Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 October 1899 — QUEEN CALLS A BIG ARMY. [ARTICLE]

QUEEN CALLS A BIG ARMY.

Militia Reserves Will Be Mobilized by Great Britain. A second message of the Queen to Parliament, giving notice of her intention to call out the militia reserves, has given rise to sensational rumors. The necessity for the move is not apparent, as it was supposed that the present military force would be sufficient for the South African war. Many prominent men hold that the strengthening of the army at this time is occasioned by alarm at the attitude of continental powers. Despite pledges of neutrality it is known that nearly all the European powers are hostile to England in the present crisis and the military demonstration may be necessary. According to the statistics published this year the militia, including the permanent staff and the militia reserve, ■umbers 132,493 men. In the House of Commons Wednesday Philip James Stanhope denounced the senduct of the Transvaal negotiations and demanded that Secretary Ohamberlain should clear himself of the charge of complicity in the Jamieson raid. Sir William Vernon Harcourt also criticised the Government policy, holding that peace was possible bad not Mr. Chamberlain and Sir Alfred Milner been determined upon-war. Municipal Matter*. Memphis’ recent growth is ascribed to improved sewerage. At Baltimore a coachman was fined $lO for delaying a car. Berlin, will assume control of all street car lines within the city. Policy is flourishing in Philadelphia, and the Press has begun a crusade to close the shops. The police department of Hartford, Conn., will soon be equipped with autpmobile patrol wagons, ambulances and prisoners' van. i dr US®