Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-01
GEN. LEONARD WOOD
HAS ADVISED BRIGADE
POST FOR ATLANTA
War Department viii Make
Recommendation TO Con-
greSS neutrality-suspicious.
Two More Regiments

WASHINGTON. d. g. Feb. 29.-Fol-
lowing the passage OF Representative
Lees bill for the establishment OF a
thorpe. Congressman William Schley
Howard today conferred with Maj. Gen
Leonard Wood about a brigade post 1t
Fort Mcpherson General Wood assured
him that the war department would i'm
mediateIy take a special recommenda-
ton to congress Tor the Atlanta
project.
"As soon as the bill is passed By
congress-" said General Wood. Il will
increase the garrison at Fort McPher-
son by the addition OF two infantry
regiments. Tho accommodations at Nc
Pherson are adequate for three regi-
ments OF infantry. and the war de-
partment is anxious to concentrate "A
brigade there as soon as possible
Mr. Howard is confident that he will
succeed in securing the passage of
the Mcpherson bill through the house
at this session.
THE -oGBETHoRPE BILL. X
By an overwhelming vote the
house or representatives late yes
terday afternoon 4 passed the Lee
Moon bill for the establishment
OF a cavalry brigade post at Fort OcTe-
thorpe, in Chickamauga national park.
which is located in Walker and Catoosa
counties. Georgia The bill carries no
appropriation. but the funds necessary
for buildings. improvements, equip
meut, etc. Will be provided by the army
appropriation bill IL is estimated that
at least 100000 will be required
OPPOSITION to the bill in the house
came from Representative Mondell. OF
Wyoming, and cOterie Of western Re
publican members. who are opposed to
the concentration OF the army because
IL means the abolition Of a number
OF small posts in their country. The
bill will probably meet with similar op-
position in the senate. under the leader
ship OF Senator Warren, who is power
full on the military committee Sena-
tors Bacon and Hoke Smith, backed by
Senators Taylor and Lea, OF Tennessee,
however, are hopeful OF success
TRIBUTE TO GORDON LEE.
The passage OF the bill by the house
is not only a tribute to the energy and
influence OF Congressman Gordon Lee,
OF the Seventh district. but is also sig
niicant Of a disposition OF the Demo-
cratic house 70 carry out the recon-
mendations Of the war department with
reference TO the concentration of the
army. This is Of the utmost Importance
50 ATLANTA as it means that the secre-
tary Of wars recommendation f0r Tic
establishments Of an infantry brigade
post at Atlanta viii probably receive
favorable consideration
WHAT HOWARD DID.
Representative William Schley How
ard recognized the Importance OF the
bill to Atlanta. and gave to it his hearty
support In return, he will be given ev-
cry assistance by Representatives Lee
and Moon Representative Lee, has
been warmly congratulated by his col
leagues in the house upon the passage
OF his bill He vas the joint author Of
the measure with Congressman Moon,
who represents the Chattanooga district
Together they have worked with unre-
hitting vigor for the establishment OF
q cavalry brigade post at Chickamauga-
They have met and overcome many OBJ
stacles. not the least OF which has been
opposition on the floor of the house
and among Republican members CT the
committee on military affairs
After passing the Chickamauga bill,
the house took up the bill OF Represent
alive Byrns. OF Tennessee, looking to
the establishment OF a maneuver ground
at TullahOma. Tenn The bill was read.
and will probably be passed next We'd
nesday. IL commits the government TO
the acceptance of 5000 acres OF land at
Tullahoma. which are to be donated