The Detroit times., 1917-04-11
WAR DRILLS
IN SCHOOLS
VOLUNTARY
School Board Strikes
Word Compulsory"
From Resolution
BITTERNESS
MARKS DEBATE
Unfair to Compel Poor
to Buy Uniforms,
Says Harms

OHPu1oiS unhlhIy ualnins IOf
high school boys In Detroit who
have attained the age OF IA years
went down to defeat Tuesday after
noon at the hands OF seven mem
bers OF the board OF education, IN
a special session that was marked
by dramatic incidents and bitter de-
nunciation.
The resolution drafted By DIT.
Charles u Chadsey was adopted by
a vote Of TO s. but the word com
pulsory" was stricken out
That there should have been any
opposition Whatsoever was such q
surprise 10 Dr. Ghadsey that he was
visibly affected That a measure,
born OF a spirit Of pure patriotism
should have been attacked In such
strong terms brought the superin-
tendent 10 his feet
Il am more surprised than I can
well express myself" said Dr. Chad.
sey, touch OF deep emotion creep
ing into his voice. -One Of the in
spectors has asked where we will
get the money TO pay salaries OF
teachers OF the drill corps, and be
has asked also II the regular teach
ers viii demand sxtra pay for their
work.
Il resent the idea that anyone
should question the patriotism OF
our teachers. Ninety-nine per cent
OF them-men and women--will vol
unteer their services"
Excitement In the meeting reach
ed q high pitch when a man giving
bis name a. Dennis Bait, q member
OF the executive council OF the local
Socialist party. started TRADE
against war and Dr. Chadssy.
II don't believe In this thing OF
following the naS whichever way
she blows: believe in following II
when II blows my way said Bait
Several members leaned forward in
their chairs. Mutterings could be
heard over the sociAhsrs strong
tones.
And tsEl you.- continued Bait.
-this whole war stinks Of CONNER.
ciaIism from the ground up"
Enough" cried Samuel @. Mum
ford. president OF the board. DR..
Chadsey rose from his chair.
stop" he demanded "Out OF or
der" roared several inspectors.
Wen hear no more from you"
concluded Mumford The Socialist
thanked the board and with two
comrades left the room.
inspectors Harms and Rheinhold
led tho attack on the Chadsey reso-
luton.
Mr.. Harms declared he aid not
want TO see military training forced
upon children who were not old
enough 10 realize fully what they
were doing and Why they were do
ing IL He declared the problem OF
furnishing a uniform would be a
burden TO The workingmsn.
II stopped In al several stores
replied Inspector Gordon. and
find the ordinary uniform can be
purchased for little more than 81"
We'll. 1 know there are a good
many men in my district who have
all they can do TO make both ends
meet and who can't AFFORD - for
such a purpose" said Harms. II
know Of families VINO couldn't give
40 cents. Tho 81 would be only an
opening wedge for more expenditure
"a the work develops. The children
of poor families would have TO
stand back In humiliation without
their military uniforms. and tell
you | know how that feels"
Inspector Rheinhold said: Are
We allowed 10 use state school
monies for such a purposel Who
IL going 10 teach these childrenI
VIII we hire extra teachers, or will
our teachers work overtime. And
will they demand extra pay! The
citizens OF Detroit are sending their
children % school TO get an educs-
tion, and not TO learn how 10 be
soldiers. They get all the physical
training they need IN The gym
nasium classes. If the government
fhae enarh 49,. III