Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Especial to The Bulletin,

" leading in the singing of America and made even more impressive when J Henry Blakeman. of Stratford, .de- clared: T am the oldest member who served in the Civil war. and stand ready at this critical time. to do what can to serve the governor, and aid in any way he may direct for state and country. The patriotic demonstration was in connection with the consideration of the resolution sent in by the governor for the ap- pointment of an emergency board Tor the organization of The Home Guard. which carried with it any appropri- -a ations that may be required. ss State Home Guard. appoint a board comprised of three members to be known as the military emergency board, to take all proper action to perfect and maintain a bduty within the state of Connecticut to be known as The Home Guard. to be called into service only by the gov ernor. The compensation not to be greater than that of the national guard when in active service. The troops will be recruited from the un- organized militia and who cannot be held for service in the national guard
 The military emergency board. act ing with the governor shall make proper rules to provide for the man ner and form of enlistment, ,organiz- alton, government. discipline, main tenance, compensation, armament, and equipment of The Home Guard, and do any and all things necessary and and proper to carry the act into ef- feet.
 The comptroller is directed upon the request of the governor@ to draw his order on the treasurer for such surns of money as the military emergency board, with the approval of the gov ernor and the board Of control. may deem necessary to carry out the pur- pose of the act.
 The members of the military erner-' gency board shall hold office from the date of their appointment until April l, 1919, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The act is to be in effect from it's passage.
 Patriotic Bill Debated.
 The bill came into the house Fri day, favorably reported from the mill itary committee. MT. Rudd. of Sauls- bury, made motion to suspend the rules. MT. Back objected to these so- called emergency bills. being rushed through the house without consider ation of the members. but was not opposed to this one.
 Mir. Corbett. of Hartford concairred and added that this measure should receive at least committee eonsidera tion. Mir. Rudd responded that he agreed with MT. Back to a-certain de- gree, and replying toMr. Rudd said that the bin had received committee consideration. Mir Rudd then ex- plained the bill in detail
 Mir. Burke. of East Hartford. moved 1 that the bill be tabled. The motion was lost.
 Praised Governor. MT. Fenton. of Willimantic. said the bill was in keeping with preparedness and it has been demonstrated. the state has the right governor. in the right place. This bill simply pro- vides for a constabulary force. and does no one no harm. MT. Hall. of Milford. said Connectf- cut stands first in patriotism in pre- paredness, and we shall give the gov ernor loyal support
 Mir Healey. of Waterbury. said it would be iE line with patriotism to pass the bill at once, and he moved the previous question.
 Mir. Burke said he did not move to table by reason of any lack of pa triotism, but because he did not con slider it an emergency bill. At the request of MT. Peas1ey. Mir. HeaIey withdrew the motion for the previous question.
 Mir Peasley said that he hoped that when the vote was taken he hoped it would be unanimous. but he believed it would do no harm to delay action for few days.
 Mir Higgins of Coventry; wanted the bill passed, and hoped the organiza- ton would be well on the way before next Tuesday.
 For Immediate Action.
 MT. Taylor, of Danbury. advocated immediate action, as a delay would be a delay. simply that and nothing more. MT. Corbett. Of Hartford, stated that he could see no objection to the immediate passage of the bill. MT. Smith. of Plainfield. made a pa triOfiC Snaanh said this the time and the place. to provide for an organization to guard the homes. and he stood ready to do anything the governor desired and was ready to sacrifice his life for his country. MT. Smith referred to the incident where children of a German school in New Jersey declined to sing the Star Spangled Banner.
 MT. Taylor, of Danbury, praised in the highest terms tKe German resi- dents of the state and he did not doubt their loyalty to adopted coun- try. and he did not want the impress sion to go forth>that anything to detriment had been said in reference to the Star Spangled Banner 4nci- dent. ....
 MT Curry moved the previous ques- when the vote be taken it be by a ris- ing vote. Under suspension of the rules the vote was taken. Just as the members arose. Mir. Eaton started the
 
 stant al the members joined in the singing and patriotic demonstration. When the vote was taken, there was not dissenting vote.
 Patriotic Connecticut.
 The house concurred with the sen- ate in the passage of the bill and | amendment, which gives to the gov-I error authority tin the name of the | state, to assist the United States in 1 the present crisis without limit, and to provide for public safety.
 Flag in the House.
 MT. Smith, of Plainville, presented resolution that the American flag be displayed in the hall of the house dur | ing the balance of the session.
 Resolutions of Respect. The house adopted resolutions, by rising vote. upon the death of Louis
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