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February 27, 1900
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The U.S. War Department avoids deciding whether a state of war exists by rejecting enlisted men's applications to purchase discharges, citing discretionary authority under the law applicable in peacetime.
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Washington, Feb. 27.—The war department has found a means of escape from the necessity which apparently confronted it of deciding at this time whether or not a state of war exists. The question was brought forward by the applications of a number of enlisted men to purchase their discharges. The applications having been referred to the judge advocate general, the latter declared that the law relative to the purchase of discharges was not mandatory but discretionary. The secretary of war "may" in time of peace discharge a soldier who wishes to purchase his discharge. While final action has not been taken, it is probable all of the applications will be rejected under the discretion conferred by this law.
Washington, Feb. 27.—The war department has found a means of escape from the necessity which apparently confronted it of deciding at this time whether or not a state of war exists. The question was brought forward by the applications of a number of enlisted men to purchase their discharges. The applications having been referred to the judge advocate general, the latter declared that the law relative to the purchase of discharges was not mandatory but discretionary. The secretary of war "may" in time of peace discharge a soldier who wishes to purchase his discharge. While final action has not been taken, it is probable all of the applications will be rejected under the discretion conferred by this law.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
War Department
Discharge Applications
State Of War
Discretionary Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Advocate General
Secretary Of War
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Advocate General
Secretary Of War
Location
Washington
Event Date
Feb. 27.
Story Details
War Department rejects soldiers' discharge purchase applications under discretionary peacetime law to avoid ruling on war status.