Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-12

Gossip Over the Proposition to Withdraw
From the National Guard.
The move made by certain members Of the
Washington Light Infantry to withdraw from
the National Guard and again form an indie
pendent company, as published in yesterdays
STAR, was the topic Of conversation in military
circles last evening. The sentiment expressed
in The STAR yesterday by an army officer fully
defines the position taken by many members OF
the company who are perfectly satisfied with
the present prosperous condition of affairs.
The offering Of the resolution, signed by q
majority Of the members, fell like bombshell
and good-natured but spirited discussion fol-
lowed. Col. Moore was greatly displeased at
the action Of the promoters Of the scheme and
he was opposed to any such move. 1t is limited
that the action Of the majority in sgitating such
an affair in the company is looked upon as a
violation of the rules by some high officials In
the National Guard and that a settlement Of the
question Of remaining in or Withdrawing from
the National Guard will be followed BY some
action, which will not be at all pleasant to GER
tain members.
THE RESOLUTION OFFERED IN GOOD FAITH.
The resolution, explained an officer of the
company, was offered in good faith to determine
what would put the company on the soundest
basis. 1t Is untrue, he said, that the ninety
nine signers Of the resolution pledged to vote in
favor Of Withdrawing. During the discussion
he said some Of the signers took part and more
than one Of them expressed the belief that bt
remaining in the National Guard the company
would be on a firmer basis.
Capt. John 8. Miller, who is opposed to the
withdrawal Of the company, spoke for more
than an hour in opposition to the resolution,
and he stated the position of his side so clearly
that some OF the signers were convinced that
they were in error.
CAUSES THAT LED TO THE MOVE.
The causes which led the men to take the
action they did are stated differently BY mem
bers Of the company. remember told a STAB
reporter that in all circles there were persons
who were never satisfied and who are always
doing something to keep matters stirring. On
the other hand it is stated that the failure OF
Congress to provide for the annual encamp-
ment gave some members an idea that they
would receive no benefits by belonging to
the National Guard, and therefore they
wanted to withdraw. Another excuse
is that when on parade under orders
they are required to wear the uniform
Of the National Guard instead Of the attractive
suits Of the company. There is still another
excuse given which affects q smaller number Of
members. Under an act Of Congress govern
ment employees are excused with pay when they
are out under orders, and the per diem en-
ployes of such places as the government print
ing Office and the navy yard it is stated have an
idea that such absence operates against them,
Is they receive full pay without performing the
full amount Of work.
WILL NOT WITHDRAW.
"You can state" said one Of the prominent
officers of the company, 'that we are not going
to withdraw from the National Guard
When the matter was discussed at the meet
ing the other night action thereon was post
poned until the next monthly meeting Of Ae
corps. A committee Of ten was appointed to
investigate the matter and report at the next
meeting. Col. Moore Is chairman of the COM
mit.ee, each side having an equal number Of
members.