can grasp.

Not to make allowances for the weaknesses of others.

To estimate by some outside quality when it is that within which makes

the man.

The word "Red" has been dangled about the world in such manner as to lead cowards to think that they can pose as heroes by calling themselves "Reds." These throwers of bombs and would-be destroyers of the world's peace, and their followers, are, unfortunately, color blind. They may see red, but they are not red; they are yellow.

History Repeats Itself
THE EDITOR:

After the Spanish American War I wrote the following1:

In the halls of Congress and in other places the argument is often made that an increase in our standing army is not only a step towards war but an unnecessary and burdensome expense. The exact reverse is true. Our wars have cost us billions of money, and the chief reason why they have cost so much is that we have listened to this kind of argument and neglected to make timely preparations for war. We have invariably waited until the emergency was upon us, then, as a broken dike lets loose its torrents upon the fields, we have poured forth money and life. We have bound up the Nation's wounds with billions, when the judicious expenditure of a few millions at the proper time would have prevented most of the wounds. Are we as a nation to continue to be penny wise and

Are the lives of our people of so little value, is the money of our country of so little worth, that we will not be guided by the experiences of the past and make proper provision for future wars? May not a soldier appeal to his countrymen for true economy in the national expenses? May he not plead for peace?

After our war just ended, these same words would just as aptly and even more strongly apply.

And I am wondering whether after our next war these same words will just as aptly apply?

H. H. SARGENT.

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The other day a negro went into a drugstore and said:

"Ah wants one ob dem plasters you stick on yoah back."

"I understand," said the clerk. "You mean one of our porous plasters."

"No sah, I don't want none of your porous plasters. I want de bes' one you got."-New York Globe.

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France Recovering from the War

The payment of the indemnity by France at the termination of the Franco-Prussian war pales into insignificance compared with what has been accomplished since the Armistice.

Nearly four-fifths of the devastated country has been restored to the extent that planting of crops may be resumed this spring.

The 1,800 miles of railway that was more or less totally destroyed has been restored, and trains are now actually running throughout the district.

In the textile trades four-fifths of the prewar production has been provided for. One-half of the coal miners are now producing about 50 to 60 per cent of their normal output.

In another year France will be back to normal again, in so far as her industries that were destroyed by the war are concerned. How has she done it? By work-by the sweat of the brow. We have heard little complaining from France. She has gone about her task of rehabilitation with a dogged determination that has produced marvelous results. The tenets of socialism and bolshevism have been effectively squelched and she is now on the highroad to prosperity.

"Yes," proudly announced the excaptain, now manager of the new $10,000,000 hotel, "all our employees are former service men-every one of them. The desk clerk is an old 'top kicker,' the floor clerks have all been non-coms in charge of quarters, the chef was a mess sergeant, the waiters were all permanent K. P.'s, the house doctor was a base hospital surgeon, the house detertive was an intelligence policeman, the bellhops were doughboys."

"And have you any former M. P.'s?" he was asked.

"Yes," he replied. "When there's a good stiff wind blowing we use them outside as window washers on the eighteenth floor."-Amaroc News.

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Notes From the Office of the Chief of Infantry

Camp Centers of Instruction.-In two of the large camps where Infantry are stationed, there has been established a machine gun, howitzer, and

Stokes mortar center of instruction where a course of six and seven weeks is given to make uniform and thorough the instruction of these Infantry arms in all organizations at the camps. A recent inspection indicates that the instruction was more thorough and more uniform at those camps than in other camps visited by that particular inspector.

At one of the schools there was also a machine-gun course of a week's duration for field officers, with a view to preparing them to function more efficiently with their battalion.

Camp Competition.—In a number of camps, competitions in various phases of Infantry training are held. They are producing excellent results. It is believed that their use should be ex

tended to other camps, particular care

being taken to avoid non-essentials of training and to prevent ill-feeling between competing organizations.

Appointments of Noncommissioned Officers. In connection with the appointment of noncommissioned officers, an Infantry regiment has adopted a plan that is worthy of adoption by all Infantry organizations. The plan is to parade the organization with appropriate ceremonies at the time the noncommissioned officer is handed his warrant.

Sergeants Club. In another organization there is a sergeant's club in addition to the usual enlisted men's recreation room. This places the sergeant in the position of preferment that his grade warrants.

Company Inspections.-In at least one camp where Infantry is serving, the inspections of quarters are held with the extra shoes turned soles up. This has proved to be a very simple and effective method of determining worn

therefor.

Infantry Association of Regimental Officers Clubs.-An officer pays an initiation fee in every regimental club that he joins. Due to frequent changes of station, this happens rather often. in some cases. It has been suggested that an Infantry association of Regimental Officers' Clubs would abolish this repetition of payment of initiation fee without seriously affecting the funds of the clubs. Such an association might also be used to initiate a cooperative buying system for regimental clubs. The views of officers on this subject will be duly appreciated.

Company Ration Account.-To put the mess sergeant on his mettle and keep the members of the company well informed as to the condition of their mess fund, one organization in the Infantry used the method of posting, on a blackboard in the recreation room, the bill of fare for all meals for the day, the cost of the meals and the state of the ration account of the company.

The Military Engineer

The Military Engineer for May-June carries on its front cover excellent halftone likenesses of Field Marshals Foch and Haig and of General Pershing. These are illustrative of an article on The Army Uniform in the same number by Maj. Aymar Embury, 2d, with comments by Maj. General Squier, Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, Colonels Stodter, Roberts, Hannay, Snyder, Tracy and other well-known officers of the regular army and the reserve forces.

