Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-18


subsequently reported that the oath
had been administered and Mr.. Mer-
rlll having been duly qualified then
took his seat in the Senate. s.
The following message was received
from the Executive:
STATE OF MAINE.
Augusta, Jan. II. 1899.
To the Honorable President Of the
Senate and Speaker of the House Of
Representatives:
have the honor to transmit here
with communication from the Chief
Executive Of the state Of Florida. and
my reply thereto. accompanied BY a
call for national. militia convention
to be holden at Tampa, Florida, ON the
8th day of February next.
The object OF this convention Is to
discuss, suggest and perhaps formulate
some general plan upon which the Ma
tional Guard may be re-organixed and
placed upon a more effective basis
Since this question Of e-organisation
Of the Guard has already assumed ma
tional Importance 1t seems propersthat
I should call the attention Of the leg
islature to the subject that II may pro-
vide for such representation OF our
State In the proposed convention as
may seem expedient and wise.
(Signedl
LLEwELYN POWERS.
Governor. :
State Of Florida.
Executive Department.
Tallahassee, Sept II.
Impressed with the necessity for a
thorough Reorganization Of our State
Militia service, as discussed by mem-
bcrs of the national harbor defence
convention at Tampa IN 1896, / have
deemed 1t proper to issue a cali for a
national convention in this interest to
assemble. at Tampa. Fla. on the Sth
day OF February, 1899.
The object of this convention will be
to discuss and suggest methods for
placing state troops on the most effec-
tive footing. Questions. relating to
arms. equipments, tactics, clothing,
food and transportation will be con-
sidered and discussed by experts
Special attention will be given to the
subject Of camp sites, sanitation. and
all precautionary measures that mod
ern science can suggest to insure the
and health of troops.
A commodious building will be ar
ranged for exhibits of such articles as
may be deemed desirable for army
and navy use.
In the interest of patriotism and the
country I respectfully urge governors
nf hQ ri OF Of hn Yvio
delegates from their land and
naval militia service to this conven-
ton.
The army and navy Of the United
States will be represented by promi-
nent delegates.
Hoping that you will have your
State fully represented, have the
honor to remain.
Respectfully yours,
w. D. BROXHAM,
Governor of Florida. 8
State Of Florida.
Executive Department,
Tallahassee, Jan. 10, 1899.
Hon. Llewellyn Powers. Governor of
Maine. Augusta, Maine:
Dear sir-Again referring to our in
extended to Your Excellency
representation from your
to the national militia
to assemble at Tampa,
on the Sth day of February
next, we respectfully urge the impor-
lance of representation from Maine to
This convention.
Reorganization Of the National
Guard is now a matter of vital mn
portance to the nation, and to the
states. We trust, therefore, that
Maine will aid her sister states In for
plans for re-Organizing our
present defective militia system.
Respectfully requesting Your Excel.
lency to appoint delegates and kindly
mail list of the same to Hon. III. Cum
est leisure,
With assurance Of respect, am.
dear sir,
Faithfully yours.
(Signed) I'D. BLOXHAM.
Governor of Florida.
& Augusta, January Is. 1899.
Hon. w. ID. Bloxham, Governor Of
Florida:
Dear. Sir-I beg to acknowledge the
receipt Of your communication Of
January 10th.
I will submit the matter OF sending
a delegation to the convention to be
held at Tampa, on the Stn OF FeDru-
airy, to the Legislature.
1t seems to me that It would be a
very desirable thing to DO. I think
that the National Guard q the vari-
Gus states is sadly in need ct re-or-
and that It should be in
many respects upon q very different
basis from what 1t 10 today. There
fore this move has my cordial sympa-
thy.
Very respectfully.
Your obedient servant.
(Signed)
rnrors,1,r Of Maine