The broad ax., 1907-09-07

| sertions from the army. according to
the annual report OF Major General A.
w. Greedy, commanding the northern
division, which includes the depart
ments of the lakes. the Dakotas and
| Missouri
This factor, General Greedy says
n seconded by the lack Of the canteen,
resultant trouble In dives surrounding
the army posts, and 'the low standard
and general worthlessness OF recruits"
The moral deterioration OF the recruits
Is characterized as a corollary OF the
small pay.
The Pay Of Soldiers.
General Greedy urges increase OF pay
of officers and men, a five year term
Of enlistment, a material increase in
strength Of the Infantry and restora-
lion OF the canteen privileges to the ex-
tent OF selling beer. He recommends
that the pay proper to all enlisted men,
except recruits OF less than one years
service, be Increased from 20 to 80
per cent. and that the minimum penal
q for desertion should never be less
than the unexpired term OF enlistment.
General Greedy urges the necessity
Of materially increasing the pay OF Of
dcers and declares that unless II is
contemplated the army shall be Of
hcered from an aristocracy Of wealth.
for an o1lcers position Is fast becom-
ing impossible for q man without pri-
vate income. increased pay should be
given him. He says the minimum In
fantrY strength should be fifteen regi-
mentz, but if duty In Cuba and on tho
isthmus Is 10. be part Of the army
work it should be twenty regiments.
Army Ration Criticised.
General Greedy holds that the army
ration. while excellent In quality and
Doubtless Of sufficient nutriuive value,
In quantity and variety does not salts
~ the American soldier
He suggests that various edibles
found on every American table, even
Of the poorest people. are entirely
lacking In the army ration, although
thay appear on the naval list.
Nay Change Army Uniform.
The plan 10 provide the enlisted men
Of tina army with q more serviceable
uniform Ia engaging the attention Of
officials OF the war department This
subject has been agitated for some
time, and the need Of a uniform more
practical for everyday service purposes
Is gradually becoming more apparent.
Various recommendations are made
by officials Of the department as to
the style to be adopted Colonel l. NJ.
Maus, who has had much experience
with soldiers In the field, believes that
the present regulation felt hat is not
adapted for campaigning purposes in a
hot or tropical climate. The infantry |
marching trousers. he declares, should |
be made full around the knees and the
cuff extended down the leg far enough |
to be inclosed by the top Of the march |
ing shoe, thus doing away with the |
Logging.
Government Workers Organize.
The Government Employees Mutual
Relief and Cooperative association has |
been launched by employees of the |
national government In this city, and |
plans are now being perfected for the |
permanent organization of the associa-
ton
Only employees of the United States |
government and Of the government OF |
the District of Columbia, employed |
within the District, are entitled to |
membership. 1t is proposed to estab-
lish an insurance department, whereby |
a member can obtain insurance protec- |
ton based upon the plan Of "old line"
life insurance companies without hav-
ing to pay the charge Of those compa-
MES for agents commissions, mainte- |
nance, etc. The policies will have guar
antee cash surrender and loan values /
and will offer all Of the advantages OF |
the policy Of a regular insurance COM
pany-lnsurance protection to be ex-
tended to life, health, accident and old
age insurance
To Establish Savings Bank.
1t is also proposed to establish a
savings bank building association, in
which the reserve necessary to protect
the insurance policies In force will be
invested and which will be required
posed to lend money to members Of the
association on proper security ut a
rate in excess Of the required earn
ings as viii pay the operating ex-
penses Of the bank
Other features viii be added from
time to time as good business methods
direct A two-thirds vote Of the total
membership Is necessary for the cleo
ton Of officers, ali Of whom are to be
bonded.
Homage 10 the President.
The new union railroad station here
VIII be supplied with a unique feature
IA special entrance and reception
room for the president Of the United
States. The presidents entrance Is an
archway Of marble thirty feet IN
width.
On alightfng from his carriage be-
meath 1t the foremost citizen OF the na-
ton Will step into a yestfbule of noble