The sun., 1898-03-15
TIE ARMr READY TO MorE.
hrranEemeuts Made for the simuitaneour
Movement or rnrsntry asd Cavalry.

| movement OF 1nfnutry nhd CAVALRY.
| WASHINGTON. March 14.-The plans Of the
War Department for offensive and defensive
operations. involving the use Of the entire
standing army and the possible enlistment OF
many regiments Of recruits. are being executed
with steadiness and rapidity which plainly
evince the Governments determination not to
be found wanting in the sevorest emergency.
II the land forces Of the country a, less likely
than the naval forces to be called into extensive
requisition in q war with Spain. the efforts of
the army administration TO meet whatever crisis
may come arc hardly less active and general
than those Of the Navy Department
Tho reorganization OF the great military
departments of the country. which was
ordered last Friday, has been followed
quickly by tho perfection Of the plans to
move troops to the Atlantic seaboard, Of
which THE SUN told in Saturdays issue
Arrangements were made in the office
OF the Adjutant-General to-day looking to
the movement of q large portion Of the
army. Tents and camp oquipago have
been sent to several military posts to
be used by regiments on their arrival in
the East. where they will be situated, in many
cases. without the shelter and accommo.
dations afforded by permanent barracks.
confidential order was sent to the
commanders OF several army posts, arrang-
Ing for the Simultaneous movement thence
OF infantry and cavalry troops in accordance
with prearranged cipher signal to be sent by
telegraph. The expected location of troops in tho
East, In case they shall be moved thither
from other parts of tho country, is a cloNely
guarded secret at the War Department. These
formations Of cavalry and infantry will bo the
first to move In accordance with the mobiliza.
tion plan:
First Cavalry. Col. Abraham X. Arnold,
Troops and G. Fort Sheridan. Ilinois Second
Cavalry. Col. George c. Huntt Troops b
and i, Fort Logan. Colorado; Third Cav.
airy, Col. Samuel B. NJ. Young, Troops
A, b. D, II. I. and X, jefferson Barracks,
Missouri; Fourth Infantry. Col. Robert H. Hall.
Companies A. B. G, d, E. f. G. and II. Fort sher.
idan. Illidan; Seventh Infantry, Col. Daniel w.
Bonham. Companies A, b, G. D. E. F. G. and H.
Fort Logan. Colorado. and Seventeenth Infantry,
Col. John 8. Poland, Companies A, b. G. DE,
+. G. and II. Columbus Barracks. Ohio.
Commanders Of military posts generally have
been instructed to make such preparations for
leaving their present stations as will facilitate
tho prompt moving of troops whenever the
order may come. Under ordinary circum-
stances infantry and cavalry companies could
not arrange to leave, without considerable dis
advantage. their quarters permanently until
day or two after the receipt of orders unless
previous notice had been given. Arrange
ments have been made with various
railway limos for transporting troops and
their camp utensils and accoutrements.
Nearly ell other infantry and cavalry com.
mands are to be brought East. also at the first
sign of hostilities. Atlanta will probably be tho
principal rendezvous, on account of its splendid
railway facilities. which will permit the troops
to be sent without delay to the places where
they are most needed.