Show RAPID INCREASE OF DISEASE AMONG TROOPS IN ISLANDS washington march 22 war department iala alarmed oy the rapid increase in disease among alie troops in the philippines and other tropical stations have sued an order to commanding officers enjoining upon them the strictest scrutiny over the habits and morals of the troops and requesting them to endeavor by personal example to influence the men to preserve their health bogli by abstaining from drink and the liability of contracting prevent able diseases |