§ Captain CARR-GOMMasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether all available steps have been taken to secure the safety of the remaining gun trophies placed in the Mall; and if he will consider the advisability of having a guard placed over the guns during the evening hours with orders to arrest any persons tampering with them?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONSince Tuesday night of last week military pickets have been posted in the Mall and on Constitution3444W Hill every evening to prevent guns being taken away. I am afraid it is quite impossible to guard every gun owing to the length of the line and the number of guns. No material damage, however, has been done since last Thursday.