Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-26

field OF private enterprises which might
be assailcd IN event OF domestic dis
turbanccs. The number OF troops from
each state summoned to duty bears
direct relation to the shipyards, mu-
milton plants or other Industries in that
State which may need military pro-
lection.
The President. following his confer
cnces with Governor Mccall. OF Massa
chusetts. on Friday night, and ycster-
day with Secretary Baker, reached tho
conclusion that as the Federal govern
mcnt Is responsible for the situation
which creates the danger or internal
disorders. 1t also should assume tic
burden of providing adequate protcc-
ton. Under the policy he has resolved
upon and put into execution, no state
and no private manu- ucturcr will be
called upon 70 bear the expense or
military police work. Many plants OF
various kinds have sought such pro-
lection either from the Federal or
state authorities. and the War Depart
mcnt now can decide what course to
take with each such application.
Congress will be asked. IL is under
stood, TO expedite espionage lcgisla-
ton In connection with this phase Of
tn. situation
Al the Navy Department 1t Was
learned that Congress also would he
yond the $1,000 war strength limit for
enlisted personnel now set. The or
Canization of great fleets of subma-
rinc clias"rS viii make necessary the
cnlistin2 of many thousands more mon
than plauncd for when the present
act was framed Every hghting ship
nov in the service or soon to be COM
nl.tod could be manned with the ST.
900 tackles. but there would not be "a
sufficient margin 10 allow for the many
necessary auNiliarics as Well
The order 10 recruit 70 war strength
was signed by President wilson yes
,erday. when he and Mrs. wilson called
Mt Secretary Danicls's Office. II was
not made public. however, until details
for CARRYING IL into effect had been
arranged The recruiting service haH
been running recently with rcdoubicd
energy and ACCOMPLISHING good results.
Under the new order. however, cmcr-
rcncy funds viii be employed again 10
redoublc efforts 10 enroll suitable men.
NECESSARY no CONSERVE
TINT: FOR CONFERENCES
The President found IL necessary to-
day TO take further measures to con-
serve his own time tor Official confer
cnccs in connection with the present
national emergency. lie directed that
hereafter only conferences Of the most
pressing nature he arranged for him
Tomorrow he viii see Charles j. No-
picka. United States minister TO Rou-
mania, Bulgaria and Scrvia. and later
in the week will confer with Senate
and House leaders prior TO the con-
vcning OF the special session OF Con-
gress II week from tomorrow.
The War Department has nearly
completed preparation OF Its apDro-
pr!atiou budget TO be sent TO the Can
itol on the day Congress meets. Ac-
campaigning tho request for funds for
,rt. ,kst
incndations for such legislation on
army organization az may he decided
upon. President Wilson is expected to
talk these matters over with his con
grcssional visitors and reach a decision
AZ To the system under which he be-
licEcs the army should be mobiiizcd
go that bills to carry out his program
may be prepared in advance.