The reports indicate that post schools are maintained at about fourteen posts; at these posts attendance at outside schools is generally impracticable. Usually these schools are not especially satisfactory, as the ages of the children vary considerably, and it is impossible to maintain proper grades for all of them. Moreover, it is not always possible to find an enlisted man, who is suitable for the position of school teacher. However, it is thought that good facilities for education exist at many of the posts and at all posts some provision for the education of children has been made.

It is true that in some few cases the cost of tuition for their children is a more or less serious drain on enlisted men, but it is thought that if provision is made for the payment of the tuition by the Government that it will result in a short time in most of the public schools charging tuition for these children, whereas now that the Government does not pay the tuition no tuition is charged, except in a few cases.

It is not thought that there is any pressing need for legislation in this matter. The summary inclosed gives full information in regard to the number of children at the several posts and what provision has been made for their education.

I. The clothing allowance of the enlisted men of the Philippine Scouts, organized under the provisions of section 36 of the act of Congress approved February 2, 1901, is, under the provisions of said act, fixed as follows:

The allowance of clothing will be at the rate of 17 cents per day, or $5.10 per month, for the first six months of each enlistment or reenlistment, and thereafter at the rate of 9 cents per day, or $2.70 per month, irrespective of grade. The articles of uniform clothing allowed for issue will be designated by the commanding general, Philippines Division.

General Orders, No. 24, Headquarters of the Army, Adjutant-General's Office, March 12, 1902, and General Orders, No. 105, War Department, June 30, 1905, are modified accordingly.

This order will take effect in each organization on the date of its receipt.

[1048959, M. S. O.]

II. 1. Schools for the instruction of the children of officers, enlisted men, and civil employees of the Government, to be known as post schools for children, may be established upon the recommendation of post commanders, approved by the division commander, at such military posts as have no school facilities near them.

2. Instruction shall be given under the supervision of officers by teachers detailed from the enlisted men. The number of teachers shall not exceed one to every twenty pupils or fraction thereof. For Saturdays and Sundays and during vacations but one teacher at each school will be allowed extra-duty pay, and he will be required to care for the school books and property. A school teacher is not entitled to extra-duty pay while absent or on pass exceeding twenty-four hours.

Table showing number of school children at army posts and facilities for education of same.

Post schools generally not satis-
factory. Believes expense to
the Government would be less
by its paying tuition in town
schools for soldier's children.
Not advisable to hire a teacher
and maintain a school at the
post.

Fort Preble is very conven-
iently located with reference
to the city. Fort Levett (a
subpost) not quite so conven-
ient, but nearly so.

Post in town of New Castle
where there is a primary
school and no tuition charged.
Two children of enlisted men
will be of school age next year.
Very desirable to have tuition
paid by Government.
Recommends that public school
teachers be detailed at each
post and to be paid by Gov-
ernment. Suitable school
building to be erected.
Not safe to send younger chil-
dren to Boston unattended.

Table showing numver of school children at army posts and facilities for education of same-Continued.

Table showing number of school children at army posts and facilities for education of same-Continued.