Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07

b unjust for the state to censure these OFF,
cerA - would be done II clothing and
equipment YaEGosn we're st Furnished ,. n..,on.,
Guard have organized . National Guard
Association In order that the officers may
be brought more In touch with each other,
for the purpose Of taking concerted action
on matters which might affect the efficiency
and welfare Of the National Guard.
An Excellent Working Basis.
Referring to the new militia law. and at
ter pointing out that although it Is by no
means perfect measure. It affords an ex-
cellent working basis for the organization
OF militia system capable Of supplying
the country's needs in time Of peril, the
Army and Navy Journal says: 1.-THE enact
ment OF this measure will be recognized as
long stride in the development and unfit
cation Of our military resources along the
lines OF the regular army system, which 10
cation which shall be truly national in
scope and character. The section OF the
measure providing a national volunteer re-
serve composed of 100000 men,. whose
terms Of enlistment in the army had ex-
pired. was eliminated because Of an objec-
ton by Senator Bacon, who held that it
was army legislation and could not prop
erly be included in the bill relating to the
militia 1t Is unfortunate that the act as
1t stands contains no provision for re-
serve, as that Is an essential factor in a
militia organization capable OF serving as
an adequate auxiliary to the army.
THE, important thing is that we have
nade good beginning in the great work of
creating militia system worthy of the re-
quirements of the republic in any conceiv-
able emergency. The plans may need GER
tain notifications. and various changes may
have to be made. In order to render the
scheme thoroughly operative. One amend
ment has already been proposed by Repre-
sentative Parker in a bill making 1t lawful
for any state to constitute a veteran men,
bership In its organized militia or National
Guard composed Of active members thereof
who have served faithfully for at least three
years, and who re-enliSt as such veteran
members 1t is stipulated that any such
veteran member shall be entitled to dis
charge after not less than three months
notice Of his desire therefor by him given
to his commanding officer, provided, how
ever, that no member shall be so entitled to
discharge when called into active service
by the state or the United States. The bill
also provides that such veterans may be
exempted by the state from drills and other
duties when the organizations to which they
belong are not called into active service,
but that such veterans shall be subject to
annual inspection and to orders for at least
three parades year."
Notes.
Private Charles W. Sorrell has been dis
honorably discharged by reason of expul-
sion from Company A, % Battalion.
On their own applications, Privates Arved
c. Bergland and George H. Emmons, jr..
both Of Company A. 1st Battalion, have
been honorably discharged.
Captain Edwards announces that the
gymnasium, which has been closed for re-
pairs, will be reopened next Monday even
ing.
The I'd Regiment has been ordered out
for inspection in the drill hall of the Cen
ter market armory next Monday evening.
Colonel Urell will conduct the inspection.
The resignation Of First Lieutenant Wal
I ter P. Keene, surgeon, 9Th Battalion, has
| been accepted by the President, to date
from February 3.
Sergeant William H. Barstow, jr., has
been elected second lieutenant Of Company
B, 4th Battalion, and has been ordered to
appear for examination before the brigade
board the 18th instant.
Corporal John F. Lockley and Privates
Edwin NJ Bruce, James w. Cooper and
Robert H. Washington, all Of Company D,
1st Separate Battalion, have been honorably
discharged by reason Of removal from the
District of Columbia.
In the interest of the service, Privates
Thomas Carter, William Martin, George
Thomas and Leroy Hawkins. all of Com
pany D, LIST Separate Battalion, have been
discharged
The Washington Light Infantry Corps
has issued cards of invitation for its annual
celebration, to occur Saturday evening.
February 81, at the armory. 18th and E
Streets at O'Clock. The arrangements are
In charge of the executive committee, COM
prisng Lieutenant Colonel Burton r. Ross,
hot p, Canfasn
VIM. E. Dix, Company D; Captain Edward
w. Zea, Company C; Captain John S. Rob-
inson, Company B; Captain Harry Coope,
Company A; Second Lieutenant Chas. H.
Ennis, Company A; First Lieutenant Sam
uel F. Shreeve, Company B, and First Lieu
tenant M MuZzY secretary.