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Show Tvo More Divisions Ready to Go to France to Battle for Democracy. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29. The Philippine Islands arc ready to send two or more divisions to France to battle for democracy, according to a statement made hero by General Thomas L. Hartlgan of tho Philippines national guard. General Hartigan is visiting this country to givo the War department first hand Information regarding re-garding military conditions in the Islands. Is-lands. "There are three infantry brigades or 7000 men In the Philippines national guard," General Hartlgan said. "We have plenty of officers. Tho soldiers and populace are very , desirous of showing their appreciation of the efforts ef-forts of America in their behalf and aro holding themselves in readiness for any service they may bo called upon to do." |