The Army Must Wait.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 27, 1912:
    There is a prospect that heated dispute over army matters will be continued in Congress all through the short session. Prompt and intelligent action on the plan of reorganization and reform prepared by the War College and approved by President Taft, Secretary Stimson, and Major Gen. Wood, Chief of Staff, is desirable. We have no doubt that this plan has some imperfections which intelligent consideration in the military committees of both houses might eliminate, but it is probably the best plan yet presented for both economy and efficiency.
    There is little present hope, however, that it will receive the attention it deserves, as Major Gen. Ainsworth, who resigned the position of Adjutant General, is to provide each member of Congress with a copy of a book written in his favor, and a bill for his reinstatement is to be presented. Gen. Ainsworth has always exerted large influence in Congress. It is likely that his case will be the subject of consideration and debate so protracted that Congress will have no time in the short session to give to other military matters. It is a great pity. There is no ill-feeling for Gen. Ainsworth throughout the country, but the welfare of the army, and its efficiency, are matters of great public importance.