Evening journal., 1918-07-03
MORE ON FuRLouGHs AND PASSES.

IIERE is another letter from Delaware soldier which
IA bears upon the government policy OF charging a
onecent railroad rate to soldiers who have regular fur
oughs and three-cent rate to those who have passes
To the Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL:
My dear Sir-I very much interested in the ed-
oral OF your paper June 90 1918 with reference TO
seems that the facts that "he Volunteer wishes to en-
phasze have not been touched by either Of the writer's
II is very definite and settled fact that the policy
OF the War Department at this time Is TO have granted
few "furOughs, possible Orders TO this effect
have been issued to practically every camp and canton
ment OF the United States Army and TO the naval officials
from the Navy Department In view OF this fact that
part Of the colones letter which reads soldiers travel
ing on authorized furloughs charged only one cent
mile for railroad fares is very weak The point that
sure the sOdler-wshes TO emphasize is. to bring
that fact namely authorized furoughs" TO the atten
ton Of the public and 10 the War Department for unless
he is granted furlough. for fortyeight
hours he must the regular rate vz three cents per
me.e
We win take for example soldier whose camp is
In the vicinity OF mis- home BY saying vicinity"
mean within distance that be covered by rail in
from three to six hours That man be excused from
his duties in camp from Saturday until t2 p.
Sunday night lie would naturally desire 10 visit his
home, to see probably his wife, his mother friends.
Regardless OF whom ne desires TO see ne is compelled to
pay the regular railroad fare because is not the policy
of the War Department to have furough fare certin-
Gates issued for weekend passes"
We will suppose that he is going to see his wife
Due to the fact that he is married man, he is
PEELED TO aot onehaf OF his pay for her support Then
protect her in he should be killed crippled,
he has taken War Risk Insurance TO the extent Of $4,000
change canteen expenses. or about five dollars per
month. Now, II soldier is private, drawing $50 per
month his expenses allowing SIS for allotment. $3.50
for Insurance. and $3.50 for canteen and laundry expense
S27 The railroad fare from Camp Dix. ~ j. TO the
town IN which your paper IS published is S3.7S. The
man may get his dinner at Philadelphia Without any
further eucidaton. the incurred in travelling
from Camp Dix N. J.. to Wilmington. Del, is epproxi-
matey S..
THE government has helped the soldiers by reducing
the fare 10 cent per mile. But in doing 10 has
such rules that the socaed help only be taken
advantage Of in Of emergency. From this there
which has to IT, because OF the emergency
arising. The remainder Of the enlisted and commits
stoned Of the army and navy has TO pay the
rate three cents per mile. II the government is
helping the soldiers and sailors It is not very evident
from the figures given heretofore because a
only take advantage Of his weekend pass privilege
month"; and 10 do that he must decrease his personal
expenses to such degree that he cannot keep himself
looking in the spick and span" appearance and condi
tion characteristic Of the soldiers and sailors Of the
United States
In conclusion. therefore II a man be married. his pay
allows him the privilege Of seeing his wife and family
once month Such conditions may be necessary in the
United state Navy, but there for them
listing in the United States Army. for they truly
called for.
Why not amend the law TO such as these9
To make exception, at least, In the married
man. in order that he may his wife and family
much as possible before he Is ordered overseas.
ANOTHER VOLUNTEER.
Camp Dix, N. j., July 4, 1918.
That letter shows how the soldiers feel about the
matter and to that steps should be taken by
he military officials to meet the issue and dispose OF n