The number contains a discussion of the Vicksburg Campaign and its Lessons, by Maj. Gen. Peter C. Hains, U. S. Army, Retired, who took part as

he describes, and a timely and illuminating article by Maj. Gen. William G. Haan on the Organized Reserves and their place in our Policy of Defense. Maj. D. H. Connolly, General Staff, writes on "What and Why is a General Staff?" and Maj. F. B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers, discusses the "Functional Organization of the Engineers." The Duties of Engineers in an Advance are covered by solutions and discussion of the prize map problem presented in the January-February number of the same journal. The Bridges of Paris are discussed by Lieut. Carl L. Rimmelle, Engineers, National Army. His article is accompanied by numerous illustrations. Majors D. C. Jones, C. E., and James W. Skelly, Engineers, National Army, write in a popular vein on "The Regulation of the Middle Mississippi River." Maj. F. S. Besson, C. E., Assistant Engineer Commissioner, District of Columbia, presents an article on Bituminous Pavement Design.

The number contains the usual editorials and numerous short articles of military and engineering interest; it initiates also a new department of "Military Instruction" which will present matter of value to officers of the Reserve Corps, as well as to those in the Regular establishment.

The West Point Horseshoe

The third annual horse show at West Point will be held June 7 and 8 for the benefit of the Army Relief Society and West Point Relief Fund. It is scheduled at a time when the graduating program has begun and West Point's entertainments are at their height. The prize list of 40 classes is well arranged for saddle horses, ponies, military

horses, polo mounts, hunters and jumpers. There will also be special events in which the cadets will compete. While there are many classes for civilians, the army officers have a number of competitions which are always an interesting feature of that show. The list of prospective exhibitors is already large, many of whom will make entries at the show to be held at Tuxedo Park the previous week. Prizes are offered in money and cups. The entries will close Saturday, May 28, with the secretary, Maj. W. D. Crittenberger, West Point, N. Y. The other officers of the show are Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, president, Lieut Col. R. M. Danford, vice-president, Chaplain Clayton E. Wheat, treasurer. They and the following are the directors: Lieut. Col. G. V. Strong, Col. L. H. Holt, Lieut. Col. R. G. Alexander, Lieut. Col. Lewis Brown, Jr., Maj. A. H. Wilson, Maj. J. L. Devers, Maj. J. K. Brown, Maj. A. D. Surles, Maj. J. C. R. Schwenck, Maj. R. W. Strong, Mrs. G. J. Fiebeger, Mrs. C. C. Carter. W. S. Blitz is assistant secretary.

A Vital Economic Question

I have advocated universal military training for many years, but I would. go a little further than is advocated by the majority of people, in that I would make the training apply to all youths. At least I would have the examination apply to all youths and would not confine the training to only those who are physically fit for military service. Some kind of training should be given to all. If the training is confined to those who are fit for military service a very large proportion of the youth of the country -those who need the training most and who will respond in the greatest meas

ure to the training, will be passed over. I would even go so far as to require that the regulation of the physical development of girls, as well as boys, be taken up and controlled by the Gov

ernment.

If

I look upon this subject as a vital economic question and one that is much larger in its aspect than the mere question of the maintenance of a force of trained men for national defense. universal training in its larger aspect is undertaken, the defense aspect of it will be taken care of in the larger proposition. There can be no question that the universal military training in Germany has been for many years her greatest economic asset, and her marvelous development in the last half century I attribute more to the improvement in the physique of the nation than to any other one thing. The benefit to the American Nation from an adequate system of universal training intelligently devised and intelligently directed, is beyond all calculation. The improvement will not be confined to the physical alone, because we all know that physical health means, as a rule, mental and moral health, and that physical health is almost a direct measure of

moral health.

Very sincerely,

CHAS. T. MENOHER, Major General, U. S. A., Chief of Air Service.

Protection from Incursions of Other Nations

I am convinced that the day is far distant when wars have become a thing of the past. Commercial rivalry of nations, with the jealousy which it creates, and racial antagonism, together with religious influences, will make it

necessary for future generations, as well as the present, to be prepared to protect themselves from incursions by other nations and to preserve order at home.

Universal Military Training makes it possible with a small nucleus of well trained officers to be ready on an instant's notice to mobilize an army well acquainted with military tactics and ready with but very short training for immediate action. Besides keeping our country constantly prepared for any emergency, it gives our young people a better physical body, and holds the standard of morals to a much higher point than without this training, and in addition, it is the most economical way by which the country can always be ready to meet any emergency.

I am heartily in favor of military training, as I believe it means not only national protection but a higher type of citizenship and I don't believe there is any real danger to be feared from that form of protection which might be from a very large standing army.

FRANK W. WHITCHER. [EDITOR'S NOTE.-Mr. Whitcher is the President of the Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce and one of the leading and progressive citizens of that great commonwealth.]

Infantry Team Fund

The Fund for the Infantry Team continues to grow. Did you notice the handsome contribution of the 15th Infantry from far-off China? You will also note how well the 64th came across as well as the 100 per cent contribution. of the "Gallant First."

Down on the border the Service Company of the 24th Infantry placed their "pay day pennies" in the contribution

box for two months and Captain Mason added a dollar, making the contribution $3.32. In forwarding the money Captain Mason says: "The only regret of the donors of this little bit is that there were not more pennies on our payrolls for the months in question. May our team win."

Company I, 19th Infantry, passed the hat and Captain Driggers counted up the handsome sum of $12.65. In forwarding the money he says:

"Trusting that our team will repeat its excellent work of the past year and with the assurance that this organization is 100 per cent strong for the Association and team."

It is just such encouraging bits as this that makes us take another hitch in our belt and keep on trying.

The following additional contributions are acknowledged:

Previously acknowledged....$472.30 Sixty-fourth Infantry: Officers of the regiment. Company A Company B

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12.00

5.00

5.00

Company C

5.00