Evening journal., 1918-03-28

"3 To cooperate and assist the
Council Of National Defense In the exc
cutlon OF its duties.
- To cooperate with councils Of
defense and similar agencies IN other
States insofar as cooperation Is in har-
mony with the Council OF National De-
tense.
- To promote within the State OF
Delaware such plants OF national de-
fense as are mutually agreed upon be-
tween 10 and the Council OF National
Defense.
&c. To adopt, OF II II shall see flt. to
cause to be taken, census and inven-
,ory OF the resources OF the State In
men and materials. TO make investlga-
tiCn and report TO the Governor the
location and capacity OF railroads. auto
mobiles and all other means Of rams
portatiOn and conveyance within the
state so as to determine their avail
ability for military purposes Of the
state. and 10 render possible the ex-
pcditious mobilization and cOncen ra-
ton Of state troops and supplies at
points Of defense and military adyant-
age.
u To give information to producers
Of materials as to supplies needed by
such military forces
IS And in general TO take such steps
as may be, in the opinion OF said
council. necessary or advisable for the
public defense and security; for the
protection OF routes OF communication
for the public care and assistance OF
individuals and classes upon whom the
hardships Of war would fall most
heavily; for the development Of those
resources Of the State from which will
be derived the supplies OF food and
other commOdi les upon which the con-
duct Of war makes a special drain; and
such other measures az may be neces-
sary TO meet the exigencies Of all sit
uati0ns occasioned by war. II not In
conflict with any rule promulgated by
the National Council Of Defense.
"9. To appoint an advisory council
within the state and such committees
and local councils as Il shall find ex-
pedient, which shall have such powers
as the said council shall determine sub
iect 10 be terminated at the discretion
IF the council
section Z. Il shall be the duty Of
every male. resident Of this State be-
tween the AGES OF eighteen and nifty
five wears, who shall not be in the ma
tiOnal army or a public officer 90 be
employed In q useful or lawful Occupa-
tion during the said period, and every
such person who shall not be 50 en-
/ ployed shall be subject 70 he assigned
/ by the said council to such employment
as the said council shall from time to
time determine and at such compensa-
tion 20 be paid by the employer as the
said council and employer shall agree
20 be reasonable and proper, provided.
that the provisions Of this Act shall not
apply to persons temporarily unem-
ployed by reason Of differences with
employers, not 10 bona flde students
during the school term, nor 10 persons
iltting themselves to engage In trade or
industrial pursuits.
Section s. Any resident Of this
state who shall refuse 10 obey or
shall IA to comply with any order OF
the said council relating TO any OF the
provisions OF this set shall be guilty
OF mlsdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined not more than
$500 or imp. isoned not exceeding three
months, or both, at the discreet on OF
the court provided that all pt osecu-
tlOns under the provisions OF this acl
shall be in the nature Of an appeal, II
which any matters which could hav,
been urged by the defendant agains
the Issuance OF said order by the Stat
Council Of Defense may be used as
defense IN SAID prosecution. the righ
OF waiver Of hearing and 10 bail be
Ing preserved In all cases, and all sucl
p osecutions. shall be handled expedl
iiously by the prosecuting officers snC
the court.
Section 6. The said council shal
have the power TO subpoena witnesse.
and require thor testimony. compe
the production Of account books and
nles and all documents relative to any
investigation or matter which may bC
under consideration by IL.
Section Z. Il shall be the duty OF
every public officer IN this State, ex-
cept ng the members Of the General
Assembly and OF the judiciary when
ever directed by the said council "a
execute any Of Its orders for the
Il preservation Of the peace or the carry
ing out Of any Of the objects Of this
act.
section s. The said council shal
employ such agents. assistants anC
clerical fo.ce as Il shall lnd necessary
or eXpcd cnt.
section 2. The members Of the sale
council shall serve without pay, anC
their expense While serving shall b,
paid by warrants drawn on the STAT,
T. essurer, when accompanied b,
proper vouchers specifying the ex
pend lures. and countorsigned by IN,
, Governor.
section 20. The said council Il
, hereby authorized and empowered e
draw upon the State Treasurer war
] rants, when accompanied by proper
4 vouchers specifying the expenditu. es
b. counte signed by the Governor fol
! such amounts as shall be necessary .,
b effect the objects OF this act. whlcl
D.. warrants shall be paid by the Stat
/ Treasurer out Of any inappropriate,
moneys In the Treasury, provided tha
no outlay Of money by the said coun
% ell or its agencies shall be made o.
: contracted for until approved by thl
e Governor"
] Letter from President.
Governor Townsend received the FOL
e lowing letter, relative 10 national de
! fense organization In this State, iron