It was decided by the board that this error should be "proscribed" in the new military system.
The report then goes on at great length discussing the provisions.
of the "new law," which is described to be a radical change from the old one on the same subject.

While conceding to the Minister of War in Paris the general control and supervision of the entire military establishment primarily, especially of the annual estimates or budget, and the great depots of supply, it distributes to the commanders of the corps d'armee in time of peace, and to all army commanders generally in time of war, the absolute command of the money, provisions, and stores, with the necessary staff- officers to receive, issue, and account for them.

I quote further: "The object of this law is to confer on the commander of troops whatever liberty of action the case demands.

He has the power even to go beyond the regulations, in circumstances of urgency and pressing necessity.

The extraordinary measures he may take on these occasions may require their execution without delay.