Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-19

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Il was expected the militia would b
| en- route to Alexandria by night. Gen
McCrory said most Of the infantry
companies should have. at least. tive
months hard training to At them fol
actual field service.
Tennesseeans Are Mobilizing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, juno 1s.-Ten.
nessee's troops today began mobilizine
at the state fair grounds here, the
work of preparing the camp ground be.
ing assigned to the three Nashville
companies. Arrangements have been
made with the railway companies fol-
the transportation of troops. At each
station the agent knows how many
men are to entrain and how much bag
gage he is expected to handle. A war
envelope" was sent to tho commanding
officer of each company in the state
weeks ago. containing directions in re-
gard to moving, etc, and in each com
pany lieutenant has been designated
to remain behind with q recruiting
squad to bring his organization to the
full war strength.
peace strength. Under the orders of
President Wilson each company Is to
be recruited Immediately to full war
strength of $50 men. The recruiting
work will start when the commanders
get their orders this morning.
The camp here will be in charge OF
Col. Carey F. Spence Of Knoxville. the
highest ranking officer in the state.
Col. Spence is expected to arrive in
Nashville tonight.
In Virginia ana Alabama.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1s.-with
the exception Of two companies now on
guard at Huntsville and ten men
guarding Girard, the entire Alabama
National Guard. $500 men strong, will
mobilize at the fair grounds here with
in the next thirty-six hours. Col w.
F. Weiss of the I'd Regiment is In
charge of the camp. which is being put
in order by Montgomery militiamen.
RICHMOND, Va. June 1s.-virginia's
quota of troops for federal service be-
gan assembling at daylight at armories
throughout the state and the work Of
recruiting up to full strength is active
ly going on.
The LIST and 9Th Infantry regiments
may receive drafts for this purpose
from other infantry organizations. Ac-
cording to present orders, the designat-
ed infantry regiments. four batteries Of
modern field artillery. signal company
and field hospital will begin to assem-
Bile in few days at the state fair
grounds. where they will be taken over
by the regular army.
Calling Out Mississippians.
JACKSON. Miss. June 1s.-Adjt. Gen.
Scales today was sending out notices to
the various companies in three of the
five battalions of Mississippi infantry
to assemble in Jackson. He said the
guardsmen could be modified here by
tomorrow.
The camp site was in readiness to re-
ceive the militiamen with part Of the
campment already purchased and ready
for shipment within a few hours.
Michigan Has $500 Troops.
LANSING. Mich. June 10. The Off.
cial order from the War Department
calling out the state militia was re-
ceived at the ONCE Of Adjt. Gen. John
Bersey late last night. It was fmme-
diately te1ephoned to Gov. Ferris, who.
according to Adjt. Gen. Bersey, declared
he would order out the troops in ac-
cordance with the order. MichiRan's
militia forces approximate $500 men.
Quick Action In Oklahoma,
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June 10
Commanding onicers Of every unit of
the oklahoma National Guard, approxi-
mately 1000 men, have reported that
their troops could leave their armories
in twenty-four hours. Some companies
have not obtained full equipment. how
ever.
Kansas Guard Is Ready.
TOPEKA. Kans.. June 1s.-Members of
the Kansas National Guard, of whom
there are 1000. according to latest Of
fetal roster, will be available for the
service of the United States without the
delay of taking any oath to serve the
federal as well as the state government.
This Is because Kansas Is one of the
few states which requires recruits to
take an oath to serve both federal and
state authorities. Officers of the Kan
sas National Guard are in school now at
Fort Leavenworth. but will be recalled
Immediately in preparation for the mo-
bilization at Fort Riley.
Rhode Island Is Prompt.
PROVIDENCE, R. L, June 1s.-Rhode
Islands quota can be mobilized within
a few hours. said Adjt. Gen. Abbot to-
day. In all. AIS officers and men are
called for by the War Department.
Minnesota Officers Busy.
ST. PAUL. Mimi. June 19.-The Min
nesota National Guard can be modified
within twenty-four hours. Adjt. Cen
F. b. Wood said today. Approximately
$500 officers and men will be ready for
duty.
In Maine and Kentucky.
AUGUSTA, Me-. June 1s.-"we are
prepared in this state" said Adjt. Gen
Presson today.
There are 1900 men in the National
Guard, including the I'd Regiment OF
infantry. which has been ordered to
mobilize at Augusta, and the Coast Ar
reserve.
FRANKFORT, KY, June 19-Orders
for the mobilization of the entire Ken.
lucky National Guard, approximatine
$500 men at it's present strength, were
issued today by Gov. Stanley. The mes
sage calling for the mobilization of the
states troops was received by the gov
ernor shortly after IL O'Clock last
night Plans are already under way
1t was said, for bringing the various
units involved UP to their fnll wal
strength Of about $500 men.
California Mobilizing.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1s.-Mobili-
cation Of militia Is in full swing in
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