The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-15
Famous Division Will DemObi-
lize in Kansas Camp.
Congressman Little Brings An
nOuncement Here Today.
WHY PARADE At KANSAS CITY?
Move to Celebrate In Liquor
Town Most Unpopular.
Senator Capper Supports Plan
for Funston Discharge.

E. c. Little, congressman from the
Second district of Kansas, in Topeka
today, stated that he had received
definite word that the Thirty-fifth di
vision (Missouri and Kansas troops)
would be allowed to stop off for a few
hours to parade in Kansas City on its
way for rehabilitation at Camp Fun
ston late in April. Congressman Little
stated also that he was positive 1t
would be possible to have the men
leave the train in Topeka and parade
with arms and equipment.
1t was thru Congressman Little that
arrangements have been made for the
Kansas City celebration. Topeka with
two United States senators in Wash
ington has not been assured yet from
that source as to her chances of en-
tertaining the Kansans in the capital
city.
Kansas City, Mo, already is out over
the state sending representatives for
the purpose of enlisting the support
of Kansas cities for a Missouri cele-
bration. Noted for her holdupS, her
dens of vice and her liquor interests
"a reputation that has been spread
over the state by Kansas City's own
spapers-Kansas City, according
to the real Kansas sentiment, is
boys returning from overseas.
Congressman Little will arrange tc
have troops stop off in Kansas City,
Kan. He faVors also a stopover in To-
peka. Congressman Little is from the
Second congressional district which
| man Anthony and Senators Curtis and
Capper are alert, Kansas will be able
! to stage a real all-Kansas reception in
| Topeka next month when the boys of
| the Thirty-fifth arrive.
1t has been arranged also by Con-
gresham Little to have the EightJ-
ninth Division troops stop off for par
ade. The Eighty-ninth will be home
about June, according to latest re-
ports from Washington.
Capper Wires Washington.
| Senator Capper wired Secretary
Baker today, asking that the Thirty
fifth be demobilized at Funston. Con-
gresham Little received a telegram
| in Topeka today that Funston had
| been selected
| Senator Capper's telegram follows:
Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War,
Washington, d. c.
1t is currently reported here that an eff
! fort is being made to have the Thirty fifth
| division, which is made up of Kansas and
Missouri National Guard units, demobilized
| at Jefferson Barracks, near st. Louis, in
stead of at Camp Funston, which 1 under
| stand the war department has designated
! as the. demobilization point for troops
from this section of the country. L sim
cerely hope these reports are not true.
| Such a change of plan would have most
unfortunate effect upon public feeling.
Camp Funston. which is one of the largest
{ and best camps in the entire country, is
admirably equipped to take care of This
division. The facilities at Jefferson Bar
| racks are inadequate to handle a division.
| Furthermore. preparations are now under
way to welcome the boys of the Thirty
| fifth. and these welcoming preparations
hinge around the rehabilitation of the
organization at Camp Funston. The
Thirty fifth division is close to the hearts
| of Kansas people. 1t is the only division
| which contains National Guard units from
| this state. 1t will be very serious dis
| appointment to the people of Kansas who
have made SO loyal a response to all the
! calls of the nation, and who are making
such great preparations to greet the SOL
! diers of this gallant division, If they are
! denied this privilege and satisfaction. 1
! respectfully urge you to have the Thirty
( fifth mustered out at Camp Funston.
ARTHUR CAPPER.