Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1919 — HE CUT RED TAPE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HE CUT RED TAPE

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 fully equipped fbr work. The record made by Colonel Jadwin In getting his men speedily ready for service and the efficiency of his work has already been the subject of widespread comment in army circles. It develops now that the reason for his success was primarily due to the fact that he Ignored red tape Incumbrances which are required legally by the present system. It will be for Secretary Baker to decide whether Col. Jadwin is to escape the remonstrance that attaches to his course or whether he will be commended for his initiative and his success.