The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-25
READY TO DO THEIR DUTY.
Col. Gordon Says the Cavalry Will
Go Where, II Is Ordered.


Col w ". Gordon has returned to the
city after spending a week inspecting the
troops of his regiment, the First Cavalry,
Georgia Volunteers. When seen yester-
day by a Morning News reporter, Col. Cor
don was not Inclined 10 discuss the war
situation as it relates to The Georgia vol
unteer forces.
we shall know more about that to-
morrow" he said. IS
THE results of the cavalry inspections
have been very satisfactory" said Col.
Gordon in answer to a question. Il
found the troops in good shape, have in
speeted all but the Screven and Burke
troops, and they will be inspected Tues
day and Wednesday"
How about the war spirit?' Col. Cor
don was asked Are the cavalrymen
ready to volunteer"
They are not anxious to go to WARP
Col. Gordon replied, but they are ready
10 do their duty. They win go where they
are ordered"
Col. Gordon said he could not say yet
what he would do when the cali for volrn-
teers is issued. Il have no Information on
the subject" he said. I'VE shall prob
ably know more after tomorrow
There will be no difficulty in raising all
the cavalry needed from Georgia" contin-
ued Col. Gordon, should the government
decide to accept cavalry. There has been
some talk that only infantry would be call
ed for, but l am unable to say as to that
If the government VIII furnish the horses
as it doubtless. win do, together with all
other equipment, there will be a multitude
of volunteers for the cavalry service. Our
ranks are kept down now by the reason
that the young men between IS and 90
who would like to enter the service are
unable to afford horses. This is the very
class of material needed, and a call Nor
cavalry volunteers with the announcement
that the government will furnish The horses
as well as other equipment will meet
with numerous response. During the late
war the Confederate volunteers furnished
their own horses. A cavalryman was al
lowed SIC a month for himself and $14 a
month for his horse. If his horse was killed
or lost he had 10 provide himself with an
other horse OF course things will be en-
tirely different in this war"
do you anticipate any difficulty in fill
ing up your regiment TO its full compile
ment in case it is called into service?" Col.
Gordon was asked.
None, whatever" he replied. You see
I have seven counties to draw upon. The
eight troops OF the regiment now have a
total enlisted strength of about 300 men. OF
course there are a number or these who
will not be able 10 respond. Married men
with families and others with large bust
ness interests should not be expected to
separate themselves from their families
and their business for two years, and /
will not expect it of them My idea is to
use these eight companies skeleton with
their present membership who-able 10
go s skeletons with which to build up full
companies With this idea ia view the
companies have been instructed to fill up
their ranks with young men from IS 10 Is
years of age. There will be no difficulty
in doing this If the regiment be called into
service"
"Will you be able to secure the full COM
plement Of twelve companies for your reg
iment?" Col Gordon was asked.
Easily" he replied. II already have
on file number of applications from
counties which now have no cavalry
| troops and which desire 10 raise troops tc
| join my regiment. The full number Of
troops would be readily secured"