The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-20
WANAMAKER TO PAY
HIS MEN IN GUARD
Clerks Called out Of Two
Stores viii I,c Continued
on Cashiers Rolls.
BANKERS ACT LIKEWISE

Every man who IL called OUT Of the
Wanamaker stores in New York or
Philadelphia to respond to the Presi-
dents call for troops in the trouble with
Mexico will continue on our rolls will
fun pay during the term Of service"
This statement was made by former
Postmaster-General John Wanamaker
yesterday morning Immediately upon the
opening Of his New York store. 1t re-
calls a similar statement he made in
April. 1895. when President Mckinley is
sued his FIRST cali for troops Tor the
Spanish war.
At that time Mr.. wanamakcr not only
declared his readiness for personal SER
and support it throughout the war. serv-
ing himself either al n Colonel or as a
private In its ranks. as the Government
might direct. lie did raise 1900 men.
who were accepted by Gov. Hastings Of
Pennsylvania. not as a regiment. but
were detailed in companies to regiments
that were not full All these men re-
ceived fun pay from the store while in
the service.
Whether the Presidents policy In the
case with Mexico is right or wrong is no
longer a subject for discussion" said
Mr.. Wanamaker. W must stand by
him without criticism
Call VIII Be Answered.
The President Is the responsible head
Of the Government and his responsibility
must be recognized and supported. lie
has called for troops n the call will
be answered. The many young men In
our stores who are members of the Ma
tional Guard Will. I believe. be OF ex-
ceptioual value in the service OF their
country because OF the disciplinary train
ing they have a IN the stores under
the reg me OF the J. W. C. /.
II W the fullest confidence In the
patriotism and capacity Of our young
men, and all who are members OF the
National Guard and subject 10 the call
of the President Will be encouraged TO
respond at once. They will lose nothing
from their pay. and VIII be kept straight
on IN line OF promotion Just as II they
were here about their daily duties.
IL hope it can never be said that
American business held Jack the Ameri-
can flag"
Many other members OF the National
;crday by their employers that leaves
of absence with pay will be granted If
they are called To the colors.
Mayor Mitchell sent word to the heads
OF the city departments instructing them
to notify their subordinates that caves
of absence Will he forthcoming to Ma
tioual Guardsmen. Scoses of banks and
hvc:nc.S houses posted similar ro:.acs.
tons. The American Exchange Ma
tional Bank. les broadway. will pay
six, and possibly ten. employees who
MI encamp with the State militia. and
he positions of these men will be held
open until they return.
Hank Jerks 10 BE Paid.
About ffty employees OF the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company ar.
ruardsmen. All will report for duty
and their pay will run on while they
serve.
The Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany likewise has issued instructions
that any of its employees in the National
Guard called out by the President. who
have been in the compauy's service for
~ s'il W VI VI " tllllAA'u ~ nan
my while IN the service Of the Govern.
m'nt. unless such half pay plus the Gov
~ exceeds their fun salary
In which ease they will be entitled Il
VI atcver amount added TO the Govern.
mcnt pay VIII bring their total compeu
satiou IN to the level OF their full salary
Howard Elliott, president and chair
man OF the board Of directors OF the
New Haven Il ilroad, made the follow
ing announcement yesterday by wire tc
all division points:
"The New York. New Haven and
! Hartford Railroad Company has in It's
employ mon who are members of the
militia which has just been called out
by IN" President
"rh" management desires to support
his effort TO restore peace and order
IN Mexico. The officers of the compan
, have been instructed to give all militia
men cave of absence. So far As thu
agreement with various organizations oi
employees will permit. nc employee VIII,
leaves the service Of the company &c
join the militia will lose his right to re-
employment upon his return