Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-06
DAY PASSED WITH
u LITTLE TROUBLE
in ANY SECTION
b Officials Gratifed at Re-
N N markable Lack of Dis
n turbances.
I NEW JERSEY FIRST
q TO FINISH WORK
/ State Fell Below, Estimate
Million Men Likely
! to be Called.

Washington, June 6.-ProVost MAR
shall General Crowder announced this
morning that inasmuch as all regis
trars had been given until noon today
to make up q report no entirely COM
plete return of the registration could
be expected until late today.
The provost marshal also notified
all governors that he had interpreted
the law to permit anyone who in good
faith failed to register yesterday to do
so today. announced that liberal
policy would be pursued to make reg
istration complete.
Complete returns from New Jersey,
ton OF 302,866. The estimate by the
census bureau showed 309,583.
WISCONSIN showed 218,700, 1L00O
less than the government estimated.
The next step in the government
plans will. be the selection OF those
who actually are to bear arms from
others who remain at home because
of dependents or to do the work on
the farm or in the factory that must
be carried on to maintain the nation
at war. This task will be undertaken
as soon as complete returns have been
tabulated and surveyed. The men Sc
lected will be put into training early
in the fall. Originally 1t was intended
to call only 100000 for the first draft
army to support national guard and
regulars. but a few days ago it was
would be needed on the first selec-
ton.
Unofficial reports of a few minor
disturbances attending the registra-
tion received today failed to diminish
the surprise and qualification OF gov
ernment officials that the day passed
with SO little display of opposition
cially to the department of Justice
and 1t WIS pointed out, that the day
was more peaceful than most general
elections. Attorney General Gregory
says that his Information indicated
"a ready and general response on the
part Of the young men of the country
to the demand Of the conscription
act"
Anyone who registered. may still
volunteer until selection day for any
branch Of the army. navy or marine
corps.
St. Paul, June 6.-Minnesota reg
istration will total 100000 or 10000
less than the government estimate
according to an official prediction
made at noon today by Adjutant Gen.
oTdl = Tcu D. WOOu, SIoSV SAAASA W
registration.
The first official return had yet to
arrive at his Office. Sheriffs were ex-
pected however to begin teiegraphing
county summaries late today and full
state returns may be completed with
in Sc hours, it was said.
Precinct registrars are required to
make returns by noon today where
possible and the sheriffs in turn to
compile county summaries without
delay and wire totals to state head
quarters. ii, =
General Woods prediction is based
only on fragmentary reports from
districts and is contrary to indication
yesterday when numerous acquisitions
were made for additional registration
cards. II said 100000 before the
government estimate Of 250,551 was
announced, and still believe that
will be close,' said General Wood.
Reports today indicate that st,
Paul will fall about 5000 short Of Of
fetal quota. This and similar short
ages must be made up on the iron
range. II at all. and I see no sign OF
registration there in excess Of the Of
fetal totals. Winona with 10000
population will have only 1900 regis
tration, the sheriff says and Little
Falls with 5000 people only 371 reg
istrations. I cannot see how the Of
ficial estimate will he reached"
Official returns are to be made
through General Woods Office as they
arrive. according to present arrange.
ment ~ NJ