Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-28
WILL NOT TAKE PART
State Troops Not Going to
Fort Riley.
NO MONEY AVAILABLE
REPLIES TO THE ADJUTANT GEN.
ERALS INVITATION.
Governors Admit the Desirability Of
Participating in the Maneuvers
With the Regulars.
NO MONEY AVAILABLE

According to present indications very
few. IL any, of the National Guard organi-
cations of the various states will partici-
pate in the proposed extensive maneuvers
of the regular army at Fort Riley, Kan,
the latter part of September. Early In July
Adiutant General Corbin addressed a let
ter TO the governors OF the various states
and territories calling attention to the pro-
posed maneuvers and suggesting the desira-
billty of the participation therein OF the
National Guard OF the various states and
territories. A large number of replies have
been already received. but In no single iu-
stance has there been a positive acceptance
to participate.
In the cases Of the states of Montana and
Nebraska it was stated that the governors
were absent and that no formal action had
been taken upon the invitation. The gov
ernor of Iowa said that the matter was
still under consideration by the state au-
thorities.
The Invitation Declined.
Positive declinations to be represented
by troops were received from the governors
of the following named states: Vermont,
New Jersey. Alabama. Illinois. Georgia,
New Hampshire. Indiana, Louisiana, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, kentucky. Maine, Michigan,
Maryland, Rhode Island. Arizona, WASH
IL,
New Mexico, South Dakota, Pennsylvania
and Connecticut. The reason given in each
case is the lack of funds.
Although they viii not be represented by
bodies of troops, the following named
states will be represented at the coming
maneuvers by officers usually the adjutant
general: Vermont New Jersey, Indiana,
louisiana Kansas, Missouri, Maine. Mich
igan, Maryland Arizona, Idaho, New Mex
leo, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Connec-
ticut.
Sentiments OF Governors.
Gov. Stanley of Kansas says that ar
rangements have been already made for
mobilizing the troops OF that state at EN-
poria the latter part Of August, and that
1t will be impossible for the guard to take
part In the exercises at Fort Riley. An Of
ficer Will be detailed, however. to represent
the state militia.
II am In hearty accord" says Gov. STAN
ley, with the movement To increase the
efficiency of the organized militia, and l
regret that the Dick bill did not pass both
branches of Congress and become a law
this summer"
The adjutant general OF Maryland wrote
that the governor of the state regretted
that the appropriation for the maintenance
for the guard would not permit sending IL
so far away as Kansas, las the benefits to
be derived from such maneuyers would be
of great value to the guard
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were no state funds available. but that he
would endeavor to have the state represent
ed by one or MORE Of its best militia Of
ficers realizing as L do says the gov
ernor, ''the great advantage that must ac-
crue to the state forces for SUCH a course,
especially since it is impossible to send an
entire organizati ton.
Gov. Stickney of Vermont also refers TO
the lack of availa BILE funds, but says he will
detail an officer to attend the proposed ex-
ercises lin the hope that his observations
may lead to increased interest hereafter in
the Improvement Of our national guard"
Governor Yates of Illinois says that the
National Guard of that state is now per-
forming its annual tour Of duty, and that
there are no funds available for the pro-
posed maneuvers at Fort Riley. Il real
ize," says Governor Yates, 'the great bene-
fit which the troops of this state would de-
rive from being associated with the regu-
lar army in a tour of instruction in grand
tactics as contemplated by you, and sin
cerely regret that i am unable to see my
way clear to permit some of the regiments
to avail themselves of this opportunity"
Might Go Next Year.
Governor Durbin of Indiana says that
the state encampment has already been
held and that there is no money available
for another encampment. Permit me-"
said Governor Durbin, Ito add that think
well of the proposition and will be pleased
to further the interests of the same as
best / may be able while occupying the
position l am now filing. If the maneu-
vers are to be repeated in 1893, If nothing
unforeseen shall occur l will be pleased to
send a regiment of the state guard and in
the meantime use it an incentive to eff
ciency."
The governor Of Colorado said he had re-
ferred the matter to the adiutant general
of the state, and expressed his personal be-
lief that much good would be accomplished
by taking part in the maneuyers, and he
trusted that some arrangements can be
made whereby part at least Of the militia
of Colorado can attend the maneuyers.
No responses have yet been received from
the National Guard organizations of the
District of Columbia and the states not
mentioned in the foregoing list.