New-York tribune., 1880-04-08
TIE NATIONAL MILITIA.
PILL REPORTED TO TIE house TO ORGANIZE
MILITIA IN EACH STATE SUBJECT TO THE ORDER
OF THE PRESIDENT.

PILL REPORTED TO TIE ROUSE TO ORGANIZE
MILITIA IN EACH STATE SUBJECT TO THE ORDER
OF THE PRESIDENT.
GENERAL PRESS D!sPATcH.I
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE following is the
substance Of the Militia bill reported House
day from the Militia Committee
SECTION Livery abc-bodicd male citizen, between
the ages eighteen and fortyvc, shall be enrolled In
the militia, at such times and in such manner az may be
provided by the laws OF each State aud Territory.
SEC 2.-This militia shall be divided into two classes
the active TO be known as the National Guard and the
iracti7e 10 be known tie Reserve Militia.
SEC 3-The National Guard shalt c0usst OF such troops
In the several States and Territories may be
lzed pursuance OF the laws OF the respective States
and Territories Tue term OF enlistment, however, shall
be Tor less period than three AMI II such enlist
ment expires during time when In the service Of the
United States it shall continue unt the expiration Of
lie time for which called into such service.
SEC. 4-In time OF peace tie organization OF tho
National Guard shall lie such the Legislatures in both
State aud Territory may irect provided however, that
Shall conform closely tn methods prescribed for
Tue regular Army possible When called into the
rice the Unitcd States the National Guard II called
tut by regiments. may be organized BY the President
nto hTeades and divisions, and he may assign and
tesgnate tho commanders Of such baIgadcs and d.
'lsiOns.
SEC. 5-The active militia shall be trained In accord
ncc With the system Of tactics prescribed for
rOnding arms OF the service in the regular Army.
SEC. G-The corps OF artillery. cavalry. infantry
low existing which have not been Incorporated with the
ia, shall be allowed 10 retain their accustomed prlv
es, subject nevertheless TO all other duties required
y law. In like manner as the other active militia.
SEC. Tin time Of peace each State AID Territory
o'uplyng with the provisions of this act stall be
ited TO be furnished with arms aud equipments, to
ully arm, equip aud uniform It's active miia. Pro-
'de however, that the number of active militia for
thich any State or Territory shall be entitled to be
furnished shall not exceed 700 regularly uniformed
o,nis oncd officers aud enlisted each repre-
entatve or DELEGATE to which such State Territory
en:Itlcd in the Con .ress OF the United States.
SEC Gloss of, or damage to arms, etc, shall be
bade good to the United states by The person per
chargeablc herewith Ia like cases IN the rtg-
or Army
SEC Ii-Each State and Territory furnished with
and equomeats under tho provisions Of This act
20 into camp OF Instruction least five consecutive
lays In each year, aud 10 assemble Tor dri aud inStruc
a require an annual in sps cion Of its active militia
be uade by an officer officers thereof.
etied list OF the army to accompany the State Inspcc
or dnr,es his hsgeeton OF The IrCos etc; ETC., ,,
TIE act shai! provide at least one life range, and
hall reqdire the instruction OF Its militia IN rifle prac
SEC. 1.-THE Secretary Of War is authorize to offer
nn1s'y sxn y pr % zes for competitlon IN riac practice
part oi the active militia OF any State Territory into
NE service Of tue Uailed States for period not
eea.hg tweivc months daring war or appfel ndcd In
insi1n by foreign encny or Indian tribe. or on any
EcasiCn IN which the execution Of the laws may
e obetructed by COMPUTATIONS and forces too
hrong W DC overcome by tho civil authorities
the ordinary course OF law, and to issue
lis orders for that purpose TO each officers
Hte active militia AZ be think proper; ana thu.
id force. when ordered service Of the UuiteI
hates shall he subject 10 the rules aud articles of war
IND TO the regulations OF the Arny. and he allowed the
lame pay, rattons emo unients. pensions, etc.
SEC. 20Ihat any officer enlisted nan OF the active
piLla WHO. upon eng ordered into the OF the
Omitted States shall refuse fail to obey SAID orier
Eiont giving valid excuse therefor, TO he sabiished
his oath aud verte by Tue t.mOny OF credible
md disnJcrcsied witt $685. be triel by courtmar
ial for desertiOn and subject 10 the nes and penalties
ts such provided.
SEC 24-That the reserve militia sholl not be a-
PIE subject any military duty To the United States
Ecept when called into service by act OF Congress
hsssed for that purpose.
SEC 25.-That soon practicable after the passage
ths act, the President shall appOpt board OF seven
MIC re- two OF whom shall be OF the Army and five Sc
sc;cd ffom the active militia. said board sha prepare
leysicm Of rules and regulations TOR the discip Of
pc active militia which rules and regulations shall be
admitted by the President to Congress at Its next
hing session for approval and enactment.
SEC. 28.-The sum Of S500,000 10 hereby appronri.
SEQ outof sny money In the Treasury not oherw wisc
eproprised Tor the purpose Of carrying tie pro-