New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-16
rHE ARMY AT CHICKAMAUGA.
.,o prc1MENTS YET ORDERED AWAY
PROBABLY NOT MORE THAN SIX TO
CO. FASTENING SUPPLY OF
EQUIPMENTS
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

fny TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNB.l
.,.onooca. Tenn June 15.-There have been
.-aers issued for the removal of fifteen regi-
~ troops from Chickamauga. General
-,aor of General Brooke's staff made this
-,,,ys statement In his official capacity to-day.
~. War Department mas instructed General
~-.o,o 70 issue hurry orders to all subordi-
'. .os and have tho regiments ready TO take the
ao,a Such orders have been received several
... ~ late and another dispatch on the sub
49,, was Yesterday addressed to General Brooke.
49, gave rise to the rumor that fifteen regi-
ro.nts had been ordered away
r,ls 70 only in line with the general policy
..,,s pursued in rushing the equipment OF
lens When no ordnance supplies were re-
..,y.a to-day General Brooke communicated
r.,,, the War Department asking where GER
1t, supplies were that have been reported as
sn,nped 10 him. The reply came back quickly
chat they were on the road somewhere. General
cook. who has been in constant communica-
,,on with Washington all day. requested and
u-s.d that these supplies be delivered at once.
undressing upon the Department his inability TO
ro.xs any Roadway until the ordnance supplies
wsrsrsceived.
NopD SUPPLIES EXPECTED TO-DAY.
The railroads have no information Of any sup
niles being near Chattanooga. but the first large
consignment enough to supply at least six regi-
nents and perhaps more, will get here to-mor-
row There several cars in the railroad
wards consigned to Captain Rockwell. Chief OF
ordnance. but they are not believed 10 be loaded
with guns
As fast as guns arrive they will be Issued TO
regiments in need Of them. The 14th New-York
will doubtless be the first equipped
The transportation agents Of the various rail-
roads have been in close consultation with Cen
oval Brooke this afternoon. and it is presumed
they are bidding on the removal OF troops to
tho South. They all started from the camp in
time 10 reach town by o'clock. They would
Give little information concerning the movement
OF troops.
NOT MORE THAN SIX REGIMENTS TO MOVE.
one Of the railroad officials said tonight that
not nearly so many regiments would be sent
South as was expected and reported He vent
ured as his opinion. from knowledge he had
gained on the inside. that not more than six
regiments would move at first. and possibly not
more than four namely. the Sth Massachusetts,,
the 10Th New-York. the LIST Ohio Cavalry and
Grlgsby's cowboys. The general belief among
Army officials Of high position is that several
other regiments Will he added to the above.
The departure Of the lst Mississippi Regiment
for Jacksonville is an uncertain matter. The
commander at late hour to-day had received
no orders regarding II. The regiment was sup
piled with guns to-day. 1t now has every
equipment except campaign tents, and began
drilling hard to-day. The general impression Is
that the issuance Of the order was premature
or that some other Mississippi regiment was IN
tended.
Captain Rockwell. ordnance chief. has found
II necessary TO make another reQuisition on the
War Department for arms The arrival OF re-
cruts who will Ill up the regiments TO their
full strength. will tax the capacity OF Captain
Rockwelrs department 10 the utmost.
THREE WEEKS TO EQUIP ALL THE MEN
staff officer Of General Brooke to-day gave
as his opinion that If the ordnance supplies be-
gan arriving tomorrow. and continue to come
as fast as they can he issued. It would take
three weeks fully equip and supply every
regiment on the field at this time.
Preparations 70 receive the troops 10 be
brought 20 Camp Thomas by President McKin-
lcy's second call have almost ceased for the time
being. When the ranks are all filled UP and
affairs settled down 10 their normal condltloh
those DreDarations will be resumed As II now
is all is feverish excitement. Each regiment
having uniforms and guns is sure it will go 10
Tie icOnt at once ana le 10 a. certain eNtcIit
fitted for duty.
In his report Of the sham battle OF last week
General Frederick Grant says that the I'd Ten
nessee Is the only regiment that executed the
nanruvres perfectly.
Affairs are quiet the Midway at Lyle
today. A provost guard has been put around
the place and good order IS being preserved
The new postofice building was completed to-
day. and Is occupied by the Government
The capacity OF the immense bakery al camp
Thomas has been doubled. and large quantities
0, bread are shipped 10 the Army at different
points in the South every day
The relief society work Is going on In man
ncr satisfactory TO the management Liberal
Contributions continue 10 pour in, and the SICK
soldiers are not suffering in the least
in tho 1st Pennsylvania Regiment is one or
the survivors OF the battle-ship Maine-Sergeant
Richards. who was bugler on the Maine. and
blew TIC last call while the vessel was sinking.
II Is a handsome Young fellow, and bears his
honofs lightly. lie jisikos talking Of the Maine
disaster rs IL brings feeling OF sadness 10
him, aud the awful catastrophe has made him
dicained md grave in his manner
Among the regiments that VIII have 10 nc
supplied with new guns is the LIST Pennsylvania.
SAID Inspector Williams to-day.
This has been delightfully."- cool day NJ camp
Thcmas o.d q great deal OF work has been dc-
Complished In the way OF drilling and moving
supplies.
TO WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM TAMPA.
Washington June IL (speciaD.-Several Of the
regiments left at Tampa to be transferred