§ Mr. GOLDSMITHasked whether further reductions in the Garrison Artillery are contemplated; and, if so, 879W what steps he proposes to take to mitigate the further set back in the promotion of subaltern officers which would be thereby entailed?
§ Colonel SEELYThere will be a reduction of one only; but I may add that the question of promotion in this branch is being carefully considered.