The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-09-06
THE SUPREME CALL
OF THEIR DAY
viii be Answered September u by
AmericaB Manhood 5000, 900 Strong
President Wilson Sets Date in Proc
lamation Following His Signature of
Man-POwer Act.

Washington, Aug 81 - American
manhood some 100000 strong will
en- September u step forward as vol
unteers in the struggle against the
powers of darkness, and to give
solemn notice to all of the
world that we stand absolutely togeth-
er in a common resolution and pur-
pose"
President Wilson this afternoon set
that date for registration under the
new man-power act by which the draft
ages are extended TO include all men
between Is and As, and, according to
estimates made at the office of Pro-
vost-Marshal General Crowder, there
are 12,7S0,O00 of them, excluding all
those already in some branch Of the
service.
In the words of the president.
"they will regard this call as the SUI
preme call of their day and will an
swer it accordingly.
Only a portion of those who regis
ter will bear arms, the president points
out in his proclamation, but from them
will be selected enough to make posi-
bic an army of 100000 men inFrance
by the middle of next summer
force of men which, according to a re-
cent statement by Gen. Peyton G..
March, chief of staff, will be capable
of breaking through the German lines
almost at will.
Inclusion of all men between the
ages of IS and as is not a new policy,
the president points out in his procla-
nation.
"a century and quarter ago." he
says, "it was deliberately ordained by
those who were then responsible for
the safety and defense of the nation
that the duty of military service should
rest upon all able bodied men between
the ages of Is and 45. We now ac-
cept and fulfill the obligation which
they established, an obligation express
sed in our national statutes from that
time until now. We solemnly purpose
a decisive victory of arms and DELHI
erately to devote the larger part Of
the military man-power of the nation
to the accomplishment of the pur-
pose"
Referring to the younger men, the
president declared that from the first
they have been ready to 90.
They have furnished" saws the
proclamation, voluntary enlistments
out Of all proportion to their number.
Our military authorities regard them
as having the highest combattant dual
tiles. Their youthful enthusiasm. their
Vlrile eagerness, their gallant spirit
OF action make them the admiration
OF all who see them in action. They
covet not only the distinction of sery-
ing in this great war, but also the as
plrlng memories which hundreds of
thousands of them will cherish thru
years to come, of great day and of
q great service for their country and
for mankind.
by the men of the older grouo
now called upon, the opportunity now
opened to them will be accepted with
the calm resolution of those who real.
lze the deep and solmn signifcanc of
what they do. Having made a place
Tor themselves in their respective com
munlties, having assumed at home tba
graVer responsibilities of life in many
spheres, looking back upon honorable
records IN civil and industrial life
they will realize as perhaps no other
could, how entirely their own fortunes
and the fortunes of all whom thew love
are put at stake in this war for RIGHT
snd Will know that the very records
.ney nave made render this new duty
Ine commanding duty of their lives
Ihey know how surely this is the no.
IONS war; how imperatively if de-
mands the mobilization and massino
o, all our resources of every Kind
lhey will regard this call rs the sn-
preme call of their day and will an.
swer it accordingly"
Inc man-power bill, although one
OF the most urgent measures of tho
congress, has taken up this wear. tool
nearly a month in its progress thru
both houses. The first draft If ~ tba =
till was handed to Chairman Dent If
the house military affairs committee
on August and to chairman Cbamber
ialn OF the senate committee on Ang.
ust 3. o'' aug :
Inc Dill was introduced in both
houses August 5 and on August G tbe
senate military affairs committee la
gan hearings upon il. The senoto
committee reported the bill on Augpst
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