Evening star., 1902-08-06
MORALE OF TROOPS
Improvement Designed by
General Chafee.
SCHOOLS AT GARRISONS
DUE REGARD TO BE GIVEN TO
SOLDIERS APPEARANCE.
Officers Expected to Familiarize Them
selves With Spanish and Ma
tive Dialects.
SCHOOLS AT GARRISONS

The War Department has received a copy
of an order recently issued by Gen. Chaffee,
commanding the Division of the Philip
pines, designed to improve the morale Of
the troops and military conditions general
ly in the Philippines.
Schools of Instruction.
ACTIVE hostilities having ceased through
out the Division of the Philippines" says
Gen. Chaffee, "the division commander di-
rects that special attention be given to the
careful instruction and thorough discipline
of all troops in the division; as the troops
are now dispersed into small commands it
will be impracticable to proceed far into
the several schools of instruction, but the
time is now ripe and presents a most IA
vorable opportunity for that groundwork
so necessary to good soldiershfp. Every
one should heed matter so long neglected
as this has been, in consequence of mill
tary activity heretofore existing, and pur-
sue it in a most hearty and thorough man
ner.
''In no particular can officers accomplish
more for their organizations, both indi-
Vidually and collectively, than in perfect
Ing this groundwork, and by engendering
In the mind of every soldier the important
benefits pertaining to soldierly conduct and
good discipline.
Regard for Human Rights.
Especially is the attention of command
ing officers called to the matter of instilling
into the minds of their men a proper
gard for human rights and of the personal
privileges of the people with whom they
are thrown in contact, so that they may be
taught to appreciate the Importance of
just and fair association with them, not
only when off duty, but as well when on
duty and executing orders.
Daily Instruction.
'In view of the foregoing the command
ing officer of each station will that
there are at least one and one-half hours
daily instruction Saturdays and Sundays
eNcepted) which should be Systematically
arranged for, in order that 1t may be pro-
gressive well as to expressly cover those
points in which the organization Is at pres
ent most deficient. The troops will be
given the time for such diversions as are
practicable at the stations where they may
be, and will be encouraged in the games Of
base ball. foot ball, and in swimming,
hunting and fishing.
Care in Details.
lowing to the existing conditions in the
Philippines, 1t Is admitted as beyond the
control Of officers to accomplish much out
side the immediate assembly grounds of
the troops, but notwithstanding this, high
degree of efficiency and personal instruc-
tion is expected from all organizations in
the Division Of the Philippines Slouchi-
ness, unsoldierly walk, unsoldierly bearing
unsoldierly dress, careless attention in the
presence of superiors, disregard of dress
when on duty how to address superiors
whether indoors or out of doors; in fact, all
the minor details which mark the we'll
instructed soldier in comparison with the
un1nstructed man, are matters which need
and must receive the careful attention of
all officers. AS an object lesson to enlisted
men, the conduct, association. correct dress
and soldierly appearance on the part of Of
ficers will ease along the duty herein in
dicated for the instruction of enlisted men,
knowledge of Spanish.
LAS the attainment of a working knowl-
edge of local languages is necessary to
render officers efficient in the full dis
charge Of their duties in these islands
they are expected to famliarize themselves
with the Spanish language and also with
the native dialect Of the localities where
stationed; more especially is this expected
of officers commanding native troops Phtl-
tppine scouts), but as well of all officers Of
the army below the grade of field officer
who may reasonably expect to serve in the
division of the Philippines on future tours
Of duty.
Garrison Schools.
with the idea of teaching the English
language to native troops, garrison schools,
with this object in view, will be estab-
lished at all stations where companies or
detachments Of Philippine scouts are in
garrison with troops from the United
States. Intelligent and competent enlisted
men will be detailed to act as instructors
These schools will be simple and establish
ed on practical working basis, and will
receive the general supervision and hearty
encouragement of all company officers
Philippine scouts will also have read and
explained to them such of the Articles of
War as bear upon the duties and responst-
bilities of enlisted men, and will be ques-