HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, D. C., May 9, 1916.
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 DEAR GOVERNOR :-I have just returned from visit to the Presidents the express from General Taylor has just reached here. Our condition on the Rio Grande is a per- ilous one, and without immediate succour, we shall be defealed.> regret 10 learn that no requisition has been made upon Arkan- sas. But you may res. assured that we shall very shortly have chance would sug- gest the policy of organizing volunteer com panies, ready to be organized into regiments or brigades, as may be found necessary. On Monday, we shall call up our vou1- teer bill that gives 50,000 volunteers. The President will send in his message al the meeting of the two Houses.

 will keep you advised of our progress in the war mania. shall return in time to 20 out the first campaign.

 Yours truly, 4. YELL. Gov. DREw.