New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

made it is believed that most of the
members of the league can be mar
shailed for duty within an hour.
Prominent business men, bankers ana
professional men, as well as retired
army officers who have interested them
selves in the organization OF the Homo
Defence League, were communicated
with during the day, and it was found
that they were prepared to undertake
the duties to which they had PLEDGED
themselves at any time they were
called upo2 100 81,
In addition to the league, 1000 Of the
city's regular policemen have oesh
trained and organized into an auxiliary
military force.
Members. for this body were selected
because, already proficient IN the, use
of rife and revolver, they had been
hardened by regular gymnasium driii
and had proved that they were amen
able to discipline through years o.
efficient service on the city's force.
The military organization Is equipped
not only with rifles, bayonets and re-
volvers. but with a battery OF machlhe
guns. Its proficiency was tested at inc
Staten Island training camp last sum
mer.
One Of the most important features
OF the preparedness plans carried lnto
execution by Commissioners Woods IN
volved the mobilization of at least q
portion of the city's industries. Inc
address of the owner, driver and garage
of every automobile truck in the city
was obtained. and. wherever possible
the captain Of the precinct in which the
vehicle was located was given lnforma-
ton as 10 its probable whereabouts on
certain hours Of the day and night. AS
a result of this it would be possible TOY
the police TO obtain thousands OF THESE
vehicles for the speedy transportation
of large quantities of supplies at any
time.
The same plan was carried out in ar
ranging for the use OF automoolIes
horses and such supplies as might be
needed in case Of an emergency iohS
of provisions now in storage would be
available.
Guards for Combustibles
The canvasse who obtained these
addresses and similar information also
learned Of all the storage places for
gasolene, explosives and combusubies
within the limits OF the city. In the
event of possible disturbances threat
ening the city from without or WITHIN
the police programme provides Tor the
sending of strong guards Of men Ia
these storage places. q,
Captain Tunney, OF the city's bomb
squad also aided in preparing lntorma-
ton TO be used in the event of threats
of disturbances in the city.
Still another list in the hands Of Po'
lice Department officials yesterday con
sisted Of halls where societies of warn
Gus nationalities hold meetings. II Is
arranged that large forces OF police
will be sent 10 such meeting places "a
prevent the making of incendiary
speeches or the organization of move
ments that might endanger the safety
of citizens.
Acting Commissioner Cooley would
not discuss these plans in detail yes
terday. In Mr.. Woods's absence hC
said he had made use of all OF the
agencies placed in his hands for the
safeguarding Of the lives of citizens
and their property"
IL can say, however. that the Police
Department is ready to handle any
EMERGENCY that may arise, although
do not anticipate any trouble said
the Acting Commissioner. These pre-
paredness plans have been worked out
during the last year and one-half, and
| am convinced that we Will, through
their use, get the maximum Of aid from
our forces, reserve and regular, when
ever they are called upon TO show
their true strength