Word: calls
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Early this morning the House of Representatives brought to a close one of the greatest sessions of its history by passing the war resolution which the Senate accepted day before yesterday. The final roll call showed 373 in favor of the measure and 50 opposed. By this action the United States has entered the great European war on the side of the Allies, determined to carry the struggle to a successful termination by every means at its disposal...
...somewhat unexpected opposition to the bill developed during the course of the afternoon and evening. It became evident that more than 40 members would vote "no" at the last roll call. Probably the greatest surprise of the evening was the shift of Congressman C. Kitchin, of North Carolina, to the side of the pacifists and with him went many weak-kneed followers. At the close of his protesting speech, however, Mr. Kitchin admitted that the measure he opposed would undoubtedly pass...
...stationary coast guard volunteer troops and 500,000 mobile troops to defend the country from foreign enemies, and to prepare for such an event the Government has proposed to raise the regular army from 60,000 men to 250,000, the militia to 400,000, and to call for 500,000 volunteers. An army of 1,000,000 men such as is proposed will require 25,000 officers, 18,000 more than are in the regular army today. We have 800 field guns ready for service and need more than four times as many, and the 1,325 machine guns...
...obtained on a democratic basis. Since every young man in the United States enjoys equal rights and equal protection under the laws of this Government, every young man ought to bear equal responsibility in the defence of the country whose Government insures him his political freedom and protection. A call for volunteers will unquestionably bring out more men than are needed, but they will be a class of men that have a pronounced sense of patriotism. They will be the most intelligent citizens whose responsibilities to their country are no greater than their neighbors, but whose ideas of duty...
...term of enlistment in the Naval Reserve is for four years, and during that time the reservist is subject to immediate call in time of war or case of emergency. In order to be confirmed in the rank or rating given at the time of enrolment, three months' active duty is required. For others, this active duty is not required, but it is necessary for those who wish to render useful service...