Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-22

veteran Of the Spanish-American war
and led the American troops in the ex-
petition into Mexico last fall in pursuit
Of Villa and his band of outlaws.
President Wilson expressed regret
that he could not employ volunteers nor
avail himself Of the fine vigor and
and enthuiasm" OF Colonel Roosevelt for
the expedition. ITO do so,' he explain
ed. would seriously interfere with the
CARRYING out of the chief and most I'M
mediately important purpose contem-
plated by the legislation-the prompt
creation and early use OF an effective
army. and would contribute practically
nothing to the effective strength OF the
armies now engaged against Germany"
Officials declined today to comment
on the possibility that a way would be
found for using Colonel Roosevelts
services in another way. There was
talk to this effect in army circles, how
ever.
Congress and all departments re-
sponded to the dramatic announcement
made at the white house last night
It seemed to put the first real war
thrill in the public and to put new life
! in the war machinery ION the hill,
where weeks have dragged along in
preparing emergency measures for the
government TO carry to success It's
struggle against Prussianism and au-
tocracy.
with the army bill out Of the way the
navy increase bill, boosting the number
I Of enlisted men from $1,000 to 10000,
and the marine corps from 1900 TO So
600 will be ready for tho presidents sig
nature late today.
Spy bills should be cleared up
early next week. The war budget bill
may be disposed OF today in the SEN
alta Furthermore, congress promises
IL zNrayn %
| custom, there were no ceremonies at
tending the signing OF the bill.
The president affixed his signature
| in the presence Of only members Of the
executive staff in tho White House
proper and then sent 1t over to the
executive offices. From there the docu-
ment went to the war department where
the proclamation was issued.
General Pershing and his staff will
| go to Europe ahead of his troops. He
has been here for some days in confer
ence with war department officials and
| British military officers:
| General Pershing today automatically
was relieved OF his command Of the
| southern department by the presidents
orders designating him to command the
/ troops to be sent to Europe. He Is q
veteran OF the Spanish-American war
and led the American troops in the ex-
| peulLlOH INTO 1hcAlSO last IAN Al pun sun
| Of Villa and his band of outlaws.
President Wilson expressed regret
| that he could not employ volunteers nor
| avail himself Of the fine vigor and
| enthusiasm" OF Colonel Roosevelt for
| the expedition ITO do So" he explain
| ed, would seriously interfere with the
! carrying out of the chief and most i'm
mediately important purpose contem-
plated by tho legislation-the prompt
/
army and would contribute practically
nothing to the effective strength of the
armies now engaged against Germany"
! Officials declined today to comment
/ on the possibility that way would be
| found for using Colonel Roosevelt's
services in another way. There was
talk to this effect in army circles. how
4 ever.
/ Congress and all departments re-
GDouAsd to the dramatic announcement
| rnaAA at the white house last night.
II seemed to put the first real war
thrill in the public and to put new life
1 in the war machinery ION the HILL"
where weeks have dragged along in
| preparing emergency measures for the
l government to carry to success It's
/ struggle against Prussianism and au-
tocraoy.
/ with the army bill out of the way
4 the navy increase bill, boosting the
number of enlisted men from $1,000 to
$50, 900, and the marine corps from
1900 to 10000 will be ready for the
presidents signature late today.
spy bills" should be cleared up
I, early net week. The war budget bill
i may be disposed of today in the SEN
= ate. Furthermore, congress promises
4 10 get down to hard work on the rev.
enue and food bills before next week
| IS over.
The president last night made per-
sonal appeal to Senators Knox, Lodge
and Gallinger all Republicans, to get
behind the war program and push it to
front, with all speed possible.
The president apparently is counting