Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1916 — VOLUNTEERS NOT TO BE FAVORED [ARTICLE]

VOLUNTEERS NOT TO BE FAVORED

Governor Ralston Declares That Service of Men Outside Guard Can Be Accepted Only in Regular Way. Governor Samuel M. Ralston stated Friday that it will be impossible for him to acepf in a body the services of troops in event of a call for volunteers is made in present Mexican crisis, and therefore the services of a large number of men In many parts of the state who desire to head units of military organizations can be accepted in the regular way. The Governor said that a great many apeals are being made to him to acept companies and different units of a regiment, in the event that volun teers are called for. Governor Ralston desires that it be kno\yn that in eyent it becomes necessary to make up another reigiment that the units will be accepted on their merits. He declared that he will not make any promises or statements at this time that would prevent him from taking the usual course in the formation of the regiment. The Governor had made it clear that he appreciates the patriotic motives that are back of these persons who offer their services at this time, but that the acceptance of units must come about in the regular way.