Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22
NEW SHORTAGE,
IT'S CADETS FOR
NAVAL ACADEMY
apathy Toward Affairs Mill
tary Lessons Number of
Applicants.
DESIRE A CLASS OF 500

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 22.-The ma
val academy is by no means untouched
by the general apathy toward things
military which is noted by those inter-
ested in every branch OF the service.
It has had 9 marked effect toward
1essening the INCLINATION of young men
to enter the institution and unusual
means are being taken to bring the new
class up 10 the point, 500 or 900. which
Is desired in order to bring the whols
student body to the number Of 2.40C, for
which the institution is equipped in ev-
cry particular.
In addition to the regular mental eX-
aminations for entrance, a special ex-
animation is being held today at tho
various points where civil service tests
are given.
The physical examinations of those
who have passed their mental tests dur
ing the February and April exaInina-
tions are now going on at the academy.
The nucleus of the new class was
formed by the readmission of thirty
i've youths who had been members Of
the previous class, but had difficulty
with their studies and resigned.
They will be given another stance,
and were admitted IN time to go on
the practice cruise with the other Md
sbipmen.
The remainder Of the new fourth class
VIII be broken into the academy routine
By the time the new academic year opens,
Oct. 1.
BELIEVE METHOD
NOT UNDERSTOOD.
About seventy-fve enlisted men Of
proper age and other necessary require
ments passed the examinations for ad-
mission as midshipmen.
One hundred are authorized each year
By law which has been in effect four
years, and this is the largest number
which has ever been admitted into one
class.
1t is believed that when it becomes
more thoroughly known that youths
nav enter the Naval academy By this
method. and that they have the same
opportunities of advancement as those
who enter by appointment from civil
ian life. there will be no difficulty In
getting the full quota each year.
The year Of service as enlisted men
has been found to be Of distinct benefit
when the academy is entered.
One hundred and seventeen youths
passed the mental test for admission In
February, anu 1u@ III ApkAA, "a oAa IL ~--%
These have begun their physical ex-
zminations, and the exapinations viii be
continued at the rate Of about twenty
five day.
As the candidates have all been warned
TO submit themselves to an unofficial ex-
animation before they come to Annapolis,
It is believed that the percentage Of fail
ures viii be less than ten
The total membership OF the new
fourth class as a result OF the read
mission OF former members, those en-
terine from the February and April ex-
aminafions and the enlisted men Of the
navy and marine corps, should reach
about SIS.
II ia the wish Of the navy department
that the membership should not fall be-
low 500. hence the special examination
which has been ordered for today.
HOPE TO GAIN
ADDITIONAL 225.
It Is hoped no less than 225 viii be
admitted through t.
Changes which have been directed by
the navy departments wiz result IN great
convenience to those youths admitted to
the naval academy in the future.
These changes affect both the mental
and physical tests.
As 20 the former it has been provided
that the certificates Of approved schools
and colleges will be accepted in place