The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-05

and hurrying them to the scene Oh
trouble. to remain until quiet was per-
manently restored or troops arrived to
relieve them.
Such is really the object and inten-
ton of the drills instituted, and so
sincere an interest is being taken in
the matter by both officers and men
that there is scarcely any douot that
a very excellent degree OF proficiency
will be reached. AS every enc knows
there are a crtain number Of soldiers
aboard very ship Of the navy, who are
called marines, but their numbers are
never sufficient to permit them to cope
with anything like a riot Thy are
the police of the ships Of the navy,
and, although sometimes landed at
foreign ports when a display of force
is considered necessary, they always
find it necessary to act with the sail
ors If any land movement Of conse-
quence is intended.
The naval officers who have compil-
ed the new regulations have introduce
ed therein a vast deal more of cCm-
mon sense tha,As-1s ordinarily found in
documents of this sort There is no
sign Of martinetism about them, aLd
LutIG are no lOIIS NIdWA OQIy lCOlSCS
and unnecessary movements. The first
of these drill regulations, applying to
the formation of bodies of sail )rs Ge-
tailed to quell street riots, gives an
excellent idea of the whole. Here it is:
''1f practicable, each commander of
brigade, battalion or company should
have a map showing all the principal
streets, squares, parks and open places
where a force might be rallied. When
practicable it is recommended to utilize
the services of civilian scouts, or men
disguised in civilians clothing, in order
to keep the commanding officer inform
ed as to the situation of affairs in the
city A few pioneers with picks, crow
bars shovels and axes will accompany
the command. Squads may advance
along the hOuSetops, or in the rear of
houses, whenever practicable and
necessary to secure a thanking position
against a barricade, or to command the
windows of the houses opposite. Pieces
gums will be habitually carried with
the bayonets fixed. 1t is essential that
perfect control of the fire discharge
of the guns be maintained to prevent
unnecessary loss of life. A few selected
narksmen should be ready at all times,
under the direction of officers, to pick
off the leaders of the mob"
The regulations recite the manner or
forming in various fashions as occasion
may require, giving in detail the tactics
necessary in forming in street column,
telling how to deploy TO protect the
f1anks OF a body Of sailors marching,
how to form that old friend. the hollow
square, telling how to protect the TANKS
at street crossings, how to form to clear
a street, and, in fact, all the informa-
tion necessary for either officers or men
at such times as the regulations are In
tended to cover.
regulations is that referring to war-scaling.
AS the author of this feature of the regula-
lions Lieut. William J. Maxwell, of the navy
states the maneuver consists of a simple
adaptation of human pyramids to military
rournoses Says the regulation: LAS a ma
feet but greater heights may be scaled by
extending the principle when circumstances
are favorable. This exercise Will be of
great practical value when men are compelled
70 advance in the rear of houses where walls
and fences are encountered. The unit adopted
Is the number four. THAT is. four men will
CORN the pyramid, and all movements will be
'.sThe first petty officer mounts with the rear
rank of the right four, the second petty off,
scr with the trent rank of The left four. the
Sbird nettv officer with the rear rank Of
[ha rieht-center four and the fourth petty
of6ear with front rank of the the left-center
sour The chiefs OF sections will mount with
.he front rank Of the center four of their re-
enectjve sections. The company commander
mounts as circumstances may require. The
front and rear ranks Of each four mount IN
Tieht Of its OWE front rank. For heights OF
ten fee. or less special equipment is re-
.uired. For greater heights lanyard is pro-
yided The lanyard consists OF piece Of