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...editorial column of May 16 the CRIMSON, in a fit of noble fervor exhorting the people to be patriotic and courageous, gives them the haughty warning that, unless they are capable of showing "stamina and bravery" (which the author of the editorial undoubtedly possesses in overflowing exuberance), ten million Americans would be "of not much more value than ten million Chinese. By the stern ethics of nations," he continues, "the weak and the cowardly have no right to endure...
...exceedingly pleased to see the editorial in this morning's CRIMSON coming out squarely in support of national prohibition during the war. It was with some regret, however, that I observed that the writer saw fit to mention only one of the three great reasons for the enactment of such a measure, namely, the great saving of foodstuffs which would be brought about...
...French soldiers are brave or cowardly just in proportion as their commander shows these emotions. You must not spoil good material for officers by enlisting aimlessly now, or until special circumstances arise to warrant such action. For the present, Yale men should content themselves with making themselves fit to answer the call when it comes. The draft plan may fail, for it is impossible to tell how serious the resistance in certain districts will become. Then the only thing to do will be to call for volunteers, and then, perhaps, it will be the duty of all Yale...
Plans for a four-year military training course which would fit graduates for positions in the reserve army of officers have nearly been completed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Several of the regular army officers have conferred with Major Cole, head of military affairs at the Institute, in regard to including military training in the regular work throughout the four years. It is expected that if this course be established the Technology men drafted under the conscription bill will be assigned to the Institute and be allowed to finish their regular course while securing their military training...
...continued at Harvard University during the summer months, and all members enrolled therein will devote their entire time to military instruction commencing May 7, 1917. Until the closing of the University, June 23, 1917, students will occupy such quarters as they are now using, or may see fit to use. Immediately following the closing of the University the Corps will be quartered in specified dormitories and barracks. All members of the Corps will then be required to live in these barracks...