Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1916 — 116 Texas National Guardsmen To Go On Tria! in Texas Soon. [ARTICLE]

116 Texas National Guardsmen To Go On Tria! in Texas Soon.

Washington, May 26.—The formal order directing that 116 Texas national guardsmen who refused to “present” themselves for federal service be court-martialed, was ready today for Secretary Baker’s signature, on authority from President Wilson. The court will be convened at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tex., headquarters of General Funston. ■The date will be set later. General Funston telegraphed today names of Texas national guard he recommends to compose a majorit / of the court, in accordance with the Dick law under which proceedings are brought. Specifications of the charge are being'prepared by Judge-Advocate-General Crowder.