The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-17
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| II have no adverse criticism of any kind TO
kake."
30 Can.ain 6 Bayard Schindel, Of the gen
al STAFF of the United States army, sums up
b report of his inspection of the Virginia
Military institute, throughout which Is scattered
Esise in the highestrterms Of the West Point
the Confederacy."
Captain schindels report. as the Danville
Register wells says. is highly gratifying to
tery alumnus of the school. and should prove
source OF pridesto every virginian who loves
i State" A few'extracts from the report made
his government'by Captain Schinde will prove
Iterestiug:
The appearance Of the corps at all forrna-
BINS excellent land the marching order and
Ie manual Of arms were above criticism.
The standard OF discipline is very high and
emrares favorahly with the military acadcmys
kAndard. The moral tone Of the corps Is excel
tnt The military instruction is broad in It's
cope. The academic requirements are strictly
4nforced. Win this excellent foundation there
no doubt that some mounted work will he Of
(eneit Though Just how much only the authori-
5ea Of the institute say. There is a fine field
! INSTRUCTION for modern field artillery and the
Hue of such material is recommended for the
bnsidaratfon Of the war department. The coun-
FL tthere Is n piece OF ground some distance
rpTn Lexingtonl Is well adapted for field arti-
&4y practice It seems illogical that a school
khirh nearly approaches the military academy
III West Pointa in all its requirements should
I'll have adequate material for field artillery In
Efuctien This IS especially So as there Is great
2ked of ynung artillery officers in the national
E<1ne feature WAS observed which seems worthy
&Aadoption at the military academy, If not al
lady rxrt of the law course. That In the
RA4nct Of business law in far 1t relates
7 the law of contracts This important subject
q Bushes Law is not taken up until an officer
En- -. - sE1s tEEvt rh anna az
kfvice might have been such as to MAKE the
bed Of Ms knowledge very necessary.
The institution is a nursery for young officers
II Volunteers. and tho aid of the government in
he ankeep Of such institutions would bear a
fcfold harvest in time Of
81 have no adverse criticism OF any kind 10
hake
The value Of historical surroundings and ex-
&mpIes az 10 duty IS a large factor in producing
be excellent results found here.
Such unqualified praise as this from an au'
Acrity makes pleasant reading for all Virgin
ms. but 1t should not be forgotten that while
sptain Schindel has no adverse criticism to
bake, he does make suggestions for improve
|1ent, one of which is worthy of the attention Of
Ne war department. Captain Schmidt finds
e material for field artillery instruction to be
Inadequate and recommends that the war de
hrtment, make Issue Of such material The de-
krtment can make the institute even nearer an
pproach to the West Point academy in this way,
nd Virginia representatives In congress could
nploy their time In many worse ways than In
attempt to secure the recommended material
aptain schindel's eulogistic report would help
Aeu greatly in their work, even If he himself
Nd not made the recommendation.