The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-18
GEN. A. D. ANDREWSRES[GNS
HIsN'T THE TIME TO DEVOTE TO
NATIONAL GUARD

The Adjutant Generals Resignation Ac-
cepted by the Governor, Who Cites the
Great Services lie Has Rendered TO the
Guard-A Talk with Gen. Andrews.
Adjutant- General Avery d. Andrews has
sent in his resignation to Gov. Roosevelt, and
the latter has reluctantly accepted IL. Among
his intimate friends It was known that Gen.
Andrews wished TO take this step some time
ago. but he remained in Office to assist In the re-
establishment OF the National Guard. made
necessary by the Spanish war. This ia tho letter
which Gen. Andrews sent to Gov Roosevelt:
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS.
STATE or NEW YORK.
Acknowledgement OFFICE.
ALBANY. Dec. II. 1880.
Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Governor II HsV rorks
SIR: have the honor to submit herewith
my resignation AS Acknowledgement VI tho
state As explained TO you severa weeks ago.
are such that il is no onrer possible for me to
devote the necessary time and attention ~ my
hereior" With Great yoH pasrc that n"1 nv
resignation be accepted. to take effect not later
My annual report will contain detailed re-
view OF the work Of Adjutant- Generals office for
the year, but II may not be improper to enumer-
achieved under your administration. The new
! system OF stati administration which came into
fully organized aud is now in satisfactory oper.
| alton the National Guard ani Naval Militia
and rSSGea a, Maras
basis political considerations have not been
| Permitted 10 have tho slightest influence m
militbry or naval concerns; ana nOtwithstand-
| lug an extraordinary number Of changes In
! personnel among both officers and men. due
| Sta'es Volunteers. the effective strength OF the
state troops to-day exceeds 1900 men and 10
| Tho work OF the year. while voluminous and
exacting. has also been Interesting aud con-
gsnlaI; ana Ietire Iron your stan with ne
| cia' relations permit me to express my Rrate-
dE appreciation Of the gsnstoas freedom OF
yaTiaby received at your hands. Respect-
| Adjutant-General and Chief stan.
The Governors letter in reply to this followsI
STATE OF New YORK. !
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
ALBANY. Dec. H. 1892.
Cen Arr 2 Anar'~'. AdjutaHt'sHsras. n. r.
Dec 81. 1880 with the greatest reluctance.
| ! cannot overstate tho value III the work you
result. o he spanish Var at the time that you
energy, di-lntsrestedne and high appreciS:
ton OF the military and civic necessities Of tho
been brought to a thoroughly satisfactory
| point Of efficiency.
thank you most heartily on behalf Of the
me. Very truly yours;
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
When Gen Andrews was asked yesterday as
TO the reasons that led to his resignation. he
said: My resignation Is due solely TO the ne
cessities OF personal business affairs which
have recently made unusual demands upon my
time. My personal and Official relations with
the Governor and. a. far IA am aware. with
the National Guard and Naval Militia. are low
and always have been most cordial and pleas
ant. Much has been accomplished during this
| past year In organising row etaR system and
In rcestahlishine the National Guard and Nava
Milit upon an efficient basis. but constant and
laborious effort 10 needed 20 keep them up to
the highest standards Of equipment. discipline
and efficiency. and ! do not feel that I can
longer devote the necessary time TO the service
OF the state
Having been continuously 10 active military
service since entering West Point eighteen
years ago. including service In the regular
Army, United states Volunteers and Natlona
Guard. I feel that may at this time not i'm
properly ask to be relieved from further duty
at least for the present. / shall. however
always retain the deepest interest In all mill.
tary matters. particularly OF this State"