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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
8
Washington June 26 The plan aims to complete a five year naval program in three years. Twenty destroyers in fleet of ten, no change in totals. Secretary empowered to proceed with naval yard improvements and private or public construction as he sees fit.
Several American National Guard members booked passages for home today after being summoned to return for militia duty. The London report notes Britain agreed to watch American interests in Mexico if war breaks out, with arrangements nearly in place for France to take over Mexican interests in Washington.
A subcommittee decided not to report to the full committee until Thursday. Struck will be sent to allow members to study the bill draft. The General Board adopted a two year plan with capped expenditures. The Lodge critique of sixteen capital ships led to modifications approved by Secretary Daniels and other conferees. Gardner and other preparedness advocates voiced approval.
The House approved the army appropriation bill by unanimous consent, boosting its total to 140 million with a 26 million addition for various items. It also approved a 2 million deficiency to fund calling the National Guard into Federal service as the Mexican situation looms.
The battleship Wyoming Admiral Mayo’s flagship left the navy yard under secret orders for an Atlantic fleet move. The ship will stop at Newport to join the fleet. crew remain unaware of final destination. Maine and Arkanas are in yard repairs as drydock work resumes on other vessels.
Washington reports the War Department has outstanding orders for aeroplanes to operate in Mexico totaling over 800000, far beyond last year’s appropriation. Officials say current gear is insufficient and prior practice machines proved unfit for service. Fourteen new planes ordered at 275000 will joins others as deliveries lag. The article notes a massive aviation shortfall, calls for at least 3200000 more for the service, and highlights broader signal service unpreparedness.
Adjutant General Storesbury assured relatives that Camp Whitman water is plentiful and of top quality. State Board of Health tested it and piping to be completed by Wednesday with spigots on every street. National Guard units march toward the border from Peekskill with trains scarce.
Governor Whitman surprised the 47th Regiment with an unannounced armory visit in Brooklyn traveling by police car with Sergeant Van Twistern and his secretary. He shook hands with troops, spoke to the Veterans Association, then went to the 2nd Regiment armory where timely news altered his plans. He addressed the 20th Regiment and reviewed them.
Privace Mantel of the 22d Engineers spends his honeymoon with his bride in Canada as National Guard mobilization echoes. His mother, Mrs Felix Mantell, urged John F. Fairchild to report for duty. the major promised telegram while Mantell and his bride trek with guides through the Canadian woods. A courier is to be sent to track him down and deliver the message.
Thomas Davies, superintendent of the Wheeler estate near Hernardeville, was killed this morning in a struggle with three companions. The exact cause is unclear. witnesses say he fell to the sidewalk and struck his head on the curb. The three men were arrested and locked up after failing to explain the events preceding the death.
Army officials plan to bring guardsmen into the border defense and invasion plans. Civilian pilots with licenses may join the border patrol or invasion effort, with Hempstead Plains airport slated as a central East Army plant. An Aero Club donor funded a new plane for the New York guard, to be delivered at Garden Hangars. Grenville Keogh, son of Judge Keogh, wounded at Verdun, returned to ambulance HQ at Neuilly with shell fragments in the forearm. his fellow officer Baby McKee, grandson of President Harrison, also reported ill but to return to duty soon.
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