That the University Business School is a definite factor in the War Department's preparedness program is shown by the fact that sixteen officers of the Army are now stationed there for training. These officers are representatives of every supply department in the Army and have been detailed to the Business School in order to study the principals of modern commerce and industry.

In an interview last night with Major Edgar C. Jones of the Medical Corps the complete purpose of the War Department in taking this action was revealed. Major Jones explained that these appointments are the direct result of an elaborate industrial policy which has been undertaken by Secretary of War Weeks. This policy consists of a nation-wide census of all industries with a view to ascertaining their maximum efficiency. All raw materials and products used by these industries are traced to their source and the limit of supply calculated. By this means, in case of another war, the government in appropriating certain industries will be assured of the greatest possible production.

In order to undertake the operation of such appropriations, specially trained men are needed. A commercial school for this purpose, known as the War College, has been started in Washington. It is endeavoring to incorporate the methods of modern business enterprises, It is from this school that the men have been detailed to study the methods employed at the University.

Whether or not the War Department will see fit to continue this policy as concerns the Business School is not certain. Major Jones believes that the training received by the men here now is of great value and that more men will in all probability be sent.