Arizona republican., 1918-06-30
NO LIMIT FIXED
 TO SIZE OF ARMY
 TO FIGHT ABROAD
Record Appropriation Bill
 Unanimously Passed With All Sums Asked Granted
 And Even Added To
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 WASHINGTON, June 29.-In pass ing the twelve billion dollar army ap- bill today the senate em- phasiZed sentiment for enlarging the army beyond the 5000, 900 men provid- ed in the measure but declined while awaiting the war departments new expansion program. specifically to di- rect the president to raise an army of , 5,000, 900. After a weeks debate and without a roll call or dissenting vote, the huge supply measure-a worlds record breaker-was sent to confer ence between the two houses with view to it's enactment next Monday, when the appropriations are needed.
 No Request Is Denied
 None of the appropriations for the army's part in the war for the fiscal year beginning July 1 was reduced by the senate. Instead, it increased many items. approved without change the house clause. clothing the president with unlimited authority to increase the army by further draft calls, and added scores of important Legislative riders.
 Tries to Force Increase
 A futile effort was made today by senators desirous of specifically order ing an army increase. An amendment by Senator McCumber of North Da- kota, proposing to direct" the presi- dent to enlarge the army to 1000, 900 enlisted men as speedily as equipment and clothing could be obtained, was rejected 45 to 19, and an amendment by senator Fall of New Mexico pro- posing an increase of 5000, 900 men l l1f, f,.1 Ax- xrfr~0 rAtA
 Delay is Only Temporary
 Many senators, however, fearing this action and the rejection yesterday of the Fall amendment to extend the draft age limits to 20 and 40 years would be misinterpreted, declared in voting they were only temporarily postponing action in accord with the war departments request for two oI three months time to submit the en- | larged program.
 Among important legislative provi- sions added by the senate to the bill many of which the house leaders al ready have agreed to accept. are tn; | following: | Important Additions 1 Authorizing the president to organiz, volunteer Slavic and Russian legions. l 1TOpOSlHS lne IdHk Ol lleultUdu general for Provost Marshal Genera Crowder in recognition of his selectiv, draft administration.
 Providing for training and equip ping of foreign troops, designed espe cially for the so-called pan American army"
 Amending the draft law to hay quotas based on the number of mel in class one instead of on state popu lation.
 Giving effect to the British Ameri can reciprocal draft treaty and othe similar conventions which may be con cluded, and permanently debarrin from American citizenship of neutra nations who have filed preliminar citizenship applications and who clair exemption from the draft.
 Aircraft Corporation
 Authorizing formation of $100,O00. 900 corporation under the aircraf board.
 Providing distinctive badges or but tons for men discharged from and re jected for mifiatry. twice.
 Authorizing the ! resident to com mandeer timber and lumber and con duct timbering operations, propose for the aircraft and shipbuilding pro grams.
 Providing medals of honor and dis tinguished service crosses and othe decorations.
 Authorizing officers to buy thei i. uniforms and equipment from the gov ernment at cost and, providing nor general officers and promotions for tn medical corps.
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