The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-16
NEW YORK STATE TROOPS.
Their zoNi. EmciencJ. nud Diaciplino Com.
mended by Capt. hurbnnk and Cnpt. Hardin.

mended BY Capt. burbank ana CAPT, Hardin.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Tho War Depart.
mont has reversed an order OF Secretary La
mont prohibiting the publication OF reports
made by inspecting officers upon the condition
OF State National Guards. Secretary Algcr be-
lieves that the officers and mon should boar
what Is condemned as well rs commended by tho
army officers observing Tie summer manuu-
vrcs.
Tho report ON the New York National Guard.
made by a board comprising Capt. Burbank of
the Third Artillery, Col. Batos OF the Second:ln-
fantry, and Capt. Hardin OF the Seventh Intnn-
try, just submitted, shows that the State forces
now aggregate $1,000 men, of whom 1917 are
attached to the cavalry, $40 to the artillery.
and the remainder to the infantry. The per
cent. in camp this summer was S6.67. Capt.
Burbank says that the whole guard, with its
field officers of twcnty.six men, could be con-
centratcd at any point within the State limits
in twcnty-four hours IL short previous notice
were given, or in forty-cight hours II the call
wero unexpected. This is duo, he says. to tho
extraordinary railroad facilities. In regard TO
armament, ho says TINT orders from headGuar.
tiers are now being carried out which will re.
suit in furnishing the infantry and cavalry with
the new small arms. The armament of tho
cavalry and artillery Is reported excellent.
FTOHl ODstI NuklOHS VI COlllIltlluS lilIoNSIouL
the State Capt. Burbank says he Is deeply i'm
pressed with the zeal and cfliclcnc. which char
~nctcrizo all the work done in the arnorics and
tho warm interest shown in the performance OF
all duties. The presence OF recruits mnrrcd the
drill to some extent, but in no organization was
the drill bad.
Capt. Hardin SAYS that no field exercises were
carried out in camp. The personnel of the Off
Gers is described AS excellent. All arc %studious
anxious TO learn all the.dctails of the profession.
The men are willing. he says, to do what, they
and are arc not - sufficiently i Well Il drilled in 4" the
school OF the soldier to make them readily pre-
pared to The discipline, however,
Capt. Burbank says In regard to discipline
that the personnel OF the Guard, OF the state
tions. mcdicGl and otherwise, keep the organiza.
ton free from undesirable elements, and IN
some organizations it would be hard to find
their equal anywhere IN respect TO the moral.
ard OF professional pride is evidenced in all
time II very high standard of efficiency would
be attained. Capt. Burbank says:
Tho development OF the Guard in profess
sional knowledge and general efficiency from
year to year Is so manifest as TO be hey ond oues-
ton. 1t is confidently believed that In the near
future a broader field for the application of pro,
fessional attainmcnts will be sought beyond
tho possibilities of tho arnory drill floor and
the strrd limited mil :. b srSn .i allowed ~ the 0ir ssm 1nnnr OF s IN,
which 1t is sure to do under The impulse OF the
desire for progress. a close association with the
ieBuldT ft Npulu ID ucSlTdplc u JidN'i''i
instruction and aid in carving on field opera
tons. No State Is so we'll fitted as New York
for m~anunyrcS on n large scale. Tit large
number OF the army stationed IN and about II
the variety OF Its territory and exceptional fncili
ties for rail or water TRANSFORMATION. give op
portunity for such work uncGccllcd in this coun'
try. The practice march of the SiHty-ffth Rcgi
mcnt from Buffalo In August was a most posi-
two success. not only from the technical rcsults
Al iaincd, hut In the enjoyment Of all concerned
and indicates strongly an advanced spirit which
Is being born"
Capt. Burbank says that no hospital corps
has yet been organized and equipped. An ex
pcriTental ambulance was attached to the hos
pital during tho Peekskill camp. When tho
proper vehicle has been found it Is proposed tC
Furnish one to each brigade and keep one per
mancntly at the State camp.
Tho signal corps is equipped with all of til,
paraphcrnalia in use by similar corps OF tn,
army. OF tho capacity to perform any dutic.
connected with this branch Of work with celcr
ity and accuracy there is no doubt.