Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-03-29
WAR PREPARATIONS
Nation being Rapidly Put on . War
Basis.
Idaho National Guards Called Into
Service.
President Wilson Appeals for Re-
cruits for the Navy.
Proclamation by Governor Alexander,
Asking for Enlistments In
the Navy.
WAR PREPARATIONS

ASKING Tor EnliStmentS IN
the Navy.
War clouds seem to hang over the
nation. and 1t is generally conceded
that war with Germany Is certain to
come.
The date for the special session of
Congress called to convene on April
10th has been advanced two weeks,
owing to the crisis which seems near
at hand and the President last week
met the constantly increasing proba-
bility of war with Germany by sum-
moning congress to assemble on April
End. at which time the president will
go before the session and after show
ing how a state OF war practically ex-
lists. will ask that authority be given
to use the armed force of the United
States for national defense.
Idaho Guard Called Out.
Sunday night Governor Alexander
received a telegram from Secretary
OF War Baker at Washington saying
that at the request OF President VIII
son he was transmitting TO Idaho's
chief executive an order that the
Idaho national guard be called out
for duty-this duty to consist for the
time being OF protecting trafic.
means OF communication and the
transfer OF mails within the state.
The regular army. explained Sec
retary Baker. could not now be utih-
zed for such duties. and therefore
the Idaho guard must be forthwith
assembled" at such points as may
be designated by the commander OF
the western division at San Francisco.
To Strengthen Navy.
Secretary OF War Daniels has ap-
pealed to the Governors OF the var
ious states, and to the patriotic citi-
zens In general to cooperate In the
work OF encouraging enlistments In
the navy. and in accordance with
such appeal Governor Alexander on
Monday Issued the following procla-
nation:
whereas, the president OF the
United States. through the lieutenant
commander OF the United States
navy, stationed at Portland, Ore, has
made a request to the executive OF
the state OF Idaho to aid in the en-
listment OF men for the United States
navy. and
Whereas. 1t is the opinion OF the
executive OF this state that an emer-
gency exists for such call. and feel
ing deeply imbued with the high pa
triotic motives OF loyalty and devo-
ton OF our people to aid the govern
ment of the United States in the per-
formance OF It's duties;
Now, Therefore. /. Moses Alex
ander. governor OF the state Of Ida
no. do call upon all OF the citizens OF
the state OF Idaho. between the ages
of is and 30 years, who are citizens
OF the United States, to offer their
services as volunteers for the United
States navy. and further call upon
all the mayors OF the cities and towns
OF the state, and all Chambers oi
Commerce and other commercial and
civic organizations. to assist the chiei
executive in the performance OF the
duties incumbent upon him under
the orders and request herein men
toned. and these various civic bodieI
are requested to open up recruiting
offices under the terms OF this procla
nation, and wire the names OF tho
patriotic citizens Offering their ser
vices to the governor OF the state o.
Idaho.
In testimony whereof. l have here
unto set my hand and have caused
the Great Seal OF the State OF Idaho
70 be affixed. Done at Boise, thu
capital Of Idaho. this 26th day o
March, 1917.
M. ALEXANDER.
fsea,) Governor
Attest: w. T. DOUGHERTY.
Secretary OF State
Patriotic citizens throughout th'
nation are also requested to displa.
the national colors on public and pri
vate buildings. Peace talk has prac
tically subsided. and the entire ma
ton Is now In unanimous support
the President. 1t is stated that ever
preparation being made is based up
on the prospect of a long seige o
...-ka-a hofwaan this nation and Gel