The Sentinel=record., 1917-03-27

Washington, March 26.-War prep arations by the government today in- cluded calling into the federal serv. i've Of a score of additional guard regj- ments for police service in the west ern and middle western states and an order for the immediate recruiting o. the marine corps to the full war strength of 17,400 men
 With both the navy and the marine corps ordered up to full strength the only remaining step to increase the navy personnel without action by con gross Is the ealing out of the naval militia. It has been understood that the militia will be needed to fill out crews for the many vessels to be ada cd, but no announcement on the sub- ject has been made.
 Secretary Baker said today no ilr. ther call upon the national guard was in progress. More than g regiments have been summoned to federal uuty to guard industries or other property which might be threatened by lnter- nal disorder growing out ol the Ger. man situation.
 The address to be delivered to con- gross next week by the president probably will be discussed at the cabi net meeting tomorrow The sugges- tion that large sum in the form o, money or credits be furnished one or all of the entente allies is one Of the important problems to be taken up first.
 The order to increase the marine corps from its present authorized maximum of 149S1 to 17400 was an nounced by Secretary Daniels. in the following statement telegraphed 10 newspaper editors, whose aid in find ing the men is sought
 The president has signed an eXecu. tive order directing that the author ized strength of the marine corps be increased to l7400 men.
 He was authorized by congress in case o; emergency to direct such in- crease in enlistment.
 ''The United States marine corps fs the soldier branch of our first line of defense,' Marines serve both ashore and afloat and are trained as infantry, heavy and light artillery and machine gun companies. They form the land ing parties from ships of the navy, are the first men detailed for expeditions ary duty and defend all naval bases. Each capital ship of the navy carries one company of marines. There has been net increase of over 5000 In the strength of the corps since con gross recently authorized an increase, but over 1000 more men are needed now.
 Will you please emphasize the need of this important branch Of our naval service by giving special prominence in your paper to the president order
 "The marine corp. offers eNcepton- al opportunities to young men Of grit and ambition to serve their country in the first line of delenses.
 'In this emerge ncy you have the op- portunity and privilege Of performing this public service and am confident ly appealing to you for your cordial and helpful cooperation
 To give the navy S7000 blueiackets and add the marines needed. moro than 25,O00 men must be recruited.
 While MT. Daniels was discussng the new order with newspaper repre- sentatives President Wilson walked into the seeretary's office unan- nounced. He took a seat to await the conclusion of the newspaper confer ence and was an interested spectator for several minutes before anyone knew he was in the room.
 There was continued discussion to- day oS the motive of the wal Jepart- n ent in transferring Major General Wood to the new southeastern mptary department from his present post m command of tlre eastern department. Secretary Bakgr again refused fo dfs-