§ MR. CAUSTONasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether he is aware that a strong feeling of dissatisfaction exists amongst certain Quartermasters with regard to their classification, who consider that their being placed in the subordinate section makes a distinction between the officers who rise from the ranks and others, and which they regard as a caste brand; and, whether he will place those who by ability and efficiency have shown themselves worthy of such promotion in the superior section, or altogether abolish the distinction between superior and subordinate?
§ MR. CHILDERSI am fully aware of the objections which have been raised to the words "subordinate section" used in a former Warrant, for which I am 758 not responsible; and the amendment of that Warrant, issued in January, 1880, will be considered when other pressing matters have been disposed of.