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Editorial
January 23, 1899
The Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune questions why explanation for soldiers' complaints about spoiled experimental beef on military transport was delayed and concealed, implying suspicion on officials.
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Why Deferred?
(From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.)
The statement is made that all the complaints about bad beef grew out of the work of an experimenter, who had permission to send a few quarters of dressed beef on one of the transports. This experimental beef spoiled and was thrown overboard, it is said, perhaps after it was refused by soldiers. But why does this explanation come along at this late date? Why wasn't the matter made public at the very start? Why was there any concealment? It begins to look bad for those who had full knowledge of an experiment like this.
(From the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.)
The statement is made that all the complaints about bad beef grew out of the work of an experimenter, who had permission to send a few quarters of dressed beef on one of the transports. This experimental beef spoiled and was thrown overboard, it is said, perhaps after it was refused by soldiers. But why does this explanation come along at this late date? Why wasn't the matter made public at the very start? Why was there any concealment? It begins to look bad for those who had full knowledge of an experiment like this.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Bad Beef
Military Transport
Spoiled Meat
Concealment
Experimental Beef
What entities or persons were involved?
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Experimenter
Soldiers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Delayed Explanation For Spoiled Beef In Military Transport
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Concealment
Key Figures
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Experimenter
Soldiers
Key Arguments
Complaints About Bad Beef Stemmed From Experimental Dressed Beef On Transport
Experimental Beef Spoiled And Was Thrown Overboard
Explanation Delayed Until Late Date
Matter Not Made Public At The Start
Concealment Suggests Wrongdoing By Those With Knowledge