The Washington times., 1925-06-01

exerting every effort to abolish war
and settle international disputes by
peaceful means, but until effective
measures for this purpose are set
up l believe plans for our national
defense should not be overlooked.
"It is .my intention to authoriza
mobilization of the National Guard
on the Fourth Of July, il requested,
though believe the designation. of
some other day would enable US
to effect more complete mobiliza-
ton
In a similar vein was the view
expressed by Governor A.-V. Dona-
hey, Democrat Of Ohio. He said:
IF July is finally designated
BY the Chief Executive as defense
day / shall issue such proclamation
as is desired by the President. Il
IS my belief, however, that q day
better suited than the Fourth Of
July for this test could be chosen
Points to Significance.
.eThe great national significance
of this date. in my belief, will sup-
merge the interest In defense day"
Still another governor of the same
mind is George w. F, Hunt, ~
Arizona.
s"I see no objection to having a
national defense day said Gove--
nor Hunt. II do not, however.
think that such holidays as ARMS,
tfce Day and July Fourth should
be utilized for this purpose.
"I feel both these days should be
devoted to- the cause OF peace ratner
than consideration of further mill
.tary activity. However. if the Pres
ident fixes upon the Fourth / feel
we should co.operate-at the same
time expressing the hope that J.
will not become an annual occur
renee.
following:
Governor A. ]. Pothier. Rhode
IslAnd-"I am in sympathy with
the policies of President Coolidge
and have approved his suggestion
of mobilization July f."
Governor T. J. Terral, Arkansas
II shall certainly accede to the
Presidents designation of July
as National Defense Day."
Governor w. j. Pierce, Oregon
'I approve the Presidents plan OF
making July National Def.nse
Test Day and will do everything
in my power. to keep alive the
spirit that will insure defense OF
our homes and country"
Governor w. w. Brandon. Ala
bama-''I will cooperate with the
Presider1 On any fixed day. will
not quibble."
Governor J. G. winant, New
Hampshire-"I disapprove. Arm
istice Day as an occasion for
mobilization, but will support Pres.
ident Colleges suggestion or
observing July 4 as defense Day. :"
Governor F. S. Billings, Vermont
II heartily approve OF the Pres
ident's suggestion to have the
Fourth National Defense Day. but
as to the matter of mobilization
that will have to be taken up later.
AS / understand it the President
voluntary"
Governor A. T. Hannett. New
Mexico-"I propose to authorize
mobilization Of State troops as SIG
gested by the War Department"
Governor w. J. Fields. Ken
tucky-'T approve the Presidents
decision designate July A."
Similar expressions came from
Governor Brewster Of Maine. Gov
ernor Morley of Colorado. and Gov
ernor Gunderson of South Dakota.
Some Mont COmmittal.
Some of the governors were
frankly non -committal concerning
the whole subject, among these be-
ing Governor AL Smith OF New
York, Governor George s. Silzer of
New Jersey, Governor Richardson
of California, Governor Albert G.
Ritchie of Maryland and Governor
Marlin of Florida.
Governor Richie was of the
opinion mobilization on the fourth
was inadvisable for it would curtail
the recreation of citizens on a
great national holiday.
An even stronger view was ex-
pressed by Governor Henry l..
Fuqua, Of Louisiana.
"It is impracticable to mobilize
our State troops for July A." he
said. 81 am inclined to think an
annual defense day is too often.
feel that every two or even four
years is sufficient for a test, and
not calculated to emphasize and
foster a too militaristic spirit"