Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-08


it will see vast Improvement in the
appearance of the grounds
Horses Were Cared For.
Col. Kelly explained the report that
had gone out through the State HUI
name society that number OF horses
had been found on the reservation in
a half starved" condition. He attri-
buted the case to the fact that
number of farmers, have BEEN pastur-
ing their horses there, but that pas
turage was very poor there on ac-
count of the drought. There was
also no water except lake water for
the animals to drink. AS soon as
the actual conditions were brought
to the attention of the board, proper
watering trough was made and well
dug. and the clearing up of the
grounds and removal of the heavy
underbrush assured better pasture in
the latter part of the summer, and
by fall all of the horses were in first
class condition. The talk of Col.
Kelly was heartily appreciated by
members of the guard association and
he was warmly applauded at the
conclusion OF his remarks.
Lieut.. kirtland's Talk.
The question of the relationship ex-
listing between the organized militia
and the regular army has alWtys
been an interesting one and Lieut..
r C. Kirkland of the 14th U. S. in
fantry was in from Fort Lincoln and
discussed the topic from the stand
point of the regular army officer.
Urge Establishment OF Reserve.
Lieut. Kirkland said that there were
two or three things coming up at the
present time which were of interest
to both branches of the service. He
called attention to the resolution in
troduced in congress by Representa-
tive McLachlan of California, asking
for a report from the war depart
ment as to what the real state of the
national defense is at the present
time. The question arose IF war
broke out tomorrow, in what shape
are we to meet it," The speaker
told of the discussion regarding the
establishment of reserve. 1t has
been suggested in some circles that
it would be wise to keep track of the
great number of men who have been
discharged from the army and to
build up a reserve in case of war.
These men who have all seen several
years of service could lie rounded
into shape within six weeks. whereas
it would require six months to train
a regiment of raw recruits for service
in the field. The speaker suggested
hok h. roirhf no on,,1io1
to the national guard, as the estab-
lishment of a reserve is of interest
to all.
Thorough Preparation Essential.
Thorough preparation for war in
case it should ever come is absolutely
essential and the public should be
educated to this need. The only way
to reach the people at all is general
education, which could be assured by
the members of the guard if they
would emphasize this necessity on ev-
cry possible occasion.
In concluding his remarks Lieut..
Kirkland dilated upon the need of
the men of the guard being so dis
ciplined that they would obey every
command by instinct, even under fire.
A vote of thanks was rendered him
for his courtesy in coming in from
the post and addressing the conven-
ton in so able a manner.
jamestown for 1912.
The next question up for consider
alton was that of the meeting place
for the convention of the association
in 1912. Company H of jamestown
extended a cordial welcome to the
delegates and upon motion their in
vitation was accepted.
Capt. Wells Resolution.
Captain Wells of battery A sta
toned at Lisbon then submitted the
following resolutions:
"Whereas, it being deemed imprac-
ticable &c continue in the service
Battery A at Lisbon, and to comply
with the federal regulations and re-
quirements as to a competent field
artillery, and on account of the large
amount of funds required to keep
such an organization up to the federal
requirements, and for the further rea-
son that the city of Lisbon and the
state of North Dakota have expended
a large amount of money in the con-
struction of magnificent armOry, and
in case of mastering out of said bat |
terry without replacing it with another |
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