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...trained non-collegians. But to Harvard men especially it should make its appeal, for Harvard stands pre-eminent as the college from which come men with the desire for public service. We have occasion to feel proud of the splendid response that has been made to the Plattsburg idea. The Regiment and the Flying Corps are examples of the way in which Harvard shows its interest in the defense of the country. From the spirit that the University has shown in the past is it too much to forecast the future, and to predict that Harvard will respond no less...
...have had experience in rifle shooting at Plattsburg or in the Militian and are able to offer their services as assistant instructors at Wakefield will kindly leave their names at Regimental Headquarters...
...undergraduate committee to encourage enlistments, the plan for the naval cruise has been formally launched. The scheme has of necessity been late in getting started and is handicapped by the short time left in which to interest college men. The naval cruise is as important as the plattsburg camps, for the navy is almost entirely lacking in a reserve force. From the personal side, the war games, the participation in manoeuvers with the battleships, and the cruise along the New England coast makes the scheme exceedingly attractive...
...better qualified to speak on the subject of a "Naval Plattsburg" than Mr. Roosevelt, as he is in close touch with naval affairs at Washington from the nature of his office. The idea of a "Cruise," whereby those interested in marine matters may learn something about the workings of the Navy, was evolved mostly by him and this evening he will endeavor to clear up any difficulties or misunderstandings concerning...
...address will be given out at the Union to those who are seriously considering enlisting for the "Cruise." Undergraduates who have not decided whether to join or not are thus afforded an excellent chance to hear from those in charge just what the aims and plans of this "Naval Plattsburg...