Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-05-24

that b n ysaaes tAas sAe nsa beseasA
the hattis lasss II oust Be - With
ua II isnet N army that we must
sAape and train for var: Il b Q ma
tion. 10 this end our people must
draw eioes In one compact ffOot
against . common foe. Bot this can-
not be u each man psrsSes Q private
purpose. An must pursue q par-
pose.
The nation needs all men. hut It
needs each man, not In the held that
will most pleasure him, hut In the en-
deav0r that will best serve the COM
nor good.
ut Is - no sense Q conscription OF
the unwilling-it Is rather selection
from a nation which has volunteered
in mass.
THE day here named 10 the time
upon which all shall present them
selves for assignment to their tasks.
1T Is essential that the day be ap-
preached In thoughtful apprehension
Of Its significance and that we accord
to II the honor and the meaning that
IL deserves. Our Industrial need pre-
scribes that 1t be not made q techni-
cal holiday. but the stern sacrifice
that is before us urges that 1t be
carried In all u hearts as a great
day Of patriotic devotion ana Obliga-
ton when the duty shall lie upon ev-
cry man. whether he is himself to be
registered or not, to g to 1t that
the name of every male person Of the
designated ages is written on these
lists of honor.
by the president:
"ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary Of State"
President Wilson directed that an
expeditionary force OF approximately
a division Of regular troops, under
command of Maj. Gen. John ]. PERISH
ing, proceed to France ut as early u
date as practicable. General Pershing
and staff will precede the troops.
A division contains approximately
| $4,000 men. 1t is understood that at
least 10000 will be infantry.
The war bill was carefully gone over
during the day by Brigadier General
Crowder. judge advocate general anu
provost marshal general.
1t was announced that all existing
regiments Of the guard will be called
into service by August s, and officials
estimate that with from q month to SIX
weeks intensive training these troops
will be ready to 60 forward for final
preparation behind the fighting lines In
Europe for the fighting that is before
them.
After the army bill had been per
fected in both houses Of congress and
sent to President Wilson for sigma
ture the senate adopted an amendment
to the wal budget bill to put conscrip
ton out of force four months after thu
end Of the war.
Presidents Statement.
The president issued the following
statement ut the White House:
~ shall not avail myself. at an,
rate, ut the present stage of the war
of the authorization conferred by thu
act to organize volunteer divisions.
ITO do so would seriously interfere
with the carrying out Of the chief ant
most immediately important purpos'
contemplated by this legislation:
"The prompt creation and early us
of an effective army would contribut
practically nothing to the effectiv
strength of the armies now engage'
against Germany.
II understand that the section O
this act which authorizes the creatio
Of volunteer divisions In addition I
the draft was added with q view t
providing an independent command 10
Mr.. Roosevelt and giving the militar
authorities an opportunity to s hi
fine vigor aud enthusiasm recruitin
the forces now at the western from
1T would be very agreeable to me I
pay Mr.. Roosevelt this compliment an
the allies the compliment Of sendin
to their aid one Of II most distir
gulshed public men, an expression
who has rendered many c%onspicuou
public services and proved his gallan
try in many striking ways.
POLITICALLY, too, It would no dout
. have q very fine effect and make
| profound impression. But this Is M
Z the time or the occasion for compl
I ments or for any action not calculate
to contribute to the immediate succei
. Of the a
: Seeks Advice From Both sides.
e THE business now In hand Is u
. dramatic. practical and Of scientif
d defiiteness and precision.
Z II shall act with regard to 1t
every step and In every particular u
e der expert and profession advic
'' from both sides Of the water.
! Says He 10 Responsible.
"He named many Of those whom
o desired to have designated for Il
q service and they were me who cam
possibly be spared from the too smi
:, force Of officers ut our command 4