Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-26

Roosevelt-The Latter to Command q
Cowboy Troop-John A. Logan's Offer to
Patriotism of John Jacob Aston
Talk About Cutting CabIes-Our Agree.
ment as to That Matter.
Springfield, Ills. April &c. - At Z
O'Clock last night Governor Tanner re-
ceived call from Washington for
troops. and at 7:3O o'clock Adjutant
General j. n. Reece was at work get
ting out the orders calling out the en-
tire National Guard Of Illinois. to rem
devious at this city tomorrow
Governor Tanner was seen last night
in regard to his ARRANGEMENTS for
modifying the Illinois National Guard.
He said all troops would come here as
the Illinois National Guard and remain
so until turned over to the government.
The camp viii be in command of Brig
adler General Berkley, of Springfield,
the commanding officer of the Second
brigade, who is the senior brigade COM
mander of the state. The war depart
ment, which is at present the adjutant
generals office in the state have pre-
sentedascene Of activity last night. Ev-
cry thing was in a hurry, and the de-
partment worked late into the night.
Belleville. Ills, April 25.--Company D
Of the Illinois National Gu ards received
orders lot L.
Springfield by tomorrow noon. They
will be sent south over the Louisville
and Nashville read.
Wisconsin Ready to Move.
Madison, Wis, April Con an
nouncement of the call from Washing
ton for volunteers Governor Scofeld is
sued stirring patriotic proclamation
to the people of Wisconsin.
Governor Scofield has notified the war
department that Wisconsin can mob
ilize $500 equipped militia OF the Ma
uonal Guard in from eight to sixteen
hours. The quota is three regiments, so
all VIII go, as all have volunteered.
west Superior. Wis, April 26.-An en-
thusiastic meeting of citizens was held
last night and seventy-five of the young
business men of the city signed the
preliminary muster for two years as
volunteer company to go into actual
service as soon as possible. Scofield
has signifed his intention of accepting
the company in case another call for
troops is made
Hawkeyes and HOLSTERS.
MninlC To
this city without delay" was the order
sent to Iowa National Guard captains
by Adjutant General Byers last night.
The guards of the state are all in read
mess.
Governor Shaw received at %. m
yesterday from Secretary Alger a wire
that the number of Iowa troops would
De three regiments of infantry and two
light batteries of artillery, and asking
when the troops will be ready to muster
into the United States service. Governor
Shaw replied that the National Guard
VIII assemble here today and be ready
TO move within a week
indianapolis, April 26.-Gov. Mount
last evening issued his proclamation
calling upon the Indiana guard to as
NA''S'N az AAAlS NiiS InlS was IN
response to the call from Washington.
Three More States Ready.
Jefferson City, Mo-, April 26.-Gover
nor Stephens last night received a tele-
gram from the president calling for
1--WE regiments of infantry and one light
battery.
Denver, April &c. - On orders from
Washington Governor Adams has or
dered to Denver one regiment of in
fantry and one light battery.
st. Paul, April 26.-At 10 O'Clock las.
night Governor Clough received formal
notice for the call of volunteers, and
Immediately issued through the adju-
tant general an order for the states
quota to mobilize
Michigan Men for the Front.
Calumet, Mich, April accompany
ID, Fifth infantry, the Fifth infantry
band and the various regimental and
brigade officers left here yesterday aft
ernoon amid the widest enthusiasm.
Two thousand people were at the sta
ton to see them off. The streets were