Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1917 — DRAFT POINTS. [ARTICLE]

DRAFT POINTS.

~Washingtoni > D.C. > May chief provisions of the army draft ball passed by the senate today and presented to the president tonight for his signature are as follows: Raising of armed forces by the seQ'eetive draft system, imposed upon all males between the ages of 21 and 36 years, inclusive, subject to registration and certain exemptions from service. Increasing the regular army to maximum war strength. Drafting into the federal service of national guard units. Raising of an initial force by conscription of 500,000 men, with addition of €OO,OOO if deemed necessary. Raising, if the president sees fit, of four divisions of volunteer infantry. (The Roosevelt amendment). Increasing the pay of all enlisted men as follows: Fifteen dollars additional monthly for those now receiving less than s2l, comprising the bulk as the army, graduated downward to $6 additional! monthly for those receiving $45 oa - more. Prohibiting sale of liquor at or near aimy__ training camps and otherwise protecting morals of the soldier.