Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1898 — WILL ASK MORE SOLDIERS. [ARTICLE]

WILL ASK MORE SOLDIERS.

Secretary Alger Recommends Increase of 75,000 Men. Secretary Alger In his annual report to the President will recommend an increase in the standing army, and it is likely he will suggest 75,000 as the number of men required. The leaders of both houses have at different times expressed themselves as favorable to an increased standing army. Gen. Lee, who will command the army in Cuba, says that to bring order out of Chaos in Cuba 50,000 men will be required, while in Porto Rieo from 5,000 to 10,(MX) will be needed. Chairman Hull of the House Committee on Milibjry<Affairs will fqymulate a bill embodying the views of the administration.