Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-18
vIRGINIA'S TROOPS.
7As Adlutant.Gensral Reports a Gradual
But Marked improvement.
THE NEED OF EQUIPMENT.
c..,.,n Respects in which the supplies
Arc Dcacieni-scycrai Companies Dis
handed and Others 60 he Recruited.

,4t,tant-Gcncral Charles j. Anderson
emf 10 Governor O'Ferrali his own
.r,,,al report. transmitting that OF the
.-..,,ut Inspector-General, Colonel 10.
Line stern.
.,oer,l Anderson says: at is crafty
,o, 10 know that In this past year. as
a., The preceding years. the service has
,e.vn a gradual, yet marked improve
mont our custom Of following az closely
circumstances will permit the dis
,...... Uniform, equipment, and general
,....ns OF the service OF the regular
army has produced an effect, the result
az wn.ch has been 10 somewhat weld
,8.,.ral parts OF the same branch, as well
a.. n. different arms OF the service. to-
.t,- $50 .
"A. have only one city RichmondD
r..rc a regiment Is posted. and only two
c.e.mDnd and Portsmouth where there
a.. battalion formations OF two COM
es. though in Norfolk. Suffolk. Roa-
,r. Petersburg, and Danville there are
more than two companies OF the same
l4anch.'
continuing the report says the COM
.~ around Norfolk have the pre-
f.....rCc In numerical superiority.
rr.l is due 10 the fact that In this
c.r.ct the volunteers have evinced more
S. rrrCss 20 form and maintain their
,-..l llt!ons. The Southwest f. de-
4, .rt and has shown but little interest
fr military matters. The whole number
r-.-,et ~ the last inspection was 3,lSs.
.. iy 70 than q year ago
.rl means that many worthless men
inf. been discharged. and that troops
= Trnce George. ID Olanover) First
CItalty. were dishanded by the effect Of
General ord r, 40. 10. June 18th
DISEAND OR RECRUIT.
"T1's order" adds the report Should
= fna.ed by similar one disbandine
Tire. other companies. which practically
.. uo existence, and ordering accord
ir ~ Jaw. six others for inspection
rn sixty days FOR disbandment. unless
recruited ana better disciplined"
T,a order would be practically as fol-
'.f-.
Trst-DishnuGment: Company +. Second
rm,nt Pocahontas: Company X,
~rl Rerimcnt Chatham; Troop G..
lf cavalry Richmond
~l-Allowlng thirty or sixty days
l SSH pa - recruit. get proper officers.
.-ly efficient and commissioned, and
Companies up to STANDARD: Companies
d. BEDFORD, Z, Pulaski, l. Abingdon.
s.nl Regiment Infantry: Troop G.
Ir-rhn1lr. F. Manchester. II. Honrico.
Trf Regiment Cavalry; Battery ID.
'a hhlrF FIRST Battalion Artillery;
anay -. Fredericksburg, First Bat
,u Co.orel Infantry. and Company u
COD Company y, Norfolk. Second Bat
TALON Colorcd Infantry,
Wish these exceptions. the remaining
ffty-cight companies, troops. and bat
torres seem 20 Dee IN excellent condition,
EXCEPT for necessary supplies.
"Sr-e this circular Degrading applica-
t.rsI had effect there have been a num-
lr o. requests 20 form comp5nies in 10
o.Hta- where They would be centrally
;ne.l. II needed and from material,
e-g,l from The applications, TO be ex-
c,I'Dt which You have been compelled
O. decline. Now by the dissolution Of the
olsILi1ttions as abOye suggested, tho
arms ami equipments could be issued 10
'1esr new troops, ana before the period
or the next inspection there need not be
sH inefficient company IN the entire ser
VICE."
MILITARY FUND.
Tho report refers 10 the lack OF moral
ana material support rendered the mill
Try by the people generally, ttateS that
tie amount Of the state military fund
available for al purposes fer the ensuing
year is Sll.lS2Ol and recommends that
g.. states quota now available Gl035L3D
;r.- the appropriation for the United
S,t,s fiscal year ending June 3Oth be
r.u.-. toned for. leaving sufficient reserve
t.r lugcncies.
"Wh.u this f. done" says the report
"re Virginia volunteers VIII be fairy
VOL armed AMI equipped with rifles ana
,.tfrt...-hoNcs. fatigue uniforms. blanket
'Ir. caatoens. and hayersacks. But, eX-
c.,twhe,e supplied nj individual expense
Pee are 30 Overcoats. blankets, camp
...tace. and other needed articles to
.-.rl. them TO take the field at an hour 5
l.r...
concentrations for sufficient appro-
rrarl.n nv the Legislature Tor the sup
Iuf, az thc volunteers or. at least one
li.r enough 20 carry out the primary
AMI mos, simple idea OF our military es-
Enlistment have been 50 often made LOT
i.. .uDr by my predecC ssor that II ~
considered that it Is liable TO be ordered
f.r...r extended request General An
1u..4 continues. "SuCh appropriation Is
q. basis 81 the entire service, ana with
our 10 the service cannot be rendered
.r..tr. When il Is remembered That
O. C.umouWoalth gives less TO rs soi-
..r- witu one exception, than any other
t.f. SO seems surprising That the HeheIai
..nu'y and the people are willing ior
o. lr.e % perform the services eNac'ei
.. at sNlA "a tl'eal N'EN Va
.ir.... fort, as well as the fact 10 oe
incl that il Is liable to be ordered
'l-, places at the risk OF serious INJURY
OIL. loss ~ lie And IL ought TO be az
N ID source Of pride that such sOou
i.-.,.l is found TO assist the civil au-
r.r.,s 60 preserve the peace and dignity
.. OH. State. year by year. and particu-
lat during the past few months AZ
A.-ls. stanton, Rossyn, and other
places
IT IS NOT JUST.
'it IS not Just to expect this service
without adequate help, because the CON
-.-... which govern the militia to-u"y
at. tr aIlccent from even n very ieW
g.r. SINCE Then IL was n matter IN
i4.t States Of simple joining together
r rItary organization for social plea
.... a.i lr.u Now the milita-man is
a i,c.l.rly-enlisted soldier. has to obey
.rl.r. uu..r severe penalties, ana Is name
o., ft.t most disagreeable OF all du'y' the
,rf. rot and local disturbance py
. r. which opposes In every but manly
-.. ueratlc way. After the ulsUlpu,
fl Of the greater part OF the annual
email aryroprlation TO the troops dlrec'
t.r arMoly rent and other Items. when
o.. rlt hesln to cover, there Is hardy
f-r..nt funds left 10 even pay oihcers
tteI =. under orders, or for eXamlhd-
t.a. In other words, the amount Is
gI.H which. by law. is the entire amount
".l Tor salaries OF the Ad)htaht-N'en
onf $3.50: Assistant Inspector-Generah
ai.., $50 which includes his travelling
oi.us,s ana board; Armorer $500, Sec
rotary Military Board. $50. and all cost
OF printing. stationery, freight o1hceIs
a'f,rd. as elections or examinations, court
Partial, and the amounts direct TO com
p.r.... as indicated above"
CAMP AND INSTRUCTION.
Tho report refers TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF
having camps OF instruction; asks tha'
rr- or more United States officers De
niir.l Tor as instructors Of State troops
ists "a compliment to the Blues Battai-
i.n. says both the Virginia Military In
f,tltr ana Blacksburg show an Increase
ia ttr number Of cadets; recommends an
appropriation by the Legislature TO copy
a.I preserve the muSter-rollS or VIZ
gnla troops In the Confederate army
fI....u fH.. ort.u vfzoffon ~ "A naval reserve