Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-22
Allies Use Influence
on Camanza in Hope
Of Preventing Break

indlC3tcU that the frSt organizations 70
complete muster into the service, and
which are we'll placed geographically.
will be sent forward promptly.
TWELvE-DIVIStON PLAN
FOR STATE ALLOTMENT
The general plan under which the
state allotment Of troops TO be called
out was made il known as the twelve
division plan, prepared by the War De-
partment in 1912. A later schemc Of
organization has superseded this for
use in great war, but the old plans
meet the present situation best. Under
II the units called out represent twelve
fully armed divisions when properly
grouped. At peace strength they would
total 100000 men; ut full war strength,
approximately 250,O00. The organiza-
tions President Wilson has summoned
are TO be expanded TO as near that
maximum az possible by recruiting in
the States from which they came.
The scheme of reorganization TOR the
regular army under the new army bill
also was announced to-day. 1t pro-
vides for the addition OF seven rcgi-
mcnts of infantry, two OF cavalry, three
OF field and heavy artillery and Two of
engineers. The act takes effect on July
!. and by the plan announced the new
regiments composing the first annual
increment OF increase will he created
on that date. giving General Funston
twelve new rc2imenlal units.
Officials say the reorganization can
take place on the border without i'm
pairing the efficiency Of the force. All
the officers necessary for the new regi-
ments will he drawn from the existing
organization. and promotions all along
the line WIFI follow. The effect will he
to leave the army virtually without
second icutenantS. and it, is said here
that the additional officers provided for
under the hill will he fed into the ser
vice. There viii be many promo tions
also among tho enlisted men The sea-
soncd men will be found in ranks. Of
the privatcs and tho gap TO be filled
will he only in the grade of private.
Marching orders for National Guard
organizations summoned TO the colors
under President Wilson'S call are stiu
held up at the War Department pend
ing completion of the mobilization OF
the troops AT State camps.
lust soon as sufficient number
of the Euardsmen have heen mustered
into the Federal service, the War De-
. p3EtnrnI VIII ttl on General runs
toms report of yesterday, stating the
number of units he desired and to
what points he desired them forwarded
ONLY PRELIMINARY REPORT
REACHES WAR DEPARTMENT.
Only preliminary reports on tho
progress Of the mobilization In yari-
ous States had reached the War De
purtmcnt to-day. These were viewed
as satisfactory.
Secretary Baker said the suggestion
that the senior class at West Point
Military Academy be graduated i'm
mcdiatcly for active service was under
consideration, but that no decision had
been reached The cadets have COM
pictrd three years of their work. and
could he commissioned az second lieu
tenants Immediately If the emergency
warrants such steps
The department had no additional
/ adriccs from General Funston regard
ing the movements OF Carranza troops
near the border or in the vicinity Of
General PcrShing's column in Mexico