New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-12
LIKELY TO GO TO THE FRONT
SEVENTH REGIMENT EXPECTS TO JOIN
THE MEN SENT TO CUBA.

From Developments yesterday, II Is thought
to be almost certain that the Ith Regiment Will
he one Of the first volunteer organizations &c
, land in Cuba. Although Governor Black omit
ted the famous NewYork regiment from the
list Of those he ordered TO camp, the strongest
influences at work in Washington TO have
!. attached to the invading forces. lnforma-
ton was. in fact. received from Washington
last night that General Niles wanted the 9TH
Regiment to accompany the expedition to Cuba
because Of his admiration OF the excellent spirit
and discipline Il this command There Is a
well-defncd and strong belief among the Off
GERS and men that the influence OF General
Miles and other military officials who favor the
regiment will prevail. and that the President
will call upon IT to accompany the first division
OF invaders.
The officers ard men last evening found it
difficult 20 keep silent In the midst az the ex-
citing prospect Of being among tho first to be
called upon TO face the Spanish in Cuba.
Upon the promise OF preserving their anonymity
II was gathered In the course " conversation
with some OF the officers and men that the
rank and file had been quietly instructed by
the commissioned officers to hold them
selves in readiness for an Immediate call. 1t
was learned that contracts. TO replace the
blankets and ponchos which given TO
other regiments ordered out to camp which were
wanting in these equipments. were given out on
Tuesday
But more important than these matters Of
detail is the fact already referred to that Cen
cral Miles and General Merritt have been and
are excrting their utmost influence with the
Administration to have the regiment ordered to
the front 1t is understood that when the Presl
dent was first appealed to. he replied that the
suggestion must also come from Governor Black
Thereupon several prominent Senators and Con-
gressmen pointed out To the President that the
regiment fully equipped for instant SER
vice, had n full complement OF efficient men. and
that the small percentage who for family
business reasons or physical unftness would be
unable to CO. would have their places I'm the
ranks filled by veterans. who in large numbers
had expressed their willingness TO don their
uniform again. Stress has also been laid upon
the desire 81 the men 10 have an opportunity
OF forcibly demonstrating their lighting ability.
1t was understood last evening that the Presl-
dent has not yet replied favorably TO the last
appeal made 10 him. but Is waiting only for the
Endorsement Of the plan by Governor Black SO
certain are the men OF the 7th that General
Miles's advice will be followed that II was freely
stated in the armory that arrangements had
been made for transportation by water to the
South. The armory crowded last night.
and the prospects OF a speedy call from Wash
irgton were discussed In the company rooms
with the utmost animation. Some OF the COM
pan!es gave vent TO their exuberance by singing
songs while many Of the officers were percept-
ibly In that state ~ unrest which hope deferred
usually creates. a frequent question that was
L
rews yet"
Colonel Appleton remained at the armory
throughout the evening. AT late hour the
Iorters sent the following Inquiries to him
through Adju,ant Weaver:
l. there any foundation for the repor, that there
Is Il prospect OF the TN being called out
Is IL true that the have been quietly instruct
ed 10 hold themselves In readiness FOR active SER
And Whether you. or friends OF the regiment,
have approached the authorities In order to have
the regiment ordered OUT
Colonel Appleton answered these inquiries In
dcjail follows.
Tlrst-The only immediate prospec, Is the possible
nccos-i for the quick use ~ tho regiment. from
ana Willingness 20 so FOR any duty. 80 order has
Socord-No further orders have been Issued nv
me FOR men 10 hO,d Themselves H. readiness than
wer" FIRST promulgated when the call 'or volunteers
Thrd-i have taken pains to have tho authorities
IN formed Of Tho regiments condition and lova at
utu1". and the Adjutant-General Is fully advised
Colonel Appleton's reference 10 the fact that
the Adjutant General had been fully advised as
10 the qualities Of the organization taken
as meaning the United States official. since
Adjutant- General Tillinghast said In the most
positive manner Yesterday that he knew moth
ing Of the possibility Of the eth being called out
or Of efforts being made to that end.
The power OF the Pres.deat to call out the
has been discussed in quarters
The President has the right to order the reg-
ment into any part OF the United States in times
Ike these FOR term not exceeding nine months
But IL the 9Th only obtains the chance TO go
with General Miles to Cuba II speedily Will
waive all exemptions Of time or territory
Governor Black was seen later Mt The Fifth
Avenue Hotel and asked in regard 20 the re-
ports
Governor" said the reporters. we learn from |
excellent authority-from 4 high officer In he |
lth Regiment. in fact-that an order vas issued |
prepare tory 10 sending IL out Later IN the day |
his order countermanded. Can you say |
anything about that"
NO" said he Governor positively. That Is |
matter that | cannot discuss"
do you think the 9TH will be called into |
service" was he next inquiry
THAT cannot say" replied the Governor.