Evening star., 1914-04-25
VOLUNTEERSSOUG
FOR RESERVE CORPS
Appeal Made by. Col. Harvey
Ito Those Who Would Serve
Their Country"

Appeal for volunteers to Join the re-
serve corps of the National Guard OF
the District OF Columbia is made by
William L. Harvey. colonel Of the I'd
Infantry, "to those who would serve
their country"
Emphasis is laid on the fact that '.if
call is made for troops the regi-
ments OF the National Guard as Or
ganized which volunteer for service
must be taken in advance Of other
volunteers. This insures us the right
to 60 whenever We may be needed.
The National Guard of the District 10
a federal organization. The President
is our commander in chief. and we are
now classed by the War Department
as army troops"
In stating the need for volunteers
the appeal says:
I'VE are now facing a possible for
eign war and want men to bring this
regiment up to war strength Good.
clean. atle-bodied men who have been
be welcomed back, and men having
similar qualifications from other or
ganizations will be gladly received"
ners 81 ibs a ard fe s,snd
by our regimentai motto. Conquer we
must"
Regarding. qualifications for service
of those who would serve their coun-
try" Col Harvey says:
Many Ready to Return.
There are many men who have
served and been trained as soldiers
for duty in time Of war. who have left
the peace organization. but stand ready
to come back in the event OF war.
Congress has authorized q reserve
corps of trained men for this organixa-
tfon, and the regulations therefor have
just been approved.
ANY man who has served faithfully
for one full enlistment in the National
Guard, in the Army and Navy or
Marine Corps and has been discharged
with character good or better. can en-
list in the reserve corps Of the National
Guard Of the District Of Columbia"
THE duties of the members Of the
Reserve Corps are, in time OF peace:
ITO report twice a year for inspection.
ITO fire the prescribed course in rife
practice
ITO perform the annual field service for
instruction (under pay).
In time Of war:
ITO serve as an active member OF the
regiment wherever or whenever 1t may
be called on for active service
This Is an attractive service for those
who love the military life. but who have
grown tired Of armory drills
Men wishing to see service are advised
to report at room "a. Center Market Ar
mory, and be examined physically, en-
listed and equipped ready to go into the
field in support Of the honor and glory
Of the United States
Appeal for TelegrapherA
Appeal for commercial telegraphers to
enlist in the militia has been sent out
by Lieut.. Russell N. MacLennan, re-
cruiting officer OF the Signal Corps Com
pany of the National Guard OF the Dis
trict of Columbia Efforts are now being
made to recruit this organization up to
correct field strength, and Lieut. MacLen-
nan last night addressed a letter to the
managers of both the telegraph COM
panies in the city, asking them to bring
the matter to the attention of their men.
He also says that any guarantees they
may offer to any men who enlist that
their places will be restored to them at
the expiration of their services would be
appreciated. Following is the letter, in
part:
In the event the Signal Corps of the
National Guard of the District OF Colum-
bia is called into the service of the
United States. about twenty commercial
telegraphers will be needed. Upon en-
listment they will be classified as fol-
lows: Two first-class sergeants-pay. $I
a month; four sergeants. 'S3S month;
eight corporals, S24 month. and six
first-class privates. SIS a month.
THE Signal Corps. n. G. D. c., has .
weekly drill Tuesdays at Pm, at its
armory, No. 473 Missouri avenue north
west
Those telegraphers desiring to enlist
now, or willing to submit their names
for service In case the call is made. are
hereby requested to communicate with
Capt. Terry. commanding the company,
or with Lieut. MacLennan. the recruiting
officer. at the armory."
At Militia Headquarters.
No further developments in connection
with the situation were available at head
quarters of the District of Columbia Mi
litia today.
Nothing new has come up since yes
terday." said Lieut. Col. A. L. Parmerter.
United States Army. the adjutant gen
eral of the militia, but we are doing all
we can to be prepared for any emer-
gency." .
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