Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-24

WELLDR|LLED ANDE EQUIPPED
Adjutant General Tarking-
ton is Pleased With Condi-
ton New Mexico Soldiers.

Adjutant General A. P. Harrington,
who accompanied Captain G. V. H,
Moseley, U. S. A., on the latters re-
cent official tour of inspection of the
New Mexico National Guard, is graft
fed at the showing made by the mill
tia throughout the Territory. He is
particularly pleased at the interest be-
ing evinced in target practice and the
fine scores made in shooting.
"The annual inspection just ended
is that which Is required by the War
Department to ascertain whether or
not the National Guard is fully uni
formed armed and equipped for field
service" he explained to representa-
tive of the New Mexican. 81 think
there will be few things short in our
guard, as I try to keep everything on
hand, either with the companies, or
stored and ready for issue at any
time. Our guard is coming up, grad.
ually. More interest is being taken
in target practice, which is very i'm
portant matter, more interest is taken
in encampments. With a larger ap-
preparation for maintenance next year,
a great many things should be done,
which are now out of the question, for
lack of sufficient appropriation. The
prospects for increasing the efficiency
of the National Guard could not be
better, as what was needed the most,
more funds for maintaining the organ
izations, has been supplied, or will be
supplied the first of the year. The ar
mories also will help greatly"
Tells of His Observations.
While on the inspection trip the ad-
jutant general made notes OF his OBJ
servations which are herewith repro.
duced:
Signal Detachment at Roswell:
Everything appeared to be all right in
the detachment. The men were well
furnished with clothing, arms and sig
nal equipment including heliographs,
signal flags, acetylene lanterns for
night signaling, field telephones, climb
ers, plyers, insulators, brackets Iand
tentage and should be able to perform
any duty required of them in any or
dinary emergency. The new armory
when built at this place, should make
this organization a very popular one.
Local Company in Fine Shape.
Company F, Santa Fe: Company
F appeared to be in good condition,
well equipped for field service. OH
GERS and men apparently much inter
ested in their work and in time OF
need. believe would render a good
account Of themselves. The new ar
mory authorized for the company, Is
a matter of much talk among the mem
bers and will, without doubt, increase
the interest in the company to very
large extent.
Troopers at Meadow City.
"Troop A, East Las Vegas: Al
though some of the clothing shipped
to the organization, failed to arrive in
time to be used at the inspection. the
troop, nevertheless, put up a very
creditable inspection. The three on
GERS of the troop, were new, having
been appointed but few weeks before
and everything being considered, olo
very well, in my opinion. The new
armory authorized for this organlza-
ton in 1908, and which will, In all
probability, be completed before tne
coming fall, is matter of much inter
est both to the members of the troop
as we'll as the citizens of the city.
inspection at albuquerque.
"Headauarters and Band, and Com
NAMES r and G, Albuquerque: All OF
the organizations were inspected at
the armory Of Company G. Some OF
tho non.commissioned taft were alb
sent. but it is impossible to have all
Of these men present on account OF
some being unable to get away from
work. others out of the city. Company
- was short few men, the company
some of the men absent, could not
get away from their work, several
were out of town, the company was
we'll equipped and | believe would turn
out it's full strength, in case of emer-
gency.
Company G., passed the inspection
in excellent condition, the men were
we'll equipped and from questions ask
ed them, apparently ready to take the
field at any time for service.
Regimental Band Good Organization.
"The First Regiment Band reported
in service clothing, the same as .he
other organizations. This is certainly
an excellent organization apd ! am
proud of the band, not only because OF
its ability to render first class quail