New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
NAY CALL OUT THE SEVENTH.
OFFICERS OF THREE REGIMENTS SUM
MONED TO CONFER WITH
THE GOVERNOR.

Is NO NECESSITY FOR RETAINING THE
REGIMENTS As HOME GUARDS
my TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l
Albany, June 24.-Military men here were
much interested tonight when they heard that
there was prospect Of permission being given
to the It'll Regiment. Of New-York the 23d
Regiment, Of Brooklyn. and the 74th Regiment.
Of Buffalo to volunteer as bodies for service in
the United States Army. Much surprise was
naturally expressed over this news. since the
announcement was made by Adjutant- General
Tnlinghast on the authority of Governor Black,
last week that the regiments mentioned would
be retained in New-York State in the honor
able position Of home guards
But the same evening this statement was tee-
graphed over the State the Adjutant- General
endeavored to find the newspaper cOrrespon-
dents by telephone communication. in order TO
have them revise their dispatches by inserting
the word probably" in their statements about
the regiments concerned. The dispatch thus re-
vsed would have read THE 1th, 23d and Iith
regiments will probably be retained as home
guards" The following day Adjutant-General
Tninghast said that his thought in asking for
the inclusion of the word "prObably" In the dis
patches was that he did not wish the state au-
thorities to be put in q position Of assuming
severe attitude toward the regiments named
but this explanation was considered a diplo-
matte one rather than revelation Of the real
thought Of the State authorities in asking for
the use Of the word.
Governor Black stated early this evening that
he should be compelled TO be in Albany to-mor-
row "to attend TO military affairs" although he
had hoped 10 gain half-holiday and obtain
little rest after his severe labors OF the weeR
Half an hour later. the announcement was made
by Adjutant-General Tillinghast that under or
ders from Governor Black he had sent word 10
the colonies lieutenant colonies and senior ma
jors Of the eth 23d and 74th regiments direct
ing them to report TO the Governor here 10
morrow Colonel Fox. Of the 18th Regiment OF
Buffalo had been here all day seeking 20 per
suade Governor Black to permit his regiment 10
volunteer, and had taken a railway train for MS
home in Buffalo when this news was mace
public but il was stated by Adjutani-"ehefa
TWinghast that Colonel Fox would ne sum-
noned back here by telegraph.
Members Of the National Guard believe that
this summoning herr ~ Governor Bi4Gk OF me
leading officers % the 9TH. I'D and '4th r"gl-
roents is preliminary 20 their being sounded as 70
tho present willingness OF these regiments - fo-
low their comrades ~ the national Puaiu lh'o ,"'
United states Army. Whether this suspicion
is rue or not the events of tomorrow VIII dis
close II is believed that Governor Black may
have been convinced 10y some 81 the arguments
which were put forth In favor Of his allowing
the regiments 10 volunteer These arguments
were made after he had apparently resolved
thu, the regiments should be retained In New
York State as home guards. but they were none
the loss powerful on that account
The Governor had said through Adjuiant-
General Tttrchasi that the regiments were
needed in this state the only efficient reg-
rnenfs left ~ the Guard. There might be riots
and they might hc needed This was the secret
.bouchf arrarently ~ the military authorities
But the reply was quickly made by the friends
Of the IN the 2,,d and 'hf tith. that over 81
uer cent az the members az the National Guard
either did not enlist or were rejected ny ms
United states surgeons. and thus the present
National Guard regiments. although bearing
new members. arc largely composed or wei
drilled and veteran soldiers. IN case of riot
therefore there viii Doc an ample force OF *
celon, soldiers 10 guard tho interests ~ me
state. Possibly this asst argument mas con-
,.inced tn Governor that u" ought 20 permit
the 7th the I'D end the ATTN regiments 70 vol
,,r.eo~ Tho Governor frankly stated to-day
that the military affairs ~ tho state were large,
Nv occuuvIne his thought and attention. ana
stated ina, there were many perpi"Xlng prom
lens - solve in relation to filling President
Mckinley second call for troops
Colonel Appleton. q nc 7ih Regiment vas seen
,os, riu1f and asked what De had 10 say aho''
the order issued 90 TIE officers Of the TN 10 pro-
/ coed ~ Albany to-day and hold conf"r'nc" WIN
Adjutaul- General TMngH"st according :" as
patch from ALBANY last night
colonel Appleton admitted m" receipt ~ Sn. i"
90. ,,scr hut ,.lined 10 discuss il. 30 admitted
30. ,,,o,,ton az complying and said Lieu'enan'-
c,lore kim and Major Abrams would I'm ~ i,Iob-
ability accompany tlu; - IT,. . ~ "order and
,nmedajclv bosom 10 indulge 10 no" sP''"'""'"'
and dniicllatoiS
SEVENTH MEN WHO WOULD GO TO WAR
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