The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-02-08

ton uniform for the u. s. Army.
This official schedule of cloth, cut
and equipments which will govern the
style and dress of the rank and file
of the army, was published in part
from a proof sheet in the Star on
February 1. The final copy reaching
here on yesterday.
The regulations not only state how
the representatives of Uncle Sans
land forces shall be clothed, but a
table of occasion is given and uni
forms and equipments suitable for the
service or occasions are distinctly
stated-when and how to be worn,
including gloves hats and spurs.
The new uniform regulations are
issued from the office of the chief of
staff, Major General Leonard Wood,
war department.
When changes are made in the SER
vice uniforms too frequently it entails
a great expense and waste upon the
army officers monthly pay. For the
various equipments, style Of cap or
cut Of uniforms pockets and collars
have to conform to regulations, all
to be Just alike" 1t makes no diff
ference if an officer has sent to one
Of the service tailors and had his
wardrobe replenisned with so many
uniforms, caps and equipments, if
changes are ruled by the war depart
ment contrary to the cut or finishings
of this set of khaki, white and blue
suits lately received. Another new
outfit must be had.
An army officer stationed in Oahu,
or in the Philippines Division where
the official regulation uniform sched-
ules are a little late in reaching him,
often purchases a cap, or has collars
to "fold down" put on the blouses Of
his uniform when straight collars
were the army f9shion before. He
scarcely has time to congratulate him
self-tl4at he is not like Miss Flora Nc
Flimsy of Madison Square, for his
uniforms are all up to requirements,
and he has something to wear Then
an official order will arrive, changing
many important accessories to his
uniform, and he has to consult an
army tailor again.
Officers, however, after this sched-
ule has been adopted, will have time
to wear their uniformed down to a
thread For Major General Wood has
gone over this new regulation uni
form so carefully, that there will prob
ably be no material changes for some
time to come.
1t is only by the trying out of kha-
XII, duck and wooden cloth as uniforms
that the war department is enabled to
test and select the fast colors and
most convenient and suitable style in
the cuts of trousers and blouses.
A proper hat, helmet or cap for wear
by the troops in the Philippines Divi-
sion, has been occupying the serious
attention of the department. A khaki
helmet was thought advisable for the
tropical sun of the Philippine Islands
and . large assignment was sent to
Manila for distribution among the
army.
When starting for hike or for a
swimming lesson the officers and men
would don their neat looking helmets
to match their khaki uniforms.
However, an adverse opinion has
been expressed and. an unfavorable
verdict rendered by the wearers of the
khaki helmets. So no more Of these
will be sent to the Philippines.
These helmets gave very orienta
and English appearance to Uncle
Sans boys that was very attractive
but they were regarded too much IL
the way-too much hat-when mill
tary tactics and field maneuverlnt
was the order of the day.
Pure white duck uniforms, with in
sigma of rank in silver, except where
one is entitled to wear the gold lea
of major, is considered full dres
uniform for the tropics AS Honolulu
is not considered officially as a foI
eign, or tropical station, it often haI
pens at a public function that arm,
officers will use their own discretion
in wearing what they consider ful
dress uniform.
Some army man will appear in spo'
less white uniform, full dress for tn
Philippine Islands, aud another ONCE
will wear the blue broadcloth of tn
mainland.
Later, probably the commandin
general will call attention to the reg'
lation dress required for different o.
cesions. AS in the case of large Stree
parades, special orders are issued a
to how the troops will appear I'm
forms, campaign hats, or uniform car
and each part of the outer equipmeI
is especially mentioned.