Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-17
EMERGENCY BILL FOR
ARMY PASSES SENATE
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
Resolution Providing Regular
Forces Be Increased to
100000 Men Now Goes to
President for Approval
lBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The SEN
ate today approved UNANIMOUSLY the joint
resolution adopted by the house yester-
day to bring the mobile army up to its
full strength. which would add about co.
600 men to it's present establishment.
The resolution now goes to the presi-
dent for approval.
A roll call was called OH request Of
Senator Galliger, who explained that he
asked it for the purpose OF "demonStrau-
ing that there is no division in the sen
ate over measures to provide for protec-
ton of the country" There was not q
dissenting vote.
SiXty-nine senators were i'll the cham
Der and voted for the resolution. Sem
ator McCumber, Republican, of North
Dakota, declared the vote served as
notice to the world that the nation ana
this congress stand as single man in
defense of American rights"
When world that the senate had adopt
ed the resolution reached the war uo-
partment the adjutant generals Office
took steps to begin recruiting the adj
ditional men Immediately. Instructions
were prepared for recruiting officers
throughout the United States to conduct
an active campaign. War department
officials believe that the full number OF
men will be available within short
time.
senator Chamberlain explained that
the resolution would have the effect
of increasing the army by about 10000
men.
Senator Smith, of Georgia, offered all
amendment providing that the enlist
ments should require only two years
service Under the colors, with two years
on furlough in the army reserve. lie
did not press the amendment, but de-
clared he would urge a provision for
shorter enlistments later.
Senator Vardaman urged the adoption
of the house resolution without delay.
1t is planned to get the army bill!
proper on the senate calendar before the
end of the week
The resolution was passed by the
house late yesterday. without objection
and with only one dissenting vote-that
cast by Representative London, socialist,
of New York.
Chairman Hay of the military commit
tee, who brought in the resolution inn
medaitelv after conferences with war
department officials, explained 10 the
house that the step was necessary be
cause of demands Of citizens along the
border for additional protection during
the march of the punitive expedition into
Mexico. The resolution was passed in
i've minutes.
While there is a difference of opinion
as to the exact number of men that
will be brought into the army under I'll"
resolution, il is certain that about 10000
men az least will be added to the regular
establishment.
Senator Sherman, Of Illinois. intro
Guced i'm the senate the house resolution
to provide for withdrawal of the army
from the Philippines as quickly as pos
sible i'm order to add to the available
troops in the United states.
"If conditions are as described here
by senators who supported the Philip
rine independence bill, the Filipinos
ought to be able with the scouts. the
constabulaIy and such native forces as
a potential self-governing people can
supply, to police the islands and main
tain order, without the further presence
Of the $4,000 officers and troops proposed
to be withdrawn by this resolution" Sen
ator Sherman said.