DEEDS DONE.
The slogan, ’’The Amy builds lien” is justified. When our
nation’s head decided cn a policy of economy-the Army furnished
the solution. It gave a general officer to the job-the deed is
done. The nation cast about for a scheme of economy and a sol
dier solved the problem-General Dawes inaugarated the budget plan
and General Lori saw the deed done.
When the affairs of the Veterans’ Bureau were said to be in
bad shape and wasteful extravagance called for immediate action
and results-the Army furnished the solution. General Hines was
placed at the helm and steered the Bureau thru the tumultous
waters bringing order out of chaos. \
wnen an amendment tc the Constitution was tottering ana 11s
enforcement presented a national problem, the Army furnished the
solution. General Andrews, a man with a proven reputation was
chosen. The nation knew that if regulations can he enforced,
his type 6f man would be the logical man to be given the chance,
When the war was over and t^ie nation was gsping for breath to
return to normal conditions many of the activities were run at
a loss. The Inland Waterways Corporation, a government enter
prise was stedily losing money without the seeming hope of a re
coup, Gener&& Ashcurn was appointed xo fill the breach. The
Army furnished the correct solution. Within a few months the
Corporation showed a balance on the profit side of the ledger.
Soon the profits exceeded the losses by $150,000,
A large European nation tried to build the Panama Canal and
failed. The United States bought the privilege of attempting
what some said was impossible. Again the Army furnished the so
lution. General Gcethals was placed in charge. The Army Medical
Corps supplied the doctor who was to make the place livable,
General Gorgas, With such a combine the nation rested easy.
The Panama Canal stands as a monumental achievement of the Army.
One of the world’s greatest engineering achievements and a med
ical and sanitary triumph.
Famous writers have penned their most successful lines describ
ing the life and training that is responsible for the building
of characters and character that leaves deeds such as these for
history to note.
The Army opened the West-pioneered for the railroad-opened
and connected Alaska to the world by its cable and developments.
The air has been conquered by the Army and its secrets brought
to earth. The Amyl--. Results?
The Army builds men.
The nation sees the deed acne.
^Infantry School idews)
Statistics recently issued in the United States Military
Academy at West Point, Uew York, indicate that there are 153
cadets now in attendance who were recently appointed from the
Regular Army ani the National Guard. The total enrollment of the
Military Academy is 1,100 and the representation of former en
listed men is therefore 14 per cent.
A recent development in field artillery of the United States
Army is a gun which hurls its projectiles three miles farther
than the famous French 75’s used in the World War,