Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-04
LEGION SCORES
NATIONS FOES
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F. Metz. and the Rev. B. ]. Guigan.
both of Pittsburgh.
The Legion went on record fav-
oring the johnson Bill. now before
the Senate and that there be no
letup or relaxation in the punish
ment of alien enemies. and that no
attempt be made to condone their
crimes or change their status, and
tina a copy of these resolution be
sent to every representative from
Pennsylvania"
Valera Is Scored
Another popular resolution was
that concerning cannon de Valera,
the self-styled President of the Irish
Republic. The motion stated that
de Valera Is an American, born in
Rochester. n. Y, that he Is a draft
dodger. that during the period of
hostilities be treated with the enemy
and attempted to form a submarines
base upon the Irish coast and that
now he Is attempting to secure the
protection Of this country as an
American citizen. The resolution,
which was unanimously adopted,
stated that he should not be &C
cepted or recognized by any city of
this country.
other resolutions adopted were of
thanks to the mayor and civic bodies
of Harrisburg for their reception OF
the cantonment; observance Of Arm
istice Day in Pennsylvania; appeals
to the National Legislative body for
reforms In War Risk Insurance.; To-
calizing payments; appreciation or
Boy Scouts; assistance and COM
mendation of the sale of Red Cross
Christmas Stamps in aid of the Tub
erculosis fight; adoption of 81 as
ton, this to include subscription
price to Legion Weekly. and ballot
stuffing to be more carefully watched
and guarded against
Sprun German Emblem
The Yeomanette Post introduced
and passed two resolutions. one con-
cerning the removal or modification
of civil service examinations in re-
gard to the yeomanettes, the second
concerning the discontinuance OF
wearing the corn flower, the Ger
man National flower and as such was
worn to recognize enemy aliens dur
ing the war period.
A very popular resolution which
was passed with much applause was
that one which urged that there be
no discrimination in the action
taken against alien and native-born
slackers and that IL anything the
punishment of the native-born
Stacker be more severe.
The exploitation of the uniform
by men who wore it while peddling
or soliciting, was strongly con-
demned as n fit subject for the dis
gust of any service man of the Unit
ed States. Action will in all proba-
hility be taken on this.
Would Punish Bergdolls
The so-called "Bergdol resolu-
ton" met with the greatest recep-
tion and was passed with no dis
senting vote. This resolution urges
that the Department OF Justice re-
double its efforts to apprehend both
Grover and Erwin Bergdol. of Phil
adelphia, who are draft dodgers still
at large and unpunished, and who
have Haunted that fact In several
public appearances. The resolution
likewise decries the evident hesita-
ton of the government to punish
Mrs. Bergdoll. who greatly aided in
the escape and protection Of her
sons.
The subject of lynching and race
riots was taken up and unanimously
disapproved by the delegates. 1t
was urged that the government take
more active steps in the repression
of any such disturbances in the fu-
ture.
Large Posts Favored
Large posts were favored by the
Legion, and it was unanimously de-
cided that the Pennsylvania dele
gates to the National Cantonment
in November should put forward
Pittsburgh as the place of meeting
for the National Cantonment next
year.
Erie submitted the following reso-
luton which was passed unani-
mously after thorough discussion:
Will Keep Out of Politics
That there be no endorsement of
a candidate for public office or the
discussion of partisan or factional
politics at any meeting of a post.
or at any meeting under the au-
spices of the American Legion"
Compulsory and universal train
ing was adopted after n hot debate,
during which both sides of the Ques-
ton were thoroughly thrashed out.
1t was recommended that the Ma
tional Cantonment take up this
question and present to the national
legislative bodies appropriate ex-
pressions of the American Legion
on this subject. The Swiss system
or military training was favored.
Purpose of Resolutions
Resolutions adopted towards the
close of the cantonment provided that
committee of five be appointed to
draw up reports on various plans
for social and community service be-
ing taken up in the country now. and
that the Legion assist in every way
to carry on this work; pledging sup
port to education and urging that the
study of civics and community prob
lens be added to the curriculum of
the public schools of the State; that