Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-27

Washington, March 26.-War prepa- rations by the government today in cluded calling into the federal service a score of additional national guard western and middle western states and an order for the immediate recruiting of the marine corps to full war strength of 17,4o0 men.
 May Gall Out Naval Militia.
 With both the navy and marine corps ordered up to full strength the only step remaining to increase the navy personnel without action by congress is the calling out of the naval militia. It has been under stood that the militia will be needed to fill out crews for the many vessels to be added, but no announcement on the subject has been made.
 Secretary Baker said today no further call upon the national guard was in prospect. More than g regi- ments have been summoned to federal duty to guard industries or other property which might be threatened by internal disorder growing out of the German situation.
 = The address to be delivered to congress next week by the president proeauIy will be discussed at the cab inet meeting tomorrow. The sHgges- tIJ-I that a large sum in the form Of n1oney credits be furnished one or all Of the entente allies is one of the important problems to be taken up.
 Order to Increase Marine Corps.
 The order to increase the marine corps from it's present authorized maximum of 14,9S1 to 17,400 was an- nounced by Secretary aDniels in the following statement, telegraphed to newspaper editors whose aid Ill finding the men is sought:
 The president has signed an eXecu- tive order directing that the authorized strength of the marine corps be in creased to IT, 400 men,
 He was authorized by congress, in case of emergecy, to direct such in crease in enlistment.
 The United States marine corps IS the soldier branch of our first line of defense Marines serve both ashore and afioat 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 expedition Rry duty and defend all naval bases Each capital ship of the navy carries one company of marines. There has been a net increase of over 5000 in the strength of the corps since congress re- gently authorized an increase, but over 1000 more are needed and needed now Important Branch of Naval Service.
 will you please emphasize the needs of this important branch of our naval service by giving special prom inen0e in your paper to the presidents order?
 The marine corps offers exceptional opportunities to young men of grit and ambition to serve their country in the first line of defense.
 Tn this emergency you have the op- portunity and privilege of performing this public service and I am conf1den- tially appealing to you for your cordial and helpful cooperation.
 More Than 25,oco Men Must be Re-
 cruited.
 To give the navy S7.00O bluejackets ana add the marines needed, more than 25.000 men must be recruited:
 While MT. Daniels was discussing the new order with newspaper repre- sentatiyes, President Wilson walked in- to the secretary's office unannounced. He took seat to await the conclusion of the newspaper conference and was an interested spectator for several minutes before anyone knew he was in their room.
 Transfer of General Wood
 There was continued discussion to- day of the motive of the war depart ment in transferring Major General Wood to the new southeastern depart ment from his present post in com mand of the eastern department. Sec retary Baker refused to discuss the matter and no explanation was forth coming from any other source that fixed the action as more than a ques- ton of administrative routine
 MT. Baker took occasion during the to cOnf1rm the impression that the government is planning to deal literally with German or other foreign subjects resident in the United States In the event of war. Asked regarding internment camps, the secretary said:
 Not to interfere With Aliens.
 There is no such plan in contem- platon. All resident aliens who are obedient to our laws will be perfectly safe from interference-
 Asked if that applied to German re- servists he said:
 Tt applies to every body who is here or who may be permitted to come here and who behaves in accordance with our laws while here"
 In other quarters it was indicated that German residents might be reg istered, in the event of war, in order that tho government could have some knowledge of their movements and make certain that no person guilty Of misconduct shall escape justice.
 Another phase of national prepared ness prompted Mir. Baker to volunteer a suggestion as to the course which men and women who are seeking an