The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-07
RESTS WITH
 RAILROADS National Guard Willing
 to Come, DECISION EXPECTED TODAY Uncertain Whether Soldiers Will Take Part in Inauguration. Chairman Forbes of Montgomery Cona- < mittec write. to Lines Asking That Free Transportation be
 Furnished Troops.

It is expected that definite announce ment will be made today as 10 wheth- CT the Alabama National Guard will participate in the inaugurals of Gov ernor Conner next Monday.
 The matter rests with the railroad companies, and they will probably de- eide today whether they will transport the soldiers or not
 His attention being drawn yesterday to a statement made by The Anniston Hot Blast of January 5S that no effort was being made by the people of Mont gomery' to secure transportation for the soldiers to come to the inauguration, as was done when Governor Jelks went into office. Captain A, C. Forbes. Chairman of the Committee represent ing the City Council and Commercial Club, refuted the statement
 This committee has invited the sol diers to come to Montgomery and has asked the railroads to transport them free.
 Captain Forbes. gave out copy of this letter which was sent to Montgom- cry representatives, of all railroads In the State:
 Makes Request Upon Railroads.
 Montgomery, Jan. 5. 19o6,
 Dear Sir-"It Is the earnest desire of the Commercial Club and the City council of Montgomery to make the out going of Governor Jelks and the in- coming of Governor elect Conner, an occasion worthy of the great State of Alabama
 January l4. is inauguration day. and to properly conduct the usual impress ing ceremonies for such an occasion, Il Is absolutely necessary to bring to Montgomery the National Guard of the State of Alabama.
 our information is. that there is no provision made by thls State Tor the transportation of troops for such an occasion, and being assured by repre- sentative friends of Governor elect Co., mer that anything that might be done Joking towards making the inaugural ceremonies a magnificent success, equal or excelling any similar ceremon- ies of the past. would be pleasing to the Governor elect. and while this Com mittee has received no request from Governor-elect Conner asking for the free transportation of the National Guard on this ocasion, yet we feel assured that 1t is the desire of the 6sovefnor-eleet to have the ceremonies of the Inauguration and the inaugural ball placed upon the highest standard and made a success.
 Tt is the desire of the Commercial Club and the City Council to make the occasion a successful one.
 Attached YOU will find copy of let ter written by this Club to Governor Ielks under the date of January l, which resulted in an order being issued giving permission to the National Guard to assemble in Montgomery. See copy of General order No. 20 en- closed.
 After stating our position. we re- speetfully' ask that your company transport free of charge the Alabama National Guard located on your line.
 Tt Is desired that the troops reach Montgomery on or before the morn ing of the 14th inst. it being eontem- plated that the return movement will be on the night of the 14th. or morning of the 18th as may be arranged.
 We would he under many obliga- tions If you would give this your early consideration and advise by wire your conclusions
 Respectfully requested.
 "A. c. Forbes.
 Chairman. Joint Committee Com mercial Club and City Council
 Expects Answer Today.
 Captain Forbes said last night he hoped to hear from the railroad com today It is understod the local representatives of the railroads earnestly recommended the free trans- portation.
 Col R. B. DuMont of the 1st Infan- try. col. C. R. Bricken of the End In- fantrv and Lieutenant-Co Colonel H. E. Kennedy of the Srd Infantry have ad- vised Captain Forbes that nearly all the companies of their regiments will come to Montgomery if transportation Ia secured