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General Miles Testimony on Army Bill and Retirement
Washington reports detail General Miles opposing Secretary Roots army efficiency bill over fears it would retire him and reshape command structure. He warned the measure could endanger the Republic, while the Senate committee heard disputed summaries of his remarks and noted potential for arrest of dissenters. The bill would place general officers under direct secretary of war control, with the lieutenant general as chief of staff role limited by active service.
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