The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-23
Very Respectfully.
CHARLES ] ANDERSON.


DIsBANDMENT OF CAVALRY.
A few weeks since Mr. William IT,
Sands. lato Major of Cavalry First Reg
im.nt referrlus to the Govcrnors order
oIshand.ne the c1yaly regiment. ques-
toned hIs right under 'he law either to
o-hu~ thc regiment OF revoke the com-
missions of IT'S officers.
Tho following reply TO Mr. Sands con-
ten..on bias been forwarded TO brigade
Commanding Ofcer First Brigade.
Sir-Inc Governor ana COmmander-in-
chief has noted the endorsement on the
t"ncfd. ORDER, no. 90 dlshandiug the First
Hcgim. 20 Cavalry which was sent direct
10 Major Sands, formerly Major Of the
First Regiment Cavalry, in the form of
un order but intended for his Information
only, and explained TO Brigade Head
quarters as accidentally sent In said
form. and properly returned by Major
Sands Co SAID headquarters with his cn-
dOrscmCnt.
tirst-The endorsement denies the rieh
Of the C0mm8ndor-in-Chief TO di8band
the First Regiment of Cavalry.
Second.-lt denies his right to revoke
commissions OF the field, s,an, and line
officers of said regiment
Imrd--lt claims that Troops G., and
is. have not been ordered for inspection
with reference TO disbandment as re-
Tne report of the A. ]. q. Of date Oc-
tuutr IU. lNb. shows only five troops on
The roster of the First Regiment, Cav
bIy' ON u'in5 N, ,.'s.a'g "9 IiS Hilil-
mum Z" i1ilu b. I,a,iilDH' u"aeI lue it"
thc iliat regiment 'dN"iN hdd mo- itbal
existence ana ipsO lacto was not ia cX-
letcncc.
WhIe the section quoted. 3l3 code OF
virginia, only prcaciibea the mode or
forming battalion or regiment ana is ST.
lcut as 90 disbaudmcnt and revocation OF
,ommlsalohs, lne ndldI"I inference oah
only Doe that such dlsbdudment ana such
rcNoctuons should De hy order or the
'ommander-in-Chici when the provisions
of tho Code have ceased 90 Doe compiled
with, loloWns am preceaenls ln force
iu the National Guard or Militia of other
States, which boo general follow the Gus
toms of tho regular army.
III there is no regiment, there are no
field and stan omccra. and the intent and
spirit of The law clearly indicate reNo-
Gallon oi comlusel lulls. .. ..,..
TIE PRESIDENT ) fOWLh-
The case cited ol the fIesilent on the
United states ndNihs mo power 20 lcNohS
commission except u3 que process %
court-mariim ls foreign 10 the h9uJecl,
mas much as li ID Ics iiheHt on tHe ul.i'Cv
States army should Doe mustered out o4
service lis oil ems Would ne sup p y iiCl- .
tly or detailed 90 other duty. Ihey are
Loot attached. except temporarily 10 thef
commands. but may he ordered 10 any
duty. being promoted from one regiment
20 another according 10 increase OF ram
Coz Tor other reasons. a. g.
By law a Virginia volunteer oihcer ls
surerncaly ass sned 10 a particular 9ha
designated command 20 WMeh ne h1s
been elected. sucn command oelns og
.r KS odlrcr. c,rcpf retirement which
a.r tf. .t.f,tc l.r he availed Of bv
e,',, oeirrr ha,.inr len wears service.
eII.ti,r, fc fFie attention is esnocial-
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