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Show I HE CUT RED TAPE I Col. Edwin Jadwin, now in command of one of the engineer regiments in France, disregarded war department red tape, formalities and regulations, to get his troops over to France fuUy equipped for work. The record made by Colonel Jadwin in getting his men speedily leady for service and the efli. ciency of his work has til ready been the subject of widespread comment in tirmy circles. It develops now that tin reason for his success was primaril; clue to the fact that he ignored red tape incumbrances which are required legally by the present system. It will bo for Secretary Baker to decide whether Coi. Jadwin is to escape the remonstrance that attaches to Ills course or whether he will be commended com-mended for his initiative and his m cess. |