The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-10-09
SCORES UNJUST CRITICISMS
OF TROOPS IN STRIKE ZONE
CHAPLAIN WHITE DECLARES
MORAL CONDITIONS HIGHER
THAN IN OTHER YEARS.

The moral conditions have been kept
at higher point of efficiency by the
troops as a whole, than before in many
Years, says Chaplain White of the First
regiment in his report on the conduct
Of the troops i'm the copper strike dis
trict. ON account of the advanced
moral conditions, the exceptions on
the part of "a few individuals have
been exceedingly obnoxious to officers
and men: ana have been Justly and Sc
verely death with by the proper mill
tap authorities. Discipline has been
maintained. Actual service, in the
midst Of danger, alert vigilance night
ana day for "a long period, the unjust
criticisms and malicious attacks from
agitatOrs and their friends; the fact
that the Michigan National Guard was
! on trial before the people and military
world stimulated a large majority of
the troops To give their best service,
which was always willingly rendered
| 10 the limit This condition, coupled
with the fact that a high grade of men,
in character and intelligence. I'm eXper-
| ience and morali standing at THEN
| home stations, has made this tour al
military service remarkable for moral
| irmncss and ready response to mill
tary duty and discipline; which has
| called forth hearty communication and
| praise from the best citizens, and has
rebuked the senscless and vicious at
taCks made upon their good name and
character, by imported orators and
agitators of anarchistic type and train
| ing Women and children were given
the courtesies and the protection, from
the troops. expected of gentlemen; 4
! lady received the respect and courtly
attention due her class. But women
who failed in their conduct to classi-
! ~ themselves with ladies could scarce
/ lV expect that Difference from any
class of men. Two public speakers
| however, leaders in the labor world
and men of national reputation, were
So impressed with the soldierly bearing
and non-partisan attitude Of the troops
as To- commend in public addresses
| both officers and men. for their eff
cheney in protecting property, labor
and life.
Religious Services.
Religious worship was conducted by
| the chaplains with their respective
commands and also in the largest
! church edifices of the various denomi-
nations in the cities and communities
within the troop zone and where the
military forces were quartercd. These
services were all largely attended 10y
| the troops. and also by a large assem-
by of citizens who joined heartily In
! the worship.
Outstations were visited by tbs
chaplains, and whenever convenient
services of worship were conducted
Passes were issued to those wishing &c
attend nearby church services on the
lords day. Very large congregations
assembled always where the chaplains
conducted public worship, and in this
way public opinion was in some degree
moulded and kept in sympathy with
the work of the troops, and a higher
regard for law emphasized.
| The Chaplains of the Second and
, Third regiments we're compelled by
church obligations to return 10 then
home stations before the close OF
this tour of duty; the chaplain of the
! First Infantry taking charge of the re-
| ligious work and mail service for the
brigade after their departure
The bands of the regiments rendered
efficient help at all the religious serV-
tees and their well chosen selections
of sacred music were greatly appre-
ciated and enjoyed by troops and citi-
zens. The evening concerts drew q
multitude of people.