Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-25
HAzING is ABOLISHED
DISCIPLINE AND CONDUCT AT
WEST POINT COMMENDED.

Through Mr.. Franklin Murphy, its chair
man. the board Of visitors to the United
States Military Academy has submitted to
the Secretary Of War a report in regard to
the discipline. instruction. police admins
tration. fiscal AFFAIRS etc, of the Military
Academy.
As O result OF Its investigations the board
recommends that special attention be given
to the recommendation of the committee on
instruction and discipline, that the mini
mum height of the cadet necessary for ad-
mission to the academy, now fixed at i've
feet three inches at the minimum age OF
seventeen years, be increased with a cor
responding increase In weight and chest
measurement, according to age. The report
says that the board gave much time and
discussion to this important subject. and Ii
unanimously Of the opinion that the sug-
gested change should be made without de-
lay.
The board approved the Recommendation
Of the superintendent that the head OF the
department Of ordnance and gunnery be an
officer detailed for that purpose from the
army, who while so serving. shall have the
title Of professor and the rank and pay OF
a lieutenant colonel.
The board desired ito express Its opinion
that the management of the academy, both
In discipline and efficiency, is all that could
be desired. The superintendent and the
heads of the various departments are not
only well qualified to discharge their du-
exception, they are possessed of a pride in
their work and devotion to their various
duties that are producing satisfactory re-
suits. both In the general features as we'll
as the endless detail Of the work at the
academy.
Its thanks are due to Gen. Mills and his
assistants, not only for the many courtesies
extended. which enabled 1t to pursue It's
L..A b. .I~nva cu
personal attentions which made its stay at
the academy enjoyable"
The special committee on instruction.
discipline and hygiene, OF which Mr.. VIII
the present administration Of the academy
for the high state Of discipline which had
been maintained during the past year. The
committee also commended the present
graduating class for the part 1t had taken
In bringing about that satisfactory state OF
affairs THAT the practice Of hazing has
been abolished" says the committee, lis
largely due to the efforts Of this graduating
class. and 1t Is hoped that this objection
able practice will not again be revived. The
study and practice OF athletics and calls
themes have Of late years reached a degree
Of development never before attained at
West Point and rarely, IL ever, reached in
any country in the world. We consider
proficiency In these exercises to be OF In
estimable value In the physical, moral and
intellectual life OF the cadets. In the proper
QlSCnaT80 OF MS military QutleS, as We'll rs
in his mental work. which requires a sound
mind in sound body, muscular develop
ment is Of prime importance.
ut liz a matter of profound satisfaction
to every patriotic citizen Of the United
States that general and comprehensive
system Of improvement of the buildings and
grounds at West Point has been adopted in
recent years. Appropriations have been
made therefor by Congress amounting to
S. 600, and the construction of some of
the buildings has already been commenced.
With the completion of this system Of i'm
provements the facilities for the instruction
Of the cadets and their care in sickness and
In health will be largely increased. To
those who know what has already been
accomplished by and through the West
Point Military Academy these facts are
gratifying in the highest degree