Evening star., 1900-09-28
0 IMPRONE:ns ITS MORALE
GENERAL ORDERs ISSUED TO THE
ff1aMY.
Patriotism to Re IiicuIcated and Pro-
NOTED and the Basic Principles
of War Studied.

Lieutenant General Miles has issued the
following general order to the army, in
tended to secure a general Improvement
in the morale and physical condition of the
force: -
The following instructions are issued to
the army for the information and guidance
of all concerned: ia
The absolute and unqualified devotion OF
those in the military service to the welfare
of their country is an Indispensable requisite
and constitutes the very soul of an efficient
army. Hence patriotism will be inculcated
and promoted in every possible way, and
all persons in the military service will be
expected and required to be Informed, as
far as possible, of the principles upon which
our government Is founded, of the advan-
tages and benefits enjoyed under its Const-
tuition, and the responsibilities which 1t i'm
poses upon them, as we'll as of the benef-
cent achievements which constitute our mil
itary history.
The national holidays will be celebrated
with appropriate ceremonies, including the
reading of the Declaration of independence,
Washington's farewell address the Con-
stitution of the United States, and such
other exercises as will tend to promote re-
spect and reverence for the institutions of
our country.
AS the flag is the symbol of our national
ity, it will be held in sacred regard and
given every care and protection at all
times.
The ceremony of "escort of the colors'
should be so. conducted as to render it one
OF the most impressive to the soldier, es
pecially to the young recruit of all the
functions In which he is required to par
ticipate. Proper salutes will be observed by
all persons in the military service, not un-
der arms, during the raising and lowering
of the national emblem.
mi rjI {y,op
urably to the contentment and welfare of
troops and inspires in them a valiant and
patriotic spirit, which is most essential;
hence 1t will be encouraged especially vocal
music which Will include the singing Of
the national anthems and patriotic hymns
and songs.
The playing Of a national or patriotic air
as part of medley is prohibited.
Discipline.
The vital Importance of discipline must
be fully understood by and Impressed upon
all In the military service. 1t Is indis-
pensable, cannot be- lightly regarded and
must be maintained under al circumstances
Officers will always be exemplary in de-
pertinent and WITH exercise justice and i'm
Guct toward all subordfnates.
Cheerful earnest and loyal obedience will
be promptly paid by all subordinates to the
lawful orders of superiors.
Lax discipline destroys efficiency and
produces decentralization in all branches of
the service. and every act or influence that
tends to produce4it must be discouraged and
prohibited.
Instruction, Drills and Maneuvers.
The general system Of instruction emanat-
ing from headquarters of the army will be
uniformly followed throughout the different
departments, susceptible of change only by
the department commanders when condi-
tions and circumssa1cas render such change
imperative.
Drills and military exercises. including
calisthenfcs. will be made, as far as prac-
ucable, interesting, progressive and varied
and so instructive that the commands will
fully comprehend the objects to be accom-
plished.
Drills and maneuvers should be. as far as
practicable. Illustrative and simulatory Of
the circumstances and rapidly changing
conditions of actual battle maneuvers.
Where practicable, the three arms Of
the service will be assembled for instruc-
tion in the maneuvers incident to the pre-
liminary conditions of battle, in the use
of the three arms of the service in action,
and In the proper disposition of the same
following an engagement.
Military exercises should include frequent
marches, occasionally of several consecu-
tive days, during which all the conditions
of marching in an enemys country will be
observed: and all important facts, such as
the distance passed over. time occupied,
the effect upon the troops, the serviceabil-
ity of clothing, equipment, transportation,
tentage ammunition. ETC., will be carefully
noted and reported to superior authority.
All duties of the character above referred
to, either for instruction or for physical ex-
ercise, will be so regulated as to secure the
best military results and at the same time
attain to the finest physical condition and
development Of the commands.
All sports, amCsements and recreations
that tend to preserve; the health and as
Rlur he nnn tEtefp ,f
as to improve their physical excellence and
mental attainments. will be encouraged
While garrison duty Is important for the
purpose of discipline and instruction. ample
time will be devoted to field exercises for 1t
should be remembered that efficient service
in the field is the final object for which
armies are maintained.
Military problems will be carefully and
timely prepared for solution during import
ant military drills and maneuvers.
Non-Commissioned Officers.
Careful attention will be given to the in
struction and practical training Of nom
commissioned officers, as they are the ex-
emplars of the enlisted force of the army,
and establish and maintain very largely it's
tone and character. They will be selected
on account of their intelligence and gem
erai excellence in department. as well as
Tor their Soldierly appearance and efficiency
In all military duties and exercises.
Post Schools and Libraries.
Great care will be taken to make the post
schools interesting, instructive and bene-
fetal.
Special attention will be paid to having
the men comprehend fully the character of
our government. the principles of the Con-
stitution. the colonial history of this coun-
try and It's military and political history,
together with the story of its progress and
development.
Only well-selected literature will be al
lowed in the post libraries and special at
tention will be- given to the selection of
books, magazines and journals having a
wholesome moral tone and that are in
and eniightening. All literature
of vicious nature will be excluded from
the camp or gafrisqih j..
Officers. 1fyceums.
Military Iyceur1s Should be established
where and whenever the eMgencies of the
service admit of sufficient time being de-
voted to them. Ehey1ashould be conducted
in such manner as stn bring out the best
thought and Information of the members
voluntarily. rather than compulsorily, as it
is believed that In this, way the results OBJ
tained will be more beneficial and satisfac-
tory.
Every person In ths military service of
the United StateA viii pay the deepest re-
spect to the law Of the land, whether local
or national. and wlHt SO conduct himself
among civilians INV WORD and aot n. =.