Evening star., 1923-12-30

carnations. That il property for Ma
tional Guard reserves is issued TO the
states, same should be repaired and
renovated after encampment and
placed in state storehouse so as TO be
aVaiiabIe for reissue to the National
Guard reserves. That federal funds
should be provided for the purpose
on repairing. cleaning and renovating
ment. such as shoes, clothing and
oIher articles of personal equipment
That until such time as the federal
racks and lockers are available for
issue a substitute built OF strong ma
terlal, properly locked and that can
be built locally at reasonable ex-
pense. be authorized. together with
suitable containers Ior field glasses
ana compasses. That no reduction
De made In the amount authorized for
mechanics or motorized units, as the
value of the equipment in these or
carnations is such as to make IL i'm
perative that the maximum of me-
ehanics should be provided That
Ior the proper care and preservation
OF federal property the officers re-
sponsible therefor be bonded to their
state authorities
NO change was recommended in the
present method of Supplying forage.
mat issue OF organization equip
Inent 10 units should be limited 10
tnose actually required for peace
1lme training, camps and maneuvers.
,,ne ine naisnGe shsr,S required for mobiliza-
depots under the control Of the chiefs
or supply branches for issue when
needed s provided in mobilization
plans.
Other recommendations were made
by the conference pertaining to the
following SUBJECTS: Storage ofIexcess
equipment in state storehouses. pro-
lection OF property at home station.
compensation of caretakers. requisi-
tions, maintenance of small stock
in state warehouse, supplies for
National Guard reserves. cleaning
ton equipment. adequacy of equip
ment. exchange of clothing. clothing
allowance and savings accounts.
original and time of submission or
requisitions, routing OF shipping
tickets, stock record, audit of PROP
erty and disbursing officers property
accounts, audit of property accounts
of unit commanders, physical inven-
That the plan now in force of issu-
ing procurement authority to finance
officer of the service school be
adopted That officers of the Army
duty in connection with the National
Guard. and enlisted men be paid for
such duty a per diem Of S. Pay and
allowances while In hospital to Ma
tional Guard personnel, for injury or
sickness incurred at camps or schools,
for a period of not to exceed three
months. That property and, disburs-
Ing officers take advantage of all dis
counts offered by dealers for prompt
payment Of bills. Payment of ar
of property and disbursing officers.
methods of handling National Guard
affairs at corps area headquarters,
federal recognition. finance, supply,
communication of rations and quarters,
initial equipment. annual clothing
dropping allowance.
These recommendations which are
the most important. will receive, care
ful consideration in the militia bu-
aq he nntdc.hI and tnose ,s, WhiSn en- are found to
the War Department.
Col John Scott has announced that
the next meeting of the c. NJ. T. c.
Club would be held January at 8
o'clock in the local reserve head
building. He and Col Leroy Heron
are perfecting plans for the perma-
, nent organization of the club.
first supper dance of the District of
Columbia Department of the Reserve
Officers Association, planned to be
held early in February. Col. Glendie
B. Young is chairman of the commit
tee, Col. Leroy Heron is president
Of the department and Maj. r. e. B.
McKenny is secretary-treasurer of
the department.
A matter Of vital Importance to the
National Guard is the framing of
regulations which will govern the
appointment of general officers Of the
state forces. tentative draft of
the new regulations, it is stated. has
from National Guard officers, the
chief objection raised being based on
the requirements which are imposed
upon guard officers in establishing
their eligibility for appointment;
Guard Association of the United
States viii make efforts to impress
Congress with the necessity of
amending the national defense act
where legislation is required.
Brig. Gers. Milton A. Reckord of
Maryland and Franklin w. Ward Of
New York and Col. L. A. Toombs of
louisiana, who are on the committee
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the United States, are also consider
ing the mentioned legislation pertain
ing to the appointment of general Of
ficers of the National Guard. Upon
the completion of these two impor-
tant studies and the submission of
theiW recommendations to the War
Department, 1t is expected that these
three officers of the National Guard
will be relieved from this active
duty tour.
Second Lieuts. c. H. Birmingham
and T. j. Meaney Of the Signal Corps
{reserye), now in Washington, have
been ordered to active duty In con-
nection with procurement planning.
Col. Grosvenor L. Townsend, who
commanded the 3rd corps area, Reserve
Omoers' Training Corps camp at Camp
Meade, Nd, last summer. has been ten
tatively. selected by-Maj. Gen. J. H.
McRae, corps area commander Forts