New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-24
MAJOR GENERAL ROE DENIES IT.

STORIES OF CONFERENCES WITH THE GOVERNOR
ABOUT THE GUARD PRONOUNCED FALSE.
When Major General Roe yesterday re-
garding the reports that he had been in Albany
ferrng with Governor Black about the condition OF
the National Guard on account OF the imminent
danger of war. and that he had sent out orders to
the adjutants OF the various regiments to hold them
selves In readiness to move the troops. he said:
These reports absolutely and unqualifedly
false. ! went to Albany simply and solely to attend
the Governors reception. and for other purpose.
left this city at o'clock Tuesday afternoon and
Albany at II o'clock this morning. and during my
stay AT the capital there no. word spoken
to me concerning the possibility Of war, either by
Governor Black any else. There is more
activity in the National Guard present than there
usually is this time Of the year. but notice
tain papers continually making assertions that
there is intense activity. and ! suppose they will
make great TO do the review and inspection
Of the eth Regiment. which is to tonight. AS
a matter Of fact. Colonel Appleton and myself de-
cided February II 10 have this review on the 3d.
and that four days before the disaster to the
Maine occurred.
This review OF the 7th is part OF tho annual
inspection and review to which the entire militia OF
this State always subjected at this time OF the
year. It will take place gradually. and will extend
all through March and into the month Of April If
preparing for with the activity that
has been alleged We would be likely to hold this
view in a much shorter time don't you think so?
1T seems to me that at time like the present
when question OF such gravity and pregnant with
such omnous possibilities the sinking OF the Maine
confronts the country. IL is the duty OF every one
TO do nothing In any way to hamper the Govern
ment or arouse bitter feeling. and the course OF
certain papers in attempting TO precpitate a con-
fct OF A lack OF patriotism. to say the least
NO, ! haven't Issued the orders you speak OF to
the various adjutants. II such orders had been
issued they wouldn't be directed to the adjutants
anyway but no orders OF that description have
been issued 10 any one"
Captain Jacob W. Miller. who Is IN command OF
the naval militia OF this State, seen regarding
the reports that he had been In Albany yesterday
In conference with Governor Black and that the
militia getting ready for active duty
Governor This is what he had to say regarding
the rumor:
"The naval militia has received no orders either
from Washington or Albany. | was not In Albany
Yesterday. but II is likely / may so there shortly
in connection with the proposed revision OF the
code and also account OF the usual annual APP
preparation bill The naval militia like the National
no extra drills orders have been issued other
than necessary for the usual winter routine,
and II is always customary 10 have what Is known
as hurry calls during the winter. Hurry calls are
exactly what the name signifies, and when Issued
all the members Of the battalion are expected 10
report al headquarters inside OF three hours Last
year. in the Introduction 10 the annual report OF
the operations Of the naval militia. Assistant Sec
rotary Roosevelt recommended the building of four
small gunboats OF the Petrol type. for the
elusive use of the militia of the various States
one for use on the Great Lakes. one on the Pa
very good plan. and would undoubtedly add TO the
nonular interest I'm the naval militia"