
Secretary Root orders enlistment of a second battalion of native Porto Rican troops, satisfied with their record, to be commanded by Major James A. Buchanan, replacing US regular cavalry.