Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-27
THE GOVERNORS REPLY.

THE GON ERNOh >
At the conclusion Of Capt Bobleter's
remarks, the governor replied as follows:
Gentlemen-I am very glad to see you. You
represent an organization of much importance
to the state, but which has heretofore received
but little recognition. AS an accompaniment
to the general development of the state, 1
think some consideration should be paid 10
the organization and equipment of its militia.
1 shall be disposed to pay some attention to
this subject, and will say to you now, gen
tlemen, that shall be glad to CO. operate with
and aid you as far may properly do so in
your laudable and patriotic desire to make the
militia establishment of our state more respec-
table in lis proportions, and more efficient in
it's organization. Dispensing with further
formalities at this time, and thanking you,
captain, for the kind terms in which you
have addressed me, will simply add, that [
to any suggestions you may have to make.
GENERAL CONSULTATION.
At the conclusion of the governors re-
marks, kind of miscellaneous discus
sion was INDUCED in, that was quite free,
and one that ranged over variety of
subjects. The first topic was the matter
of the formation of the militia of the
state, whether into one or more battal-
ions. Captain Bean said that at
New Ulm when it was suggested that
the militia should be formed into two
battaliOns, one composed of st. Paul &
Minneapolis companies, and the other of
the companies at Faribault, New Ulm
and Winona. There was quite diversity
of opinion in regard to the matter, and
the governor indicated that there was
some doubt in his mind in regard to the
subject, but that whichever was decided
upon, he would do all in his power to
render the state militia as creditable to
the commonwealth as possible. This was
followed by long talk as to the law per-
tanning to the militia and the extent of
the power or authority of the governor to
use the money appropriated to military
purposes, the holding of encampments,
the length of the encampment, whether
five or ten days, the equipage,
and variety Of other similar
topics. Capt. Ames and some
others were willing to funisftheir own
tents, etc provided they be furnished
with transportation and provisions. Capt.
Bend, Capt. Bobleter and others strenu-
ously opposed this, and claimed that if
each company furnished their own camp
equipage, the encampment would present
very unmilitary aspect. Some would
have one kind of tent and some anoth-
Ell, which would never do. The only
proper way was for the state to own and
furnish the equipage, and then the whole
encampment would present uniform,
systematic, military appearance. This
view of the matter appeared to meet with
the most favor. Capt. Ames stated that
his company held meeting We'd
nesday night and decided to
send to Paris for sample,
French, Zouave suit, with view of hav-
ing new uniforms for the whole company
made. The governor asked when it was
proposed to hold the encampment, and
the last of August and the first of Sep
TENDER were spoken of. Various other
matters were talked over, but no definite
conclusion was reached. The governor
renewed his disposition to do all that
was within his power, and consistent
with the law, to carry into effect such
system as would be for the best advan-
tage of the state. AS there appeared to
be nothing of Importance to say further,
the visitors departed, the governor ex-
pressing to them his esteem, and desire
that they should call again, either indi-
vidually or in body. The interview, he
said, had been both pleasant and profita-
BILE, and he would be pleased to see
them again, and in this manner very
pleasant interview was ended.
No Settlement.